Month: February 2017

Fairfield News: Road Rage Incident With School Bus

A First Student bus driver reported to police that at approximately 3:58pm on 12/21/16 he was the victim of a "road rage" incident while driving elementary aged school children home from school.

While traveling on Morehouse lane in the area of Cedar Rd. a disagreement occurred at the stop sign between the school bus driver and James Berrien. Berrien then followed the school bus, exited his vehicle, and attempted to exchange words with the school bus driver as he was letting students off the bus. Parents of students awaiting their children witnessed the interaction and intervened. Follow-up investigation from the School Safety Unit resulted in a judge signing an arrest warrant for James Berrien.

On 01/31/2017 James Berrien turned himself in to Fairfield Police headquarters where he was arrested on the active warrant for Breach of Peace 53a-181, and Disorderly Conduct 53a-182. Berrien was released on a written promise to appear in Bridgeport Superior court on 02/15/2017.

(Fairfield Police Press Release)

 

 

Bridgeport News: Man Shot

UPDATE: Bridgeport Detective Captain Fitzgerald said the victim was shot one, an entry/exit wound to the leg.  It is a family/domestic fight and the suspect is known to them.

8:33pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut– A man was shot twice in the leg at the intersection of Capital and Whitney Avenue.  It does not appear to be life threatening.  No official word at this time on condition or suspect information.

 

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Fairfield Health Department Conducts FREE Screenings for Residents

#FAIRFIELD, Connecticut  – You may have heard that you need to “know your numbers,” which refers to key markers of heart health like blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, body mass index (BMI), and waist circumference. Although  doctors test most of these numbers at annual check-ups, it’s important that you know your numbers and understand what they mean. By keeping those numbers within a healthy range, you can greatly improve your heart health and reduce your risk for heart disease.

February is Heart Health month and the Fairfield Health Department is celebrating by urging all residents to make sure they know their numbers. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and woman, and it is preventable. The Fairfield Health Department staff will provide you with resources and information to help you take the steps to reduce your risk.

The Fairfield Health Department will be hosting three FREE “Know Your Numbers” testing and informational screenings. The dates, times, and locations are below. Tuesday, February 7 th – 12pm-2pm: Fairfield Public Health Nursing Office (100 Mona Terrace, Fairfield – White Portable behind the Senior Center) Thursday, February 9 th – 10am-12pm: Fairfield Public Health Nursing Office (100 Mona Terrace, Fairfield – White Portable behind the Senior Center)

During these times, a Public Health Nurse will conduct a simple finger stick to determine an individual’s blood glucose and total cholesterol as well as take blood pressure, body weight and height. The screening should only take about 10 minutes.

Appointments are required for these screenings. Screenings are for adults only ages 18 years and older. For more information and to make your appointment, please contact Santina Jaronko, Health Educator, at 203-256- 3150 or sjaronko@fairfieldct.org

(Press Release)

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Craft Salon At Fairfield Woods Public Library

#Fairfield, Connecticut– Ignite your creative spark while you create new projects with friends at the Fairfield Woods Public Library Craft Salon on Saturday, February 4. The Craft Salon will be held from 10:00 am until noon. Just in time for Valentine’s Day,

Be inspired by vintage redwork embroidery and work on a kitchen towel with a heart motif. Participants will learn how to transfer a design to cloth and then embroider the design using a simple stitch. These DIY sessions are so relaxing and fun. Our crafty Saturday will continue from 1:00 to 3:00 pm in the Sewing Salon. Skilled seamstress, Connie Richardson will be joining us to explain the mechanics of making a pattern and executing the layout of pieces. Nothing beats the look of custom crafted clothing. Patterns you make yourself will show off your own unique style, fit you perfectly and let you stand out from the crowd. This class will focus on making a top pattern.

Advanced registration is required due to the limited space. All programs at the Fairfield Public Library are free of charge. For more information about this and other programs, visit us online at fairfieldpubliclibrary.org or call 203-256- 3160. Follow the Fairfield Public Library on Twitter @fairfieldpublib and Facebook @fairfieldlibrary.

(Fairfield Public Library Press Release)

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Fairfield News: Undocumented Pharmacist Arrested

#Fairfield Connecticut–On Monday January 30th Giraud Dickson 33 of Barnum Ave. Bridgeport, CT. was arrested for Possession of Narcotics with Intent to Sell and Possession of Narcotics within 1,500 Feet of a School after he was found in possession of over 3 pounds of PCP, a powerful hallucinogen.

The Fairfield Police Detective Bureau intercepted a parcel containing the large amount of PCP as it was being delivered to a business on Kings Hwy. Giraud Dickson who is a courier for the business took the package into his possession and was arrested by the Fairfield Police shortly after as he was trying to get into his car and leave the area. Dickson was held on a $50,000 bond and scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Superior court on February 9 th .

(Fairfield Police Press Release)

 

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