Celebrate the Spirit of Stratford at the Main Street Festival!

Saturday, June 1st10am – 4pm STRATFORD, CT - Rain or shine, the Stratford Main Street Festival is back! Join us on Saturday, June 1st, from10am to 4pm, on Main Street from Stratford Center to Stratford Avenue. Many thanks to The Milford Bank andthe Rotary Club of Stratford for presenting the festival as a community service.The Main Street Festival is an annual town-wide event celebrating the many organizations, programs, andservices the Town of Stratford has to offer, bringing together over 150 local vendors, includingentertainment, food trucks, booths, and artists. The event also provides an opportunity for Stratford’s diverseorganizations to educate the public about their functions and support fundraising efforts. Vendor booths andtrucks will line Main Street, allowing residents to stroll through…

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Norwalk News: Carjacking Suspect Arrested Following Multi-Agency Investigation

On March 28, 2024, at 5:05 AM, Norwalk Combined Dispatch received a call about an attempted carjacking at gunpoint in the area of Westport Avenue. As patrol officers were responding, another call came in reporting a second carjacking at gunpoint in the same area. Upon arrival, patrol officers discovered that a BMW X3 had been stolen during the incident. About 20 minutes later, Stamford Police received calls about two carjackings in their city. Norwalk patrol officers found the stolen BMW later that morning, damaged and abandoned by the suspects. The Detective Bureau took over the investigation and determined that the stolen BMW had been used in the attempted carjacking in Norwalk. Working with other law enforcement agencies, Norwalk detectives learned…

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Anime Comes To Fairfield

In the vibrant world of Japanese pop culture, a new destination has emerged, promising an unparalleled retail experience for anime and manga enthusiasts. Ellie Greenberg, the visionary behind Arisu, has unveiled the store's second location at 226 Kings Highway East in Fairfield, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in a unique shopping adventure. A Journey to Japan Arisu is not your typical retail store. As soon as customers step through its doors, they are transported to the heart of Japan. The store is meticulously designed to evoke the essence of Japanese culture, making patrons feel as though they have embarked on a journey across the Pacific. "You come in and you feel like you're being transported to Japan," Greenberg shares, capturing…

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Fairfield News: Pedestrian Struck

Police UPDATE: A 17-year-old was struck by a vehicle while crossing Stillson Road. The pedestrian’s view was obstructed by a landscaping trailer which was traveling in the roadway, but stopped for traffic. The teenager, who admitted to not looking both ways, crossed the road and was struck by a passing vehicle. The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No other injuries were reported. 2024-05-16@3:30PMish--#Fairfield CT-- A 17-year-old male was struck by a car on Stillson Road this afternoon. Police are investigating.

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Police Involved Shooting

On May 16, 2024, Bridgeport Police responded to the 200 block of Birdseye Street on reports of a suspicious male party brandishing a knife. Upon arrival, Officers located that party in the roadway (200 block of Birdseye St) where an officer-involved shooting occurred. The suspect was transported to Saint Vincent’s Hospital where he is listed in stable condition. When a police officer uses deadly force in the course of his or her duties, it is crucial that a thorough investigation is conducted. As directed by the Connecticut Police Accountability Act, this investigation will be conducted by the Office of Inspector General, the Connecticut State Police Western District Major Crime Squad, and the Office of the State’s Attorney - Judicial District…

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