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Environmental Testing to Begin April 6 at Fairfield Fill Pile Site

Apr 3, 2026 Alex

The Town of Fairfield has engaged the engineering firmWeston & Sampson to begin environmental testing at the fill pile (aka former Aggregate RecyclingFacility) starting April 6, 2026, and continuing through the third week of May. Geotechnical crews willbe on site to conduct groundwater testing, investigate sink holes and drill into existing wells toevaluate potential environmental impacts. The Town is following a plan that has been reviewed by theConnecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) and the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and will help inform decision making on remediationoptions.Crews will be on the pile with GeoProbe rigs, Hollow Stem Auger (HAS) rigs, Excavators, andgroundwater monitoring wells, collecting soil and groundwater samples to investigate the materialshistorically deposited in the fill…

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Fairfield Police Arrest Milford Man in Connection with Fatal Overdose on Mill Plain Road

Apr 1, 2026 Alex

Fairfield Police Arrest Man in Connection with December Overdose Death Fairfield, CT — The Fairfield Police Department has arrested Connor Dushay, 22, of Milford, in connection with a December 2025 overdose death in Fairfield. On 12/27/2025, Fairfield Police responded to a residence on Mill Plain Road for a report of an unresponsive male. Despite lifesaving efforts, the individual was later pronounced deceased. An investigation conducted by Fairfield Police detectives determined that the death was the result of acute intoxication due to the combined effects of cocaine, fentanyl, and alcohol. Through the course of the investigation, detectives developed evidence that Dushay had supplied narcotics to the victim prior to the overdose and tampered with evidence at the scene. An arrest warrant…

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State Senator Tony Hwang Announces Retirement from Connecticut General Assembly

Mar 31, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

State Senator Tony Hwang Retirement Statement from the Connecticut General Assembly After many meaningful years of public service, I have decided that the time has come to step away from state elected office and begin the next chapter of my life. Serving the people of Connecticut’s 28th State Senate District has been one of the greatest honors and privileges of my life. Throughout my tenure in the Connecticut General Assembly, I approached this responsibility with humility and a deep respect for the institution, its traditions, and the people we serve. I have sought to represent our communities with integrity, character, and a commitment to thoughtful, principled leadership. I am profoundly grateful for the countless friendships and meaningful interactions with constituents,…

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Fairfield Police Sting Nets Multiple Arrests in Prostitution Solicitation Operation

Mar 27, 2026 Alex

Fairfield Police Conduct Operation Targeting Solicitation of ProstitutionFairfield, CT — On 3/13/2026, members of the Fairfield Police Department Neighborhood Enforcement Team, Fairfield Detective Bureau, with assistance from the Stratford Police Department Vice Unit, conducted operations targeting individuals soliciting prostitution in Fairfield.On 3/13/2026, the following were charged with Soliciting Sexual Acts: Christopher Birarelli, 39, of TrumbullScott Wootton, 57, of MilfordLuis Torres Pesantez, 49, of White Plains, NYRicardo Nieves, 29, of MonroeTimaury Gay, 21, of BridgeportCesar Rivera, 47, of TrumbullJason Santerre, 43, of SeymourEach individual made arrangements with an undercover officer posing as an escort and traveled to Fairfield where they exchanged or offered money for sexual acts before being taken into custody. All were issued misdemeanor summonses and released on a…

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Free Narcan Training Offered for Save a Life Day in Fairfield

Mar 26, 2026 Alex

FREE Narcan TrainingFairfield Health Department and Catalyst CT to Host Save a Life Day with Free Narcan TrainingIn recognition of Save a Life Day on April 8, the Fairfield Health Department, in partnership with Catalyst CT, and Fairfield Public Library, will host a FREE Narcan (naloxone) training to help residents recognize and respond to opioid overdoses.Opioid overdoses remain a significant public health crisis in Connecticut, with an average of two deaths occurring each day. Narcan nasal spray is a life-saving medication that can rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.Save a Life Day is a statewide initiative that empowers community members with the knowledge and tools needed to respond effectively in an overdose emergency and help save lives.The training…

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Fairfield Police File Additional Charges in News Express Armed Robbery Case

Mar 26, 2026 Alex

Fairfield Police have filed additional charges against Wesner Thelamour, age 40, of Bridgeport, in connection with the armed robbery of News Express located at 200 Tunxis Hill Road in Fairfield. On 3/25/2026, Thelamour was arrested on a warrant and charged with Robbery in the First Degree with a Firearm and Larceny in the Second Degree. He was held on a bond of $175,000 and is scheduled to appear in court on 3/26/2026. These charges represent an update to a previously reported investigation stemming from an armed robbery earlier this month. The investigation began on March 2, 2026, at approximately 9:00 PM, when Fairfield Police responded to News Express for a report of an armed robbery in progress. During the incident,…

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Fairfield Work Truck Rollover

Mar 16, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

First responders were called to a crash involving a work truck at the intersection of Tunxis Hill Road and Kings Highway in Fairfield. The work truck appears to be the only vehicle involved in the crash. One person was transported to the hospital with what appear to be significant injuries. 2026-03-16 @ 12:35pm Fairfield

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Child Struck by Car Near McKinley School in Fairfield

Mar 11, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

A child was struck by a car on Thompson Street at the entrance to McKinley School in Fairfield. First responders arrived and reported the child was alert, sitting up, and talking with them at the scene. No additional information about the child’s condition has been released. 2026-03-11@2:49pm-- #Fairfield CT #FairfieldNews, #McKinleySchool, #ChildStruck, #TrafficIncident, #EmergencyResponse, #DoingItLocal

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Wesner Thelamour was arrested during a Fairfield Police investigation into an armed robbery at News Express on Tunxis Hill Road.
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Fairfield Police Arrest Man on Weapons Charge During Armed Robbery Investigation

Mar 11, 2026 Alex

Fairfield, CT – On March 2, 2026, at approximately 9:00 PM, Fairfield Police responded to News Express, located at 200 Tunxis Hill Road, for a report of an armed robbery in progress. During the incident, a masked individual entered the store, displayed a handgun, and demanded money from the store employee. The suspect obtained an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing the area on foot. No injuries were reported during the incident and the Fairfield Detective Bureau responded immediately to process the scene. Since that night, the Fairfield Police Detective Bureau has been actively investigating several leads developed in the case. Detectives utilized a combination of technological and traditional investigative methods while working in coordination with the Stamford and Bridgeport…

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