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https://youtu.be/8_QMUF8sGis A fisherman was rescued from a sand barge at Fairfield Beach, near Lighthouse Point. Initial reports say that he was fishing and got trapped up on the barge where he couldn't get back to shore. He has been rescued and there is not any reported injuries at this time.
https://youtu.be/kgHZJc_rFnc The Mentes family, beloved members of both the Bridgeport and Fairfield communities, are facing unimaginable challenges following a devastating house fire that occurred in the early hours of December 28th. Known for their unwavering dedication to helping others, the Mentes family now finds themselves in need of the community’s support. Mike Mentes, a dedicated Bridgeport firefighter with 17 years of service, was on duty at the time of the fire, protecting the very community he calls home. His wife, Jess, a nursing student, was at home and forced to jump out of a window to escape the flames, saving the family’s beloved dog and cat in the process. Thankfully, their three daughters, Morgan (16), Ireland (14), and Reagan (11),…
https://youtu.be/-VlYBbJgnxI Report of a fire in the back of a home on Louvain Street in Fairfield. Firefighters arrived on scene and stabilized the situation. There was no visible sign of fire by the time we arrived on scene. It's unknown the extent, if any, the fire had on the home.
https://youtu.be/E2PV70bDy4w Fairfield, December 30, 2024 – Amidst the festive opening night activities at Wonderland at Roseville, Paul and Cecilia Hongo exchanged vows in a beautiful ceremony. Married in front of the tiny chapel nestled in the Halliwell family’s backyard, the couple was joined by friends, family, and members of the public enjoying the holiday display. The wedding added a special touch to the 25th year of this cherished Fairfield tradition. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Paul and Cecilia Hongo! About Wonderland at Roseville: Wonderland at Roseville, located at 226 Roseville Terrace in Fairfield, is a celebrated holiday light display hosted by Gene and Mary Halliwell. Now in its 25th year, the wonderland features an array of dazzling lights, festive decorations,…
FAIRFIELD, CT – On December 21, 2024, at approximately 8:31 PM, the Fairfield Police Departmentresponded to a report of a stolen delivery vehicle near the 200 block of Woodrow Avenue in theSouthport section of Fairfield. A delivery driver reported that their vehicle had been taken momentsearlier while making a delivery.The preliminary investigation revealed that while the driver exited the vehicle to deliver a package, anunknown individual entered the vehicle through an open passenger-side door. The suspect was describedas a light-skinned male, dressed in black with a face mask. The driver attempted to intervene but wasthreatened at gunpoint by the suspect, who subsequently drove away in the delivery van.The driver was unharmed and sought assistance from nearby residents to contact police.…
On December 16, 2024, Ariel Dejesus Valdez, a 28-year-old from Providence, Rhode Island, was extradited to Connecticut following an assault at the North Fairfield Service Plaza on December 7. After the incident, Valdez fled Connecticut and was apprehended in Rhode Island once an extraditable arrest warrant was issued. Valdez was charged with risk of injury to a child, two counts of reckless endangerment, second-degree strangulation or suffocation, second-degree criminal mischief, third-degree larceny, and second-degree breach of peace. Unable to post a $100,000 bond, he was held at the Bridgeport Correctional Center and was scheduled for arraignment at Bridgeport Superior Court on December 17.
Invites All Aspiring Young Artists to Participate FAIRFIELD, CT – The Fairfield Arts Commission extends its gratitude to all who attended the Kick-Off Event for the Artistic Visions Challenge on Thursday, December 5th, at the Second Story above the Fairfield University Store. Special thanks to Fairfield University for hosting the event and sponsoring sketchbooks for young artists. The Artistic Visions Challenge is a town-wide juried art competition designed to inspire young artists to explore creativity in unique ways. Open to participants aged 11-18 who either reside or attend school in Fairfield, the competition’s theme for this year is to create artwork reflecting the Town of Fairfield’s history. Entries must incorporate the letters “F-A-I-R-F-I-E-L-D” and include at least one “Easter Egg”—a…
Sen. Tony Hwang (R-Fairfield) and former Chairman of the Public Safety & Security Committee today issued the following statement regarding the sightings of possible unauthorized drones over the Fairfield community. “It’s very unsettling to public safety and security, both here in Fairfield and elsewhere. What we have is a lack of information at all levels of government. It’s really a breakdown of communication. Without that vital communication, you lose the public’s confidence, you get speculation and you get fear. The Pentagon says any action taken against drones is a decision for local law enforcement. As state legislators, we must support that. I agree with U.S. Sen. Blumenthal, who advocates for shooting drones down, if necessary, to get answers and accountability. We must be proactive, not reactive.…
FAIRFIELD, CT — The Town of Fairfield’s Office of Community & Economic Development invites the public to a Holiday Open House on Friday, December 13th, from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. with select merchants on Black Rock Turnpike. Participating merchants will be offering in-store specials, discounts, and spreading holiday cheer! Fairfield’s Community & Economic Development Director Mark Barnhart stated, “We encourage everyone to shop local, not just during the holidays, but throughout the year. The Holiday Open House is a great opportunity to support our many local small businesses while getting some holiday shopping done.” Participating Merchants and Offers Black Rock Coffee House (2480 Black Rock Turnpike): Collaborating with Ocean Blu Boutique for the festivities as neighbors in the White Birch…
Fairfield, CT—First responders had their hooves full tonight when they were called to Round Hill Road for a truly unique traffic situation. Reports came in around 8:11 PM about a man dressed as a reindeer who kept lying in the middle of the road. Concerned drivers feared the holiday spirit had gone a step too far—or that Rudolph had gone rogue. 2024-12-07@8:11pm--#Fairfield CT