Fairfield News: Crash!
2019-08-14 @ 2:55pm--#Fairfield CT-- Another crash at Jennings and Black Rock Turnpike. There were no reported injuries.
A Message from First Selectman Tetreau on Gould Manor Park and the Fill Pile
#Fairfield CT--Over the past two weeks there has been a tremendous amount of information disseminated through news reports, social media and the town itself about issues related to the management of the aggregate fill pile at the Town’s Public Works Yard on Richard White Way. Unfortunately, some of the information presented in news reports and shared on social media has been inaccurate and misleading, causing concern and anxiety. At the outset, as your First Selectman I am sorry for any concern this situation has caused you and your families and neighbors. I also want to reassure you that the Town Government – including the Department of Public Works, the Department of Health and my office — is working tirelessly to address…
Fairfield News: Raid On Rakoczy Avenue
2019-08-09 @ 6:15pm--#Fairfield CT--Sergeant Chuck Paris confirmed that the Fairfield Police Detectives worked with other agencies of the Fairfield Police Department of a joint investigation on Rakoczy Avenue today. The sergeant was not at liberty to discuss the type of investigation but said more information is forthcoming.
Fairfield News: Fire On Da Roof
2019-08-08 @ 1:40pm--#Fairfield CT-- Firefighters on scene at Jennings School, at 31 Palm Drive for a fire on da roof which was out when they arrived. They were sent by an activated fire alarm, good thing they also have automatic sprinklers!
Fairfield News: Armed Robbery
2019-08-07 @ 7:36pm--#Fairfield CT-- Police are investigating an armed robbery at Jennings at Hyunadi/Overlook area. It is thought to be a robbery of a cell phone sale.
Fairfield News: Gould Manor Tested For Contaminants
The Town has been made aware of what appears to be pieces of siding shingles, which possibly could contain asbestos, along the sidewalk of Gould Manor Park on Holland Hill Road. The area in question is limited to the sidewalk area along the road and not the ball fields, playground, or park area. The Town is taking this issue very seriously. In 2013 and 2014, there was work related to a new sidewalk and curb that were installed and as is typical, fill and topsoil were used to level out areas and taper off edges. The initial fill used was from the aggregate pile at the Public Works Yard, and due to recent concerns regarding the pile, the Town contacted the…
Fairfield News: Murder Suspect Takes Own Life
2019-08-06 @ 5:15pm-- Police received notification of murder suspect James Taylor's ankle monitor going off. When officer arrived the home he is confined to the discovered the ringing of his cell phone was coming inside a large shipping container or conex box as police called it. Police used a thermal drone to try and locate a heat signature but were unsuccessful. Stamford Police brought their robot to the scene to scan the home and the conex box. Police used what they called a bobcat which is an armored truck with a battering ram to gain entry to the conex box. Inside the found the suspect dead, they believe it to be a suicide but police continue to investigate. James…
Fairfield News: Murder Suspect Found Drad
After an extensive manhunt James Taylor was found dead inside a shipping container that was located outside of his house that he was staying in. Police report it on the radio that they heard his phone ring inside the container while trying to locate him. this is from breaking news on the radio it has not been confirmed by police at this point 08-06 @ 2019@08-06 @ #Fairfield CT-- James Taylor who is out on $2 million bond for allegedly shooting his ex-wife to death on Super Bowl Sunday, February 3rd is missing. James Taylor is charged with murder, home invasion, criminal attempt to commit murder, first-degree burglary, illegal discharge of a firearm and third-degree assault for…
Fairfield News: Manhunt For Alleged Murderer
2019-08-06 @ 2019@08-06 @ #Fairfield CT-- James Taylor who is out on $2 million bond for allegedly shooting his ex-wife to death on Super Bowl Sunday, February 3rd is missing. James Taylor is charged with murder, home invasion, criminal attempt to commit murder, first-degree burglary, illegal discharge of a firearm and third-degree assault for allegedly fatally shooting his ex-wife. His son Chris Taylor who posted the bond went to the scene but was turned away to the police station on Reef Road. The SWAT or Emergency Service Unit (ESU) is now at the scene. Superior Court Judge Robert Devlin allowed the 75-year-old Taylor to post his $2 million bond on the condition that he live at his son’s Bronson Road…
Westport News: Sewage Leak Update
#Fairfield Beaches are closed. #Westport CT-- First Selectman Jim Marpe and Public Works Director Peter Ratkiewich announced as of 8:30 PM Saturday night, the sewage leak in the Saugatuck River was completely stopped and temporary pumps are in place to utilize the newly installed pipe. The temporary set up will be in place until the permanent pumps are installed next month. The Town has been in close communication with the Connecticut DEEP and the Weston- Westport Health District. Water quality testing will be performed on Monday in effort to re-open the beaches. Swimming at all Westport beaches, including Sherwood Island will remain off-limits today, Sunday, in an abundance of caution. First Selectman Marpe reiterated his thanks to the Town and…