Fairfield News: 2 Looking Into Cars
2019-07-13 @ 2:00am--#Fairfield CT-- Report of two males looking into cars on Eastlawn Street. They fled towards Veres Street. Police are investigating. This news report is made possible by:
Water Rescue At Ash Creek
2019-07-11 @ 6:08pmm--#Bridgeport CT-- #Fairfield CT-- The Fairfield Emergency Communications Center received a call reporting a swimmer in distress in the South Benson/Ash Creek area. Fairfield Fire Department Engine 1, Engine 2, Engine 4, Rescue 1, Fire Boat Marine 228, Fire Boat Marine 217 and Car 3 responded and arrived on scene at approximately 6:12PM. Marine 228, under the command of Lt. Eric McKeon, quickly deployed and began searching for the missing victim. Assistant Scott Bisson in Car 3 arrived on scene and assumed command of water rescue operations. Fairfield Police units spotted the victim underwater from shore and were able to direct Fire Units to the victim in the water. Firefighters entered the water and successfully removed the…
Bridgeport-Fairfield News: Motorcycle and SUV Collide
2019-07-08 @ 9:07pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #Fairfield CT-- An SUV and motorcycle collided on Park Avenue near Valley Road. The motorcyclist suffered unknown injuries but he was conscious and talking to first responders. The roadway is closed for the accident investigation.
Fairfield News: Handgun Found
2019-07-06 @ 9:00pm-- #Fairfield CT-- A man called police to report he was dumpster diving on Katona Drive and found a handgun which he took home on Beacon Square. Police are investigating. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Car Break-In At Theater
2019-07-06 @ 6:28pm--#Fairfield CT-- Police are investigating a car break-in at the Fairfield Cinemas. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Porta-Potty Set On Fire – Police Have Nothing To Go On
2019-07-05 @ 12:00pm--#Fairfield CT--A porta-potty valued at over $550 was set on fire at Fairfield Warde HS overnight. School officials found a firework nearby but police believe vandals set the toilet paper on fire to get the fire going, other than that, police have nothing to go on. You know I live for punny posts!
Fairfield News: Former Police Chief’s Bicycle Stolen
2019-07-04 @ 9:38pm--#Fairfield CT-- I'm sure this is something former Police Chief David Peck heard a lot as a patrol officer, that he left it unattended for a minute. Well that is what happen to the former chief, he left his bicycle unattended for a just a moment while on South Pine Creek Road and realized it was taken. He got in his car and was able to locate the thief with the bicycle and followed him to Avalon Gates where he lost track of the suspect. Police spokesperson Captain Robert Kalamaris confirmed that the suspect and the bike are gone. The moral of the story is that crime doesn't care who you are even in the nicest of neighborhoods,…
Fairfield News: 6 Injured In Deck Collapse
2019-06-30 @ 6:40pm--#Fairfield CT--Firefighters were called for a deck collapse on Rhode Island Avenue (across from the Metro Train Station). Assistant Fire Chief Scott Bisson said six people were injured, one seriously. The deck had collapsed away from the house so no one was trapped under the deck. Bisson said the injuries was consistent with a fall from eight feet. Stratford EMS provided mutual support of additional ambulance and EMS personnel. The building inspector has been called to the scene to investigate the cause of the collapse.
Storm Damage
2:39pm--Extensive storm damage from Norwalk to Bridgeport and all points in between. Lots of reports of downed trees blocking roadways. Extensive power outages. #Fairfield CT-- Downed trees and power lines has a person stuck in the vehicle in front of St. Paul's Church on the Old Post Road. #Westport CT-- People trapped in the cars due to downed trees on Westport Avenue both in Westport and Fairfield. #Easton CT-- Route 58 and 136 area has no power and no traffic lights are working. #Fairfield CT-- Sturges Highway numerous downed trees blocking the roadway in both directions. #Bridgeport CT-- Numerous power outages reported. Please feel free to report damage in your area and post pictures…
I-95 Crash
2019-06-28 @ 7:33pm--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic-- A viewer sent in this photo of a crash on I-95 northbound between exits 20 and 21.