Fairfield News: Large Branch Hits Occupied Vehicle
6:11pm--#Fairfield CT-- A large branch came down on an occupied vehicle on Churchill Street near Kings Highway. The occupant was able to get out of the car. Expect delays if you live in the area.
Tonight’s Vehicle Fire
7:49pm--#Fairfield CT-- Tonight's vehicle fire was hosted by Fairfield on the Post Road near Ruane Street. This news report is made possible by:
Merritt Crash
12:33pm--#cttraffic--#Fairfield CT-- A crash on the Merritt Parkway, in the left lane, northbound between exits 44 and 46. No word on any injuries. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Protester
5:31pm--#Faifield CT-- Police called to Balise Hyundai at 2269 Post Road for a protestor in front of the business. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Scam Intercepted
On 09/05/2018 at 4:37pm, a resident on Sterling Street reported that earlier that morning she received a suspicious package in the mail containing over $4,000 in cash. Officers responded to investigate and determined that earlier in the day, the package was handed off to a male who was wearing a FedEx shirt who said the package was improperly delivered. The resident gave the package to the male but thought it was suspicious and called the police to report it. On 09/06/2018 at 7:35am the same resident called 911 to report that there was a package delivered to her door again and she can see a male walking away from his vehicle approaching her house. Officers immediately responded and located…
Merritt Crash
4:15pm--#Fairfield CT-- Report of a crash on the Merritt Parkway southbound at the exit 44 ramp. This news report is made possible by:
Black Rock Bike And Boat Tour
#Fairfield CT--The centuries of history in and around the Black Rock neighborhood that today is part of Bridgeport will be the focus of a combined bicycle and boating history tour Saturday, September 8 starting 1:30 PM. The tour, which starts at Captain’s Cove in Bridgeport, is organized by the Town of Fairfield’s Bicycling and Pedestrian Committee and the Fairfield Museum. Bike tour group members will start by cycling together toward the home of Caleb Brewster, the Revolutionary War-era spy ring leader who aided in reporting on British military movements to General Washington’s staff. At the time of the Revolutionary War, Fairfield’s border extended all the way to what is today Park Avenue. Just sixty miles away, however, New York City…
Driver Passed Out Center Lane I-95
11:49pm--#Faifield CT-- First responders are on the scene of a driver passed out in the center lane I-95 southbound between exits 20 and 19.
Tonight’s Vehicle Fire
11:00pm--#cttraffic--#Fairfield CT-- Today's vehicle fire is a car at the rest area northbound on the Merritt Parkway. The fire was put out with a fire extinguisher prior to the fire department's arrival This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield CARES Host Multiple FREE Opioid Crisis Awareness Events
FAIRFIELD CT, AUGUST 16, 2018] Fairfield CARES Community coalition is devoted to prevention against underage drinking and substance misuse, and will be hosting a series of impactful events to help bring the community together and close the knowledge gap on opioids. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drug overdose deaths have increased in all age groups. As the prevalence of this disease continues to increase, there is a potential impact on years of life lost caused by opioid overdose in the United States. Overdose rates are continuing to rise due to illicit drugs such as Fentanyl and Carfentanil; two powerful opioids with extreme minimal dosage, doubles the chances of an overdose. There are a…