4:00pm--#Fairfield CT-- Police nabbed a shoplifter who was putting merchandise down his pants at the Stop and Shop at the circle at 1160 Kings Highway Cut-off. Does anyone know if they put the merchandise back on the shelf afterward? This news report is made possible by:
6:00pm--#Fairfield CT-- Firefighters remain busy in Fairfield with simultaneous calls. First a call for a bicyclist who was struck by a car in front of Woodfield Village at 1895 Stratfield Road. Just as they arrived on scene another call for a grass fire near a shed at 440 McKinley Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
5:52pm--#Fairfield CT-- Police investigating mail being taken from a Nichols Avenue residence. This news report is made possible by:
UPDATE: The motorcyclist is up and walking according to radio reports. 1:01pm--#Fairfield CT #cttraffic-- Motorcyclist down on the Merritt Parkway southbound between exits 44 and 42. No word on the extent of injuries. First responders on the way. Expect heavy delays if traveling, detour if you can. This news report is made possible by:
3:51pm--#Fairfield CT-- Police are investigating a crash between a car and motorcycle at North Benson Road and Post Road. The motorcyclist was injured and unconscious for a period of time.
10:07am--#Fairfield CT-- A four-year-old girl was found wandering on Villa Avenue this morning. Lieutenant Robert Kalamaras said the girl lived in the area. Her 19-year-old sister was providing care was sleeping. He said the four-year-old dressed herself, then managed to unlock the deadbolt and wander outside. A man found the girl but he was late for work so he turned her over to a mail carrier in front of 585 Villa Avenue. The mail carrier called police and the police were able to piece together who the girl was and where she lived. Kalamaras said it was accidental and no charges are pending.
3:09pm--#Fairfield CT--#cttraffic-- State police on scene of a crash I-95 southbound near exit 22. Only the right lane appears closed.
9:42pm--#Fairfield CT-- #Westport CT-- How about some likes for Fairfield first responders? Westport Police called Fairfield Police looking for someone wanting to take their life. Fairfield Police located the person's vehicle in the Cascade section of Lake Mohegan. After an extensive search along with K-9 the person was located and taken for treatment. This report is made possible by:
7:44pm--#Fairfield CT-- Back to back accidents on Commerce Drive. This first one happened in front of the Jaguar dealer where one car hit a railing/barrier. The second was at the parking lot of Pepe's Restaurant onto Commerce Drive. There were injuries reported at both accidents.
7:30am--#Fairfield CT-- Around 7:30am Fairfield Emergency Communication Center received a call for 6 fishermen stranded on Penfield Reef. Assistant Fire Chief Roger Caisse said that when first responders arrived on the scene, three individuals made their way back to safety, one person was rescued and two were submerged under the water. Police Chief Gary MacNamara said the individuals were walking towards the lighthouse on the reef when high tide came in and overwhelmed the fishermen. The chief said the men were closer to the lighthouse then they were to the shore. Resources from surrounding areas provided dive teams and other resources in the attempted recovery. At 3:22pm police radio reports said one victim was recovered and the second victim was…
