Fairfield

A Courageous Conversation about Race at the Fairfield Public Library

Fairfield, CT--The film, Race: The Power of an Illusion, will be viewed in three parts at the Fairfield Public Library, 1080 Old Post Road on Wednesday, April 17, May 3 and May 17. The showing will be in the Rotary Room at 7:00 pm. This film looks at the concept of race and where it came from and provides some information about the history of race relations in America. Many of us feel uncomfortable talking about race, especially in a diverse group of people. We tend to keep our opinions to ourselves. For healing to take place it can be beneficial to have a conversation where our own experiences and points of view can be shared and examined. Advanced registration…

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Fairfield Fire Department Promotions & New Hire

#Fairfield CT--The Fairfield Fire Department held a swearing in ceremony for newly promoted Assistant Chief Roger Caisse, Lieutenant Kevin Polcer and new firefighter Justin Crawford on April 5, 2017 at ceremony conducted at fire headquarters at 140 Reef Road. The ceremony, officiated by Deputy Chief Kyran Dunn, was attended by the families of the members along with many current and retired firefighters from both Fairfield and neighboring departments.   Retired Fairfield Fire Chief Richard Felner attended the ceremony and was asked lead the group in the pledge of allegiance to start the ceremony.   Fire Chief Dennis McCarthy welcomed the families to the ceremony and stated, “ You are joining a department that sets the highest standards in everything it…

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Fairfield News: EXCLUSIVE: Police Arrest 2 In Bank Fraud

1:33pm--#Fairfield CT--On 04/05/2017 the service manager at Wells Fargo Bank, 2115 Black Rock Turnpike, called police to report that a male was just in the bank trying to withdraw $18,000.00 in cash from a fraudulent bank account. The manager told the male that she had to verify some things before she could give him the cash. The male then left a phone number and asked the teller to call when the money was ready. The service manager then notified police to the suspicious activity along with the description of the vehicle and its occupants. Officers located a vehicle that matched the description on Unquowa Rd. near Post Rd. Officers conducted a field identification of the occupants of the vehicle, and…

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Fairfield News: Strange Note Left At Bank

10:10am--#Southport CT-- A man walked into Rowayton Bank at 3695 Post Road and handed a teller a note that said this is a real $200 million.  He then left the bank and went next door to a restaurant, pulled on the door handle but it was locked and he walked away.  Police are looking for a white male, wearing a baseball cap and he is about 5 feet 10 inches with facial hair.   I checked, it is 7 days from a full moon.   This news report is made possible by:http://ctbattery.com :  

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Sacred Heart University Student Passes

On 03/30/2017 at 7:08pm Fairfield Police Emergency Communications Center received a 911 emergency call reporting a female student choking in the Sacred Heart University, university commons area. Responding officers arrived on campus to find a 20 year old female identified as Caitlin Nelson (05/03/1996), of Clark New Jersey unresponsive and not breathing. Officers initiated immediate life-saving efforts to the victim before AMR paramedics arrived and transported her to St. Vincent’s Medical Center for additional care. Further investigation revealed that Caitlin was participating in a Greek Life Organization pancake eating contest. Witnesses stated that she had eaten several pancakes before a nursing student saw her in distress and began to give her assistance. On the morning of 03/31/2017 Caitlin Nelson was…

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Fairfield News: Smash And Grab

UPDATE: It appears to be more than a smash and grab.  Fairfield Police says it appears that the lock cylinder was removed.  The cash register and cigarettes stolen at time of call.  There were two suspects.  Both wearing  hooded sweatshirts,   1 with red mask / 1 with white mask.  A crowbar used for entry.  Bridgeport Police recovered cash register at Capitol & Laurel Avenue which was connfirmed to be the one taken from this burglary.     12:35am--#Fairfield CT-- There was a smash and grab robbery at the  Citgo at 2515 Black Rock Turnpike.  Taken was Newport cigarettes and other items.  The suspect fled in a pick up truck towards the Merritt Parkway.   This news report is made possible by:

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