Fairfield

Stolen Car Pursuit Ends in Crash, Two Arrested

A vehicle pursuit and arrest followed a stolen car incident this morning. At around 9:30 AM, a Wilton Police vehicle was struck by a stolen grey Mazda occupied by two men, which fled toward the Merritt Parkway. The Mazda had been stolen at gunpoint in Bridgeport on September 26. Fairfield Police spotted the Mazda shortly after, and a pursuit ensued when the driver accelerated. The vehicle exited at Exit 51, where officers tried to deploy tire deflation devices, but the driver re-entered the Merritt Parkway, driving in the wrong direction. At 9:47 AM, the stolen vehicle collided with another vehicle carrying five occupants. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported. The two suspects fled on foot. One, identified as 21-year-old Elijah…

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Town of Fairfield’s Plan & Zoning Commission to Hold Public Hearing on Plan of Conservation and Development

Fairfield, Conn., October 3, 2024—The Town of Fairfield’s Plan & Zoning Commission (TPZ) hasscheduled a hearing on Tuesday, October 15 th  at 6:30 pm at the Fairfield Regional Fire School at 205Richard White Way to receive public comment on the draft Plan of Conservation and Development(POCD). The POCD establishes priorities for public and private investment in the community for the next tenyears. It is also used to inform the town’s regulatory framework, such as the Zoning Regulations, andis frequently used to highlight local policy priorities for grant funding opportunities. The plan includesinput from public engagement efforts that took place during the planning process.The Plan’s core recommendations seek to preserve our single-family residential and historicneighborhoods, balanced with an obligation to diversify housing options at all…

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Update in Two Officers Injured, Shoplifting Suspects Arrested After High-Stakes Pursuit in Fairfield

https://youtu.be/s2fyzdsoCxM On September 24, 2024, Fairfield Police were called to Home Depot on Kings Highway Cutoff after reports of two known shoplifters, Amanda Belcher and James Coates, who had been previously banned from the store. The suspects attempted to steal over $1,200 in merchandise when loss prevention alerted police. Both suspects had multiple active warrants from several jurisdictions, including Fairfield, Greenwich, and Naugatuck. When officers arrived, Belcher fled on foot but was pursued by police through the parking lot. She managed to enter a vehicle, dragging one officer as she reversed, and collided with another car before escaping the scene. The officer sustained minor injuries, losing a cell phone and a name patch in the altercation, which were later found…

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Greenfield Hill Commons to Host Two Fall Events

Fairfield, CT - The merchants of Greenfield Hill Commons will be hosting two exciting events this fall! Stop by and see what Greenfield Hill Commons has to offer, located at 75 Hillside Road in Fairfield! On Sunday, September 29th, take part in the inaugural Chalk Art Festival, which will benefit the Friends of the Fairfield Public Library. All ages and skillsets are invited to take part and show off their artistic abilities through the use of chalk! For more information or to register, go here.The Scarecrow Contest returns this fall, once again benefitting the Norma Pfriem Breast Center in Fairfield and their Pink Pledge initiative. Get together with your family, friends, neighbors, or colleagues and make a scarecrow for a…

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Fairfield Restaurant Week will return from October 21 through November 3, 2024

Fairfield Restaurant Week will return from October 21 through November 3, 2024. The Town of Fairfield’s Office of Community & Economic Development is pleased to announce that the popular event, now in its thirteenth year, will make its return on Monday, October 21st and run through Sunday, November 3rd. More than two dozen restaurants are expected to participate in this year’s event with special prix fixe lunch and dinner menus showcasing their finest culinary offerings. “We hope that residents and visitors alike will be able to enjoy and support the many great restaurants that Fairfield has to offer,” stated Mark Barnhart, Fairfield’s Director of Community & Economic Development. This year’s event will again run two full weeks, giving patrons more…

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Fairfield News: Pedestrian Struck

Fairfield Police responded to a motor vehicle crash which occurred at the intersection of New England Avenue and Kings Hwy Cutoff, where a pedestrian was struck while crossing the road. The pedestrian was transported to an area hospital where they remain in critical but stable condition. Kings Hwy Cutoff remained closed during the investigation, but has since reopened. No official determination of fault has been made at this time. The crash is being investigated by our crash investigation unit.

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Fairfield News: House Fire

Report of heavy black smoke and fire coming from the back of a home on Pease Ave in Southport. Firefighters were able to knock down the fire which extended through the attic, and there are no reported injuries at this time. The Fire Marshal has been called to the scene to investigate the cause of the fire. https://youtu.be/Zw_8U8mRR-k

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