3:49pm–#Fairfield CT– A reported appliance fie at the Carolton Chronic & Convalescent Hospital 400 Mill Plain Road. Firefighters just arriving on scene reporting its a refrigerator and the fire was extinguished by Carolton personnel.
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UPDATE: K-9 track is on North Benson so if you live in the area and your sensor lights go on or see anything call police right away!
8:40pm–#Fairfield News: Police are tracking two alleged shoplifters behind Marshall’s on the Post Road. The suspects ran behind the store into the high grasses near the train tracks. One has been caught one still at large.
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#Fairfield CT–Over the weekend happenings–
Mark Turlis of 1033 Reef Road went into Bob’s Stores on Post Road, took off his shoes, opened a box of boots and allegedly swapped them, walking out of the store. Loss prevention apprehended him at the door with the $210 boots on his feet. He was charge with 6th degree larceny.
Jack Opalinski of 1660 Bronson Road went into Whole Foods on Grasmere Avenue and attempted to allegedly stuff merchandise worth $74.18 down his coat. He too is charged with 6th degree larceny.
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3:35pm–#cttraffic–#Fairfield CT– A report of a multi car accident first report between 42 and 44 now reported a the turnaround just before the exits. First responders just arriving on scene.
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#Fairfield, CT–There will be a Fairfield Filmmaker Film Screening at the Fairfield Public Library on Wednesday, October 14. Fairfield resident, Brean Cunningham (co- director) will introduce the film, Dogs on the Inside, at 7 pm in the Rotary Room of the Main Library, 1080 Old Post Road.
Dogs on the Inside follows the relationships between abused stray dogs and prison inmates working towards a second chance at a better life. In an attempt to re-build their confidence and prepare for a new life outside, these prisoners must first learn to handle and care for a group of neglected strays.
Brean Cunningham is a documentary filmmaker and producer (Cheer). In 2011, Brean co- founded Expect Miracles Productions to “tell stories people can believe in.” Brean will have a question and answer period after the screening.
Advanced registration is required due to the limited space. All programs at the Fairfield Public Library are free of charge. For more information and to register for this event call 203-256- 3160, or visit us on the web www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org . Follow the Fairfield Public Library on Twitter: www.twitter.com/fairfieldpublib and Facebook: www.facebook.com/fairfieldlibrary.
A traffic stop lead to an arrest at operator was stopped in his car at about 6pm in front of the Pumpkin Patch Preschool is located nearby on the corner of Grasmere and Kings Highway Cutoff. Arrest was Avellino, Christian (3/26/67) for:
Possession of Cocaine (15 small bags)
Possession with Intent to Sell
Possession within 1500’ of school
Weapons in a M/V (blackjack)
K-9 responded to further search the vehicle and located and additional bags of Cocaine (included in total) and $600+ was seized as proceeds of admitted narcotic sales. Avellino also has an outstanding domestic violence warrant ($20,000 bond) held by Bridgeport Police. He was held on $10,000 bond.
8:14pm–#Fairfield CT– A person in the 1500 block of Stratfield Avenue reported their storm door was shattered. At 8:59 a person in the 200 block just reported to police that one of their windows was shot out by a BB gun. Unknown at this time if they are connected but be on the look out!
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#Fairfield, CT–Quilting may date back as far as ancient Egypt, but it continues to be popular with crafters and collectors. The Fairfield Woods Branch Library, 1147 Fairfield Woods Road, will be Talking About Quilts with Susan J. Jerome on Saturday, October 17 at 2:00 pm.
Pieces of fabric can have the power to evoke an emotional response. Using images of antique quilts and quilted objects, Ms. Jerome will discuss some of the definitions and ideas surrounding the word “quilt”. Learn about textile history and how technological changes influenced the projection of quilts during the 19th century. Learn how to properly store textile heirlooms for future generations. Susan J. Jerome is the Collection Manager at the University of Rhode Island Historic Textile and Costume Collection. She earned her MS degree from the URI Department of Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design.
Please feel free to bring one quilt or quilted object along to enhance the discussion. Advanced registration is required due to the limited space. All programs at the Fairfield Public Library are free of charge. For more information and to register for this event call 203-255-7308, or visit us on the web www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org . Follow the Fairfield Public Library on Twitter:
www.twitter.com/fairfieldpublib and Facebook: www.facebook.com/fairfieldlibrary.
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12:00pm–#cttraffic–#Fairfield CT–Today’s car fire is in Fairfield on I-95 northbound just before exit 19. A dry chemical extinguisher put the fire out on the trailer that was in tow. Firefighter now on scene only the left lane is getting by.
On 9/28/2015, the Principal of Mill Hill School, requested assistance from the Police School Safety Unit regarding possible drugs being possessed by a school custodian. During the investigation, officers seized a small amount of marijuana, two small containers which contained a controlled substance, and drug paraphernalia. The items were seized from a vehicle parked in the parking lot. The custodian for the elementary school was subsequently arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Illegal Possession Near a School, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Anthony J. Piccolo, age 48, of Fairfield, was released on a written promise to appear in court on 10/7/2015.
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