Fairfield News: Dumpster Fire
2:22pm--#Fairfield CT-- Firefighters were called to Pepe's Pizza for a smoking dumpster, they quickly put it out. No word on what it was smoking but I'm sure it will get trashed...........
Fairfield News: 2 Year Old Injures Hand
3:49pm--#Fairfield CT-- A 2 year old girl had some minor bruising after getting her hand caught in the gate at the Ferris Wheel at the Assumption Carnival on Stratfield Avenue. She is "coming round" now.......medical treatment refused. This report made possible by.
Fairfield News: Arrest Mad In Car Break In’s
12:00am--#Fairfield CT--#Black Rock CT--Police nab a person wanted in car break in's catching him after a brief foot pursuit behind Michael Gennaro's Steakhouse at 238 Post Road. The suspect was brought down after being tazed. Sorry, this was the best photograph I was able get as the sergeant directed the patrol officer to block the scene with his police cruiser. The suspect was transport to St. Vincent's Hospital to be treated for injuries prior to booking. This may be connected to a break in at Lexus Pre-Owned vehicles on Commerce Drive. I know the sergeant wasn't talking and the Shift Commander was on the road so I'll check with Lt. Perez tomorrow.
Fairfield News: Motorcyclist Hit Tries o Flee
5:47pm--#Fairfield CT--Report of a collision between a car and motorcyclist at Hillside and Bronson Road. Radio reports say they motorcyclist is attempting to flee. This report made possible by:
General Electric and the Town of Fairfield
From the Desk of First Selectman Tetreau (Press Release) Let me first say that on behalf of the Town, I am in active communication with both GE and the Governor’s office and have been ever since GE’s announcement that it is considering leaving the State. Here is what I have accomplished so far: I have been able to keep the communication flowing between GE and the State while the evaluation is proceeding. There was a lot of emotion initially. GE specifically asked that we keep the emotion and rhetoric to a minimum. I made certain Hartford understands all the ways that GE makes valuable contributions to both Fairfield and our region. I encouraged the Governor to reduce the impact on GE…
Fairfield News: Fight On School Bus
2:29pm--#Fairfield CT-- Police called for a physical fight happening on a school bus located on Thompson Street. EMS dispatched for a student with a cut lip according to radio reports. This report made possible by:
Alleged Intoxicated Scoreboard
6:07pm--#Fairfield CT--EMS sent to Fairfield University (Frank) Barrone Center for an alleged intoxicated male with a foot laceration, they are having trouble stopping the bleeding. This report was made possible by:
Fairfield 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
Fire Chief Richard Felner and Police Chief Gary MacNamara invite you to The Fairfield Fire and Police Departments are honoring those who lost their lives in the 9/11 tragedy. The ceremony will be held on Friday, September 11, 2015 at 9:00 am, Fire Headquarters, 140 Reef Road, front ramp. Please join us in remembering our fallen heroes. Here is video from the ceremony of 2011:
Fairfield Welcomes New Fire Chief
First Selectman Mike Tetreau announced that on August 31, 2015 the Fairfield Fire Commission unanimously voted to appoint Denis McCarthy as Fairfield’s new Fire Chief, effective October 1, 2015. Mr. McCarthy, a 38-year Fairfield resident, has served as Norwalk’s Fire Chief for the past ten years. Chief McCarthy has served in the Connecticut Fire Service for over 37 years. He credits his achievements to working collaboratively within the Fire Department, with partners from other municipal departments, in the private sector, as well as with citizen and community groups. Chief McCarthy values an honest, transparent and credible decision-making process. He recognizes the importance of public safety and the role of the Fire Department and Emergency Management on the health and stability…
Merritt Crash
1:37pm--#cttraffic--#Fairfield CT--Report of a crash with injuries on the Merritt Parkway northbound between exits 44 and 46. This report made possible by: