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. This report made possible by:
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...........
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.
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.
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:
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…
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:
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:
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:
