Fairfield News: Downed Trees
2024-04-03@4:15PMish--#Fairfield CT-- Multiple reports of downed trees in the area. First coming in was in the 600 block of Sasco Hill Road. Next it is Unquowa Road, Hillside at Cherry Lane and Knapps Highway.
The Fairfield Police Department and the CTDOT Team Upto Kick off National Distracted Driving Awareness MonthPut the Phone Away or Pay – Connecticut Enforces Statewide Campaign
FAIRFIELD, CT – April 1, 2024 – The Fairfield Police Department is partnering with theConnecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) as part of National Distracted DrivingAwareness Month. From April 1 – April 30, law enforcement will be looking for drivers whochoose to ignore Connecticut’s hand-held mobile electronics laws. Put the Phone Away or Pay isa national high-visibility enforcement campaign for National Distracted Driving AwarenessMonth in April.Nationally in 2021, there were 3,522 people killed and an estimated 362,415 people injured intraffic crashes involving distracted drivers. In Connecticut in 2021, there were over 5,600crashes attributed to distracted driving that resulted in nine fatalities and more than 850injuries."As a community, we cannot ignore the dangers of texting and driving. It's not just illegal; it's…
Living Bird-Friendly Series Takes Flight in Fairfield on April 12 and 13
Fairfield, Conn, April 1, 2024--Pequot Library is pleased to launch its Living Bird-Friendly series on April12 and 13. The series, free and open to the public, includes remarks from Fairfield First Selectman BillGerber on April 13 at 10:30 a.m. and a host of presentations designed to inspire community action onbehalf of birds, for the joy and beauty that they bring to all of us.Living Bird-Friendly will provide more information about how to live more “bird friendly”, includingeliminating window collisions; decreasing light pollution; planting native plants and flowers; andfollowing bird-friendly pest control strategies. According to Pequot Library Adult Programs ManagerCharlie McMahon, “Pequot Library is proud to take a leadership role on this important topic byconvening area experts who can teach us…
CHILD PORNOGRAPHY ARREST
FAIRFIELD, CT – Over the course of the past several months, the Fairfield Police Departmenthas pursued an investigation into a case of alleged child pornography possession, resulting in thearrest of Dontrell Dayshawn Rodriguez (DOB 02/09/1995) of Fairfield, CT.Initiated following a cyber tip from the Connecticut State Police Computer Crimes Unit, theinvestigation underscores our unwavering commitment to combating child exploitation.Detectives from the Fairfield Police Department Investigative Division diligently pursued leads,executing search and seizure warrants on file hosting services and internet service providersbetween December 2023 and March 2024.Evidence collected during these operations identified Dontrell Dayshawn Rodriguez as a suspectin the possession of child pornography. Subsequently, both Arrest and Search Warrants wereobtained for Rodriguez's person, electronic devices, and residence in Fairfield.On March 27,…
Fairfield News: Gas Leak
Report of a gas leak caused by a contractor who struck a gas line at the 300 block of Midlock Road in Fairfield.
Fairfield News: Gas Line Struck
2024-03-27@12:00pm--#Fairfield CT-- A contractor has hit a gas main on Eleven O'clock Road. Fire and gas company on the way.
Fairfield Police Investigate Series of Crimes
Fairfield, CT - Over the past few days, Fairfield has experienced a series of criminal incidents, prompting investigations by the local police department. On March 23, 2024, at approximately 7:33 PM, a reported theft occurred outside Riko's Thin Crust Pizza located at 1920 Black Rock Turnpike. An individual attempting to sell a personal item met purported buyers, leading to a physical altercation resulting in minor injuries to the victim. The Fairfield Police Department is actively investigating this incident and urges anyone with relevant information to contact Detectives at 203-254-4840. On March 24, 2024, at 03:23 AM, officers responded to an alarm activation at Mohegan Smoke Shop, situated at 525 Tunxis Hill Cutoff. Upon arrival, significant damage to the storefront was…
Fairfield News: Crash and Dash
2024-03-24@3AMish-- Police are investigating a robbery at the Mohegan Smoke Shop at 525 Tunxis Hill Cutoff (Chips plaza). The car drove through the front glass to gain entry.
Fairfield News: iPhone Crash Alert
2024-03-20@10:57am-- #Fairfield CT-- First responders dispatched to School Street and Jennings Road for an iPhone crash alert. Turns out there was no crash but police did locate an iPhone on the ground. So it went from a crash to found property!
Kids Set Fire At Stratfield School
2024-03-18@7:30pm--#Fairfield CT-- Firefighters and police were called to a fire that was set by kids in the back of Stratfield School on Melville Avenue. The fire was out upon their arrival.