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Chemical Spill At Sacred Heart University

#Fairfield CT-- At 8:03 PM Wednesday night, the Fairfield Regional dispatch center received a report about a chemical spill in a science lab on the campus of Sacred Heart University. Fairfield Fire Units swiftly responded, and Assistant Chief George Gomola assumed command upon their arrival. The SHU Department of Public Safety had already evacuated and secured the building as a precaution due to the unknown chemicals involved and the potential for reactions. The Fairfield County Hazardous Incident Response Team was summoned to assess and identify the spilled chemicals. Additionally, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection offered assistance. The Fairfield HazMat team entered and secured the scene, containing the spill to the original office, and fortunately, there were no…

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SHU Accident Arrest- 10 Times Over Legal Limit Traveling 85mph

2023-10-25#Fairfield CT-- On Tuesday, October 24, 2023, Fairfield Police Crash Reconstructionists make an arrest following the September 29, 2023 crash involving the serious injury of four Sacred Heart University (SHU) students and an Uber driver on Jefferson Street. Following an extensive investigation, it was determined by police crash investigators, that TYLER DELK (19) of South Orange, NJ, and Sacred Heart University student himself, was operating a 2018 Audi S5 Convertible at speeds exceeding 85mph on Jefferson Street. At one point, Delk lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a 2021 Toyota Corolla being operated by an Uber driver and occupied by four female SHU students. At the time of the collision, Delk was operating the vehicle while under the…

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The Fairfield Comedy Circle: Where Laughter Takes Center Stage

The Fairfield Comedy Circle, founded by Joe Garrix, has recently reopened its doors, welcoming comedy enthusiasts to a revamped and exciting venue. Located at the Circle Hotel, this comedy hub has been a beloved part of the local entertainment scene for nearly five years. In this article, we'll explore the highlights of this comedy haven and the experiences it offers to both seasoned comedy fans and newcomers. A Room Transformed: The Circle Hotel's lobby, an unlikely comedy venue, has been artfully transformed into a cozy showroom. The seating arrangement is theatre-style, with all the furniture in the room rearranged to accommodate the eager audience. It's an ingenious way to create an intimate and inviting atmosphere for comedy lovers. A Stellar…

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Diesel Boat-No Boat Fire

2023-10-25@1:19pm-- #Fairfield News: Firefighters and police boats were dispatched for what was thought to be a fishing boat on fire in Long Island Sound near the Penfield light. Turned out to be diesel smoke from the engine, no fire or any boats in distress. Now you know what all the sirens were about!

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Fairfield News: Shots Fired

On 10/19/23, officers were called to the North Benson Road and Barlow Road area due to a report of gunshots. They found a vehicle with bullet holes in a nearby driveway. Fairfield Detectives determined the incident was related to a domestic relationship. The victim's ex-boyfriend, Christopher Naber, was linked to the shooting. Naber had a prior domestic violence incident in Hamden one month before and a protective order against him. On the same day, search warrants were obtained for Naber and his property in Hamden, Connecticut. With assistance from multiple police departments and units, Naber was arrested at 42 Fairview Avenue, Hamden. During the search, firearms, ammunition, drugs, and evidence linking Naber to the shooting were found. Naber was charged…

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