Category: Fairfield

Fairfield CT–On Tuesday May 31, 2022 at approximately 0712hrs, the Fairfield Police Emergency
Communications Center received several 911 calls reporting that a worker fell through a skylight
at the Central Utilities Facility building located on the property of Fairfield University, 1073
North Benson Rd.

Upon the arrival of emergency personnel, a 57-year-old male was located lying on the concrete
floor in a semi-responsive state.
He was transported to Saint Vincent’s Medical Center where he later was pronounced deceased.
His identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

A preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was working on the rooftop of the building
when he apparently lost his balance and fell backwards through a skylight in the roof. He landed
onto the concrete floor below, falling approximately 40 feet.

At this time, foul play is not suspected however this incident is currently under investigation by
the Fairfield Police Detective Bureau with the assistance of the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA).

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2022-05-29@3:17pm–#Fairfield CT– A lifeguard at Jennings Beach called Fairfield Emergency Communications of and active drowning at chair one. They were able to get the person out of the water and they were tending to them when firefighters arrived. Great save!

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2022-05-27#Fairfield CT— Isabel Barahona, of North Haven was arrested and charged with C.G.S 14-236, Failure to Maintain Proper Lane, C.G.S.14-224b, Evading Responsibility, and C.G.S.14-227a, Driving Under The Influence Of Alcohol and/or Drugs, after it was determined she was the operator of blue Hyundai Sonata which was involved in an evading motor vehicle collision on Prince Street and later located on Jennings Rd following a police investigation. While speaking to Barahona, police detected slurred speech, glossy eyes, and an odor of alcoholic beverages emanating from her person. She was placed under arrest and transported to headquarters for processing. Barahona is scheduled to appear before the Bridgeport Superior Court on 06/13/22.

2022-5-28@9:11pm–#Fairfield CT– Firefighters called to an explosion on Wellington Drive which turned out to be from propane.

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2022-05-28@12:02pm–#Fairfield CT– Police are investigating an attempted break in in the 700 block of Fairfield Beach Road. A broken window with blood on it was discovered.

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2022-05-26@3:16pm–#Fairfield CT– #Southport CT– A homeowner suffered laceration on his foot when his leg got stuck in the lawnmower according to radio reports. His leg was already freed when firefighters arrived.

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#Fairfield CT– On Tuesday, First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick declared May 21 to the 27th Nation Safe Boating Week which includes this year’s theme “Wear Your Life Jacket To Work” Day. All boaters are encouraged to check their boat and to make sure the required equipment is onboard.

2022-05-24@8:21pm–#Fairfield CT– The Colony Grill at 1520 Post Road had a kitchen fire that was put out by the sprinkler system. They will not be able to reopen until the health department clears them. Double check if you have lunch plans.

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2022-05-19@5:10am–#Fairfield CT–Complainant states he heard his silver 2020 Acura being taken from his home on Melville Avenue but did not see anyone.
Vehicle left down towards Fairfield Woods Road, does not know direction of travel after that, Key fob in unlocked car
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2022-05-23@6:38pm–#Fairfield CT– #cttraffic– Today’s vehicle fire was a bus on I-95 northbound rest area. The engine compartment fire was put out on firefighters arrival by a passerby with a portable extinguisher.

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