Fairfield

Fairfield Police Launch New Tip411 Anonymous Tip System

#FAIRFIELD, CT – October 6, 2021 – The Fairfield Police Department is increasing itscrime-fighting arsenal with a new app to help residents connect with the department tofind information and submit anonymous tips from their smartphone.Developed by Tip411, the Fairfield PD app puts a powerful new crime-fighting tool intothe hands of community members of all ages. The Fairfield PD app is available fordownload for free via the Google Play Store, iTunes App Store or on our website athttps://fpdct.com/tips. “The Fairfield Police Department is dedicated to maintaining a safe community, protectinglife and property, reducing crime and the fear of crime and to performing its function in amanner which promotes public trust and confidence,” said Fairfield Police Chief RobertKalamaras. “Our new Fairfield PD…

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Fairfield Firefighters Rescue Dog From Cliff

2021-08-27@10:10pm--#Fairfield CT-- Firefighters just finished up an accident with no injuries on Black Rock Turnpike when a call came in from the Reda family that their dog was stuck on a cliff above the commuter parking lot at 3087 Black Rock Turnpike. Assistant Fire Chief Roger Caisse told me the dog was up a sheer cliff about 75 feet up and the dog had no where else to go. They were able to utilize their new tower ladder through the trees to access the dog. The firefighters used a make shift harness to get him down. Caisse said he was glad the dog was the dog’s owners called because they would have been in a very dangerous situation. He said…

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Fairfield News: Bank Robber Flees in Taxi

#FAIRFIELD – On August 25, 2021 at approximately 11:54AM, the Fairfield Police Departmentreceived a report of a bank robbery at Key Bank, 1761 Post Road. The suspect was described asa white male who reportedly pointed a handgun at tellers demanding money. The suspect fledthe bank and entered a gray taxi last seen heading north on Mill Plain Road.Officers and Detectives coordinated with area taxi companies and tracked a taxi matching thedescription to East Main Street in Bridgeport. The suspect, identified as WILLIAM JOHNSON(DOB 07/31/1979) of Clinton Ave, Bridgeport, was taken into custody without incident byFairfield and Bridgeport Police Officers in the area of 2500 East Main Street.Located in the suspects backpack was the cash from Key Bank.Detectives on the scene…

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Fairfield News: Garage Fire

2021-08-13 #Fairfield CT-- Around 10am firefighters were dispatched to a garage fire behind 44 Turney Road.  As impressive as the flames were, the firefighters had the fire out and under control about 15 minutes after the water supply was established.  After chasing hot spots and opening up walls to make sure the fire was out they recalled the fire within a half hour from the start.  There were no reported injuries and the fire marshal is on scene investigating the cause. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sar0jTsz_ow

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Fairfield News: Post Road Incident

#Fairfield CT--At approximately 6:02 PM on 07/21/2021, Fairfield Police responded to a report of a robbery at the Charles Schwab Offices located at 1248 Post Road The Charles Schwab Security Hotline called Fairfield Police to report that they received a call from an employee who stated someone had a gun to her head. The hotline identified the location as the Charles Schwab offices located at 1248 Post Rd. Multiple police patrols, supervisors, and detectives immediately responded to the scene. Patrols temporarily shut down traffic to secure the scene while attempting to make contact with employees inside the building. Three employees were on scene at the time of the 9-1-1 call and were unaware of any robbery or other criminal activity…

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Fairfield News: Jaguar Into The Mill River

Police UPDATE: Police said in a statement that a vehicle crashed through a split rail fence at the intersection of Sturges Road and Unquowa Road. The vehicle continued approximately 100 yards across a downward sloping grass field and came to final rest partially submerged in the Mill River, approximately 25 feet from the shoreline. Officers enter Mill River and found that no one was inside the vehicle. The operator left the scene before officers arrived and he was located near the parking lot of the Carolton on Mill Plain Road just minutes after the crash occurred. Officers arrested Kevin Kane (61) of Fairfield for DUI and Evading Responsibility after he failed Field Sobriety Tests on scene. He was released on…

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Fairfield News: Truck Down Embankment From I-95

2021-04-28@9:40am– #Fairfield CT– #cttraffic --A truck has driven off the I-95 northbound and into the wooded area off exit 21. Assistant Chief Schuyler Sherwood told me that the driver was out of the vehicle when they arrived, helped out of the truck by passers-by. The driver was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries. Traffic is getting by but slowly in both directions. The truck will be brought down the embankment on Linwood Drive. https://youtu.be/sDhlvizJGXc

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Mom Who Abandoned Special Needs Child Apprehended

Police UPDATE: April 9, 2021 9:21 pm Sharon Williams DOB 11/15/1979 of Fairfield Ct has been identified as the biological mother of “Prince”.  As a result of the investigation conducted by Bridgeport Police Detective Joseph Badolato, Sharon Williams was placed under arrest and charged with Risk of Injury to a Minor, Cruelty to Persons, Abandonment of a Child Under the Age of 6, Leaving a Child Under 12 Unsupervised, and Reckless Endangerment in the 1st Degree.  Bond has been set at $250,000.00 and Williams is scheduled to appear in court on Monday April 12, 2021. 2021-04-09@6:00PMish--#Bridgeport CT-- #Faifield CT-- A special needs child who was abandoned by someone in a white Infinity at Burroughs and East Main Street in Bridgeport. The child…

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Fairfield News: Smoke Detectors Save Lives

2021-03-30@4:00AMish-- #Fairfield CT-- #ctfire-- The Fairfield Emergency Communication Center received a 911 report from the occupants of a home at 11 Birchwood Drive of smoke coming from the basement. Engine 2, Engine 3, Engine 1, Engine 4, Rescue 1, Ladder 2 and Car 3 were dispatched. Fairfield Car 3 arrived first and reported heavy smoke coming from the front door of the home. The occupants of the home, which included young children, were in the front yard and reported that everyone was out of the house and that there was a fire in the basement. Assistant Chief Schuyler Sherwood from Car 3 took command. Upon assessment of the structure, it was determined that there was a fire in the garage…

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Fairfield News: Firefighters Investigate Smoke Inside Shop Rite

2021-03-18@9:30PMish--#Fairfield CT-- #ctfire-- Employees at Shop Rite at 1975 Black Rock Turnpike called the fire department for smoke coming out of a ventilation vent. Firefighters immediately went to the roof but were not able to immediately find the source of the fire. The store was evacuated. Rite Aid is expanding into a former jewelry store where the haze was found. Assistant Fire Chief Erik Kalapir said the cause of the smoke was an air handler on the roof. There were no injuries. The store should be open in the morning. https://youtu.be/LoLoGo0sMvI

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