Today’s Car Fire
Today's car fire is on the Merritt Parkway southbound between exits 44 and 42, closer to the Westport line. Everyone made it out safe. 2025-05-02@7:28pm--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic
Repeat Offender Busted After Main Street Vandalism Caught on Camera
Bridgeport police officers called out a vandalism complaint at 1000 Main Street. EOC Dispatch relayed that the store owner, Dave Schneider, had a clear photograph of the suspect. Upon arrival, officers obtained the image and canvassed the surrounding area. A male matching the description, identified as 46-year-old Michael Young of Bridgeport, was located riding a white and purple bicycle near Fairfield Avenue and Seely Street. After initially refusing verbal commands, officers detained Young at 856 Fairfield Avenue. A search of Young’s possessions revealed a black Nautica jacket matching the suspect description and a plastic bag containing black jean shorts and a hoodie with tags still attached later confirmed stolen by Schneider. Schneider conducted an in-person identification and positively identified Young…
WANTED FELON FACES NEW ATTEMPTED MURDER CHARGE IN BRIDGEPORT
A wanted felon arrested by Bridgeport Police on Wednesday afternoon is being charged with Attempted Murder in Connecticut. Nicholas Allwood, 27, will be arraigned on the new charge Friday, after he stabbed a man multiple times on Hanover Street Wednesday morning. It was the second time in three months Allwood stabbed the same victim. Both times the victim suffered serious injuries. The department's Homicide Unit secured a warrant for the new charge within 24 hours. Bridgeport homicide detectives recently identified Allwood by his real name and had been actively searching for him when he attacked the victim again on Wednesday. Bridgeport detectives, task force officers and patrol officers conducted a manhunt for Allwood during midday on Wednesday. They eventually tracked…
FAIRFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT RECOGNIZES MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
Fairfield, CT — May is recognized nationally as Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Fairfield Police Department reaffirms its commitment to supporting wellness initiatives within the community and addressing mental health-related challenges with compassion, professionalism, and care. The Fairfield Police Department understands that individuals experiencing mental health crises may sometimes come into contact with law enforcement. When those situations arise, our goal is to respond with empathy, patience, and a deep understanding of the unique needs of those involved. To that end, the department has developed and maintained a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), comprised of officers who have received specialized training to safely and effectively respond to calls for service involving mental or behavioral health issues. These officers are equipped…
Bar Bagel Opens on Black Rock Turnpike with Ribbon Cutting Celebration
https://youtu.be/cfidvehIbyE New Takeout Concept from the Founders of Village Bagels Aims to Grow Through Franchising Fairfield, CT — The Riina family officially opened their newest venture, Bar Bagel, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 1st on Black Rock Turnpike. The new bagel shop is a streamlined, takeout-focused offshoot of the well-established Village Bagels, originally founded in 1995 by John Riina. With 30 years of experience in the bagel business, Riina developed Bar Bagel as a quick-serve concept designed for convenience without sacrificing quality. Unlike Village Bagels, which includes a full delicatessen, Bar Bagel offers a simplified menu and experience, making it an ideal model for future franchising. The long-term vision is to expand Bar Bagel through franchising, offering everything…
Vacant Building Fire
Bridgeport firefighters were called for a structure fire at Oak and George Street. Their quick response kept the fire from spreading to the rest of the structure. 2025-05-01@9:44pm--#Bridgeport CT -- #ctfire
Westport First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker Appoints
Deputy Police Chief David Farrell as Chief of Police Westport, CT — First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker has announced the appointment of Deputy Chief David Farrell as Chief of the Westport Police Department, effective May 23, 2025. Farrell will succeed Chief Foti Koskinas, who is stepping down after 29 years of distinguished service. “Dave Farrell is the clear and natural choice to lead our Police Department forward,” said First Selectwoman Tooker. “His integrity, experience, and deep understanding of this community make him an extraordinary leader. I have complete confidence in Dave, and I am genuinely excited about what’s ahead under his leadership. This is a promising time for our Police Department, and Dave is the right person to guide us into…
Stratford Structure Fire
Everyone made it out safely in a two-alarm fire in the 1600 block of Stratford Avenue across from the car wash. 2025-05-01@4:24pm--#Stratford CT -- ctfire
Austin Students Honored With Flower Bud Awards
Two second-degree nursing students were recognized for outstanding performance during clinical rotations at a partner medical center. FAIRFIELD, Conn. (April 28, 2025)— Tatum Nordin ’25 and Taylor Walker ’25, nursing students at Fairfield University’s Austin Campus, were honored with Flower Bud Awards by St. David’s North Austin Medical Center. The prestigious award recognizes exceptional students who embody the core qualities of compassion, empathy, and professionalism during their clinical rotations. Nordin and Walker are in their third semester of the Accelerated Second Degree Nursing program at the Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies. They were assigned to St. David’s as part of their Medical-Surgical Nursing II course. “The qualities for which Tatum and Taylor received recognition are fundamental…
Animal Hospital Hit
The Engelberg-Kristy Animal Hospital at 181 Kings Highway was hit by a vehicle sometime overnight by a hit-and-run vehicle. 2025-05-01@12:45pm--#Fairfield CT