First Selectman Mike Tetreau has proclaimed today, Monday, January 9, 2017, as National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day in the Town of Fairfield. National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, or L.E.A.D. Day, is celebrated every January 9th across the country. Law Enforcement in Fairfield was first organized in the year 1661 with the appointment of the first Town Marshall. The standing Police Department was created by Town Ordinance in 1930 with 7 officers to protect and serve the citizens of Fairfield. This original seven man department has grown to employ 108 sworn officers, 70 special agents, 15 telecommunicators, 4 Animal Control Officers and 7 Marina Guards. In his proclamation which was presented at a recent Board of Selectmen meeting, First Selectman Tetreau…
Bridgeport News: Shots Fired
2:01am--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Police on scene near building 4 of Highland Avenue looking for a crime scene as there were multiple reports of shots fired. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Park Avenue Crash
1:44pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Report of a car crash near 3900 Park Avenue (near Rooster River Boulevard with injuries. Avoid the area if you can. This news report is made possible by:
Westport News: Health Care Worker Uses Patient’s ATM Card For Per$onal U$e
Westport Connecticut---From October of 2015 to April of 2016, suspect Fantasia Best worked as a home health care aid for the elderly victim of this incident. During the course of her employment, Best used the victim’s ATM card to withdraw money on multiple occasions for herself. The amount that Best stole totaled $12,000.00. Best was positively identified by the victim and Westport Officers from the ATM camera footage from the Bank of America at 1815 Post Road East. Also in on 01/06/17, Westport Officers stopped Best and arrested her for the active warrant. She was held on a $12,000.00 bond and has a court date in Norwalk on 01/17/17.
Bridgeport News: Naked Man
10:15am--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Police and EMS at the scene of a naked man at East Washington and Housatonic Avenue. He is on drugs according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Girls Just Wanna Stay Warm….
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Norwalk News: Delivery Person Robbed At Gunpoint
7:33pm--#Norwalk Connecticut-- A delivery person was robbed in the Rolling Ridge area of town, a gun was displayed. Two males fled in a car onto I-95. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Crash!
6:11pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- EMS was refused after this crash on Chestnut Street near James Street.
Today’s Vehicle Fire
5:01pm--#cttraffic--#Fairfield Connecticut-- Today's vehicle fire I-95 southbound between exits 20 and 19 with heavy smoke causing visibility issues in both directions.
Stratford News: Arm Stuck In A Machine
4:08pm--#Stratford Connecticut-- A employee has his arm stuck in a machine at Savoy Linen at 895 Woodend Road. Firefighters on the way. This news report is made possible by: