4:38pm–#Fairfield CT–Firefighters are on the scene at 80 Longfellow Avenue for a large leaking propane tank. Neighbors said they smelled gas on and off all weekend. A representative from Southern Connecticut Gas traced the odor to the tanks. Thanks to Carol for letting me on her porch to take the photos!
1:31pm–#Fairfield CT–Police are on the way to Kohl’s at 290 Tunxis Hill Rd for a shoplifter who has a toddler with them.
9:12pm–A two car accident sends one woman to the hospital with unknown but non-life threatening injuries on Strafield and Jackman Avenue.
11:14am–#Fairfield CT–Resident on Melville Avenue called police that a heavy set 6’2″ man came to her door in what appeared to be a gas company uniform asking to check for corroded pipes. The woman refused and called police because she did not call or have prior notification for the inspection, nor did she see any gas company vehicles in the area. Police are on the way. ALWAYS as for identification before letting anyone in your home claiming to work for a utility you did not call for. UPDATE–Officer sent to the scene says there are stickers on many doors from the gas company. Police confirmed with the gas company that they ARE working in the area checking indoor pipes. When in doubt always ask for identification or call the police.
A lot of suicide attempts in the area today. We won’t report specifics but a Fairfield man today was rushed to the hospital after intentionally swallowing anti-freeze to end his life. Firefighters in Bridgeport cut down a person who attempted to hang themselves, performed CPR and saved their life. In one town a 13 year old was transported for evaluation for suicidal thoughts and in another town (towns intentionally not posted) another 13 year old intentionally attempted to overdose on her psychiatric medication. There appears to be an increase in psychiatric calls but earlier in November 2012 Governor Malloy cut $80 million to health and human services.
Editorial- The RTM will decide the Fairfield Police Department’s Police Contract on March 18th. The police union has been operating without a contract for over two years. That includes two hurricanes and one blizzard of service without complaint. Two weeks ago 5 officers were sent into a wooded area where a man with a gun a during a standoff. The officers did not hesitate to move in when ordered even after a shot already rang out. Why is Fairfield making them wait for a decent contract?
Fairfield has a history of being anti-union, dragging on negotiations with the firefighters union and even the nurses union.
If you live in the town of Fairfield, please contact your RTM officials listed below and tell them you support a decent contract for the police. Tell them you are tired of the town’s anti union position:
District 1:
David M. Becker: 203-424-0024 (phone), david@davidbecker.com (e-mail)
Michael Herley: 203-308-1409 (phone), michael.herley@gmail.com (email)
Carolyn Richmond: 203-259-4803 (phone), clrichmond@optimum.net (e-mail)
Gaylord Meyer: 203-930-2229 (phone), gaylordmeyer@gmail.com (e-mail)
Eric G. Sundman: 203-255-0101 (phone), ericsundman@optonline.net (e-mail)
District 2:
Peter Ambrose: 203-259-0009 (phone), Peterambrose@snet.net (e-mail)
Amy Jennings: 203-259-2335 (phone)
Jeffrey R. Steele: 203-292-3530 (phone), steelejb@optonline.net (e-mail)
John R. Mitola: 203-254-7288 (phone), jrmitola@aol.com (e-mail)
Keith Storm Varian: 203-292-6860 (phone), kvarian@murthalaw.com (e-mail)
District 3:
Edward J. Bateson III: 203-530-3915 (phone), bateson@optonline.net (e-mail)
Thomas P. Conley: 203-255-9659 (phone)
Francis “Hank” Ference: 203-259-6966 (phone), hank110@optonline.net (e-mail)
Mary I. McCullough: 203-255-0877 (phone), mccullough1450@gmail.com (e-mail)
G. David Mackenzie: 203-255-3348 (phone), gdavid_mackenzie@ml.com (e-mail)
District 4:
Joseph M. DeMartino: 203-256-0036 (phone), joseph.demartino@gmail.com (e-mail)
Arthur G. Hug: 203-372-3379 (phone)
Joseph J. Palmer: 203-254-2522 (phone), joe.palmer@mac.com (e-mail)
Heather Dean: 203-255-5238 (phone), heatherdean2012@gmail.com (e-mail)
Amy Mezoff: 203-522-4090 (phone), amezoffrtm@gmail.com (e-mail)
District 5:
Matthew Ambrose: 203-259-0009 (phone), ambrosem@raveis.com (e-mail)
Joshua Garskof: 203-520-5053 (phone), jgrtm5@gmail.com (e-mail)
Christopher M. McAleese: 203-368-2627 (phone), mcaleesechris@ymail.com (e-mail)
Ruth A. Smey: 203-336-3216 (phone), smey@sbcglobal.net (e-mail)
Ann Stamler: 203-767-3614 (phone), annstamler.dem@gmail.com
District 6:
Christopher J. Brogan: 203-615-1896 (phone), cbrogan5@optonline.net (e-mail)
Leonora P. Campbell: 203-335-2423 (phone), leonorartm6@gmail.com (e-mail)
Julie K. Gottlieb: 203-374-1884 (phone), juliertm6@gmail.com
Sheila H. Marmion: 203-373-1855 (phone), marmionsh@aol.com (e-mail)
Jay G. Wolk: 203-203-0591 (phone), jgwolkrtm6@gmail.com (e-mail)
District 7:
Jennifer Hochberg: 203-372-9838 (phone), jahochberg7@gmail.com (email)
Kevin L. Hoffkins: 203-371-5081 (phone), khoffkins@optonline.net (e-mail)
Eric S. Newman: 203-219-9877 (phone), ericnewmancpa@yahoo.com (e-mail)
Marc Patten: 203-820-4447 (phone), marcpatten@att.net (e-mail)
Harold G. Schwartz: 203-371-7217 (phone), hal7rtm@yahoo.com (e-mail)
District 8:
Kathryn L. Braun: 203-256-0334 (phone), kathrynbraund8@yahoo.com (email)
Dana Kery: 203-256-0762 (phone), danakery@gmail.com (email)
Allen Marks: 203-255-9422 (phone), allenmarksrtm@gmail.com (email)
Thomas E. McCarthy: 203-259-4620 (phone), temccarth@yahoo.com (e-mail)
Jeffrey Stopa: 203-521-0825 (phone), jeffstopa2@gmail.com (e-mail)
District 9:
Bill Domeika: 203-650-0986 (phone), williamdomeika@gmail.com (e-mail)
Joseph L.A. Felner Jr.: 203-292-5533 (phone)
Ellen Jacob: 203-259-3747 (phone), dancingusa@optonline.net (e-mail)
Carol Pontrelli: 203-259-4761 (phone), carol.ponti@aol.com (e-mail)
Nicholas D. Mirabile: 203-256-0858 (phone), nickmirabile@yahoo.com (e-mail)
District 10:
Leigh Hannum: Leighhannum@yahoo.com (e-mail)
Kenneth R. Lee: 203-615-3898 (phone), kenlee4rtm@gmail.com (e-mail)
Bruce Ryan: 203-256-8336 (phone), bryan@sourcegrp.com (e-mail)
Carol J. Way: 203-256-8613 (phone), cjffld@gmail.com (e-mail)
It was reported that Keiser cut off the victim who then flashed his high beams at Keiser. Reportedly, Keiser then exited his vehicle and brandished the firearm.
Keiser was charged with Threatening 2nd degree 53a- 62, Reckless Endangerment 2nd Degree 53a-64 and Breach of Peace 2nd degree 53a-181 of the Connecticut General Statutes. Keiser was released on a $2500 bond and is scheduled to appear in the Norwalk Court on 03/08/13. The handgun was seized as evidence. The investigation revealed that the firearm is registered to Keiser and that Keiser has a carry permit for the weapon.
I have to ask why is Fairfield anti union? They strung the firefighters out on their contract for a long time, heck even the nurses union. Fairfield has a proven track record of being anti-union, from the First Selectman Tetreau to a lot of members on the RTM. Forget a pay raise, did you know that the Fairfield Police haven’t had a cost of living increase since 2009? Give them a half way decent health care plan, we count on their well being to protect us. Contact First Selectman Tetreau at FirstSelectmanFFld@town.fairfield.ct.us or call him at 203-256-3030. You can find your RTM members here
The press jumped all over Republican Governor in Michigan for being anti-union. Is this another media double standard because Fairfield is Democratic?
Assistant Chief Scott Bisson stated, “The school did an excellent job in exercising their fire evacuation plan which allowed them to account for each child outside of the school and kept the kids safely away from the school so firefighters could do their work.”
The building was not significantly damage and was able to be occupied immediately after the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Fairfield Fire Marshall’s office but appears to be accidental in nature related to weather conditions. The flames were coming from a broken gas pipe connected to the HVAC unit on the roof. Southern Connecticut Gas was called to the scene to assist with securing the equipment. Fairfield Woods Road was shut down for approx. 20 minutes during the fire although parents were allowed to the front of the building to pick up children from school staff. Twenty people were evacuated for approximately 1 hour and there were no reported injuries. Four engines, two ladders, the Shift Commander and Safety Officer responded to this incident. The last fire unit cleared the scene at 3:02 PM
A man warming up his car in Bridgeport was in for a big surprise when a man jumped into the car, sped off towards Fairfield. The man who stole the car then went to Southport and robbed the Southport News at 3564 Post Road just after 1pm Tuesday. Police got a description from the shop owner and located the silver Buick and engaged it in pursuit. The chase ran through Fairfield and into Bridgeport where Bridgeport Police joined in the chase. The pursuit ended when the Buick almost crashed into the Maple Mart Grocery and Deli on Hancock Ave. A foot pursuit through the backyards before police caught up with him and brought him into custody. Sergeant Sue Lussier told us the suspect was wanted in connection in an attempted robbery at McDonald’s on Fairfield Avenue, Andros Diner on Villa Avenue and the Cumberland Farms at 975 Kings Highway. Police are still on the scene collecting evidence.
