Fairfield News: Bridge Strike
https://youtu.be/P8xsOyYDpaA Report of a box truck that struck the rail overpass on North Benson Road in Fairfield.
Fairfield News: Tractor Trailer Crash!
Report of a tractor trailer truck that struck another at the I-95 Northbound Exit 22 Rest area. The current unconfirmed radio report is that the truck struck another, and there is a lot of fuel spilled on the ground, possibly from a struck fuel pump. It was initially reported as a rollover but first responders on scene report there is no rollover. UPDATE: The struck fuel pump has been confirmed by a reporting first responder, and fuel is leaking into the storm drain.
Fairfield News: Today’s Vehicle Fire
https://youtu.be/kq2B9qS9Vd8 Today's Vehicle Fire is a parked car that suddenly caught on fire behind the Nutmeg bowling alley at 802 Villa Ave in Fairfield. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire and there was no extension to any of the other vehicles.
Fairfield News: Water Rescue at Sasco Beach
One individual has been rescued from the water at Sasco Beach by a good Samaritan. There does not at this time seem to be any reports of injuries or medical issues.
Fairfield Police Respond to Incidents of Vehicle Theft and Residential Burglary
https://youtu.be/uv7__zohxsA September 1, 2024 Fairfield Police were alerted to attempted vehicle thefts on Lovers Lane. During the afternoon, two juveniles on a moped were observed accessing unlocked vehicles in residential driveways. Witnesses and security footage revealed the suspects entering a Range Rover parked in a driveway, where they stole a key fob left inside the vehicle. The juveniles then continued to nearby homes, entering additional vehicles. (Video footage provided is from Highlawn Road.) September 2, 2024 The same juveniles returned to the area the next day, attempting a residential burglary at an occupied home on Highlawn Road. Surveillance footage from the Ring doorbell camera showed one suspect trying to open the front door with keys stolen during the previous day's…
Pedestrians Hit
2:00PMish--#Bridgeport CT-- A pedestrian was hit by a car at Boston and Franklin Avenue. 2:52pm--#Fairfield CT-- A bicyclist was struck in the 200 block of Unquowa Road near the middle school. 2024-11-06 #Bridgeport CT-- #Fairfield
Man Hit By Train
A man was hit by a train at the Black Rock Train Station (aka Metro) and firefighters helped extricate him. The events that led to this event and the man's condition are unknown at this time. 2024-10-30@12:20am--#Fairfield CT-- #MTA
FAIRFIELD POLICE INVESTIGATE ARMED CARJACKING INCIDENT
FAIRFIELD, CT – On October 27, 2024, at approximately 9:55 AM, the Fairfield County Regional Dispatch Center received a report of an armed carjacking in the area of Walls Drive and North Benson Road. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, who reported that they were stopped at a red light in their Porsche 911 Carrera when a gray BMW 5 Series with a misused Connecticut plate cut in front and blocked their vehicle. A male suspect exited the passenger side of the BMW, approached the driver’s side window, and demanded the driver exit the vehicle. No injuries were reported during the incident. The suspect is described as a Black male in his 20s, approximately 6 feet tall with a slim…
Fairfield Health Department Offers a Variety of Different Vaccinations This Cold and Flu Season
Fairfield Health Department to Hold Additional Vaccination Clinics FAIRFIELD, Connecticut (October 25, 2024) – The Fairfield Health Department has a few more opportunities for residents to receive the flu vaccine. The single best way to protect yourself and those around you from the flu is to get vaccinated. It is recommended that everyone over the age of 6 months receive the flu vaccine every year. It takes about 2 weeks after receiving the flu vaccine for the body to develop protection against the flu virus, so now is a good time to get vaccinated. The Health Department will host additional flu clinics this season for adults and children age 3 and older. These clinics will be held on: EVERY MONDAY,…
SUV Flees Accident
Fairfield Emergency Communications received two calls of a red SUV that crashed into a utility pole in the 400 block of Congress Street. The driver then left the scene towards Black Rock Turnpike. The SUV was found in a driveway with heavy front end damage in the 1900 block of Congress Street. 2024-10-23@8:15PMish--#Fairfield CT