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#Fairfield Connecticut--Board of Ed just made a change (a unanimous decision) to this year's school calendar. April 26th, primary day, schools will be CLOSED for students. Staff will have a PD day. There is no change to the current end of the year. This report is made possible by:
On June 18th, the Bridgeport and Fairfield American Legion Baseball Program Salutes our Law Enforcement, First Responders, Military Personnel and Veterans with a cookout and Collecting supplies for our troops serving overseas. Come out and join the opening day celebration to salute our first responders and military personnel at Seaside Park (1 Barnum Dyke Road) at baseball diamond #1. For more information contact: Jim Meszoros (203) 212-2755 Joseph Pagan (203) 414-8514 Sar Ford (203) 526-5300
#Fairfield Connecticut— As part of its new Tourism Initiative, the Town of Fairfield and the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce are inviting local businesses and organizations to become sponsors of the Fairfield Map & Guide. The Map & Guide is designed to orient, inform and acquaint visitors with primary travel routes, the location of specific landmarks and historic districts, cultural assets, recreational areas, and business centers throughout Fairfield. “Fairfield is the quintessential New England town with a rich, 375-year history, picturesque coastline and a vibrant downtown. There’s lots to see and do, and many places to eat, making Fairfield a great place to visit, relax and unwind,” said Mark Barnhart, Director of Community & Economic Development. The Map and Guide will be helpful to visitors and residents alike. The highlight…
11:18am--#Fairfield CT--Police dispatched to Fairfield Theater Company at 70 Sanford Street for drugs found on the side of the building. This report is made possible by:
K9 Officer. Wells working DUI Patrol observed a 2003 Ford Ranger pickup color –silver traveling west bound on Kings Highway East at a high rate of speed. When stopped, the vehicle operator was identified as Chris Pecora (1/7/96) The passenger was identified by Sergeant Irizarry as Deldar Malaka (6/13/97). An NCIC check on both subjects revealed (2) active warrants, one for Pecora and one for Deldar out of Bridgeport PD for Assault in the 2nd Degree. Both subjects were taken into custody. A K9 search of the vehicle with Jagger revealed numerous marijuana baggies, drug packaging and other various forms of drug paraphernalia. A set of brass knuckles were also located in the vehicle. Pecora was released on a Written Promise to Appear on March 23,…
5:55pm--#cttraffic--#Westport CT--#Fairfield CT--There was a gun waving incident on the Merritt Parkway between exits 42 and 44 northbound just over the Westport/Fairfield line. The suspect was driving a gray pickup truck and radio reports say State Police have him in custody. This report is made possible by:
9:56am--#cttraffic--#Fairfield CT-- A crash on I-95 southbound near south of exit 23. No word on injuries. Traffic was already congested prior to the accident so take a detour if you can.
9:41am-- UPDATE: Way to go Officer Wells and Jagger! The boy has been located! He had been missing since 8:30am but the mom attempted to find him before calling police. 9:32am--#Fairfield CT--Police are looking for a missing 9 year old boy that has red hair and freckles. Police officers, detectives and K-9 Jagger along with Officer Kevin Wells helping in the search. The boy attends Sherman School. He lives in the Mona Terrace area of town. The boy has no history of running away. If you see a boy matching this description please call 911. This report is made possible by:
4:40pm--#Fairfield CT-- A two car accident with injuries according to radio reports on Black Rock Turnpike near Black Rock Congregational Church. This report is made possible by:
9:30pm--#Fairfield CT-- Police receive a 911 hangup on Bennett Street from a 14 year old because her dad is threatening to take her cellphone away. Police are investigating. This report is made possible by: