Fairfield

Police Pursuit Starting in Westport Ends in Trumbull

UPDATE: Rafael Vasquez, 25 of 181 Hampton Street, Hartford was arrested when the  stolen vehicle he was riding in was spotted driving erratically near exit 18 in Westport.  State Police attempted to pull the car over but lost sight of it near exit 16.  Police learned the vehicle was stolen out of Mamaroneck, New York which lead to speculation from reporters that it may have been one of the escaped convicts from Clinton Correctional Facility on June 6.  State Police fielded calls from People Magazine afterwards.   Westport Police picked up the pursuit on Route 1 heading towards Fairfield and Fairfield Police entered the chase when they entered their town.  The black Honda Civic then got on I-95 northbound at exit…

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Fairfield News: Missing Person Located

UPDATE: Sad to report it was A 38-year-old Barlow Road who hung himself and passed away. 5:07pm--#Faifield CT--Police have located a missing person in the 1100 block of North Benson Road but require firefighters to cut a hole in a chain link fence to get him/her out.   This report sponsored by: La policía ha localizado una persona desaparecida en la cuadra 1100 de North Benson carretera pero requieren los bomberos para cortar un agujero en una valla de tela metálica para conseguir él / ella fuera. A polícia localizou uma pessoa desaparecida no bloco 1100 de North Benson Road, mas exigiu bombeiros para cortar um buraco em uma cerca de arame para chegar a ele / ela para fora.

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Fairfield News: Expired……

5:41pm--#Fairfield CT-- A person pulled over in traffic stop just gave the officer a drivers licence that expired 25 years ago.   Something in the air tonight?   This report sponsored by: Una persona detenido en parada de tráfico acaba de dar el oficial de una licencia de conducir que expiró hace 25 años. Algo en el aire esta noche? Uma pessoa parada na batida de trânsito acaba de dar ao oficial uma carteira de motorista, que expirou há 25 anos. Algo no ar hoje à noite?

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Fairfield News: Town Not Shellfish About Clam Clinic

First Selectman Tetreau announced that the Town of Fairfield’s Shellfish Commission will host a clam clinic event at Sasco Hill Beach on June 20, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for local residents to learn about Fairfield’s natural shellfish resources. “This event provides an opportunity for Fairfield residents, including children, to experience the basics of harvesting shellfish while learning the importance of Fairfield’s natural shellfish ecosystem,” said Robert Bilek, Chairman of the Shellfish Commission. Participants will be taught harvesting techniques and can keep their own catch. Gear, including clam rakes and gauges, will be provided if needed. Participants are encouraged to bring their own towels. The Sasco Hill Beach Shellfish Bed was recently restocked with more than 9,000 clams…

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Fairfield News: First Selectman GE Update

#Fairfield CT--I met with Fairfield's First Selectman Tetreau and asked him about any progress  on General Electric's threat to move out of the state.  General Electric is Fairfield's largest taxpayer and contributes about 3,500 jobs to the local economy.   First Selectman Tetreau said right now his goal is to work with GE and the governor's office to make sure dialogue continues and that GE's viewpoints are heard by the governor and his staff.  Tetreau said bringing up last minute rhetoric in the eleventh hour without being vetted by the assembly without doing an economic impact analysis.  I asked if he is nervous and he said "No not as long as people keep  talking, and are reasonable people, I think…

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Fairfield News: Crash

4:19pm--#Fairfield CT-- A two car crash at the intersection of Jennings Road and the road formerly know as Prince...... The wheel at the utility pole WAS mounted underneath the Lexus.  Both drivers were able to drive away after the police filed their report. Un accidente de dos coches en la intersección de Jennings Road y la carretera antes conocido como Prince ...... La rueda en el poste de electricidad se montó debajo del Lexus. Ambos pilotos fueron capaces de ahuyentar a después de que la policía presentó su informe. Um acidente de dois carros no cruzamento da Jennings Rd e a rua anteriormente conhecido como Prínce ...... Ambos os pilotos foram capazes de dirigir seus carros depois que a polícia…

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