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Fairfield Police Respond to Incidents of Vehicle Theft and Residential Burglary

Nov 7, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

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…

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FAIRFIELD POLICE INVESTIGATE ARMED CARJACKING INCIDENT

Oct 27, 2024 Alex

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…

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Fairfield Health Department Offers a Variety of Different Vaccinations This Cold and Flu Season

Oct 27, 2024 Alex

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,…

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SUV Flees Accident

Oct 23, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

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

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Fairfield News: Child Struck By Car

Oct 21, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtu.be/78vG6j0J8ZU Police said: On October 21, at approximately 4:20 PM, a report was received of a child being struck by a vehicle in the area of Burroughs Road and Fairfield Woods Road. The 12-year-old was transported to a local hospital and is being treated for what appear to be minor, non-life-threatening injuries. The driver was cited for violating CGS 14-300(c), Failure to Yield to a Pedestrian in a Crosswalk. Excessive sun glare is believed to have been a contributing factor in the incident. Report of a child that was struck by a car around the 800 block of Burrows Road in Fairfield. There was no extrication and there is no information on the child's condition at this time.

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Mathnasium Celebrates Ribbon Cutting of New Fairfield Location

Oct 13, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtu.be/y0BBp6a9AZg Mathnasium, a math-only learning center focused on helping children develop strong mathematical skills, celebrated the grand opening of its new Fairfield location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. This center is owned by Dmitriy Kriger, who also operates a successful Mathnasium location in Norwalk-Wilton. Mathnasium provides a supportive and engaging environment where students of all abilities can improve their math skills. Through personalized instruction, students are guided to build confidence in math, with their achievements proudly displayed on the center’s “brag board,” a fun way to recognize and celebrate their progress. “We’re excited to bring this new opportunity to Fairfield,” said Dmitriy Kriger during the ceremony. “This center represents a new beginning for students, offering a pathway to greater success in…

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