Fairfield

Police are looking for your help finding the person responsible for hitting a pedestrian and fleeing in Fairfield. The incident occurred between 7:30 and 7:45 p.m. in the area of 2000 Redding Road, according to police. The pedestrian who was hit was 32-year-old Marileidy Morel Araujo of Matamoras, Pennsylvania who was visiting family in the area, police said. A dark…

Three firefighters suffered minor injuries as they battled a fire in Fairfield Sunday night that shut down Metro-North train service and residents in the area reported hearing fireworks before the fire started. A resident of Chestnut Street contacted authorities at 8:45 p.m. to report fire behind her home and firefighters found heavy fire and worked to protect homes. Residents reported…

People across Connecticut have been gathering to call for justice for George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died after pleading for air as a white Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee against Floyd’s neck for several minutes On Tuesday morning, many protesters holding signs gathered on the town green in Fairfield, chanting “Enough is enough.” Protesters in Hartford...

What began as a rally at town hall turned to an impassioned march calling for change and the raising of voices from all backgrounds against racism.

In Fairfield, demonstrators came together Tuesday for a peaceful sit-in to show support and demand justice and equity for African Americans. Protestors of all shades stood together with a common goal of educating and bringing awareness to the problems that many African Americans face throughout the country. Sophia Zephir and her mother Nirva Bercy live in Bridgeport and decided to…

Hundreds of people came out for a rally for justice, equality and unity in New Britain on Tuesday

Demonstrators came together for a silent sit-in in Fairfield that turned into protesters marching through the streets calling for change

Hundreds gathered in Fairfield on Tuesday morning and blocked traffic to protest the death of George Floyd.

Connecticut State Troopers could be seen standing arm in arm with protesters, some even kneeling alongside them.

While some protests calling for justice for George Floyd have turned violent, the Connecticut demonstrations have been largely peaceful, and leaders are hoping they can remain that way while sparking important conversations about racism.

Fairfield police are using drones to help keep an eye on newly opened places like parks and beaches to help them deploy resources

A Fairfield resident used a solution made with bleach for a nasal rinse instead of distilled water and needed medical assistance, according to the fire department. The resident called 911 on Thursday and the Fairfield Emergency Communications Center called the Connecticut Poison Control Center at UConn Health to provide the resident with medical advice over the phone. Firefighters arrived within…

As more and more Americans don face masks in public, parents are facing a dilemma: How young is too young to mask up kids?

The head of the state’s poison control center responds to the suggestion that an “injection” of disinfectant could potentially be used to treat coronavirus.

Police are investigating after several juveniles allegedly hit multiple headstones and caused extensive lawn damage at a cemetery in Fairfield. The incident occurred at the Agudas Achim Cemetery at approximately 10 a.m., according to police. Police said a truck that was stored on the property was taken without permission by two juveniles. The two males started the truck and drove…

A Trader Joe’s market in Fairfield is closed temporarily for cleaning after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19. A statement on the Trader Joe’s website says a crew member at the Trader Joe’s at 2258 Black Rock Turnpike in Fairfield was diagnosed for COVID-19 and was last in the store on March 31.  The Fairfield store is one of seven...

An employee at Massage Envy in Fairfield was arrested after allegedly assaulting one of his clients. The incident occurred on Saturday at approximately 3:20 p.m. at the Massage Envy on Black Rock Turnpike, according to police. The victim alleged that 22-year-old Terron Zaire Moorer, of Stratford, exposed his genitals and made contact with the victim with his genitals, police said….

A Connecticut town’s former superintendent of public works who police have accused of taking bribes from a local construction company was also charged with larceny after being accused of stealing from a mentally disabled woman. Scott Bartlett, 57, is accused of stealing money from a mentally disabled woman whose finances were put in his care under the wishes of her…

An adorable 6-year-old Fairfield boy is capturing hearts across the country with his reviews of Shirley Temples and he’s getting some national attention. Leo Kelly loves to drink Shirley Temples as a special treat and his reviews on his “Shirley Temple King” Instagram have gone viral. Tune in to “Ellen” this afternoon when Leo will chat with Ellen  DeGeneres about why...