ID Released For 15-Year-Old Shot, Killed At Teen's Birthday Party In Fairfield ID Released For 15-Year-Old Shot, Killed At Teen's Birthday Party In Fairfield ID Released For 15-Year-Old Shot, Killed At Teen's Birthday Party In Fairfield
ID Released For 15-Year-Old Shot, Killed At Teen's Birthday Party In Fairfield Police have released the identity of a 15-year-old Fairfield County boy shot during a large birthday party at a church banquet center. Zion Burton, of Bridgeport, was killed in Fairfield at the Calvin United Church banquet hall on Kings Highway East around 10:30 p.m., Saturday, July 9. The teen was gunned down just six days before his 16th birthday, said Lt. Michael Paris, of the Fairfield Police. "On behalf of Chief Robert Kalamaras and the entire Fairfield Police Department, we offer our most sincere condolences to Zion’s family," Paris said. "Our investigators are working dili…
Liquor Permit Suspended At Southport Restaurant After Large Fight, Shooting Liquor Permit Suspended At Southport Restaurant After Large Fight, Shooting Liquor Permit Suspended At Southport Restaurant After Large Fight, Shooting
Liquor Permit Suspended At Southport Restaurant After Large Fight, Shooting A Fairfield County restaurant had its liquor license suspended following a shooting during a large fight. Wafu Asian Bistro at 3671 Post Road in Southport, a hamlet of the Town of Fairfield, had the license suspended by the state Consumer Protection Commission following the event that took place on Sunday, June 19. According to DCP, the suspension was based on a complaint from the Fairfield Police Department, regarding a "brawl," that took place at the restaurant and ended with one person being shot. On Sunday, Wafu was the scene of a large party, brawl, and shooting during which approxima…
Man Indicted For Murder In New Rochelle For Fatal Shooting, Robbery Man Indicted For Murder In New Rochelle For Fatal Shooting, Robbery Man Indicted For Murder In New Rochelle For Fatal Shooting, Robbery
Man Indicted For Murder In New Rochelle For Fatal Shooting, Robbery A 52-year-old suspect has been indicted and returned to New York on murder charges for allegedly robbing and fatally shooting a man in Westchester, the District Attorney’s Office announced. Virginia resident Percell Ross Blakely, of Covington, Virginia, is in custody after allegedly stealing property and shooting 62-year-old Andres Valenzuela on Main Street in New Rochelle last year. Specifically, Blakely was indicted by a Westchester County grand jury of: First-degree murder; Two counts of second-degree murder; Two counts of robbery; Criminal possession of a weapon. Westchester County D…
Teen Duo Nabbed With Ghost Guns After Stolen Vehicle Pursuit In Fairfield Teen Duo Nabbed With Ghost Guns After Stolen Vehicle Pursuit In Fairfield Teen Duo Nabbed With Ghost Guns After Stolen Vehicle Pursuit In Fairfield
Teen Duo Nabbed With Ghost Guns After Stolen Vehicle Pursuit In Fairfield Two teens were allegedly nabbed with "ghost guns" and drugs following a lengthy police pursuit in Fairfield County in a stolen vehicle. The incident took place in Fairfield around 5:30 p.m., Thursday, June 2 on the Black Rock Turnpike. The chase began when Fairfield officers were conducting a patrol in an unmarked vehicle when they spotted a black Honda Civic traveling south on Black Rock Turnpike, said Chief Robert Kalamaras, of the Fairfield Police The officers discovered that the vehicle had recently been reported stolen out of New Haven following a reported violent carjacking, the chi…
One Killed In Westport Two-Vehicle Crash, Police Say One Killed In Westport Two-Vehicle Crash, Police Say One Killed In Westport Two-Vehicle Crash, Police Say
One Killed In Westport Two-Vehicle Crash, Police Say One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Fairfield County. It took place in Westport around 4:20 p.m., Monday, May 23 at 294 Saugatuck Ave. The first police and fire personnel to arrive found that two cars collided causing extensive damage to both, said Lt. David Wolf, of the Westport Police. Both drivers, the sole occupants of both vehicles, sustained injuries, Wolf said. An individual in one of the cars was conscious and able to speak with emergency responders, he said. That person was extricated by firefighters and transported to the hospital for treatment. …
Fairfield Ludlowe HS Student Accused Of Sending Threatening Texts Fairfield Ludlowe HS Student Accused Of Sending Threatening Texts Fairfield Ludlowe HS Student Accused Of Sending Threatening Texts
Fairfield Ludlowe HS Student Accused Of Sending Threatening Texts A student in Connecticut has been arrested after police say he sent threatening messages. Town of Fairfield Police Department detectives working in collaboration with school safety officers arrested the 15-year-old who attends Fairfield Ludlowe High School on Saturday, March 5 following a lengthy investigation of a veiled threat made to several classmates.  It was reported to police that several students received a threatening text message from an unknown number, according to Fairfield Police.  A subsequent investigation identified the suspect as a student of FLHS.  "Police…
Two Injured Including Student In Fairfield County School Bus Crash, Police Say Two Injured Including Student In Fairfield County School Bus Crash, Police Say Two Injured Including Student In Fairfield County School Bus Crash, Police Say
Two Injured Including Student In Fairfield County School Bus Crash, Police Say A Fairfield County student and a school bus driver were hospitalized after the driver struck a utility pole. The crash took place around 3 p.m., Monday, Feb. 28 on Mill Plain Road in Fairfield. When officers arrived on the scene they found a small First Student school bus from Tomlinson Middle School, had struck a utility pole, said Sgt. Michael Stahl, of the Fairfield Police.  The driver of the bus sustained non-life-threatening injuries and a student complaining of stomach pain were both transported to an area hospital, Stahl said. A second student was turned over to…
One Seriously Injured In Fairfield County Car Crash Into Building, Police Say One Seriously Injured In Fairfield County Car Crash Into Building, Police Say One Seriously Injured In Fairfield County Car Crash Into Building, Police Say
One Seriously Injured In Fairfield County Car Crash Into Building, Police Say One person received serious but non-life-threatening injuries after a car crashed into a Fairfield County business. The crash took place around 2:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 27 on Post Road (Route 1) in Fairfield. The Fairfield Fire Department arrived on the scene and found that a car had slammed into the front of an eyewear business trapping the driver, the department said.  Firefighters worked to extricate the driver of the car who sustained what is believed to be serious but non-life-threatening injuries, the driver said. The driver was transported to the hospital by AMR for treatment…
Fairfield County Man Killed In Single-Car Crash After Hitting Tree, Police Say Fairfield County Man Killed In Single-Car Crash After Hitting Tree, Police Say Fairfield County Man Killed In Single-Car Crash After Hitting Tree, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Killed In Single-Car Crash After Hitting Tree, Police Say A Fairfield County man was killed during a single-car crash. It happened around 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 9 on Daniels Farm Road in Trumbull. According to Lieutenant Brian Weir, of the Trumbull Police Department, arriving officers began rendering medical aid to the victim, Scott Polke, age 59, of Trumbull. Trumbull EMS transported him to Saint Vincent’s Hospital where he later died from his injuries, Weir said. Weir said Polke's vehicle had traveled south on Daniels Farm Road before it collided with a tree near Laurel Street where it came to rest.  The Trumbull&…
Alert Issued For Scam With Callers Posing As Police Officers In Fairfield County Alert Issued For Scam With Callers Posing As Police Officers In Fairfield County Alert Issued For Scam With Callers Posing As Police Officers In Fairfield County
Alert Issued For Scam With Callers Posing As Police Officers In Fairfield County A Fairfield County police department is warning residents of numerous scam calls which appear to be targeting doctors. The Fairfield Police Department reported the calls to involve a person claiming to be a member of the Fairfield Police Department and the phone number appears as belonging to the department's non-emergency number. The recipient of the call is told they missed a court appearance in which they were required to provide expert testimony in a case potentially involving a patient and that as a result, a warrant for their arrest has been issued, the department said. Some doctors …
Strong-Arm Robber Stole Woman's Purse At Stop & Shop In Fairfield County, Police Say Strong-Arm Robber Stole Woman's Purse At Stop & Shop In Fairfield County, Police Say Strong-Arm Robber Stole Woman's Purse At Stop & Shop In Fairfield County, Police Say
Strong-Arm Robber Stole Woman's Purse At Stop & Shop In Fairfield County, Police Say Police in Fairfield County are searching for a strong-arm robber who allegedly stole a woman's purse. The incident took place around 7:15 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 1, when the Fairfield Police Department responded to a report of a robbery that occurred at Stop & Shop, at 760 Villa Ave. According to Sgt. Michael Stahl of the Town of Fairfield PD, an investigation revealed that a 70-year-old woman had entered the vestibule area of the entrance to Stop & Shop when an unknown man came up from behind and grabbed her purse.  As the man tried to pull the purse away, the woma…
Merrill Lynch Fires Fairfield County Man Charged After Smoothie Shop Tirade, Report Says Merrill Lynch Fires Fairfield County Man Charged After Smoothie Shop Tirade, Report Says Merrill Lynch Fires Fairfield County Man Charged After Smoothie Shop Tirade, Report Says
Merrill Lynch Fires Fairfield County Man Charged After Smoothie Shop Tirade, Report Says A Fairfield County man who is facing charges after authorities said he yelled and threw a drink at employees of an area smoothie shop has been fired from his job at Merrill Lynch, according to a new report. James Iannazzo, age 48, of Fairfield, was arrested on Saturday, Jan. 22, following the incident at Robeks, which is located at 2061 Black Rock Turnpike in Fairfield, according to the Fairfield Police Department. Earlier report - Man Accused Of Attacking Smoothie Shop Workers In Fairfield County For Son's Allergic Reaction Police said Iannazzo was angry after his son suffered a…