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Person On Campus Of Ridgefield Elementary School Quickly Arrested, Police Say Person On Campus Of Ridgefield Elementary School Quickly Arrested, Police Say
Person On Campus Of Ridgefield Elementary School Quickly Arrested, Police Say A 63-year-old man was charged with criminal trespass after he was allegedly found on the campus of an elementary school in Fairfield County and argued with school security. The incident occurred in Ridgefield around 3:50 p.m., Monday, March 4 at Farmingville Elementary School. Ridgefield Police responded to the school for a report of an unknown man walking around on school property with a metal detector, possibly drunk, and arguing with school security, said Capt. Jeff Raines, of the Ridgefield Police. The man, identified as Robert Nesline of Ridgefield, was located outside the schoo…
New Update: Missing 57-Year-Old Ridgefield Man Found Dead, Police Say New Update: Missing 57-Year-Old Ridgefield Man Found Dead, Police Say
New Update: Missing 57-Year-Old Ridgefield Man Found Dead, Police Say This story has been updated: A missing Connecticut man who disappeared while trail hiking has been found dead. Fairfield County resident Jack Gordon, age 57, had last been seen in his hometown of Ridgefield on Sunday, Dec. 3 was located deceased Gordon had left home to go hiking in the Bennetts Farm Trail System area in Ridgefield,.  After 18 hours of searching the area on foot and with drones, K-9 dogs, and air support, he was located, said Capt. Jeff Raines, of the Ridgefield Police. "The incident was not deemed suspicious and there is no danger to the public," Raines sa…
'Devastating News': Ridgefield High School Student Dies 'Devastating News': Ridgefield High School Student Dies
'Devastating News': Ridgefield High School Student Dies A Fairfield County high school student has died, according to school officials. Click here for a new, updated story: Support Pours In For Family Of Beloved Ridgefield High School Student Who Died At Age 15 The student attended Ridgefield High School and died early Monday morning, Oct. 30, Ridgefield Police and school officials said. They did not reveal where or how the student died. The name of the student has not yet been released. Ridgefield Public Schools superintendent Dr. Susie Da Silva wrote in a letter to the community to share the "devastating news." "The loss for our stu…
Bomb Threat At Jewish Temple In Ridgefield Under Investigation, Police Say Bomb Threat At Jewish Temple In Ridgefield Under Investigation, Police Say
Bomb Threat At Jewish Temple In Ridgefield Under Investigation, Police Say Police in Fairfield County are investigating a bomb threat called into a Fairfield County Jewish house of worship, one of many reportedly received across Connecticut. The threat was called into Congregation Shir Shalom, located in Ridgefield, said Capt. Jeff Raines, of the Ridgefield Police. Officers evacuated the building and requested the Stamford Police to respond with a bomb detection canine, Raines said. Raines said a short time later, the premise was searched by the Ridgefield Police along with a Stamford Police K-9 Officer and his canine, which resulted in no devices being found. …
Home Burglary: Police Seek Help In Tracking Down Pair Of Suspects Home Burglary: Police Seek Help In Tracking Down Pair Of Suspects
Home Burglary: Police Seek Help In Tracking Down Pair Of Suspects Police in Fairfield County are asking the public for any videos they may have to help catch two men who allegedly committed a home burglary. The burglary took place in Ridgefield around 7 p.m., Monday, May 29 on Pinecrest Drive near North Street. According to Capt. Jeff Raines, of the Ridgefield Police, the burglary appeared to involve two men dressed in dark clothing.  "We are asking for the public's assistance to check their residential security cameras for any suspicious activity around the above time frame, that may help with identifying the individuals or vehicle used," Raines sa…
Crash On Main Street: Duo Charged With Stealing SUV From Driveway In Ridgefield Crash On Main Street: Duo Charged With Stealing SUV From Driveway In Ridgefield
Crash On Main Street: Duo Charged With Stealing SUV From Driveway In Ridgefield Two teens were charged with larceny after allegedly stealing an SUV out of a Fairfield County driveway. The incident took place in Ridgefield around 10:40 p.m., on Monday, May 22 on Nutmeg Ridge located off Branchville Road (Route 102). Capt. Jeff Raines of the Ridgefield Police said the department received a call reporting that several individuals were attempting to steal their car. Officers responded to the area and spotted the Atlas take off at a high rate of speed, Raines said. Shortly after, officers located a crash involving the Volkswagen at the intersection of Main Street and Big …
Jewelry, Laptop, Cash Stolen In Ridgefield Home Burglary: Police Jewelry, Laptop, Cash Stolen In Ridgefield Home Burglary: Police
Jewelry, Laptop, Cash Stolen In Ridgefield Home Burglary: Police Ridgefield Police are searching for the person who broke into a home last week and stole thousands of dollars worth of jewelry, cash, and electronics, authorities said.  Officials released the photo of a vehicle (shown above) they say may be linked to the break-in on Ned's Mountain Road between Wednesday, Jan. 25, and Thursday, Jan. 26.  The driver knocked on the home's door but said he was at the wrong house when the homeowner answered.  Police said the burglar forced open a basement window to steal $14,000 in jewelry, a Macbook Air, and $1,000 in cash.  Ridgefield Po…
Jewelry Stolen In Fairfield County Home Burglary Jewelry Stolen In Fairfield County Home Burglary
Jewelry Stolen In Fairfield County Home Burglary Police in Fairfield County are asking the public for help in connection with a residential burglary in which jewelry was taken. Ridgefield Police were notified of the burglary around 11:45 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 7, when they responded to Great Pond Road. When officers arrived on the scene they found that forced entry was made into the home by breaking a basement window, said Capt. Shawn Platt of the Ridgefield Police. Once inside, the burglar removed a box containing jewelry from the home, Platt said.  It is believed that this incident occurred earlier in the evening at …
Police Asking For Help After Woman Found In Fairfield County Driveway With Serious Injuries Police Asking For Help After Woman Found In Fairfield County Driveway With Serious Injuries
Police Asking For Help After Woman Found In Fairfield County Driveway With Serious Injuries Police in Fairfield County are asking for help after a woman was found in a driveway suffering from serious injuries. Ridgefield Police investigators said the woman suffered the injuries between 11:50 a.m. and 12:05 p.m. on Monday, July 12 on High Ridge Road between Catoonah Street and Griffth Lane.  The woman was found lying in a driveway with multiple injuries, Ridgefield Police Capt. Shawn Platt said. According to Platt, the department is attempting to identify the cause of the injuries, which remain under investigation. Anyone with information regarding the incident or …
Jeep At Danbury Road Auto Dealership Hit During Two-Vehicle Crash Jeep At Danbury Road Auto Dealership Hit During Two-Vehicle Crash
Jeep At Danbury Road Auto Dealership Hit During Two-Vehicle Crash A new Jeep Grand Cherokee sitting on the lot of a Fairfield County car dealership ended up damaged during a two-vehicle crash. The incident took place around 7 a.m., Tuesday, May 4, on Danbury Road in Ridgefield when a woman was swerving to avoid another vehicle pulling into her lane of travel and ended up entering the lot of Pamby Motors and hitting the vehicle, said Captain Shawn Platt of the Ridgefield Police. The woman was treated at the scene and released.  The Jeep received "substantial damage," police said. The second driver, who pulled in front of the first vehicle, Vane…
Man, 60, Killed When Motorcycle Crashes Into Road Sign In Ridgefield Man, 60, Killed When Motorcycle Crashes Into Road Sign In Ridgefield
Man, 60, Killed When Motorcycle Crashes Into Road Sign In Ridgefield A 60-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Northern Fairfield County. The crash happened just after 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 1 on a stretch of Route 35 in Ridgefield, police said. The victim, identified as John Lienhardt, 60, of Cos Cob, was traveling eastbound when his motorcycle went off the roadway, striking a road sign, Ridgefield Police said. He was then treated at the scene and transported to the Danbury Hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.  The investigation is ongoing. 
Know Him? Police Look To Reunite Dog Found In Ridgefield With Owner Know Him? Police Look To Reunite Dog Found In Ridgefield With Owner
Know Him? Police Look To Reunite Dog Found In Ridgefield With Owner Ridgefield Police are working to reconnect a male terrier mix with its family. The dog, pictured above, was reportedly found roaming on the Redding/Ridgefield line on Friday, April 5. Police say the dog is not microchipped or tagged. Anyone with information regarding the dog is urged to contact Kris Zulkeski of Ridgefield Police at (203) 431-2711 or (203) 431-2712.
Vehicle Stolen Near Main Street In Ridgefield, Police Say Vehicle Stolen Near Main Street In Ridgefield, Police Say
Vehicle Stolen Near Main Street In Ridgefield, Police Say Police are reminding residents to lock their vehicles and remove the keys after the latest stolen vehicle incident. It occurred off Main Street in Ridgefield overnight Saturday, Feb. 2 into Sunday, Feb. 3 in a driveway at the Casagmo condominium complex. "Make locking your vehicle part of your nighttime routine," Ridgefield Police said.