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New Lego Store Opening In Fairfield Where Customers Can Buy, Trade Or Sell
Lego maniacs rejoice -- a new store opening in Fairfield County specializes in buying, selling, and trading new and used Lego sets, bricks, and minifigures.
The store, Bricks & Minifigs (BAM) in Fairfield at 1929 Black Rock Turnpike, is the first store for local Fairfield residents David and Lindsay Orr and is set to open on Saturday, June 8.
In addition to thousands of bricks and sets, BAM will also provide an event space for birthday parties or special Lego-themed events such as after-school clubs, social events, Brick Derby races, and more.
The store…
Popular Eatery Expands To CT, Opens Location In Fairfield
A popular fast-casual eatery has just launched its first location in Connecticut.
Just Salad, a restaurant chain based in New York City, opened the eatery in Fairfield at 2267 Black Rock Turnpike (Route 58) in late January.
Offering over 15 chef-designed salads, wraps, warm bowls, avocado toast, soups, and smoothies, the eatery aims to bring "health and sustainability" to Fairfield, a spokesperson for the restaurant said.
Some of these salads include popular menu items such as the Crispy Chicken Poblano, Thai Chicken Crunch, and Tokyo Supergreens, which are known as "Iconic Salads."
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Fleeing Home Depot Shoplifter Hits Three Vehicles, Police Cruiser In Escape, Police Say
Police in Fairfield County are searching for a gold Toyota Camry that allegedly hit three cars, and a police vehicle during a pursuit following alleged shoplifting at a Home Depot.
The incident began around 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 10, when Fairfield Police received a call from Loss Prevention at Home Depot, 541 Kings Highway Cutoff, reporting a known shoplifter was inside the store concealing items, said Lieutenant Antonio Granata.
Upon police arrival, the suspect, described as a Black male, fled in a gold Toyota Camry, with a Connecticut tag AK97634, Granata said.
The vehicle fle…
Man Nabbed For Breaking Into Local Businesses, Police Say
A 48-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly breaking into several commercial businesses in recent months.
The incidents took place in Fairfield County beginning in January at five businesses, said Fairfield Police Chief Christopher Lyddy.
Daniel Oler, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Friday, May 8, following an extensive investigation in the wake of the robberies, said Capt. Robert Kalamaras.
The incident began on Sunday, Jan. 26, when police began receiving reports about a rash of overnight commercial burglaries, in which forced entry was made by spinning the locking mechanism to the …
ID Released For Man Killed When Car Crashes Into Parked Car, Tree In Fairfield
A man found dead inside a car following a single-vehicle crash in Fairfield County has been identified.
Steven J. Conneely, 33, of Fairfield, was found around 1:42 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 7, after the Fairfield Police Department responded to a 911 call reporting the crash, said Fairfield Police Lt. Robert Kalamaras.
According to police, Conneely was found to have crashed into a parked car and then a tree on the property of a home located at the corner of Black Rock Turnpike near Finn Street in Fairfield.
When police arrived on the scene, they found Conneely dead in the vehicle, Kalamaras said…
Fairfield Resident Wins $100K In Scratch-Off Ticket
A Fairfield resident's purse is a little heavier after winning $100,000 in a lottery scratch-off game.
Alexandru Giulan won the lucky bucks on a $5,000,000 Ultimate scratch-off ticket, according to the Connecticut Lottery.
The tickets cost a whopping $30, but hey, she more than made up for the cost.
Giulan claimed the $100,000 prize at lottery headquarters in Rocky Hill on Tuesday, Oct. 15, officials said.
The popular game has nine $100,000 prizes and two $5 million prizes.
Giulan plopped down her cash for the ticket at 5-O-Food Store & Deli at 1539 Black Rock Turnpike in Fairf…
