Fatal Crash: 45-Year-Old Woman Struck By Vehicle In Residential Neighborhood In Fairfield Fatal Crash: 45-Year-Old Woman Struck By Vehicle In Residential Neighborhood In Fairfield
Fatal Crash: 45-Year-Old Woman Struck By Vehicle In Residential Neighborhood In Fairfield Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For 45-Year-Old Woman Struck, Killed In Residential Fairfield Neighborhood Police are investigating a fatal crash in a residential neighborhood in Fairfield County. It happened just before 3 p.m. Friday, June 23 in the town of Fairfield, in the 500 block of Redding Road.  A 45-year-old woman was struck by a vehicle that remained at the scene, Fairfield Police said. The woman was transported to an area hospital where she was pronounced dead. Her identity has not yet been released. The operator of the vehicle is cooperating wi…
'Larger-Than-Life' Fairfield Man Dies At 52 After Cancer Battle: Support Swells For Family 'Larger-Than-Life' Fairfield Man Dies At 52 After Cancer Battle: Support Swells For Family
'Larger-Than-Life' Fairfield Man Dies At 52 After Cancer Battle: Support Swells For Family A community is coming together to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for the family of a beloved Fairfield man who succumbed to cancer after suddenly falling ill.  Fairfield resident Joe Papp died on Tuesday evening, June 20 at the age of 52 after suddenly falling ill and being diagnosed with stage four cancer earlier in the month.  Well-known as a mentor who was passionate about baseball and shared his love for the game as a coach for little league and summer travel teams for years, Papp could often be found teaching his athletes his well-honed pitching techniques.  He …
This CT Pizzeria Listed Among Best In US By New Rankings This CT Pizzeria Listed Among Best In US By New Rankings
This CT Pizzeria Listed Among Best In US By New Rankings An iconic New Haven County pizzeria has been recognized as one of the best places to grab a slice in the entire country according to a new list from Food & Wine.  Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, located in New Haven at 157 Wooster St., was listed as one of the top 28 pizzerias in America in a new list released by Food & Wine in June 2023.  One of the oldest pizzerias in the country, the New Haven location was opened by Frank Pepe all the way back in 1925 and is known for its New Haven-style coal-fired "apizza."  The eatery is perhaps best known for both its classic t…
Popular Eatery Will Return To CT With Location Owned By Engaged Couple Popular Eatery Will Return To CT With Location Owned By Engaged Couple
Popular Eatery Will Return To CT With Location Owned By Engaged Couple A pair of longtime Melting Pot fans are bringing the chain's award-winning fondue back to Connecticut after the state's only location closed in March.  Melting Pot, an eatery famed for its fondue cooking styles, is currently scouting locations for a new location in the city of New Haven, according to Collin Benyo, a franchise growth strategist at Melting Pot. The franchise's owners, Daina Senatore and her fiancé Jonathan Reeve, both of Fairfield, are leading the charge in the search for their restaurant's new home.  The new spot will ideally be in New Haven's downtown area.&…
DUI Crash: Woman, 22, Charged After Hitting I-95 Traffic Cones In Fairfield, Police Say DUI Crash: Woman, 22, Charged After Hitting I-95 Traffic Cones In Fairfield, Police Say
DUI Crash: Woman, 22, Charged After Hitting I-95 Traffic Cones In Fairfield, Police Say A local woman has been accused of driving under the influence after police say she crashed into cones on a stretch of northbound I-95 in Connecticut. The incident happened around 3:30 a.m. Sunday, June 4 in the town of Fairfield. The right lane was closed near Exit 22 due to an earlier crash, Connecticut State Police said, The woman, Allison Michelle Soto, age 22, of Trumbull, was stopped after troopers say she hit the cones after failing to move over. Field sobriety tests were administered after the troopers observed glossy, bloodshot eyes, said police. She was charged with: Oper…
Warning Issued By Fairfield Police About Confronting Those Attempting Vehicle Break-Ins Warning Issued By Fairfield Police About Confronting Those Attempting Vehicle Break-Ins
Warning Issued By Fairfield Police About Confronting Those Attempting Vehicle Break-Ins Police are warning residents about confronting individuals attempting to break into their vehicles after a recent incident in Fairfield County. Most recently, in the overnight hours over the Memorial Day weekend, a homeowner in the town of Fairfield in the Reef Road area was confronted by someone attempting to break into his vehicle.  After attempting to identify the subjects, a gunshot was heard and officers from the Fairfield Police Department later found a shell casing in the roadway.  "It was determined that one of the suspects fired one round, unsure if it was at …
New Eatery In Fairfield Loves 'The Sopranos' New Eatery In Fairfield Loves 'The Sopranos'
New Eatery In Fairfield Loves 'The Sopranos' If you're looking for a fun night out with plenty of fine wine and in a restaurant with a relaxed vibe, then a new Fairfield County spot hits the mark. At Gabagool, located in the old Toto spot at 70 Reef Road in Fairfield, owner Antonio Ninivaggi has created a unique space for Fairfielders to unwind from their hectic day.  Oh, and by the way, if you were wondering about the name, Ninivaggi loves "The Sopranos," and New Jersey and making light of well, all things Italian. When you stop in you'll find a great bar with fun drinks such as the "howyoudoin" made with spicy tequila, and foo…
ID Released For 59-Year-Old Killed In Parking Lot On Route 1 In Fairfield ID Released For 59-Year-Old Killed In Parking Lot On Route 1 In Fairfield
ID Released For 59-Year-Old Killed In Parking Lot On Route 1 In Fairfield Police have released the name of the 59-year-old crash victim who was fatally struck while working in a parking lot in Fairfield County. New London County resident Stephen Brynn, of Colchester, was killed in the town of Fairfield around 9:20 a.m., Wednesday, May 17 in the parking lot of 2150 Post Road (Route 1). Fairfield Police responded to the business after receiving a 911 call of a person struck by a vehicle, said Lt. Michael Paris of the Fairfield Police. Earlier report: 59-Year-Old Killed In Parking Lot Crash On Route 1 In Fairfield Upon the arrival of emergency perso…
59-Year-Old Killed In Parking Lot Crash On Route 1 In Fairfield 59-Year-Old Killed In Parking Lot Crash On Route 1 In Fairfield
59-Year-Old Killed In Parking Lot Crash On Route 1 In Fairfield A 59-year-old man working as a surveyor was killed after being struck by a car in the driveway of a business in Fairfield County. The incident took place in the town of Fairfield around 9:20 a.m., Wednesday, May 17 in the parking lot of 2150 Post Road (Route 1). Fairfield Police responded to the business after receiving a 911 call of a person struck by a vehicle, said Lt. Michael Paris of the Fairfield Police. Upon the arrival of emergency personnel, it was determined that a surveyor, who was assigned to perform work in the area, was struck by a vehicle in the driveway of the bus…
Abuser Of 48 Dogs, Cats Nabbed In Fairfield: Police Abuser Of 48 Dogs, Cats Nabbed In Fairfield: Police
Abuser Of 48 Dogs, Cats Nabbed In Fairfield: Police A wandering dog, covered in feces, acted as a tip for police to arrest a woman and charge her with animal abuse, officials say.  In Fairfield County, Glorianne Marie Lagnese, of the town of Fairfield, was arrested on Friday, May 12 after an investigation revealed that dozens of pets were living in uninhabitable conditions, according to the Fairfield Police Department.  The investigation began the week of Tuesday, April 17 when a concerned citizen saw a dog, covered in urine and feces, wandering in the Steep Hill Road area of Fairfield, as reported by Daily Voice.  Read…
3 Masked Men, Getaway Driver Caught After Trying To Break Into Apartment In Bridgeport: Police 3 Masked Men, Getaway Driver Caught After Trying To Break Into Apartment In Bridgeport: Police
3 Masked Men, Getaway Driver Caught After Trying To Break Into Apartment In Bridgeport: Police Four men face numerous burglary, firearm, and drug charges after authorities observed them try and break into a Fairfield County apartment and then flee in a getaway car with counterfeit plates, police said.  The incident happened on Friday, April 28, when members of the Bridgeport Police Regional Auto Theft Task Force were operating in the area of Ridgefield Avenue and Barnum Avenue and spotted a gray Mercedes Benz C-300 with heavily tinted windows and counterfeit New Jersey registration plate circling an apartment building at 50 Ridgefield Ave.  After making …
Former Fairfield Town Official Convicted Of Illegal Dumping Former Fairfield Town Official Convicted Of Illegal Dumping
Former Fairfield Town Official Convicted Of Illegal Dumping A Superior Court jury has convicted a former town of Fairfield official of illegally receiving and disposing of solid waste without a permit. Chief State’s Attorney Patrick J. Griffin announced on Wednesday, May 3 convicted Scott Bartlett, age 60, of Fairfield, of eight felony counts following a lengthy investigation by Fairfield Police and the State Attorney's Office into illegal dumping on town property. According to evidence at trial, Bartlett, the town of Fairfield’s former Public Works superintendent, allowed the illegal dumping of contaminated and hazardous materials at the property o…