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Elvin Hernandez, a 60-year-old Connecticut Department of Transportation employee, died on September 25 after being struck by a vehicle while performing debris removal on Interstate 95 in Fairfield. Edward Myers, 60, was charged with second-degree manslaughter after admitting to using heroin and cocaine prior to the crash. The incident prompted state leaders to demand stricter enforcement of work zone safety laws.
One person was killed and three others were injured in a shooting that occurred after Sem Yeto High School’s graduation in Fairfield, California. The incident happened around 7:15 p.m. on the school campus; authorities have not released a suspect description and the investigation is ongoing. The school district says classes will continue as scheduled this week.
On his first day plowing for a Connecticut company, 46-year-old Mark Keene allegedly used three bumps of cocaine before his snow-plow crashed into a porch, crossed a yard, and rammed a garage in Fairfield. Police found him with slurred speech and foam at the mouth; Narcan was administered, and toxicology later showed cocaine, benzodiazepines and cannabinoids. Keene turned himself in Jan. 8 on charges of reckless driving and operating under the influence, with a Feb. 25 court date.
Fairfield's Little League World Series run ended with an 8-2 loss to Las Vegas in the U.S. title game, with Vegas advancing to face Chinese Taipei in the final, aiming to become the first Nevada team to win the series.
Fairfield's Little League team advanced to the U.S. title game after a 7-3 victory over Las Vegas, showcasing strong defense, clutch hitting, and resilient pitching, with key performances from their top hitters and pitchers, moving closer to their first U.S. championship appearance since 2013.
A raccoon killed by six dogs in a Fairfield yard has tested positive for rabies, prompting the dogs to be put on 45-day home confinement despite having valid rabies vaccinations. Fairfield Animal Control emphasized the importance of pet vaccinations and announced a low-cost rabies vaccination clinic following the incident.
Stanford and Iowa move up in the women's basketball Top 25 rankings behind No. 1 South Carolina, with Fairfield making its first appearance at No. 25. Stanford secured the No. 2 spot after a weekend sweep, while Iowa's victory over Ohio State propelled them to third. Fairfield's historic ranking comes as they have won 24 straight games, joining South Carolina as the only teams with one or fewer losses. The Pac-12 leads with three of the top seven teams, followed by the ACC with five teams in the Top 25.
Interstate 95 in Fairfield, CT, has reopened after a crash involving a tractor-trailer and another vehicle resulted in serious injuries and a full closure of the highway for several hours early Friday morning. The cause of the crash is unknown, and drivers were advised to find alternate routes while the closure was in effect.
Flooding in Fairfield has forced residents to evacuate their homes, as rising water levels pose a threat to the safety and well-being of the community.
Police in Fairfield, Maine issued a voluntary evacuation order for residents along the Kennebec River, which is expected to rise another three feet before cresting around noon. Many roads in Fairfield are flooded and closed, and shelters are open in other parts of the state.
Demetrious Restee Williams, a 36-year-old man from Fairfield, was identified as the first of three victims killed in separate shootings in Birmingham on Saturday. Police responded to a Shot Spotter alert and found Williams wounded and unresponsive at the scene. Two other men were also fatally shot later in the day, and no arrests have been made in any of the cases.
Jeremy Goodale, a Fairfield teenager, has been sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 25 years for the murder of his Spanish teacher, Nohema Graber. Goodale and another student, Willard Miller, beat Graber to death with a baseball bat due to a bad grade. They then concealed her body in a wooded area. Goodale apologized in court but suffered a bloody nose during the proceedings. The judge considered Goodale's immaturity and past experiences when deciding the sentence. Miller has already received a life sentence, which he is appealing.
Multiple college students were critically injured in a head-on collision on the Sacred Heart University campus in Fairfield, Connecticut. The crash involved two vehicles, both containing students from the university. The cause of the collision is still under investigation.
A man accused of murdering his wife was found dead in Fairfield, Ohio. William Pratt, 55, called the police to report finding his wife, Katrina Pratt, 55, with a head injury and covered in blood. After arriving at the scene, authorities determined that Katrina was dead. During a controlled call with William, he confessed to the killing. William Pratt's body was later found deceased in a residence in Fairfield. Investigations are ongoing, and it was revealed that William had an ongoing case related to domestic violence.
Willard Miller, a 17-year-old teenager, has been sentenced to life in prison with a mandatory minimum of 35 years for the murder of his Spanish teacher, Nohema Graber. Miller pleaded guilty to the crime, which occurred in 2021 when he and his classmate, Jeremy Goodale, beat Graber to death. Goodale, who also pleaded guilty, is set for sentencing next month. The sentencing hearing included video excerpts of interviews with the defendants and revealed new details about the murder. The judge emphasized that despite Miller's age, the circumstances of the crime did not warrant lenience and expressed that Miller was fortunate that Iowa law does not allow for life without parole for juveniles. Graber's family expressed their grief and held Miller responsible for the deaths of both Graber and her former husband, who died shortly before the sentencing.