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Yahoo
10-08-2025
- Yahoo
Fairfield parking lot shooting leaves teen dead, police say
A 19-year-old teen has died after a shooting, the Fairfield Police Department said Saturday. The shooting happened just after 8:30 p.m. Friday at a parking lot in the 1300 block of West Texas Street where it intersects with Pennsylvania Avenue, police said. Officers learned that the teen was seated inside a vehicle when someone approached him and shot him several times.
CBS News
24-06-2025
- CBS News
Fairfield man's death being investigated as a homicide
The death of a Fairfield resident last week is now being investigated as a homicide, authorities said Monday. The Fairfield Police Department said in a press statement that on June 18, officers responded at about 11:42 p.m. to a 911 call reporting a physical battery on East Tabor Avenue just east of North Texas Street. Officers arrived to find a man on the ground and unresponsive. Medics arrived and tended to the man, identified as 23-year-old Juan Carlos Robles-Perez. He was taken to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Police said detectives have been trying to determine the circumstances surrounding Robles-Perez's death which was being treated as a potential homicide. It's believed Robles-Perez knew who the perpetrator was and there was no known threat to the public, police said. No additional information about the case was disclosed to preserve the integrity of the investigation, police said. Anyone with information regarding the case was urged to contact the Fairfield Police Department at (707) 428-7300 or send an anonymous tip at
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Yahoo
Four charged in CT takeover involving dangerous car stunts and fire in supermarket parking lot
Four people have been charged in connection with a large street takeover last month in Fairfield involving dangerous car stunts and a fire that was ignited in the parking lot of a supermarket. The takeover was reported on May 2 just before 11 p.m. when officers responded to the Stop & Shop at 760 Villa Ave. on the report of a large group of drivers performing donuts, burnouts and fishtails in the lot, according to the Fairfield Police Department. Just before officers arrived, police said a portion of the asphalt was set on fire which created a hazard toward the drivers and a number of individuals who were standing nearby and filming the incident. The participants scattered as officers showed up, which police said is one of the most dangerous points in a takeover when drivers tend to speed off, putting themselves, police and the public at risk. Because of this, police said they took a calculated approach that prioritized safety and evidence collection. The police department established its own task force to investigate the takeover and track down the individuals who were most culpable. The task force included some of the officers who responded to the scene and was assisted by the State's Attorney's Office. While carrying out the search warrants, which took place in areas outside of Fairfield, police said the mother of one of the suspects interfered with police in East Windsor. She has been identified as Wanda Romero. According to police, investigators used progressive police tactics that included reviewing dashboard camera footage, monitoring social media and collaborative efforts with other law enforcement agencies. Police said they obtained search and seizure warrants for a number of vehicles that were involved in the takeover, which were identified through videos shared on social media. Police seized a number of vehicles during the investigation, including a blue Dodge Charger Daytona registered to David Romero of East Windsor, a GMC Sierra pickup truck belonging to Christopher McGirl of Wallingford and a white Ford Mustang GT owned by Dilmar Ruano-Barrera of Stamford. The vehicles remain in police custody as evidence in the criminal proceedings. David Romero, 20, faces charges of illegal racing on a highway, conspiracy to commit illegal racing on a highway, first-degree reckless endangerment, breach of peace, second-degree riot, unlawful assembly, reckless driving, failure to display plates, operation causing unnecessary noise and unsafe movement of a stopped vehicle. He was held on $75,000 bond and was expected to appear in Bridgeport Superior Court on Friday. His mother, Wanda Romero, 49, has been charged with tampering with physical evidence and interfering with police. She was held on a $25,000 bond and was also expected to face a judge on Friday. Ruano-Barrera, 26, faces charges of illegal racing on a highway, conspiracy to commit illegal racing on a highway, first-degree reckless endangerment, breach of peace, second-degree riot, unlawful assembly, reckless driving, operating a motor vehicle creating unnecessary noise and unsafe movement from a stopped position. He was held on a $50,000 bond and was set to appear in court on Friday. McGirl, 20, was charged with illegal racing on a highway. He was held on a $10,000 bond and was expected to face a judge on Friday.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Yahoo
Mountain lion caught on Fairfield doorbell Ring camera
( — The Fairfield Police Department shared a few reminders after a mountain lion was caught on a Ring doorbell camera early Monday morning. Video Above: The Latest on the Hybrid Wolf Dogs roaming Natomas The mountain lion appeared at the home around 2 a.m., police said. They assured the community that Animal Control and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife were notified. They remind the community to: Pay special attention to pets kept outdoors Refrain from antagonizing, chasing or attempting to take photos of the animal Remember that wild animals will return to where they came from Police also ask that the community refrain from calling dispatch unless the animal behavior becomes a safety concern. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Yahoo
School dance in Fairfield ends abruptly after fight, gun threat
( — A dance at Fairfield High School abruptly came to an end Friday night after reports of students fighting and a gun threat. Around 10 p.m., the Fairfield Police Department responded to the Banda Dance at FHS to help staff shut down the event after a fight broke out. Additionally, police said they swept the area but did not find any weapons. Major crash in San Joaquin County kills two people All students were sent home, and no injuries were reported. The incident remains under investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
