Fairfield Police Alert Community to Jury Duty Scam Targeting Residents

Fairfield, Conn. — Local authorities are alerting residents about a jury duty scam that has emerged in the area, warning citizens to be cautious of unsolicited phone calls. Recent reports indicate that scammers have been posing as officials, claiming that individuals have missed their jury duty obligations and must remit payment to avoid penalties. This deceptive tactic has raised concerns among local law enforcement as several community members have already fallen victim to the ruse. Officials stress that no legitimate government agency would ever request payment via telephone. The Fairfield Police Department has urged residents … Read more

Fairfield Settles for $210K After Controversial Arrest and Alleged Excessive Force by Officers During Traffic Stop

Fairfield, California – Fairfield has agreed to a $210,000 settlement in a lawsuit that accused city police officers of using excessive force during a 2019 traffic stop, which resulted in the violent arrest of a local couple who were reportedly trying to record the incident. The city council approved the settlement late last year in response to allegations made against Fairfield officers, including a former Vallejo officer previously associated with a scandal involving badge bending. The lawsuit was originally filed in 2021 by Vallejo residents Calvin and Jayme Rush, who claimed their civil rights were … Read more