Thank you to everyone who attended our informative public forum, especially our expert panelists.
Below, you can view a video of the event, submit additional questions, and read news items about this issue.
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State lawmakers heard from police and residents in Fairfield Monday night about the uptick in underage crime.
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Panelists
First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick
Brenda Kupchick has served as Fairfield's First Selectwoman since 2019.
Gary MacNamara
Gary MacNamara served as Fairfield Chief of Police from 2010-2018 and is currently the Executive Director of Public Safety and Government Affairs at Sacred Heart University.
Police Chief Robert Kalamaras
Serving Fairfield since 2000.
Detective George Buckmir
Investigation Division, Auto Theft Task Force - serving Fairfield since 1999.
Detective Beth Leetch
Investigation Division and Special Victims Unit/Youth Services - serving Fairfield since 1998.
Attorney Joe Corradino
Attorney Corradino has served as State's Attorney for Fairfield's Judicial District since 2020.
Attorney John Capozzi
Serving as Supervisory Assistant State's Attorney, Bridgeport Juvenile Prosecutor’s Office since 2004.
Attorney Joseph G. Bruckmann
Serving as Public Defender for the Fairfield Judicial District since 1999.
In The News
August 19, 2021 – Trumbull Police: 3 Bridgeport teens arrested in overnight car burglaries (trumbulltimes.com)
July 27, 2021 – Teens driving stolen car slam into New Britain police cruiser (wfsb.com)
July 18, 2021 – Fairfield police offer tips amidst reports of stolen cars, thefts (fairfieldcitizenonline.com)
June 30, 2021 – Teen charged in connection to an accident involving stolen Audi hit-and-run that killed New Britain jogger, police say (Courant.com)
June 14, 2021 – Glastonbury police identify suspects arrested in connection with weekend crashes, vehicle thefts (wfsb.com)
October 23, 2019 – Car thefts ramp up in Fairfield (fairfieldcitizenonline.com)