Ridgefield Police Charge Two Men In Separate Identity Theft Investigations

Ridgefield police charged two men in separate investigations involving stolen bank cards and a $27,000 theft.

Ridgefield Police Say No Explosives Found After East Ridge Middle School Threat

The threat was the latest in a string of "swatting" incidents at local schools. Here's the rundown...

Ridgefield Firefighters Tackle Chimney Fire At Condominium Complex

Firefighters contained a chimney fire at Fox Hill Condos in Ridgefield on Saturday

Ridgefield Police Add ATV To Assist With Search And Rescue Efforts

The vehicle will help officers respond to calls in state parks and other hard-to-reach areas, police said.

Ridgefield Police Warn Of Phishing Text Scam

Ridgefield police warn of phishing texts about fake traffic tickets and will discuss scams at a March 26 event with RVNAhealth.

WINNING: Ridgefield Named Safest City In Connecticut For Fourth Straight Year, Study Finds

Ridgefield ranks as the safest city in CT for the fourth year, with crime rates well below national averages, SafeWise reports.

Ridgefield Police Investigate Main Street Residential Break-In

Ridgefield Police responded to a report of a residential break-in on Main Street in the early morning hours Thursday.

Aggressive Coyote Euthanized In Ridgefield After Bite; Officials Urge Pet Safety During Mating Season

Ridgefield officials say an aggressive coyote that bit a resident was euthanized, and urge caution during mating season.

Ridgefield Police Charge 2 After Inspection Finds Illegal Cannabis, Nitrous Oxide Sales

Ridgefield police say two men face charges after an inspection found illegal cannabis and nitrous oxide sales at Village Smoke Shop.

Worker Dies After Being Struck By Falling Overhang At Ridgefield Construction Site

A 69-year-old Danbury man died after being struck by a wooden overhang at a Ridgefield construction site, police said.

Ridgefield Police Investigate Workplace Accident That Injured Construction Worker

A construction worker was taken to Danbury Hospital after a workplace accident on East Ridge Road, police said.

Ridgefield Woman Tried To Poison Man By Putting Antifreeze Into His Wine: Warrant

The woman is accused of searching for answers on "how much monoethylene glycol would kill you..." the arrest warrant states.

Ryan Reynolds Launches John Candy Documentary Tour At Ridgefield’s Prospector Theater With David Letterman

Ryan Reynolds and David Letterman kicked off the John Candy documentary tour at Ridgefield’s Prospector Theater.

Vehicle Crashes Into Ridgefield Post Office, 1 Hospitalized And Building Closed

A vehicle crashed into the Ridgefield post office Wednesday, injuring one and closing the building for the day.

Ridgefield Woman Faces Charges After Breach Of Peace Complaint At Wilton School

A Ridgefield woman charged after breach of peace call at Wilton school; faces two probation violation counts.

Ridgefield Man Charged With Animal Cruelty After Dog Found In Hot Car At Shopping Center

Police say a Ridgefield man left a dog in a hot car at a Danbury Road shopping center.

Ridgefield Police Report Uptick in Arrests and Motor Vehicle Accidents Over Summer Months

Ridgefield sees rise in arrests, motor vehicle stops, and accidents from May through July 2025, police data shows.

Ridgefield Teen Dies In New York Equipment Accident

A Ridgefield teen was killed in an accident in New York. The investigation is ongoing.

Woman Faces $2M In Court-Set Bonds In Ridgefield And Greenwich

A Florida woman was processed in Ridgefield and Greenwich on failure to appear charges tied to prior felony cases.

Major Road Closure Due To Wires Down In Ridgefield

BREAKING: The closure was announced Tuesday morning.

Extra Staffing Helps Ridgefield Firefighters Contain House Fire Fast

Ridgefield firefighters quickly controlled a house fire in Ridgebury, aided by extra staffing during a shift change. No injuries reported.

PD Warns Of Criminal Mischief And Theft From Locked Cars In Ridgefield

Ridgefield police are investigating incidents involving criminal mischief and theft from locked vehicles at three locations across town.

Ridgefield Man And Another Accused Of Igniting A Fire In Fairfield

The suspects are accused of setting a fire at a Post Road building that resulted in $400,000 worth of damage, according to Fairfield police.

Ridgefield Police Nab PA Woman Who Stole Car In 2023

Police executed a warrant for the arrest of a Pennsylvania woman on Tuesday, following a years-old larceny investigation.

Motorist Who Rammed 2 Ridgefield Garages Under Investigation: Police

A Ridgefield resident called the police at around 5:30 Friday morning to report someone ramming his car into their garage.

One Person Taken To Hospital Following Route 35 Crash: Ridgefield PD

One woman needed to be extricated from her car following a crash in Ridgefield.

Ridgefield Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Car

A Ridgefield resident was struck by a car and killed while crossing a street in Portland, Maine.

Ridgefield Restricts Burning Amid Extreme Fire Conditions

The Ridgefield Office of Emergency Management is warning residents about extreme fire conditions.

Ridgefield Man Accused Of Having Child Sex Abuse Material: Police

A Ridgefield resident turned himself in to police Thursday on an active arrest warrant accusing him of possessing child sex abuse material

Ridgefield Man Sentenced In Child Pornography Case: Feds

Nicholas Skirkanich, who had been a high school math teacher since 2002, was arrested on Dec. 15, 2022, and placed on administrative leave.

Motorist Was Using Cellphone At Time Of Ridgefield Fatal Crash: Police

A Stamford woman was has been charged with using a cellphone while driving in connection with a fatal crash in Ridgefield.

Medical Examiner: Death Of Elderly Ridgefield Man A Homicide

The 83-year-old Powderhorn Drive man suffered blunt force impact to his head and neck, according to the State Medical Examiner.

Man Faces Murder Charge In 'Untimely Death' At Ridgefield Home: Police

Police are holding a man on a murder charge following the discovery of an older man dead inside a Ridgefield residence early Saturday.

Fireworks & Fender Benders Top Redding Police Blotter For July 1-7

This public information from the Redding Police Department is accurate as of July 10, 2024. Items reflect charges filed, not convictions.

Teen Accused Of Abandoning Car Stolen From Ridgefield Arrested: Police

A police K9 was able to track down a teen accused of abandoning a damaged car stolen from Ridgefield in Naugatuck, according to police.

Ridgefield Police Seek Public's Aid In Gas Station Theft Investigation

Police reported that the theft occurred at the Ridgefield Valero​ on Monday, July 1, at approximately 9:30 p.m.

45-Year-Old Ridgefield Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting A Minor: PD

Police in Redding identified the suspect following an approximately three-month long investigation.

Missing Ridgefield Man Found, Silver Alert Canceled: Police

Michael Detlor was last seen in Ridgefield on Tuesday, June 18.

Ridgefield Man Accused Of Sexual Assault At NJ Hotel Arrested: Police

A Ridgefield​ man accused of sexually assaulting someone at a New Jersey hotel was recently arrested, according to Redding police.

UPDATE: 4 Youths Nabbed Following Chase And Crash In Ridgefield: PD

Ridgefield and Bridgeport K-9 officers were the key in making the arrest, according to police.