Overview
- Police say the only sanctioned celebration is a private, ticketed Fairfield University event for students and registered guests on December 6, not open to the public.
- Fairfield University student Emmet Blaney, 19, was arrested for allegedly promoting a gathering at a private beach house without permission after posts drew more than 600,000 views.
- Blaney faces charges of criminal attempt to commit disorderly conduct and third-degree criminal attempt to commit trespass and is due in Bridgeport Superior Court on December 8.
- Authorities plan a large police presence in beach and downtown areas with parking restrictions, towing, and immediate enforcement of trespass, open-container, and disorderly conduct violations.
- Officials cite last year’s large crowds that strained emergency services and note much of the shoreline is private property, while warning that unauthorized social media posts are being monitored.