FAIRFIELD, Conn. (WFSB) - A 19-year-old was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly promoting a fake SantaCon, an annual Christmas bash in Fairfield.

The teenager was identified as Emmet Blaney from Massapequa, NY.

His arrest came after Fairfield police emphasized there was no public SantaCon happening this year after problems with overcrowding and crime.

“In 2024, Fairfield experienced significant challenges when thousands of college-aged individuals arrived in the beach area, creating safety hazards, quality-of-life issues, and an unsustainable strain on emergency services,” said Fairfield police in a Facebook post.

According to police, this year’s SantaCon is a private, ticketed event hosted by Fairfield University for students and their registered guests.

“Recently, unauthorized socia

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