WESTPORT POLICE EXTRADITE NEW HAMPSHIRE MAN WANTED ON MULTIPLE WARRANTS

WESTPORT, CT – Westport Police extradited a 36-year-old New Hampshire man back to Connecticut in connection with a June disturbance at the Delamar Hotel and several outstanding failure to appear warrants. Police said officers responded to the Delamar Hotel, 1595 Post Road East, on the evening of June 14, 2026, after a neighboring guest complained to hotel staff about a loud argument in an adjacent room. Officers spoke with the occupant of that room, who police identified as the victim. The victim reported that a verbal argument with Kenneth Haslam escalated when he allegedly threw the victim to the ground. Police said computer checks showed the victim was listed as the protected party in six active court orders of protection…

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BRIDGEPORT POLICE MAKE ARREST FOLLOWING 30-DAY NARCOTICS AND FIREARMS INVESTIGATION

BRIDGEPORT, CT – Following an approximately 30-day investigation into narcotics and firearms activity in Bridgeport’s East End, the Bridgeport Police Task Force identified Jamin McKoy of Bridgeport and Dayne Johnson of Bridgeport as targets of the investigation. Lead investigators Detective Carlos Vazquez and Detective Freddy Neal developed information and evidence during the investigation and subsequently obtained court-authorized Search and Seizure Warrants for McKoy, Johnson, and their associated residences. On August 5, 2026, the Bridgeport Police Task Force, with assistance from the Trumbull Police Department and the FBI, executed the search warrants. The investigation and execution of the warrants resulted in the seizure of approximately 60 grams of suspected crack cocaine, along with a significant cache of firearms, ammunition, and related…

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WESTPORT MAN ARRESTED AFTER ALLEGED DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE

WESTPORT, CT – Westport Police arrested a 28-year-old man following a reported domestic disturbance on the afternoon of July 31, 2026. Police said multiple officers responded to a local residence after an uninvolved witness reported hearing someone repeatedly screaming for help. When officers arrived, they said Tae Juan Foskey was observed pinning the victim down on a couch with his hands around the victim’s throat. Police said Foskey initially refused commands to show his hands and disengage and continued using his forearm to pin the victim. Foskey then allegedly resisted officers as they attempted to handcuff and detain him. Investigators determined the incident began as a verbal argument and became physical when Foskey allegedly slapped the victim. Police said five…

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WESTPORT POLICE ARREST NEW YORK MAN IN $3,157 ULTA BEAUTY THEFT

WESTPORT, CT – Westport Police arrested a 32-year-old New York man in connection with a March shoplifting investigation at Ulta Beauty on Post Road East that involved more than $3,100 in stolen merchandise. Police said the investigation began after staff at Ulta Beauty, 1365 Post Road East, reported a theft that occurred on March 12, 2026. Employees told police a man and woman entered the store with a young juvenile and an infant in a stroller. According to police, the woman was seen taking merchandise from shelves and concealing it in the stroller, while the man allegedly placed items in his pockets. The pair also processed a merchandise return, during which the woman provided her membership or loyalty card. Police…

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BRIDGEPORT TO HOST BACKPACK GIVEAWAY AND EDUCATION & LITERACY FAIR

BRIDGEPORT, CT – Bridgeport families are invited to take part in two back-to-school events on Saturday, August 15, 2026, beginning with the city's annual Backpack Giveaway at the Margaret E. Morton Government Center. The Backpack Giveaway will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 999 Broad Street. Free backpacks will be available to Bridgeport students while supplies last. Students must be present to receive a backpack, proof of Bridgeport residency is required, and there is a limit of one backpack per child. The event is being supported by numerous city departments, community organizations, businesses, and sponsors working together to help Bridgeport students start the school year with needed supplies. Families are also encouraged to continue the day at…

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Knife Attack

Bridgeport police and fire responded to the 520 block of Railroad Avenue to report of an assault. Upon arrival, two individuals had been in an altercation and one of them was cut on the chest with a blade. The individuals were separated, and the individual with the cut is being assisted by AMR. Updates will be provided once available.

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Basement Fire

Report of a fire in a basement at the 1400 block of Stillson Road in Fairfield. Firefighters arrived on scene and detected a small fire in the basement via a hot spot detector. They quickly put the fire out with no extension to the rest of the building. The fire is recalled at this time.

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