Month: April 2017

Westport News: Multiple Charges

#Westport CT–In November of 2014, one of the victims of this crime came to Westport Police headquarters to file a report of fraudulent activity on his credit card. Officers learned that $13,000.00 was charged to the victim’s credit card from a fraudulent company. As Detectives investigated this crime, they discovered multiple other fraudulent companies which were created by Rachael Alexander and Marc Alexander. Rachael was arrested in March, 2017. Marc Alexander illegally  obtained credit card information from the victims, then would bill a phony company that they created. The amount of fraudulent charges totaled $27,000.00 for the Westport case. Marc Alexander was also investigated by other towns and States for similar crimes. A warrant for hisarrest was submitted to Stamford Court for the crimes committed in Westport.

On 4/17/2017, Westport Officers responded to Bridgeport’s Federal Courthouse to pick up prisoner Marc Alexander and transport him to the Westport Police Department. Alexander was processed for the charges listed above, photographed and fingerprinted. Alexander was then transported to Norwalk Court for arraignment.

(Westport Police Press Release)

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Congressman Himes Investigates Russian Hack

As a member of the House Intelligence Committee investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election, I want to let you know where we stand.
First of all, this investigation should move to an independent bipartisan commission. That’s the best way to assure the American people of the facts. Nevertheless, we must move forward. At this point, there are clear facts emerging.
We know we were very deliberately attacked – and we’re not alone. The core democratic values of our nation were targeted in an attempt to make Americans question whether our system actually works. Russia is using a strategic plan to undermine the democratic process in countries across the West, including Europe.
What did the attack look like?
We know that Russians used internet trolls, social media bots and propaganda outlets to undermine our democratic system. Computer systems of political entities and NGOs were compromised during a very close election. That matters a great deal.
What is this investigation about?
The FBI is looking into possible connections between the Russian efforts and the Trump campaign. Our investigation is looking at the extent of these links, and whether or not the Russian government has compromising information about the President of the United States.
Our investigation was derailed recently – but we’re back on track. Rep. Mike Conaway is stepping up to lead the investigation to allow us to move forward impartially. This investigation is just beginning – and it won’t be quick nor fruitless.
In addition, we must come up with a clear response plan to digital attacks. It’s time to define when a cyberattack is a crime and when it’s an act of war – and determine how we can defend ourselves. I’ve been calling for an “E-Neva Convention,” like the Geneva Convention, where the international community can come to a collective understanding of the rules governing information security in the digital age.
Our first step is to get to the bottom of the Russian cyberattack on our democracy in a bipartisan fashion. We won’t stop investigating until we have the information we need to determine our response to the hacking of our election—and whether anyone on the President’s campaign knew of or cooperated with the Russian efforts.
(Congressman Jim Himes Press Release)

Westport News: Breach Of Peace After Spraying Up Restaurant

Here are the details on a story we were first to tell you last week:

#Westport CT–On 04/20/2017 at approximately 1:00pm, Westport Officers were dispatched to 265 Riverside Avenue, Juniors, on a report of a man who entered the restaurant and caused a disturbance. The business owner stated that a man entered the restaurant and was attempting to sell a cleaning product. The male suspect was later identified as Michael Hicks. The owner stated Hicks was moving around the restaurant spraying the cleaning product on multiple surfaces including the grill area. The owner asked Hicks to leave multiple times and stated that he’d take a business card. Hicks then began swearing at him and his workers. Hicks finally left, then threw rocks at the store. The description of Hicks and his vehicle was  broadcasted to patrol units. Hicks was stopped in Norwalk a short time later and taken into custody. He was processed for the Breach of Peace charge and was held on $500.00 bond. Court date is set for 05/03/2017 at Norwalk Court.

Westport News: House Fire

6:02am–#Westport CT–This morning, the Westport Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 189 Cross Highway. The call came a trapped occupant reporting a fire in the house. The Westport Fire Department responded with all 11 firefighters and 4 officers on duty, along with Westport Police and EMS. Westport Police Officers were able to rescue the occupant from a first floor window as the fire department arrived. The occupant was transported to the hospital with non-life treating injuries. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire and rescue 2 dogs that were still in the house. The cause of the fire is under investigation at this time by the Fire Marshal’s Office. Firefighters from Fairfield assisted at the fire providing additional manpower.

 

The Westport Fire Department would like to remind Westport residents theimportance of having working smoke detectors in their home. Install smoke alarms in every sleeping room and outside each separate sleeping area. Install alarms on every level of the home. Install alarms in the basement. If any resident is in need of assistance with changing detector batteries or installing new ones, they may call 203-341- 5010 to arrange for someone to come to their home to do so (no fee).

(Westport Fire Department Press Release)

 

Trumbull News: 4 Year Old Has Fingers Stuck In A Fence

10:56am—Police must have freed him as FD has been cancelled.

 

10:51am–#Trumbull CT– A 4 year old has his fingers stuck in a fence on Laurel Street (off Daniels Farm).  First responders on the way.

 

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