Firefighters are on the scene of a fire in a living room on Weathervane Hill. Everyone inside the house was able to get out safely with no injuries were reported. Firefighters backed out of the building for safety and will fight the fire from the exterior. 2026-01-29@10:51pm-- #Westport CT
Westport officials are monitoring a major winter storm expected to impact the area beginning Sunday morning, January 25, bringing heavy snowfall and dangerous travel conditions through Monday. Forecast models call for 12 to 18 inches of snow across Southern New England, with gusty winds of 20 to 30 mph that could cause blowing snow and near-zero visibility on roadways. At the same time, Governor Ned Lamont has activated Connecticut’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol beginning Friday afternoon, January 23, through Wednesday, January 28, as extremely cold air moves into the state. Overnight temperatures are expected to fall into the single digits, with wind chills below zero that could become life-threatening for anyone exposed to the elements for extended periods. “This storm…
(Westport, CT) The Westport Police Department is pleased to announce the formalization of the Community Care Unit (CCU), an initiative that builds on long-standing collaboration between the Police Department and the Town of Westport’s Human Services Department and other community partners. The CCU is led by Lieutenant Sereniti Dobson and Officer Ruta Pratt. Since Fall 2025, Lt. Dobson and Officer Pratt have been closely tracking the increasing volume and complexity of calls involving individuals experiencing mental health and behavioral health crises. These efforts reinforced the need for clear directionality and coordinated response pathways that extend beyond the immediate police intervention. The CCU strengthens that directionality by aligning police response with established Human Services referral, follow-up, and care coordination processes through…
(Westport, CT) Effective on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, the fine for non-permit holder parking violations at both Westport Railroad Station lots will increase. At the request of the Westport Police Department, the Board of Selectmen recently approved an increase of the fine amount for non-permit holders parking in permit holder designated areas of the lots. The current fine of $25.00 for these violations will increase to $50.00 beginning on Tuesday. This measure is intended to ensure that permit parking designated areas remain accessible only to parking permit holders. As has always been the case, daily parking areas are available at both stations for non-permit holders. Anyone seeking general information about permit parking and/or wishing to purchase a permit can do…
The Westport Police Department announced the arrest of Mohemed Hedimy, 25, of Brooklyn, New York, in connection with an investigation into illegal marijuana sales at Savvy Smoker, located at 940 Post Road East in Westport. The investigation began in March 2025 following multiple complaints regarding unlawful cannabis sales at the business. On April 8, 2025, Westport Police, assisted by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Drug Control Division, executed a search and seizure warrant at the location, recovering various illegal marijuana and THC-containing products. Based on the evidence seized, an arrest warrant was issued for Hedimy, a sales associate at the store. On January 12, 2026, Stamford Police Department notified Westport Police that Hedimy was in their custody on the…
Today's vehicle fire is being hosted by Westport on I-95 northbound between exits 17 and 18. 2026-01-13@5:58pm-- #Westport CT #cttraffic
Westport, CT — January 7, 2026 — The Westport Police Department is urging residents and visitors to remain vigilant following an alarming trend identified in recent investigations involving stolen vehicles and attempted vehicle thefts. As has been the case for several years, Westport continues to be a persistent target for car thieves. What once largely involved suspects quietly walking neighborhoods overnight to avoid confrontation has evolved into far more aggressive and brazen behavior. Police say offenders are now operating at all hours of the day and night, targeting both public and private locations, and increasingly following specific vehicles and victims. In multiple recent cases, victims reported encountering suspects in their driveways or inside residential garages shortly after returning home. Investigators…
The Westport Department of Public Works (DPW) has shared important winter weather information as crews prepare to plow and treat town roadways. Officials are urging residents to slow down and use extra caution when driving during snow and ice conditions. DPW is responsible for maintaining 124 miles of town roads with a limited number of plow drivers, making plowing priorities necessary. Main roads are cleared first, with special attention given to steep hills and challenging intersections, followed by side streets and then dead-end roads. On side streets, plow drivers typically make one pass to keep roads open while focusing on ensuring main roads remain accessible for emergency vehicles. Residents are reminded not to pass or closely follow snowplows, as plow…
On December 3, 2025, the Norwalk Police Department’s Special Services Division executed a second search and seizure warrant at Sono One Stop, located at 83 Washington Street. The store had previously been searched in January 2025, and officers were aware that clerk Aiman Faroq Mohsen-Alhodais also had an active arrest warrant for the sale of a controlled substance. The warrant was part of an ongoing investigation into Norwalk smoke shops suspected of selling cannabis and cannabis products without a valid state cannabis license. Under Connecticut law, products containing more than 0.3% THC cannot be sold without a licensed cannabis permit, and marijuana can only be sold at authorized dispensaries. Earlier this year, Norwalk adopted a new ordinance regulating vape and…
Westport, CT — Parks and Recreation Director Erik Barbieri announced today that the Longshore Golf Course will officially close for the season on Sunday, December 7. “We are pleased to have been able to extend the 2025 golf season this far into December,” said Barbieri. “On behalf of the Town of Westport, Head Golf Professional Jon Janik, Golf Course Superintendent Sean Charles, and the entire staff at Longshore, we wish all our loyal Longshore golfers a Happy and Healthy New Year. We look forward to seeing you in the spring.”
