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WESTPORT POLICE EXTRADITE NEW HAMPSHIRE MAN WANTED ON MULTIPLE WARRANTS

Aug 16, 2026 Alex

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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WESTPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT WARNS OF AN UPTICK IN SCAM TELEPHONE CALLS

Jul 31, 2026 Alex

(Westport, CT) The Westport Police Department has recently received numerous inquiries and official complaints regarding a telephone scam involving someone who is falsely claiming to be a member of the agency. The names and ranks of the calling “officer” vary, as do the circumstances detailed in the calls. However, the caller typically tells victims that they missed a court date and/or a jury duty appearance and attempts to convince them they need to take immediate action to rectify the situation and avoid arrest. The caller will then explain that they need to receive some form of instant payment, typically Green Dot cards, to be able to provide a new court date. This is a scam. The Westport Police Department will…

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I-95 Crash

Jul 28, 2026 Alex

Report of a motor vehicle accident on I-95, Northbound between Exit 18 and 19. First responders are on their way at this time. Nothing is confirmed but it seems all lanes are currently at a stop.

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WESTPORT POLICE ARREST CAREGIVER ACCUSED OF MISTREATING DISABLED CLIENT

Jul 25, 2026 Alex

On the afternoon of Saturday, July 18, 2026, an officer responded to the Westport Weston Family YMCA, 14 Allen Raymond Lane, regarding a complaint made by staff members. Staff reported that they had seen a caregiver, later identified as paraprofessional Elisa Feinman, physically mistreating her intellectually disabled client while at the facility. A further investigation was conducted, including a review of surveillance video of the incident. An arrest warrant was ultimately sought and granted for Feinman. On the evening of Tuesday, July 21, 2026, Feinman voluntarily traveled to police headquarters, where she was formally charged in connection with the active warrant for her arrest. Feinman, 68, of Fairfield, was charged with Abuse of Persons in the Third Degree and Assault…

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Westport Boats Launched

Jul 21, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Westport launched their boats for an incident involving 3 boats in the Long Island Sound near 260 Compo Road South in Westport. They did not find anyone in the water and recalled after verifying that everyone was okay.

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Rollover Crash On I-95

Report of a rollover crash on I-95 Northbound, between exits 18 and 19. First responders are on their way at this time, and the flipped car is in the center lane. The other vehicle involved is on the right shoulder.

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Westport Police Charge Man in HomeGoods Shoplifting Case

Jul 10, 2026 Alex

On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, a loss prevention associate of HomeGoods, 1850 Post Road East, contacted police reporting a shoplifting larceny that had occurred on the previous day. The associate explained that a suspect he identified as Thomas Donovan had stolen two coffee makers from the store valued at $349.99 each. The matter was further investigated, and an arrest warrant was sought and granted for Donovan in connection with this incident. On Saturday, July 4, 2026, the Westport Police Department was contacted by the Stratford Police Department who reported that Thomas Donovan was currently being held in custody in connection with this active warrant for his arrest. Donovan was transported back to Westport where he was formally charged with Larceny…

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Highway Car Fire

Jul 2, 2026 Alex

Report of a car fire on I-95 Southbound between exits 19-18. The car is fully involved and two lanes are shut down at this time.

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2 Motorcycle and One Car Highway Crash

Jun 21, 2026 Alex

Report of a crash involving 2 Motorcycles and a car on I-95 Northbound by exit 19. First responders are on scene, reporting two transported for their injuries.

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Possible Swatting Incident

Jun 8, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Police UPDATE: At approximately 10:32am on Monday, June 8, 2026, Bedford Middle School, located at 88 North Avenue, received a threat via telephone call placed to the main office. The caller reported that explosive devices had been placed within the school and that armed individuals were currently inside it. Westport Police with the assistance of mutual aid from neighboring agencies wereimmediately notified and responded to secure the premises and investigate. BedfordMiddle School was placed into a lockdown protocol. Although there was noincident occurring there, neighboring Staples High School was also placed into anapproximately hour-long shelter in place protocol as a precaution. Westport officers assisted by officers and canine units from Fairfield, Norwalk and the Connecticut State Police as well as…

WESTPORT POLICE EXTRADITE NEW HAMPSHIRE MAN WANTED ON MULTIPLE WARRANTS

WESTPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT WARNS OF AN UPTICK IN SCAM TELEPHONE CALLS

I-95 Crash

WESTPORT POLICE ARREST CAREGIVER ACCUSED OF MISTREATING DISABLED CLIENT

Westport Boats Launched

Rollover Crash On I-95

Westport Police Charge Man in HomeGoods Shoplifting Case

Highway Car Fire

2 Motorcycle and One Car Highway Crash

Possible Swatting Incident

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