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.
Westport Police Charge Man in HomeGoods Shoplifting Case
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…
Highway Car Fire
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.
2 Motorcycle and One Car Highway Crash
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.
Possible Swatting Incident
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 Announces Cross Highway Bridge Replacement and Detour
Cross Highway Bridge over Dead Man’s Brook Replacement Project Traffic Detours and Road Closure June 19 through August 20 Westport, CT - Town Engineer Keith Wilberg has announced the start of the Cross Highway Bridge replacement project over Dead Man’s Brook. The bridge is located on Cross Highway approximately 800 feet east of North Avenue. Preliminary construction activities are currently underway. Through traffic will continue to have access to Cross Highway until the scheduled roadway closure on or about Friday, June 19. The roadway is expected to remain closed from June 19 through approximately August 20 to allow for installation of the new bridge structure. During the closure period, local traffic will follow a designated detour route utilizing Cross Highway,…
Westport Railroad Parking Permit Renewals Now Being Processed
Westport Railroad Parking Division Now Processing RR Station Parking Permit Renewals If you have a Railroad Station parking permit, it will expire on June 30, 2026. The Westport Railroad Division is now processing renewal permits for the 2026-2027 season. To renew, please follow the instructions below. You can renew your 2026-27 Railroad Permit by going to this website: https://ctitt-westport.cticloudhost.com/TickeTrak.Webportal/ and clicking on "Permit” icon on the top of the page. *** Please make sure that your email address is correct as all correspondence between the Westport Railroad Parking Division and you will be by email*** All renewals will be conducted via online submission or drop-off in the Police Department lobby. There will not be any same day renewal transactions. Westport…
Westport Fine Arts Festival To Bring Downtown Road Closures and Traffic Delays
Incident Type: Road Closures – Fine Arts FestivalIncident Location: Main Street/Downtown AreaIncident Date: 05/22/26-05/24/26Incident Time: 6:00 AM on 05/22 -10:00 PM 05/24 Westport Downtown Fine Arts Festival to Impact Traffic and Road Access May 22–24 Westport, CT — The Westport Downtown Merchants Association will host its annual Fine Arts Festival from Friday, May 22 through Sunday, May 24, 2026, bringing a weekend of arts, culture, and community activity to downtown Westport. To safely accommodate the festival, several road closures will be in effect beginning at 6:00 AM on Friday, May 22 through 10:00 PM on Sunday, May 24: • Main Street between Post Road East and Avery Place• Elm Street between Main Street and Bedford Square These closures are expected…
Westport Weston Task Force Collecting Personal Care Items for DVCC Clients
Westport Weston Domestic Violence Task Force Announces Personal Care Supply Drive From Thursday, May 21 through Wednesday, May 27, the Westport Weston Domestic Violence Task Force (WWDVTF) will be collecting donations of personal care items to support residents of the Domestic Violence Crisis Center’s (DVCC) safe houses and community clients. The Domestic Violence Crisis Center supports individuals and families impacted by abuse as they work toward safety, stability, and healing. DVCC provides free and confidential services to individuals experiencing domestic violence at any level, helping them build safer environments for themselves and their loved ones. Services include emergency safe housing, housing and financial advocacy, legal advocacy, trauma-informed individual and group counseling, and multilingual/multicultural support services. Requested donation items include: Toothbrushes…
Westport DPW Launches Recycling Education Campaign“No Bags, No Food, No Foam”
Westport, CT – The Department of Public Works (DPW) is asking Westport residents to help address the growing problem of recycling contamination. To raise awareness, the DPW is launching a campaign to educate residents on proper recycling practices. Six days a week, residents and private haulers bring recyclables to the Westport Transfer Station, where it is collected and transported to the Interstate Waste Materials Recovery Facility in Shelton, CT. There, it is sorted, then sold as commodities to manufacturers for reuse. While some materials arrive clean, dry, and loose, others do not. Containers filled with leftover food like strawberry jam or peanut butter, and cardboard boxes still packed with Styrofoam, are common issues. Small changes in how residents recycle can…