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A new initiative within the department: the Community Care Unit

Jan 18, 2026 Alex

(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…

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Westport Police Department Announces Change to Railroad Parking Violation Fine Schedule

Jan 18, 2026 Alex

(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…

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Brooklyn Man Arrested in Illegal Cannabis Sales Investigation at Westport Smoke Shop

Jan 16, 2026 Alex

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…

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Westport Police Warn of Alarming Rise in Vehicle Thefts and Attempted Thefts

Jan 8, 2026 Alex

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…

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Westport Public Works Shares Winter Plowing Guidelines and Safety Reminders

Dec 13, 2025 Alex

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…

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Second Warrant at Sono One Stop Leads to Arrest and New Violations Under Norwalk Vape Shop Ordinance

Dec 5, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

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…

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Longshore Golf Course Sets Season-Closing Date for December 7

Dec 2, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

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.”

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Westport Ulta Theft Case Ends in $50K Bond Arrest

Nov 27, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Police say a months-old shoplifting case at Ulta Beauty in Westport has now resulted in an arrest after surveillance video helped identify a suspect. Store management reported the theft on November 3, after discovering the incident during a routine review of security footage from September 6. According to investigators, two individuals entered the store together, with one intentionally creating a distraction while the second suspect, later identified as Peggy Inesti, allegedly removed multiple bottles of fragrance and testers from store shelves and placed them into a tote bag. Both suspects then exited the store without paying for the merchandise. The total loss was reported at $1,726. Through information sharing with other law enforcement agencies investigating similar thefts in their jurisdictions,…

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Traffic Advisory – Pequot Runners Thanksgiving Day Road Race –

Nov 26, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Thursday, November 27, 2025 The Pequot Running Club of Fairfield will be holding its annual Thanksgiving Day five-mile road race on Thursday, November 27, 2025. The race kicks off in Southport and will initially enter Westport from Pequot Avenue/Beachside Avenue. It then travels North on Sasco Creek Road, East on Greens Farms Road, Northwest on Clapboard Hill Road, South on Maple Avenue South, West on Greens Farms Road, South on New Creek Road and then East on Beachside Avenue until the race re-enters Southport on Pequot Avenue. The race is scheduled to begin at 8:00 am and should have completely exited all Westport roads by approximately 11:00 am. While the race is traveling through town, residents and motorists can expect…

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