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Westport News: One Arrested After Collision on Merritt Parkway

Aug 26, 2024 Alex

(Westport, CT, August 25, 2024) – At approximately 1:50 p.m. today, the Connecticut State Police contacted the Westport Police Department regarding an accident on the Merritt Parkway near the Clinton Avenue overpass. According to the State Police, three individuals fled from one of the involved vehicles, which was later confirmed to be stolen from another jurisdiction. A coordinated response from Westport and Norwalk police, along with state troopers, resulted in a large police presence on local streets near the accident site. One suspect was quickly apprehended, sustaining injuries from the collision and subsequently transported to Norwalk Hospital. The remaining two suspects evaded capture despite a search involving K-9 units and drones. Authorities believe the two outstanding individuals have left the…

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Trumbull Robbery Suspects Apprehended in Westport

Aug 19, 2024 Alex

On Sunday, August 18, 2024, shortly before 5:00pm, Westport officers were advised to be on the lookout for a black Infiniti occupied by three male suspects. This vehicle was reported to be involved in an armed robbery in Trumbull, CT during which a firearm was reported to have been displayed. The suspect vehicle was initially spotted and briefly pursued by the Trumbull Police Department. It was last seen southbound on Interstate 95 near Exit 23. Shortly thereafter, a Westport officer observed the suspect vehicle traveling westbound on Greens Farms Road. It continued toward Bridge Street where Westport officers successfully deployed stop sticks. The vehicle continued, disregarding officers’ signal to stop and proceeded toward Saugatuck Avenue where further pursuit was terminated…

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Westport News: Police Investigate Serious Pedestrian Crash on Imperial Avenue

Aug 8, 2024 Alex

(Westport, CT) The Westport Police Department is actively investigating a motor vehicle crash thatoccurred this evening at approximately 6:45pm on Imperial Avenue in the vicinity of Post RoadEast. The crash involved a vehicle striking two pedestrians, resulting in significant injuries.Westport Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services were promptly dispatched to the scenefollowing a 911 call. Upon arrival, first responders provided immediate medical attention to theinjured pedestrians, who were subsequently transported to Norwalk Hospital for further treatment.Their current conditions are listed as critical.The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. Preliminaryfindings indicate that the vehicle was traveling north on Imperial Avenue when it veered off the roadand struck the pedestrians on the sidewalk.The crash site…

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Westport Human Services Seeks Community Support for Children’s Back-to-School and Afterschool Childcare “Family-to-Family” Programs

Aug 8, 2024 Alex

Westport, CT—Human Services Director Elaine Daignault announced the launch of the Town's annual Back-to-School and Afterschool Child Care Campaign today. The Family-to-Family fundraising campaign helps income-eligible Westport families and students prepare for the upcoming academic year. According to Daignault, “As exciting as the back-to-school season is, many Westport families face difficult financial decisions as they navigate the rising cost of food and housing expenses combined with the additional burden of purchasing school supplies and clothing for their children immediately following summer childcare and camp expenses that have stretched their budgets.” Human Services Family-to-Family programs rely on community donations to provide crucial resources for Westport's financially insecure families. Community contributions allow Human Service to: distribute Walmart gift cards to bridge the financial…

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Westport News: Westport Police Arrest Woman for Attempted Bank Fraud

Jul 31, 2024 Alex

On July 26, 2024, at approximately 12:35 pm, Westport Police responded to 361 Post Road West (M & T Bank) to investigate an unknown female attempting to withdraw money with fraudulent identification. Responding officers located the female walking in the Whole Foods parking lot and identified her as Brooke Robinson. Through an investigation, the officer determined that Ms. Robinson was allegedly in possession of personal identifying information of an M & T account holder and was allegedly attempting to access their accounts. Ms. Robinson was arrested and transported to Westport Police Department, where she was charged with the above crimes and held on bond. Unable to post her bond, Ms. Robinson was transported to Stamford Superior Court on July 29,…

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