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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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State Police Cruiser Hit on I-95 in Westport, New York Man Charged for Not Moving Over

Jul 29, 2024 Alex

On July 27, 2024, around 3:08 a.m., state troopers from Troop G - Bridgeport responded to a car accident on I-95 southbound near Exit 17 in Westport. At the scene, a stationary State Police cruiser with its emergency lights on, assigned to Trooper Galej (#1158), was positioned in the left lane. A 2015 Kia Sorrento, driven by Sonny Abdul-Hardy (born February 21, 1977), was traveling in the left lane and failed to slow down or move over. Abdul-Hardy's vehicle hit the rear of the stationary police cruiser. Trooper Galej was outside his vehicle at the time of the accident and was not injured. Abdul-Hardy was treated on-site by Norwalk EMS for minor injuries but refused to be transported to a…

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Westport Domestic Violence Task Force Announces Annual

Jul 27, 2024 Alex

Back-to-School Supply Drive (Westport, CT) - From Sunday, July 28, 2024, through Sunday, August 4th, the Westport Domestic Violence Task Force (WDVTF) will be collecting back-to-school supplies for residents of the two Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC) safe houses that serve our area and DVCC’s community clients. This year, our community partners, the Westport Rotary Club and Positive Directions, are joining in this effort. The Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC) supports individuals on their journey to safety. DVCC advocates for individuals who are experiencing abuse in personal relationships. The DVCC’s role is to help those experiencing any level of domestic violence and assist them in building a safer environment for the well-being of themselves and their families. Their services include…

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Westport News: Arrest made in ATM Heist

Jul 25, 2024 Alex

https://youtu.be/eT7REym_vkM On February 22, 2024, Westport Police responded to a burglary at Wheel’s, 786 Post Road East, where the front door was found propped open and an ATM machine was missing. Following a detailed investigation involving surveillance footage, law enforcement collaboration, search warrants, and digital forensic evidence, Ethan Nieves, 22, of New Britain, CT, was identified as a suspect. On July 17, 2024, Nieves was arrested at Stamford Superior Court and charged with third-degree burglary, conspiracy to commit third-degree burglary, first-degree criminal mischief, conspiracy to commit first-degree criminal mischief, third-degree larceny, and conspiracy to commit third-degree larceny. He was held on a $100,000 bond for his arraignment.

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Traffic Advisory for Saturday, July 27

Jul 24, 2024 Alex

The Westport Police Department advises all residents and motorists that the CT Challenge Bicycle Ridewill be starting in Fairfield before entering Westport this Saturday, July 27. The shorter rides will entertown in the area of Beachside Avenue while the longer routes enter town on Long Lots Road.This event uses a staggered start, but the majority of riders will be on the road between the hours of 7:00AM and 9:00 AM. The route for this ride takes participants on multiple roads across the east side ofWestport and surrounding towns.The police department asks that motorists use caution and be mindful of riders as they travel throughtown.

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