2023-09-17 #Westport CT– Thieves Target Victim Carjacking Him
Westport, CT– On Sunday, September 17, 2023, at approximately 3:50 PM Westport Police responded to a residential burglary and carjacking on Bayberry Lane. The complainant reported that as they returned home and pulled into their garage, two (2) suspects entered the garage. The suspects assaulted the complainant while they were seated in the vehicle and subsequently stole their blue Aston Martin after forcibly removing the victim. It is believed that the suspects arrived at the residence in a dark blue BMW, as this vehicle was seen fleeing with the stolen vehicle.
The complaint suffered minor injuries as a result of the assault but declined medical attention. Broadcast messages were sent to neighboring towns and Connecticut State Police. Both of these vehicles were reported to be last seen traveling north on Route 8. The Westport Police Detective Bureau is currently investigating and anyone with information is asked to contact us at (203)341-6080.
It is believed that our victim was targeted and followed back to their residence. Therefore, Westport Police are encouraging residents to be aware of their surroundings and report any suspicious behavior to 911.
2023-09-06@2:30pm–#Westport CT– A car has hit and snapped a utility pole at Easton Road and Bayberry Lane. One person was possibly injured. It appears to only affect communications lines, the power is still intact.
(Westport, CT 8/22/2023) – With the start of Westport’s schools on Tuesday, August 29, the police
department will be increasing its traffic enforcement in school zones with a “Back to School”
enforcement and education campaign. Officers will be looking out for drivers who are using cell
phones, speeding, and disregarding school bus signals.
The Westport Police Department is committed to protecting children from motorists who disregard
Connecticut’s traffic safety laws, especially around school zones and bus stops where students
congregate. We urge commuters to allow for extra time, as they will be sharing the roads with school
buses making frequent stops, as well as children who will be walking and/or biking to school. Please
remain vigilant around school zones, bus stops and school buses. Obey the school bus laws, which
include slowing down and preparing to stop for yellow flashing school bus lights and stopping for red
flashing school bus lights.
A list of suggestions for drivers, students and parents are listed below. Parents are encouraged to
discuss these safety tips with their children and with young or inexperienced drivers in their home.
Drivers:
When driving in neighborhoods with school zones or backing into a roadway, watch out for
young people who may be thinking about getting to school, but may not be thinking of
getting there safely.
Slow down. Watch for children walking in the street, especially if there are no sidewalks in
the neighborhood.
Be alert! Children arriving late for the bus may dart into the street without looking for traffic.
Learn and obey the school bus laws.
Learn the ‘flashing signal light system’ used by school bus drivers to alert motorists of
pending actions:
Yellow flashing lights indicate that the bus is preparing to stop to load or unload
children. Motorists should slow down and prepare to stop their vehicles.
Red flashing lights and extended stop arms indicate that the bus has stopped, and that
children are getting on or off. Motorists on both sides of the roadway must stop their
cars and wait until the red lights stop flashing, the extended stop sign is withdrawn,
and the bus begins moving before they can start driving again.
Children:
Get to the bus stop at least five minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive.
When the bus approaches, stand at least three giant steps (6 feet) away from the curb, and line
up away from the street.
Wait until the bus stops, the door opens, and the driver says that it is okay before stepping onto
the bus.
If you must cross the street in front of the bus, walk on the sidewalk or along the side of the
road to a point at least five giant steps (10 feet) ahead of the bus before you cross. Be sure that
the bus driver can see you, and you can see the bus driver.
Use the handrails to avoid falls. When exiting the bus, be careful that clothing with
drawstrings and book bags with straps are not caught in the handrails or doors.
Never walk behind the bus.
Walk at least three giant steps away from the side of the bus.
If you drop something near the bus, tell the bus driver. Never try to pick it up because the
driver may not be able to see you.
Follow instructions given by school crossing guards. Do not cross until they have stopped
traffic completely and have advised it is safe to cross.
We all have a responsibility to make sure children make it to and from school safely.
2023-08-23@ 6:41pm Westport News: Bicyclist Struck On I-95
Report of a bicyclist being struck by a car on I-95 northbound between exits 18 and 19. Bicyclists are forbidden on the highway. No word on the bicyclist’s condition.
State Police said a woman lost her life in a two-vehicle collision on Interstate 95. The woman who passed has been identified as 44-year-old Julia Delva Clarke from Fairfield.
The collision happened on the northbound lanes of I-95, just south of exit 18, around 12:30 a.m. The vehicles involved in the crash were a tractor-trailer and a Porsche Macan. According to reports from troopers, the tractor-trailer had come to a stop in the right lane due to heavy traffic conditions.
Julia Delva Clarke, who was driving the Porsche, rear-ended the stationary tractor-trailer. Tragically, she was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. The driver of the tractor-trailer did not sustain any injuries. State police have stated that their investigation into the incident is ongoing.
2023-08-21@12:32am
Westport News: I-95 Crash
Report of a car rear-ending a tractor-trailer on I-95 northbound between exits 17 and 18 with injuries.
On October 4, 2022 Westport Police initiated an investigation after a complainant reported that they had a check fraudulently altered and cashed. The complainant provided the basic information of the incident, and the case was turned over the Detective Bureau. Through Law Enforcement sharing Westport Detectives were advised that Wilton Police had arrested Mr. Licona in September 2022 for similar financial crimes. At the time of his arrest, a laptop and cell phones were seized. Search warrants were executed on these devices and evidence from our larceny case was located on his electronic devices. An arrest warrant was signed and on August 3, 2023, Westport Detectives responded to Westchester Correctional Center and arrested Mr. Licona. He was transported to Westport Police Department where he was charged with the above crimes and released on a court set bond of $75,000.00
ARRESTED: Francisco-Licona, Henry AGE: 27 RESIDENCE: New York, NY CHARGES: Illegal Possession Personal Information Identity Theft 1st Illegal Trafficking in Personal Information BOND: $75,000.00
