Category: Westport

WESTPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT’S 2023 BACK TO SCHOOL

SAFETY CAMPAIGN

(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cars and wait until the red lights stop flashing, the extended stop sign is withdrawn,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.

Westport News: Woman Dies In I-95 Crash

Westport News: Woman Dies In I-95 Crash

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.

New York Man Arrested in Westport for Identity Theft and Personal Information Trafficking

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

WESTPORT POLICE INVESTIGATE UNTIMELY DEATH

The Westport Police Detective Bureau, with the assistance of Connecticut State Police Western District Major Crime, completed their on-scene investigation last night at approximately 12:45 a.m. The deceased has been positively identified as Jennifer Lindstrom, age 56, of 3 Oak Ridge Park. Westport Police responded to the residence at approximately 11:00 a.m. after a housekeeper arrived and found Ms. Lindstrom unresponsive at the bottom of a staircase leading to the basement. Ms. Lindstrom has been transported from the scene to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for an autopsy. This investigation is still active, and more information will be released as it becomes available.

(Westport, CT 08/17/2023) On August 17th, 2023 at approximately 11:00 a.m., Westport

Police responded to an address in Town on a report of an unresponsive female. The Westport Police Detective Bureau, with the assistance of Connecticut State Police Major Crime, is currently investigating the untimely death of a 56-year-old female. This is an isolated incident and more information will be released as the investigation continues.

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