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

Aug 19, 2023 Alex

On October 4, 2022 Westport Police initiated an investigation after a complainantreported that they had a check fraudulently altered and cashed. The complainant provided thebasic information of the incident, and the case was turned over the Detective Bureau. ThroughLaw 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 cellphones were seized. Search warrants were executed on these devices and evidence from ourlarceny case was located on his electronic devices. An arrest warrant was signed and on August3, 2023, Westport Detectives responded to Westchester Correctional Center and arrested Mr.Licona. He was transported to Westport Police Department where he was charged with theabove…

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WESTPORT POLICE INVESTIGATE UNTIMELY DEATH

Aug 17, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

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…

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Motorcyclist Dies on I-95

Aug 5, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

2023-08-05@6:40pm--#Westport, CT--A motorcyclist lost his life after a collision with a car on I-95 northbound between exit 17 and 18. The accident occurred on a Saturday morning when the 35-year-old motorcyclist, Frank Brown of Waterbury, hit the back of the car in front of him. He was taken to the hospital with critical injuries and, unfortunately, was pronounced dead later on. The occupants of the other car did not sustain any injuries in the incident. No charges have been filed at this time.

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Bobcat Sightings Surge in Westport

Aug 2, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Bobcat sightings have been on the rise in Westport over the past few years, and thepresence of these cats has received renewed attention due to high-profile social media posts in recentweeks. It is not surprising that these cats are cropping up in Westport since the cats have beenactively recolonizing this part of Fairfield Country over the past 10-15 years.Bobcats are generally unobtrusive neighbors. They are very focused on finding prey, whichprimarily consists of rodents like mice, rats, chipmunks, squirrels, and rabbits. The cats will alsoprey upon young or infirm deer. Bobcats avoid conflict with humans and pets, but could pose athreat to small, unattended dogs, particularly if the dog were to chase the cat.Our overall recommendation for pet owners is…

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Westport Cooling

Jul 27, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

PREPARE FOR EXTREME HEAT OVER NEXT SEVERAL DAYS (WESTPORT)— The Westport Office of Emergency Management is advising residents, particularly those who are most vulnerable, to take precautions ahead of the extreme temperatures that are forecast to impact the state beginning Wednesday, July 26th at 8:00am. The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories for most of the state through Sunday, July 30th at 8:00am. Anyone in need of a place to get out of the heat is encouraged to visit their nearest cooling center. The following cooling centers are open in Westport: Center for Senior Activities, 21 Imperial Avenue Mon- Fri 8:30am – 4:30pm Closed on Sat & Sun MoCa Westport, 19 Newtown Turnpike Mon-Fri 9:00 am – 5:00 pm The Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road…

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Westport Heat Alert

Jul 5, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Westport Fire is alerting the public of the challenging weather conditions expected for the upcoming days. Summertime heat and humidity, combined with smoke from the Canadian wildfires, will create discomfort for our community. Highs are forecasted to exceed 90°F each day, with potential impacts on air quality for vulnerable populations. Today and Thursday will be the hottest days, with temperatures in the low 90s and a heat index in the mid-90s. Friday will see slight improvement, with temperatures in the upper 80s and a heat index in the low 90s. Acting Fire Chief Nick Marsan emphasizes the importance of taking necessary precautions during this extreme weather period. "With high heat, humidity, and smoky air, it is crucial that everyone protects…

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