Westport

Westport Police Make An Arrest In Connection With With Sunday Carjacking

UPDATED WITH ADDITIONAL ARREST INFORMATION - Vincys Baez Arrested: On October 18th, Vincys Baez (DOB: 06/03/03) of Waterbury was arrested at Stamford Superior Court for his involvement in the September 17th carjacking incident. Baez was the second individual captured on the surveillance camera. He has been charged with multiple serious offenses, including Home Invasion, Burglary 1st, Robbery by Carjacking, Assault 3rd, Reckless Endangerment, Larceny 1st, Conspiracy to Commit Larceny 1st, Robbery 1st, and Conspiracy to Commit Robbery 1st. He is being held on a $500,000 court-set bond and is scheduled to be arraigned later today. UPDATED WITH ADDITIONAL ARREST INFORMATION - Garrett Gibbs Arrested: On October 6th, with the assistance of the Waterbury Police Department, Westport Detectives took Garrett Gibbs…

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Westport Police Recover 3 Million Dollars’ worth of Bitcoin

(Westport, CT) In May 2023, the Westport Police Detective Bureau initiated an investigation after a victim fell victim to a sophisticated financial scam. The victim, who was ensnared in January 2023, transferred money from their retirement account into a "Kraken" Cryptocurrency account. Subsequently, between January and March 2023, scammers managed to siphon off over three million dollars' worth of Bitcoin to cryptocurrency wallets beyond the victim's control. Collaborating with the CT State Police Organized Crime Task Force, the Westport Police Detective Bureau successfully traced the transactions and froze all associated accounts, ultimately leading to individuals in Pakistan. While apprehending the culprits is unlikely, Westport Police are pleased to announce the recovery of 3.2 million dollars, returned to the victim. Westport…

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one-car motor vehicle crash on Cross Highway

On September 30, 2022 at approximately 11:30 PM, Westport Police responded to a one-car motor vehicle crash on Cross Highway in the area of #188. Responding Officers located the crash and found the operator, Sholah Weinbaum of Westport, CT, aged 61 at the time, seated in the driver seat. Upon interaction, the investigating officer began speaking with Ms. Weinbaum and it was apparent she was allegedly operating the motor vehicle while potentially under the influence. Notable observations included her slurred speech, the distinct odor of an alcoholic beverage, and her inability to recount how the crash happened. She was subsequently transported to the hospital. Following a thorough investigation, an arrest warrant was issued. On September 22, 2023, Ms. Weinbaum surrendered…

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Westport News: Victim Of Carjacking Targeted

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…

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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…

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2023-08-23@ 6:41pmWestport 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.

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