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Wesport News: Fire Equipment Being Sent to Ukraine

May 4, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

Westport Fire Department donated used personal protective equipment such as coats, pants, boots that they can no longer use to Ukraine. On behalf of the Westport Fire Department, Fire Marshal Nathaniel Gibbons organized the project and delivered the fire turnout gear yesterday for a shipment being sent abroad to the Ukrainian firefighters. Gibbons stated, “Firefighters support one another around the county or the world. The men and women of Ukraine fighting fire under war conditions reached out for our support- so we responded. We support them and their fight for freedom.” Chief Michael Kronick stated, “Imagine trying to put out a fire without the proper fire equipment. There are raging fires in cities, forests, and fields from the numerous bombing…

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Westport News: Assault

Apr 29, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT--On April 23, 2022, Westport Police officers responded to a construction site on Saugatuck Avenue on a report that a male had fallen from a roof. Upon arrival, it was determined that the victim had not fallen, and that the injury was the result of an assault committed by a coworker. The coworker, identified as Michael Gomes-Liandro, allegedly struck the victim in the arm with a metal pipe. Mr. Gomes-Liandro left the scene prior to the officers’ arrival. He was quickly located at the Saugatuck Train Station and was reportedly positively identified as the person who committed the assault. Mr. Gomes-Liandro was arrested and charged with Assault in the Second Degree. He wasreleased after posting a $75,000.00 bond and…

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Risk of Injury to a Child

Apr 29, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT--- On January 27, 2022, the Westport Police Department’s Detective Bureau received areport that a Bedford Middle School teacher possibly touched a student inappropriately. The teacher was identified as Arthur Ellis. The complainant stated that she had Mr. Ellis for a class, and it was alleged that the inappropriate touching occurred this past December during class time. The detective assigned to this case conducted an extensive investigation and based on the results a warrant for Mr. Ellis’s arrest was completed and signed by a Superior Court Judge. On the afternoon of April 27, 2022, Mr. Ellis turned himself in at the Westport PoliceDepartment. Per the warrant, he was charged with Sexual Assault in the Fourth Degree and Risk of…

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Westport News: Fire At Kennel

Apr 21, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

2022-04-21@11:45am-- Firefighters were called to 1040 Post Road West for a structure fire, the Townhouse for Dogs and Cats. The fire appeared to be on the 2nd floor porch, 2nd floor and attic area. It took firefighters about an hour to get the bulk of the fire knocked down. I did see crates of animals being taken out of the building by firefighters. It is not known if any animals were injured. A man, woman and child were escorted to an ambulance possibly to be keep them warm. There did not appear to be any injuries.

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Westport News: House Fire

Apr 19, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT-- On April 19, 2022, at approximately 4:27 am, the Westport Fire Department was requested to respond to a report of a house fire. The original call was for a fire alarm. Itwas quickly followed up with a call from the occupant. The caller reported smoke in the house. Westport Fire responded with four engines, a rescue truck, and a command vehicle. Responding units were not coming from their normal locations due to all units being assigned to storm-related calls at the time. Surrounding towns were requested to provide coverage as well as respond to the scene to augment staffing. On arrival, a heavy smoke condition was found on the first and second floors. The occupants were able to…

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President’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Oct 19, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport, CT-- At Westport Police / EMS Headquarters, on October 13, 2021, Mr. Larry Kleinman waspresented with The President’s Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his volunteerservice at Westport Emergency Medical Service.The award, presented by the Office of the President of the United States and AmeriCorps(formerly known as the Corporation for National and Community Service), recognizes a lifelongcommitment to building a stronger nation through community service. “Larry has demonstrated his skills, abilities and compassion in thousands of 911 medicalemergency calls. The community and our organization are extremely fortunate to have anexceptional and dedicated individual like Larry Kleinman available and ready to respond toemergencies and provide community education. His logged in volunteer hours vastly exceed theminimum 4,000 hours required for the…

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Westport Police Robbery Arrest

Sep 29, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

(Westport, CT) At approximately 11:14am on the morning of September 12, 2021, the WestportPolice Department’s emergency dispatch center was contacted by a couple who were thevictims of an alleged robbery attempt that occurred on the Ruth Cohen Steinkraus Post RoadBridge. At nearly the same time the caller’s husband flagged down a patrol officer who wasdriving by.It was reported that a male party had approached the couple quickly from behind. Thesuspect then began walking in step with the male victim at which time he told the couple tobring him to their car. He repeated the demand as he allegedly brandished a knife andthreatening the female. The female then darted across the Post Road evading cars in order toescape. Her husband followed…

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Westport News: Mother-Child Found Dead

Jun 17, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

POLICE UPDATE: WESTPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATING UNTIMELY DEATHS (Update 6/18/21) The adult female who was found deceased in the home at 1 Lyndale Park hasbeen positively identified as forty-six-year-old Tracy Do. The deceased juvenile also resided atthe above address and is Ms. Do’s daughter. On June 18, 2021, the two deceased individuals were brought to the State Medical Examiner’soffice in Farmington to be autopsied. The Medical Examiner determined that the seven-year-old had drowned and ruled her death a homicide. The Medical Examiner ruled Ms. Do’s deatha suicide. The Westport Police Detective Bureau along with the State Police Western DistrictMajor Crimes Unit continue to investigate the facts and circumstances related to these twodeaths. Chief Koskinas stated that “this is a horrible…

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Westport News: Larceny in the Third Degree

Apr 14, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT-- On November 1, 2019 at approximately 9:30 a.m., Westport Police officers responded toa local Honda dealership on a report of a larceny. The complainant stated that sometimebetween 8:00 p.m. on October 31 and 8:00 a.m. on November 1 an unknown individual allegedlystole the tires and rims from two separate vehicles. Robert Mebane was developed as a suspectin this crime after he was arrested at the same Honda dealership on December 16, 2019 for,amongst other things, Criminal Attempt at Larceny in the Sixth Degree and Possession ofBurglary Tools.Based upon the investigation, an arrest warrant was sought and granted for Mr. Mebane’sarrest.On the evening of April 8, 2021, Mr. Mebane turned himself in at the Westport PoliceDepartment. Per the warrant,…

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First Selectman Issues Update on COVID Vaccine Registration and Appointments

Jan 13, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

Westport, CT - First Selectman Jim Marpe announced today that, in coordination with the Westport Weston Health District (WWHD), information has been updated for those seeking the COVID-19 vaccine. At this time, the following are eligible to register for the COVID-19 vaccine utilizing the State Department of Public Health’s (DPH) Vaccination Administration Management System (VAMS): Individuals included in 1a rollout: Healthcare Personnel: All paid and unpaid persons serving in healthcare settings who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients of infectious materials.Long Term Care Facility Residents: Adults who reside in facilities that provide a range of services, including medical and personal care, to persons who are unable to live independently.First Responders at risk of exposure to COVID-19 through their response to…

Wesport News: Fire Equipment Being Sent to Ukraine

Westport News: Assault

Risk of Injury to a Child

Westport News: Fire At Kennel

Westport News: House Fire

President’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Westport Police Robbery Arrest

Westport News: Mother-Child Found Dead

Westport News: Larceny in the Third Degree

First Selectman Issues Update on COVID Vaccine Registration and Appointments

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