Westport

Westport

Westport News: Promise To Appear For Failure To Appear…

Sep 10, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT--On the evening of Sunday, September 6, 2020, Timothy Holmstrom was taken into custody for an outstanding court-ordered arrest warrant for failure to appear. Per the warrant, Holmstrom was charged with 53a-173 Failure to Appear Second Degree. He was ultimately released on a written promise to appear. He is scheduled to appear at Bridgeport Superior Court on the morning of Wednesday, September 23, 2020.   This press release was made possible by:  

Read More

Westport

Westport News: Back to School Traffic Safety Campaign

Sep 8, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport, CT - With the start of the Westport Public School year on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, the Westport Police Department has already begun and will continue to target traffic violators in school zones with a “Back to School” enforcement and education campaign. Our officers will be continuing to observe traffic for distracted drivers and speeding in school zones as well as monitoring bus stops and routes citing those that disregard school bus signals. The Westport Police Department is committed to protecting children from motorists who disregard the law, especially around school zones and bus stops where students congregate. As COVID-19 has significantly altered our schools’ scheduling with staggered student arrival and dismissal times, motorists will now for the first…

Read More

Westport

Westport News: Basement Fire

Sep 4, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Westport firefighters were dispatched to a report of a fire in a residence on Morningside Lane. The initial dispatch was four Engines, one Truck company, and the shift commander. A mutual aid Ladder company was added en route for the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT).   Westport Engine 5 arrived 1 st and reported smoke showing from the residence. Engine 5 stretched a 1 3/4” attack line to the rear of the house and located a fire in the basement. Truck 1’s crew assisted with locating and confining the fire to the basement while performing a primary search of the basement and coordinated ventilation to limit smoke and fire damage. Engine 6’s crew performed a primary search on the 1 st…

Read More

Westport

Westport News: Criminal Lockout

Aug 26, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT--  On the evening of Monday July 13, 2020, police responded to a complaint of a tenant being denied access to her rental property by her landlord. Responding officers met with the victim, who explained that she had been renting a room at a residence owned by Gail Heitz. She alleged that she was unable to access her room that evening due to the garage code being modified and not provided to her. As this was her only way of accessing the property, it required her to find other accommodations for the night. When officers were able to arrange a time for the victim to retrieve her property from within Heitz’ residence, it was again noted that the garage…

Read More

Westport

Westport News: Couch Fire Reignites

Aug 23, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-08-23@8:30pm--#Westport CT-- A candle started a couch on fire on Maplewood Avenue.  The homeowner thought they put the fire out but still called the fire department.  When the firefighters arrived, the couch reignited which they quickly extinguished and then brought the couch outdoors.   This news report is made possible by:  

Read More

Westport

I-95 Crash

Aug 22, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-08-22@1:39pm--#Westport CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash on I-95 northbound between exits 18-19.  There is a truck in the left breakdown lane and a car into the guardrail in the right breakdown lane.  Traffic is backed up for at least a half a mile.  

Read More

Westport

Westport News: Information on Isaias Aftermath and Restoration/Clean up Efforts

Aug 17, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Westport, CT – The following message and recap was issued by First Selectman Jim Marpe, the Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Westport Emergency Response Team today: While power has been restored, Eversource continues to manage complex issues, including damage to underground systems. Residents are reminded that this work may cause disruption in service, but any resulting outage should be for a short period of time while the issue is addressed. Homeowners are advised to contact insurance agents/companies to request information to determine eligibility for and submission of insurance claims. If your power has been restored and your cable/internet access remains down, please contact your provider. Some fiber cables have been compromised. Town officials remain in contact with these…

Read More

Westport

Westport Police Department Urges Residents to Lock Vehicles

Aug 14, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport, CT-- In a July 10, 2020 press release by this agency, the pronounced spike in property crimes within Westport was detailed at length. Unfortunately, this upward trend has only continued since that time, especially as it relates to the perpetration of motor vehicle thefts and motor vehicle burglaries occurring in the overnight hours.   Since that last release, Westport police have taken a total of fourteen additional stolen motor vehicle reports and have recovered one stolen vehicle from another jurisdiction. From the time period of Thursday July 30, 2020 through Tuesday August 4, 2020, the Department took a total of eight of these reports of stolen motor vehicles; the highest known total within the shortest period of time in…

Read More

You missed

Bridgeport Fairfield

Fairfield Police File Additional Charges in News Express Armed Robbery Case

Mar 26, 2026 Alex
Bridgeport

Driver Struck

Mar 25, 2026 Stephen Krauchick
Bridgeport

First Responders Stuck In Elevator

Mar 25, 2026 Stephen Krauchick
Uncategorized

Chainsaw Indoors Causes CO Concerns

Mar 25, 2026 Stephen Krauchick