Westport

Westport Police Make Stolen Motor Vehicle Arrest

#Westport, CT-- On Tuesday August 11, 2020 at approximately 2:33am, Westport Police dispatch received a complaint of motor vehicle burglaries from a residence on Richmondville Avenue. The complainant reported that he had initially heard a vehicle speeding away from the area of his home. He then observed that multiple unlocked vehicles parked in his driveway had apparently been entered, noting that their interior lights were illuminated.   A responding officer initially observed a group of three vehicles traveling together a short distance from the location of the reported incident. Upon seeing the marked police cruiser all three vehicle operators turned off their headlamps in an apparent attempt to elude officers; fleeing the immediate area at a high rate of speed…

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Westport News: Reminders and Information on Power Restoration

Westport, CT – The following message was issued by First Selectman Jim Marpe, the Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Westport Emergency Response Team today: According to the DPW, most roads are considered passable and crews continue to clear debris on all roadways. As of 11:15 AM EST, 13 percent, or approximately 1,600, of Westport’s Eversource customers are without power. Power restoration is being managed by Eversource and is a dynamic issue. The town is unable to answer inquiries on the status of specific outages and the particular work that may be necessary to restore power to a specific address or neighborhood. Only Eversource is able to do this work and provide this information. Officials continue to compel Eversource…

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Missing Westport Woman Found

#Westport CT--On August 10, 2020, the Westport Police Department was informed Yaroslava Cayvskaya returned home. Officers responded to her residence and confirmed she was present and appeared in fine health. The Silver Alert has been canceled. The Westport Police Department would like to thank the community for their vigilance during this investigation.   This press release was made possible by:  

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Westport News: Silver Alert

(Westport, CT) On August 7, 2020 at approximately 9:00pm, Westport Police responded to a report of a missing person from 38 Weston Road. Yaroslava Cayvskaya aka Yaroslava Resnik (71 y/o) walked away from her home, possibly with two large suitcases, sometime after 7:15am, and we are concerned for her well-being. Cayvskaya is approximately 5’2” tall, slender build, with long blonde hair, and speaks with a heavy Ukrainian accent. Cayvskaya has been entered as a Missing Person and a Silver Alert has been issued.   Anyone with information that can help locate Cayvskaya is urged to call the Westport Police Department at 203-341-6000.  

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I-95 Rollover Accident

2020-08-07@7:00pm--#Westport CT-- #cttraffic-- A rollover accident reported with injuries on I-95 southbound at the Exit 18 off-ramp.  CPR is in progress according to fire radio reports.   This news report is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_82873" align="aligncenter" width="1125"] Visit Perez Tires Website:https://www.pereztirecenter.com/[/caption]

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Westport Storm Update

Westport, CT – Town administration has issued the following updates and progress report: The percentage of Eversource customers currently without power is 85%. Eversource has deployed its make safe crew as of 6am this morning, so progress is expected on blocked roadways. DPW has initiated the clean-up of trees and debris and many previously impassable roads are now clear. Emergency access is prioritized. Police are aware of the signal light outages at high traffic intersections and are making efforts to monitor them as power continues to be restored. Temporary signage and other warning devices have been deployed as equipment inventory allows in the areas determined to be of greatest need. However, please understand that the Police Department cannot safely or effectively…

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Westport News: Tree On A Car – Tree Into A House

2020-08-04@1:20pm--#Westport News: The winds are picking up in Westport now.  A report of a tree ontop of a car at Wilton Road and Kings Highway N.  The driver was able to get out of the car safely, with no electrical wires involved. Another incident on Otter Road with a tree into a home.   This news report is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_83788" align="aligncenter" width="2560"] Visit Penfield Service's website: https://penfieldservicecenterct.com/[/caption]

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Westport Updates

Westport, CT – First Selectman Jim Marpe issued the following statement today: As we enter a new month of restrictions and regulations designed to keep ourselves and others safe, it is understandable that some are experiencing “Covid fatigue,” and perhaps are becoming too relaxed in abiding by public health requirements. Westport needs to remain vigilant. We must all maintain social distancing, not gather in large groups, practice diligent hand washing, and continue to be responsible by wearing a face covering whenever leaving our homes. This is especially important during the summer months when we are drawn outside to exercise, shop, dine outdoors and go to the beach. Wearing a face covering and wearing it properly over both the nose and…

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