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Westport Police Cancels Covid Drone Program

Apr 23, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

(Westport, CT) - Police Chief Foti Koskinas announced today that, after careful consideration and in collaboration with First Selectman Jim Marpe, the Westport Police Department has chosen not to participate in the Draganfly drone “Flatten the Curve Pilot Program.”   The Department’s recent announcement of its plan to partner and participate in a test of new drone technology has resulted in varied expressions of public concern and reservations. To those who have reached out directly to the police department, to the Selectman’s office or otherwise made public these questions or concerns, we sincerely thank you for your continued community engagement and seek to assure you that your voices have been heard.   First Selectman Marpe said, “in our good faith…

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Westport Covid Update

Apr 1, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Westport, CT –  First Selectman Jim Marpe provided the following updates today:   The Westport Weston Health District http://wwhd.org/  and the State of Connecticut https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus  remain the best sources for updated figures.   Police Department COVID-19 Test Results All Police Department personnel who were tested in the initial two rounds of previously announced testing have now received results.  With the exception of the one previously reported positive test, all others have tested negative.   Request for Medical Volunteers Connecticut's hospitals, nursing homes and medical facilities are in desperate need of medical volunteers. To assist hospitals and healthcare facilities during COVID-19 response efforts, the state is embarking on a campaign to urge people with a healthcare and medical background to register on DPH's…

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Westport News: Parking Restrictions

Mar 31, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Westport, CT – Parks and Recreation Director, Jennifer Fava announced today that parking at the Old Mill parking lot will be restricted to residents of Old Mill and Compo Mill Cove until further notice. Ms. Fava stated, “Residents must display their Old Mill/Compo Mill Cove Resident Permits in their cars at all times.  Those without permits will not be allowed to park in the lot.” “This is another step we must take as part of the Town’s efforts to protect our residents during the COVID-19 public health crisis.  We appreciate everyone’s patience, understanding and assistance during this difficult time.   We encourage people to get outside, but it is critical to follow physical distancing guidelines, not gather in groups and please, do…

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Westport Police Department Modifies Operations

Mar 23, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT-- The Westport Police Department has always been and continues to be a service-oriented agency committed to protecting our community and prioritizing the safety of our residents and visitors. It has become apparent that the COVID-19 outbreak is an unprecedented public health crisis; one that will necessitate the modifications of our current operations in the interest of furthering the above goal. With that in mind, effective immediately and until further notice, the Westport Police Department has implemented some important changes to our current operations in the interest of protecting both our public and our officers alike from the spread of this illness.   We encourage those requiring our services to contact us via telephone rather than traveling to the…

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Westport News: Noise Complaint

Mar 18, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

At approximately 11:39pm on Friday March 13, 2020, officers responded to the apartments located at 7 Post Road West on a noise complaint. The complainant reported loud noises coming from the neighboring apartment consistent with banging on the walls. Within the last week, officers responded to the same location on three other occasions for a complaint of loud music or other excessive noise coming from the same apartment. On two of these occasions the resident of that unit, identified as Tyler Bierman, had been verbally warned about the noise by the responding officers. On the third occasion, which occurred earlier this same evening (approximately 9:44pm on Friday March 13, 2020), Bierman was issued an infraction for creating a public disturbance.…

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Westport News: Tires and Rims Theft Arrest

Mar 16, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT-- On the morning of December 16, 2019, Robert Mebane was involved in an incident that occurred at Honda of Westport; 1372 Post Road East. At that time, Mebane was suspected of attempting to steal wheels and tires from vehicles parked in the lot of the closed business. He was arrested for multiple charges. As a continuation of that initial investigation, a search warrant was sought and granted for a vehicle found near the scene believed to belong to Mebane. During the course of the execution of that search warrant, detectives located two Connecticut registration marker plates that had previously been reported to police as stolen. Also located were six tablets of suspected Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA); a drug more commonly…

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