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Westport News: Criminal Impersonation

Sep 1, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT--On 02/07/2018 at approximately midnight, a motor vehicle stop was conducted on Jesup Road in front of the Gillespie Center. The vehicle did not have an illuminated rear marker plate and was found to have an expired registration. The operator was also unable to provide proof of valid insurance. The operator advised the officer she worked at the Gillespie Center and identified herself as the victim. She was issued a misdemeanor summons for those charges in that name. The victim was later made aware of the stop and summons and contacted the Westport Police Department on 06/16/2018. The victim claimed she was not in Westport on the night of the incident and advised that Tonya Brown had used…

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Westport News: Theft Of Rental Car

Aug 31, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT--On 08/19/2018 at approximately 10:00am, an officer observed a vehicle traveling westbound on Post Road East. The vehicle had been reported stolen out of North Providence, Rhode Island. A motor vehicle stop was initiated and the operator was identified as Adam Sipes, 34, of Bridgeport, CT. Officers learned the vehicle was an overdue rental, which was scheduled to be returned by 07/19/2018. As of 08/03/2018, Sipes had not returned the vehicle, nor had he made additional payments to extend the rental agreement. The rental company then reported the vehicle as stolen to the North Providence Police Department. Sipes was taken into custody and transported to headquarters where he was charged with 53a-122 Larceny 1 st Motor Vehicle Theft. …

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Westport News: Suspicious White Powder

Aug 28, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

Westport Fire Department UPDATE: At 9:34am, the Westport Fire Department at the request of the Westport Police Department, responded to a private residence in the Colyetown Fire District to assist in the investigation of a reported suspicious package. Seven firefighters responded, three of which are Hazardous Materials Response Technicians. These firefighters are trained in responding to incidents that may involve hazardous materials. They were able to properly identify the material in question as non-hazardous. Suspicious packages can come in all shapes and sizes. In general terms, a suspicious package is any bag, box, backpack, package or other item left unattended or that otherwise seems “out of place”. The Westport Fire Department would like to remind our residents that if you…

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New Voluntary Registry for People with Disabilities

Aug 26, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT – First Selectman Jim Marpe announced today that the Westport Police Department, in partnership with the Department of Human Services, is launching a new Voluntary Registry for People with Disabilities. Mr. Marpe noted that the confidential and voluntary registry service will assist officers and other emergency services personnel in the event of an incident involving vulnerable citizens with disabilities. The goal is to enhance first responders’ proficiency in addressing the needs of residents whose disability may make them susceptible to miscommunications, misinterpretations of behaviors and many other avoidable scenarios. Police Chief Foti Koskinas stated, “Under the program, residents can voluntarily enroll themselves (or family members) in a confidential database informing emergency workers of special circumstances or needs in…

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Westport News: LIFEGUARD SCHEDULE FOR BURYING HILL BEACH

Aug 24, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport, CT - The Town of Westport Parks and Recreation Department announced today that lifeguards will be on duty at Burying Hill Beach from 10:00am to 6:00pm through Sunday, August 26. Effective Monday, August 27 through Friday, August 31, no lifeguards will be on duty at Burying Hill Beach. Lifeguards will be on duty at Burying Hill Beach from 10:00am to 6:00pm from Saturday, September 1 through Monday, September 3 (Labor Day). Compo Beach lifeguards will be on their regular schedule through September 3, 2018. Beach emblems are required through September 30, 2018. This press release is made possible by:

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Westport Domestic Violence Task Force Concludes Successful Supply Drive

Aug 20, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport, CT - From July 16 th through August 16 th , the Westport Domestic Violence Task Force (WDVTF) collected supplies for the two Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC) safe houses that serve residents in our area. The WDVTF sought donations of new leggings and t- shirts, bed linens, backpacks and school supplies, and gently used luggage. Collection bins were located in the lobbies of the Westport Police, Fire and Human Services Departments as well as the Westport Weston YMCA and Unitarian Church. “The generosity of our community never ceases to amaze us. We are extremely grateful for every donation,” said Task Force Co-Chair Lieutenant Jillian Cabana. Through the drive, the WDVTF was able to collect more than 15…

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Westport News: Fraudulent Check

Aug 19, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT--On 08/07/2018 at approximately 4:00pm, officers were dispatched to People’s Bank on a report of a male attempting to make a fraudulent transaction. Upon arrival, the suspect was located at the counter attempting to cash a forged check using fraudulent identification. The teller observed the check provided had an incorrect routing number. When asked for additional identification, the suspect produced a forged U.S. passport and a fraudulent Discover card. The name on each item belonged to an actual bank customer however, the suspect was unable to verify the personal information of the account holder. The suspect, later identified as Sammie Spells of Bronx, NY, was arrested and transported to headquarters. Spells was charged with 53a-129d Identity Theft 3rd, 53a-139…

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Westport News: Facebook Friend Request Nets Arrest

Aug 19, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT--On 08/06/2018, the victim came to police headquarters to report a violation of a protective order. Earlier in the day, the victim received a Facebook “friend request” from Karen Backus, 55, of Trumbull, CT. An active Order of Protection was in effect at the time of the request, which prohibited Backus from contacting the victim in any manner. An arrest warrant application for Backus was submitted and later approved. On 08/07/2018, Backus turned herself in at police headquarters on the active warrant. She was charged with 53a-223 Criminal Violation of Protective Order; Non-Threatening. Backus was released after posting $20,000 court set bond. This press release was made possible by:

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Westport News: Senior Robbery

Aug 19, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT--On 08/03/2018 at approximately 11:45pm, officers were dispatched to a residence on a report of a disturbance. Officers learned the suspect, who is not allowed inside the residence, arrived and demanded $100 payment from the elderly victim for outdoor electrical work. The victim refused and a struggle ensued. During the struggle, the suspect, Todd Seligson, removed the wallet from the victim’s rear pocket by force and took $1,400 from it before leaving the residence. Officers located Seligson at his residence. He was taken into custody and charged with 53a-136 Robbery 3 rd , 53a-125 Larceny 4 th , 53a-182 Disorderly Conduct and 53a-107 Criminal Trespass. He was unable to post $25,000 bond and was transported to Norwalk Superior Court…

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Westport News: Cash Thefts From Car Dealership

Aug 18, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT--On 07/10/2018, investigators responded to Honda of Westport on a report of a larceny. The business reported two separate larcenies of cash. On 06/28/2018, a customer paid $6,000 as a deposit towards the purchase of a vehicle. On 07/09/2018, another customer paid a cash deposit of $9,900 towards the purchase of a new vehicle. Investigators learned employee Ivo Ivanov handled the cash during both transactions, but the money was never received by management. An arrest warrant application was submitted for Ivanov and later approved. On 08/03/2018, Ivanov turned himself in at police headquarters on the active arrest warrant. He was charged with 2 counts of Larceny 3 rd and released. This press release was made possible by:

Westport News: Criminal Impersonation

Westport News: Theft Of Rental Car

Westport News: Suspicious White Powder

New Voluntary Registry for People with Disabilities

Westport News: LIFEGUARD SCHEDULE FOR BURYING HILL BEACH

Westport Domestic Violence Task Force Concludes Successful Supply Drive

Westport News: Fraudulent Check

Westport News: Facebook Friend Request Nets Arrest

Westport News: Senior Robbery

Westport News: Cash Thefts From Car Dealership

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