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Westport Police Department K9s to Receive Ballistic and Stab Proof Vests

Nov 12, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

(Westport, CT) Thanks to charitable donations, Police Service Dogs Atlas and Onyx will each receive a ballistic and stab proof vest.   Organized through Brady's K9 fund, a non-profit organization out of Strongsville, Ohio, Atlas and Onyx will each receive state of the art protective equipment thanks to a donation from Kim at Blue Paws Matter.  Each vest is a custom made streetfighter vest manufactured by Line of Fire Defense Systems and retail at over $1,500.00.  These vests allow Police Service Dogs Atlas and Onyx to have ballistic and stab protection the entire time they are on duty, just like their handlers.   Brady’s K9 Fund is run by Brady Snakovsky; a fourth grade student residing in the state of…

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Westport

Westport Provides Free ProAct Prescription Drug Discount Program to Residents

Nov 9, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Westport, CT - The Town of Westport, in conjunction with the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities (CCM), announced that it is offering residents a new way to save money on prescription medications and certain medical services through a new prescription drug savings program. The ProAct discount cards will arrive in residents’ mailboxes via the US Postal service next week.  Regardless of whether residents are currently insured, uninsured, or underinsured, they can use the cards at participating pharmacies to obtain discounts and savings on prescription medications.             The “Town of Westport Prescription Drug Discount Card” helps residents save money on their medications any time their prescription is not covered by insurance.  This card will provide immediate fiscal relief at the pharmacy counter…

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Westport

Westport News: Leaf Collection

Nov 9, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Westport, CT. – the Department of Public Works is currently planning the Annual Leaf Collection program.  The Department requests that homeowners consider backyard leaf composting and suggests they contact the Conservation Department (341-1170) or Earthplace (557-4400) for relevant information.  The ease and cost savings of backyard composting provides a viable alternative to either carting leaves to the Town Yard Waste Site or filling paper bags for the Town's curbside pickup. The curbside collection period will extend from November 4, 2019 through December 2, 2019. The Public Works Department will collect leaves placed in biodegradable paper bags on the curbside during this period.  Leaves placed in plastic bags will not be picked up, as the composting process cannot handle plastic.  Residents living on…

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Westport News: Drug Arrest After Welfare Check

Nov 7, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-11-03@ 12:24am #Westport CT-- Police officers responded to Compo Road North near Brookside Drive on a check welfare complaint. It was reported that a pedestrian was walking unsafely in the traveled portion of the roadway and there was a concern that he could potentially be struck by a passing vehicle. Responding officers located the individual in question who was initially uncooperative with officers trying to assist him and did not wish to identify himself. He was however ultimately identified as Ray Gaither. Computers checks of Gaither revealed two active warrants for his arrest for previous violations of the terms of his probation. Also located within Gaither’s wallet was a glassine baggy containing a powdery substance which was identified by presumptive…

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Westport News: Attempted Robbery At Penera Bread

Oct 26, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-10-25--#Westport, CT At approximately 9:00p.m. yesterday evening, officers were dispatched to a report of an attempted robbery at Panera Bread, 1860 Post Road East. The subject had fled prior to police arrival. Upon arrival, officers learned the suspect entered through the front door and approached an employee at the service counter. While displaying a box cutter, he instructed the employee not to move and then walked him to the rear of the establishment past other employees. The suspect then returned to the front of the store where he unsuccessfully attempted to open the cash registers. Returning to the rear of the restaurant, he then attempted to gain access to the office, but was unable to make entry. The suspect then…

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Westport

Westport News: Worker Hit

Oct 16, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-10-15@9:13pm--Westport, CT in a report we were first to tell you, officers responded to the area of 333 Post Road West on a report of a motor vehicle accident with serious injuries. The initial report was that the nature of the accident was vehicle versus pedestrian. Emergency responders located and rendered aid to a male victim that had been struck by a passing vehicle near an active work zone. The victim was preliminary identified as a worker associated with the on-going construction project consisting of the re-paving of Post Road West and a stretch of Post Road East. The victim sustained serious injuries as a result of the crash and was ultimately transported to Norwalk Hospital for further treatment.  …

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Westport

Westport News: Criminal Attempt at Larceny 6 th Degree

Oct 14, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-10-09 @  7:04pm #Westport CT--Police  officers responded to the West Elm store, 35 Main Street, on a complaint of a customer attempting to make an $8.00 purchase with what was suspected to be a counterfeit $100.00 bill. According to staff, when the customer was told that the bill did not look real, he attempted to pay for the item he had selected with a $10.00 bill and did not ask for the $100.00 bill back. This behavior raised further suspicions and prompted the call to police. Responding officers located the individual in question, identified as Alex Burnett-Deroche, and initially detained him while the matter was being investigated. Upon inspection of the suspected counterfeit currency, it was apparently missing several key…

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Fairfield Westport

Merritt Crash

Oct 6, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-10-06@6:38pm--#Fairfield CT--#Westport CT-- #cttraffic--Report of a 4 car crash  in th left lane southbound near the Congress Street Bridge.   This news report is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_71997" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Visit: https://www.bridgeportpersonalinjury.com/[/caption]

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Westport

Westport News: Not A Pink Cadillac But Pink Firetruck!

Oct 3, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

(Westport, CT) - The Westport Fire Department unveiled a “pink” fire engine in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The fire engine has been wrapped through private donations and Fleet Auto Supply of West Haven. The department would like to extend our sincerest thanks to Fleet Auto Supply and the community for their generosity.   The pink engine will be highly visible throughout the town for the month of October as it moves to each fire station to show support for the national campaign to raise breast cancer awareness. Westport Firefighters will be wearing “pink ribbon” t-shirts, which are available for sale at events and through ASF Online store . Money raised from this year’s fundraiser will support Young Survival…

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