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Westport Police To Push Against Cancer

Jun 3, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport, CT - The Westport Police Department is proud to participate in the 10 th Annual Push Against Cancer for Kids event. Individuals and teams from across Connecticut will show their strength and determination as they raise donations for The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. The event is scheduled for Sunday, June 9 th from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Staples High School girls’ field hockey/lacrosse field in Westport. The opening ceremony starts at 9:00 a.m. All proceeds from the event benefit The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, a non-profit founded by beloved Westport resident and award-winning actor Paul Newman in 1988 to provide “a different kind of healing” to seriously ill children and their families.…

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Westport News: Check Theft From Mailbox

May 31, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

On 09/11/2018, a Tierney Lane resident reported a theft of mail from her mailbox. She was alerted to the theft after receiving a call from Patriot Bank advising two males attempted to cash one of her checks in the amount of $450. The check was made out to "Jermaine Smalls" and the victim’s signature had been forged. The check was cancelled by the bank because of the unrecognizable signature, resulting in no financial loss to the victim. It was one of 7 checks stolen from the victim and fraudulently deposited into various accounts. The check written to “Jermaine Smalls” was deposited at an ATM into the personal checking account of Jermaine Smalls of Bridgeport, CT. ATM photographs also confirmed Smalls…

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Westport News: Affordable Housing Applications Begin

May 30, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Preliminary applications will be accepted beginning on 06/03/2019 AND END with a postmark date of 06/28/2019. Pre-applications received after the end date as postmarked will be automatically rejected. Please click on the following link for income-eligibility requirements and a download of the pre- applications: Westport Pre-applications will be provided to any & all interested persons. Individuals or families may also pick up a hard copy of the pre-application at the Westport Housing Authority located at 5 Canal Street, Westport, CT You may request a pre- application be mailed to you by contacting us at 203-227-4672 Westport Pre-applications are to be mailed only to Westport Housing Authority located at 5 Canal Street, Westport, CT 06880 This news report is made…

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I-95 Box Truck Rollover

May 28, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-05-28 @ 12:44pm--#Westport CT-- #cttraffic-- A box truck that rolled over in the left lane and left break-down lane on I-95 southbound has traffic backed up. Detour if you can. No word on any injuries. Noticias de Westport: Accidente 2019-05-28 @ 12:44pm – #Westport CT – #cttraffic – Un camión que se viro en el carril izquierdo y el carril de ruptura a la izquierda en la I-95 en dirección sur tiene el tráfico respaldado. Desvíese si puede. No hay noticias de lesiones.

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Westport News: Reckless Endangerment For Leaving Gun In Unlocked Car TWICE!

May 24, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT---On 10/16/2018, George Benedetto contacted the police department to report a firearm had been stolen from his unlocked vehicle during the overnight hours. The revolver and ammunition had been left in an unlocked glove compartment of an unsecured vehicle parked in his driveway. Again on 04/17/2019, Benedetto contacted the police department to report another firearm had been stolen from his unlocked vehicle during the overnight hours. A revolver and ammunition had been left in an unlocked glove compartment of an unsecured vehicle parked in his driveway. Both firearms had been loaded and have not yet been recovered. Due to his intentional and reckless storage of firearms, an arrest warrant application for Benedetto was submitted and later approved. On 05/20/2019,…

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Westport News: Trench Collapse

May 17, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-05-17 @ 2:56pm--#Westport CT--Westport Fire was dispatched to Newtown Turnpike for a reported wall collapse with a victim trapped under the collapse. The initial response was Engine 6, Engine 4, Truck 1, Rescue 3 and the Shift Commander. Westport EMS and Westport PD also responded. Engine 6 arrived and reported that this was a construction site accident, occurring during the installation of a below grade water line. A trench wall collapse had occurred, trapping one victim in the trench up to their waist. Two workers were in the trench at the time of the collapse but fortunately the second worker was not caught in the collapse. The trapped worker had been extricated by colleagues on the scene prior to…

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Westport News: Training Seminar for Liquor Retailers

May 16, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT---On Monday, June 3 rd , the Westport Police Department, in conjunction with Dichello Distributors, Inc. is hosting an informational training seminar concerning underage drinking, spotting fake I.D’s and Connecticut liquor laws for Westport liquor retailers and their employees. The seminar will be held from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. in the Westport Police Department Training Classroom, 50 Jesup Road, Westport. Presenters include Agent Robert Willard of the State Liquor Control Commission who will discuss the laws governing liquor sales. T.I.P.S. trainer Hugh Cochrane, along with Alcohol Awareness Coordinator for Dichello Distributors, Inc., Tony Lota, will talk briefly about the Training for Intervention Procedures Seminar (T.I.P.S.) program for retail staff, which offers a practical approach to serving alcohol responsibly…

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Westport News: 2 Dogs Rescued In Fire

May 15, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

The Westport Fire Department responded to an automatic fire alarm at 10:40am at a residence on Sturges Highway. The initial assignment was 2 engines. Upon arrival, firefighters found a moderate smoke condition visible through the windows of the front door. Firefighters upgraded the response to include an additional 2 engines, 1 heavy rescue, and a command vehicle. Firefighters made entry and quickly found plastic burning in a pot on the stove. There was a moderate smoke condition on the first and second floors of the residence. During their search, firefighters found 2 dogs and removed them from the smoke filled area. Fire damage was contained to the pot and the dogs were both uninjured. The Office of the Fire…

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Westport Employee Arrested For Recording Female Student

May 10, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

On 04/02/19, School Resource Officer Wooldridge observed Westport Public School maintenance employee Paul Telep in the Staples High School cafeteria. Telep appeared to be recording students, particularly a juvenile female, with his work cell phone. SRO Wooldridge confronted Telep about the suspicious incident and notified school officials. Staples administrators later seized the phone, as it was property of the school system. A forensic search of the phone conducted by Westport detectives revealed Telep had deleted seven videos. The videos all featured the same female student recorded on different dates/times, including the incident in which Telep was observed by School Resource Officer Woolridge. Both the student and her mother were notified and the student advised she was unaware she had been…

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Westport News: Body Found

May 9, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

POLICEE UPDATE: Police said the deceased was identified as Antonio Dopoco, 86, of Trumbull, CT. The incident remain sunder investigation by members of the Westport Police Department Detective Bureau however, his death is not being treated as suspicious. 2019-05-09 @ 8:45am--#Westport CT-- Police received a call regarding a body that had washed up along the shore in the area of 132 Beachside Avenue. A deceased elderly white male was located. He will be publicly identified pending notification of next of kin. The victim's car was found on the Southport side of Pequot Avenue. It is not known if the person took their life or if it was accidental. Noticias de Westport: Encontraron un cuerpo ACTUALIZACIÓN POLICEE: La policía dijo que…

Westport Police To Push Against Cancer

Westport News: Check Theft From Mailbox

Westport News: Affordable Housing Applications Begin

I-95 Box Truck Rollover

Westport News: Reckless Endangerment For Leaving Gun In Unlocked Car TWICE!

Westport News: Trench Collapse

Westport News: Training Seminar for Liquor Retailers

Westport News: 2 Dogs Rescued In Fire

Westport Employee Arrested For Recording Female Student

Westport News: Body Found

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