Westport

Westport News: Spectacle Framed…

#Westport CT--On 07/03/2018, officers were dispatched to a store on a report of a larceny. Employees reported a male had stolen 12 pairs of eyeglass frames, valued at over $6,000. Images of the suspect were obtained from store surveillance. On 07/11/2018, the images were posted on the Westport Police Department social media pages asking the public to assist in identifying the suspect. Investigators later received a phone call identifying the suspect as Jorge Velez of Bridgeport, CT. Velez’s license photo was compared to the suspect pictured in store surveillance and was determined to be the same person. An arrest warrant application was submitted and later approved. On 02/19/2019, the New Haven Police Department contacted Westport PD and advised Velez was…

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Crash On The Merritt

11:29am--#Fairfield CT--#Westport CT--#cttraffic--A car has crashed into the wooded area on the Merritt Parkway southbound between exits 44 and 42.  UPDATE: Firefighters now reporting a car off the roadway up an embankment.  Only 1 car is involved.   This news report is made possible by: Accidente en el Merritt 11:29am – #Fairfield CT – #Westport CT – #cttraffic – Un carro se ha estrellado en el bosque en el Merritt Parkway en la dirección sur entre las salidas 44 y 42.

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Today’s Vehicle Fire

UPDATE: It's a fish fry!  The truck was hauling frozen fish, which I guess is thawed now... #Westport CT--#cttraffic--Today's vehicle fire is a tractor-trailer on I-95 northbound near exit 18.  The northbound side is closed and there is a LOT of rubbernecking on the southbound side.   FUEGO: Camion esta en llamas. ACTUALIZACIÓN: ¡Es una fritura de pescado! El camión estaba transportando pescado congelado, que supongo que se está descongelado. #Westport CT--#cttraffic—Un camion coje fuego en la I-95 norte cerca de la salida 18. El lado norte está cerrado y hay un montón de gente mirando en el lado sur.

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Westport Yard Waste Hours

#Westport, CT - Effective immediately, the Westport Yard Waste site, located at 180 Bayberry Lane, will operate with reduced hours as follows: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. This schedule will be in effect until March 4, 2019, when regular hours will resume. Christmas trees will continue to be accepted from Westport residents at the Yard Waste site during winter hours of operation.   This press release was made possible by: Noticias de Westport: #Westport, CT – Efectivo inmediatamente, el sitio de la basura de yarda en Westport, localizado en la 180 Bayberry Lane, funcionará con horas reducidas como sigue: Martes y jueves de 7:00 a.m. a 3:00 p.m. Sábados…

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Westport News: High CO Levels

10:53pm--#Westport CT-- Firefighters are on scene at Morningside Drive South residence for high carbon monoxide levels.  It is believed to be from a heater.  The occupants have been evacuated.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Westport: Niveles altos de monóxido de carbon. 10:53pm--#Westport CT--Los bomberos están en la escena de la residencia en Morningside Drive South para niveles altos de monóxido de carbón. Se cree que es de un calentador. Los ocupantes han sido evacuados.

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Today’s 2nd Vehicle Fire

4:08pm--#Westport CT--The Westport Fire Department responded to report of a motor vehicle accident with a car on fire on Roseville Road. Arriving units found a 2 car motor vehicle accident with one car on fire. All occupants were out of the vehicles. The fire was quickly extinguished. Firefighters and Westport EMS treated one patient who was injured. Westport EMS transported one patient to an area hospital. The Westport Police Department responded and provided traffic control. The last fire department unit cleared the scene at 5:05 pm. (Westport Fire Department Press Release)   Noticias e Westport: Accidente con un carro en llamas. 4:08pm – #Westport CT – Los bomberos de Westport respondieron a un accidente de vehículo con un carro en…

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Westport News: Trash And Recycling Changes

Westport, CT - Director of Public Works Peter Ratkiewich announced today that the Westport Transfer Station, located at 300 Sherwood Island Connector, will NOT be accepting residential recycling the week of February 4 – 9.  Additionally, for the safety of all Town residents, the Transfer Station will close at 11:00 am on Tuesday, February 5. Due to the complex nature of the Compactor #2 replacement project, residents are requested to hold back their recycling for the one week period while the compactor is being replaced. This will allow for the safe and efficient replacement of the compactor.  The Public Works Department will be notifying all licensed refuse and recycling haulers of this temporary change in normal operating procedures. The Department of Public…

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Westport News: Unwanted Visitor

#Westport CT--On 12/21/2018 at approximately 11:30 pm, officers were dispatched to a Westport residence on a report of an unwanted party. The suspect, identified as Lucas Vanderkamp, left the residence prior to police arrival. Officers learned Vanderkamp had entered the victim’s residence through an unlocked side door, without permission or announcing himself, before sitting in the living room. Vanderkamp left the home when asked to do so. The victim reported they had not spoken to Vanderkamp in three years but had previously made it clear to him he was not welcome on the property. An arrest warrant application was submitted for Vanderkamp and later approved. On 01/21/2019, the Greenwich Police Department notified Westport Police Headquarters Vanderkamp was in their custody…

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Police Need Your Help

#Bridgeport CT--#Westport CT-- Bridgeport Police are asking for the public’s help identifying The female in the photos below.  She attempted to cash a check in Westport that had been stolen in a burglary on Tremont Avenue in Bridgeport. Anyone who has information pertaining to the identity of this female please contact Bridgeport Police Detective Michael Fiumidinisi at 203-581-5246 or the BPD Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS (Bridgeport Police Press Release) Also newsworthy is this is from an actual bank camera and you can actually make out the details! Noticia de Bridgeport La policía de Bridgeport está pidiendo la ayuda del público para identificar a la mujer en las fotos de abajo. Intentó cobrar un cheque en Westport que había sido robado en…

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Merritt Parkway Crash With Car Fire

Firefighters UPDATE: At 4:44 pm on January 19, 2019 the Westport Fire Department responded to Route 15 north for a reported motor vehicle accident with a car on fire. The initial response included 2 Engines, 1 Heavy Rescue and the Shift Commander from Westport and 1 Engine, 1 Truck and the Shift Commander from Fairfield. Upon arrival it was determined that one vehicle crossed the divider and collided with an oncoming car causing the second vehicle to catch on fire. All occupants were removed from the vehicles by good Samaritans and the fire was quickly extinguished by Westport Engine Company 6. Westport EMS transported 3 patients to local hospitals with what appeared to be non-life threatening injuries. The Westport Fire Department…

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