Westport

2 Crashes On The Merritt

3:18pm--#Bridgeport CT-- There are two reported accidents on the Merritt Parkway northbound between exits 42 and 44. One radio report says the traffic is at a standstill. This news report is made possible by: Contact Jim Miron at: https://www.bridgeportpersonalinjury.com/ Accidentes en el Merritt 3:18pm – #Bridgeport CT – Dos accidentes reportados en el Merritt Parkway N. entre las salidas 42 y 44. Un informe de radio dice que el tráfico está parado

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Former Westport Soccer Coach Arrested Again For Public Indecency

#Norwalk CT--On September 26, 2018, Patrol Division Officers investigated a complaint that a male suspect had driven up to victim walking a dog on Winfield Street at Sasqua Road. The suspect exposed himself to the victim while masturbating. The suspect then drove away but circled back by the victim two more times while continuing to masturbate before leaving the area. Due to limited information at the time, the suspect was not identified. Special Victims Unit Detective Kristina LaPak assumed the investigation and later learned that the Fairfield Police Department had a similar incident in October 2018. The victim in the Fairfield incident provided a marker plate that matched the vehicle description given in the Norwalk incident. As a result of…

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Westport News: Manufacture or Possession of Burglar Tools Noticias de Westport: Fabricación o posesión de herramientas de ladrones

#Westport CT-- On 12/25/2018 at approximately 1:00am, an officer observed two young men getting on and off of the northbound train multiple times, while it was stopped at the Saugatuck Station. At one point, the young men got off of the train with a bicycle before re-boarding. The officer left the Saugatuck Station and traveled to the Greens Farms Station where he saw the same two individuals again in the train station parking lot. One of the individuals was determined to be a juvenile and the other identified as Jeffrey Pierre, 18, of Bridgeport. Both were wearing rolled up ski masks and Pierre was found to be in possession of a tool used to remove store security tags. Pierre was…

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Westport Police Nab Burglary Suspect

#Westport, CT - On 12/23/2018, officers responded to a Sandhopper Trail address on the report of a burglary. The victim reported her vehicle and residence, both of which had been unlocked, were entered between 1:00 am and 5:00 am while the residents were home sleeping. A purse containing credit cards and cash were stolen from the victim’s vehicle. A computer and backpack were stolen from the living room. One of the victim’s credit cards was used later that morning at McDonald's and Sunoco in Norwalk. The total value of items taken was estimated to be one thousand eight hundred and fifty dollars ($1,850.00). While conducting the initial investigation of the victim’s complaint, additional reports of burglaries came in from the…

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Career Coach Returns To Westport

Westport, CT -- Director of Human Services Elaine Daignault announces the return of the American Job Center Southwest’s Career Coach at Westport Town Hall.  On Thursday, January 10, 2019, the Coach will offer a beginner’s class in Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. followed by an intermediate class in PowerPoint 2013 from 1 – 3 p.m.  The Career Coach is a “training center” tour bus equipped with ten wireless computer labs offering free computer classes to residents in the greater Norwalk area.  The mobile unit operates on a monthly schedule of visits to various community locations and is accessible to people with disabilities. Area residents interested in registering should contact the Westport Department of Human Services at 203-341-1050…

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Westport News: Multiple Charges After Pursuit

On 10/08/2018, Daisha Haynes and Jovan Boyd were arrested following a brief pursuit with Westport officers. Haynes and Boyd had fled the suspect vehicle and were arrested in a second vehicle shortly after. Hayne’s vehicle was found to contain a large amount of mail stolen from Westport and a number of surrounding towns. She was also found to be in possession of credit cards in the names of ten other individuals.   Detectives contacted owners of the credit cards, including the victim. The victim reported he was recently the victim of identity theft. Several fraudulent credit card accounts and two utility accounts were opened using his personal identifying information. One of the fraudulent credit card accounts was associated with 90…

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The Westport Police Department is seeking qualified applicants for entry level and certified police officer positions. Applicants must possess a valid C.H.I.P. Physical Ability Assessment card and score at least a 70% on the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association Written Test. The application is available through PoliceApp.com. The next upcoming CPCA test is December 28th in South Windsor with another in Farmington on January 26th; the registration deadline is January 20th.   The starting salary for entry level officers is $62,200 with a 6-step pay scale. Top step is $89,251 and is generally reached within 5 years. Salary for certified applicants will be commensurate with experience. Successful applicants must, at a minimum, be U.S. citizens, age 21 of age or older,…

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Westport News: Motorized Wheel Chair and Car Collide

(Westport, CT) On 12/13/2018 at approximately 6:00pm, officers were dispatched to the area of 1700 Post Road East on a complaint of a vehicle versus pedestrian accident. Upon arrival, it was determined the pedestrian was riding a motorized wheelchair at the time of the collision. The incident required temporary closure of Post Road East at that location while officers, Westport Fire and Westport Emergency Medical Services were on scene. The pedestrian, a 57-year-old male from Westport, was transported to Norwalk Hospital with serious injuries. The operator of the vehicle was not injured during the incident and cooperative with investigators.   A preliminary investigation showed that this was a fairly slow speed collision that occurred while the struck party was attempting…

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Westport News: Larceny

On 09/28/2018 at approximately 10:30am, officers were dispatched to AT&T located on Post Road East for a report of a stolen item. An AT&T retailer received an alert that merchandise had been removed from the store safe. The complainant, an employee of the AT&T retailer, contacted the project manager of a company hired to repair recent flood damage. The complainant spoke to the project manager identified as “Curtis” and another worker on scene. During the conversations, no one advised the complainant any merchandise was moved off-site, nor was anyone given permission to remove anything from the safe.   Upon officers’ arrival, the store was found to be closed due to the flood damage and there were no signs of forced…

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Pursuit Ends In Crash

Westport Police UPDATE:  At approximately 12:45am on 12/7/2018, officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious vehicle after a Bradley Street resident reported a vehicle driving slowly with headlights off and occupants getting in and out of the vehicle. Officers responded to the area and set up a perimeter. Officers observed a black Audi traveling northbound towards Hillspoint Road, away from the area, with at least four occupants. Another officer began to follow behind the vehicle, which was confirmed to be stolen out of Easton after a registration check. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle in the area of Cross Highway. The suspect vehicle evaded police and engaged them in a pursuit onto Merritt Parkway North via exit 42.…

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