Westport

Westport Launches Back-to-School & Afterschool Care Campaign

With the first day of school just weeks away, Westport Human Services is calling on the community to support its annual Back-to-School and Afterschool Care Campaign. The initiative ensures local children have the supplies, clothing, and after-school resources they need, with opportunities for donors to contribute through monetary gifts, Walmart gift cards, or items from the department’s Amazon Wishlist. Donations help provide essential school items and fund after-school scholarships for elementary-aged children, offering safe and enriching activities for working families. Contributions can be made online, in person, or by mail, with drop-offs and check donations accepted at Westport Town Hall, 110 Myrtle Avenue, Monday through Friday, from 9 AM to 4 PM.

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Alert – Fake “Invoices” from Westport P&Z Department

Westport’s Planning & Zoning Department is warning residents about scammers posing as officials and demanding public hearing fees through phone calls, texts, personal emails, or payment apps like Venmo, Zelle, or CashApp. All official fees are paid directly to the Town of Westport using secure methods, and residents should report suspicious requests to Planning & Zoning at 203-341-1030 or the Westport Police non-emergency line at 203-341-6000.

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Highway Brush Fire

Report of a brush fire on I-95 around exit 19. Firefighters from both Westport and Fairfield are currently battling the fire, with 2 lines in operation, and there are downed power lines. At this current moment the traffic cameras are unfortunately down, so feel free to send in pics of the fire if you have them. in the comments below!

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Five from New York Arrested in Westport for Passing Counterfeit Bills

On August 4, 2025, around 4:30 PM, Westport Police received multiple calls reporting individuals attempting to pass counterfeit bills at various businesses throughout town. Witnesses provided accurate descriptions of the suspects and their vehicle, allowing police to locate one suspect inside Choice Pet at 374 Post Road East and the others nearby in the suspect vehicle. Officers determined the group had visited several retail stores in Westport and had allegedly passed numerous counterfeit bills. As a result, five individuals were arrested: Jaquane Murray, 31, of New York, NY, was charged with:• 11 counts of Forgery 1st• 4 counts of Conspiracy to Commit Forgery 1st• 1 count of Risk of Injury to a MinorHe was released after posting a $30,000 bond…

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Post Road East Closure

(Westport, CT) Westport Police and Fire Departments are currently on scene at 1550 Post RoadEast, which is just east of Maple Avenue, due to wires coming down across the entirety of the PostRoad. Eversource has been notified of the incident, however it is unknown how long the road closurewill last as extensive repairs are required.Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes, including Interstate 95, Greens Farms Road andLong Lots Road, to avoid the affected areas.

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Fairfield Police Announce Additional Arrests of Former Psychiatrist Lazaro Pomeraniec

Fairfield, CT – On Monday, July 28, 2025, Lazaro Pomeraniec of Westport was arrested by theFairfield Police Department for two additional counts of Sexual Assault in the 4th Degree. Thesecharges stem from two separate incidents involving individuals under his psychiatric care.One of these incidents had already been reported and was under investigation prior toPomeraniec’s initial arrest on June 24, 2025. Following that first arrest, he voluntarilysurrendered his medical license.Pomeraniec was issued a total court set bond of $200,000 and is scheduled to appear in court on08/08/2025The Fairfield Police Department takes all allegations of sexual misconduct seriously and remainscommitted to investigating such matters fully and professionally.Anonymous tips can be submitted via the Fairfield PD mobile app or by texting the keyword…

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Queens Man Charged in $50K Westport Burglary After DNA Match

Diego Hernandez-Corba, 30, of Queens, NY, was arrested and extradited to Connecticut in connection with a 2023 residential burglary in Westport where over $50,000 in jewelry and designer handbags were stolen. The suspect was linked to the crime through a CODIS DNA match from blood left at the scene, leading to a multi-agency investigation and the issuance of a warrant. Westport Police took Hernandez-Corba into custody at Lakeview Shock Correctional Facility in New York. He was charged with multiple felony counts including burglary, larceny, and criminal mischief, but was unable to post the $30,000 bond and was arraigned in Stamford Superior Court on July 18, 2025.

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