Category: Westport

Westport Police Nab Counterfeit Suspect After 6-Year Search

Westport, CT – On March 3, 2019, Westport Police began an investigation following the arrest of Raquan Hicks in Fairfield, CT. Hicks, along with two others, was allegedly involved in passing counterfeit $100 bills and purchasing merchandise illegally in Westport. Using surveillance footage and law enforcement information sharing, Westport Police obtained an arrest warrant.

On June 5, 2025, Westport Detectives traveled to Riker’s Island and took Hicks, 29, of East Orange, NJ, into custody on the outstanding warrant. He was transported to Westport Police headquarters and charged with Conspiracy to Commit Larceny 6th and Conspiracy to Commit Forgery 1st. During booking, officers discovered Hicks also had an extraditable warrant from Pittsfield, MA, for similar charges, and a separate active rearrest warrant. He was additionally charged with being a Fugitive From Justice and Failure to Appear 1st.

Hicks was held on multiple bonds totaling $130,000 and transported to Stamford Superior Court for arraignment on June 6, 2025.

Planned Protest for June 14th Will Cause Traffic Congestion


(Westport, CT) Westport Police were notified of a planned protest that will take place on the Ruth Steinkraus Cohen Bridge (Route 1) on June 14, 2025, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Organizers have alerted the Westport Police that several hundred people have signed up for the protest, but since this is a national protest, they are anticipating attendance to exceed 1000 people. Additionally, the Yankee Doodle Fair will start at 1:00 pm on the same day. Westport Police are advising the public that there will be heavy traffic congestion with possible road closures in the downtown corridor. We encourage motorists to find alternate routes. Westport Police will have a significant presence in the area to assist with both pedestrian and vehicular traffic. If you choose to drive through downtown Westport, please be patient and alert to the increased pedestrian traffic.

Westport Dumpster Fire Contained Quickly on Hales Court

2025-06-12@11:27am–#Westport CT– Westport firefighters responded to a dumpster fire about 8 feet from a residential structure on Hales Court. Engine 5 arrived to find a fully involved dumpster fire exposing the nearby home. Additional engines and the truck company were dispatched. Crews quickly established a water supply, cooled the residence, and extinguished the fire, preventing it from spreading to the building. The fire was brought under control within seven minutes of arrival. The Westport Fire Marshal’s office is investigating. WEMS, Westport Police, and Westport Housing also responded. No one was displaced and there were no injuries. The last fire unit cleared at 12:25pm.

Westport Police Remind Residents About Online/Telephone Scams

Recently, in a neighboring town, an elderly person withdrew a large sum of money and handed it over to an “agent” who showed up at their home. Please follow these simple tips before giving large sums of money to someone you do not know: Do not send or give any money or gift cards to an unknown person. Make contact with family who claim to be in danger prior to sending money, especially if the scam involves a claim about a family member. Trust your banking representatives if they try to intervene. Call the police if you feel that you are being scammed.

Westport Police Remind Residents to Stay Vigilant in Locking Their Homes and Cars

(Westport, CT) Westport Police again remind residents to stay vigilant in locking their cars and homes. Westport Police investigated two (2) stolen vehicle reports yesterday where vehicles were left unlocked and keys in the vehicle. We had one (1) vehicle theft attempt and one call of suspicious people running from an open garage and fleeing the area in a stolen vehicle. Further, Westport Police investigated a hit and run motor vehicle accident at Easton Road and North Ave where one of these stolen cars crashed into another vehicle and fled. Thankfully, there were no injuries reported in the crash. Those responsible for stealing these cars have no regard for your property or your safety. Please lock your homes and vehicles, utilize alarm and surveillance systems, and report any suspicious behavior to the Westport Police Department.

New Rochelle Woman Busted in $3K Forged Money Order Scam at Westport Bank

Westport Police arrested 40-year-old Adele Wauchope of New Rochelle, NY, in connection with a bank fraud scheme that scammed Webster Bank out of approximately $3,000. The investigation began in March after a fraud investigator reported the deposit of altered U.S. Postal Money Orders into an account opened by Wauchope. Authorities say she made withdrawals after the forged deposits cleared. With the help of search warrants, surveillance footage, and inter-agency information sharing, Wauchope was identified as the suspect.

On May 22, Wauchope turned herself in to Westport Police and was charged with Larceny 3rd Degree, Conspiracy to Commit Larceny 3rd Degree, and Conspiracy to Commit Forgery 1st Degree. She was held on a $50,000 bond and transported to Stamford Superior Court for arraignment

Coyote Advisory

Coyote Advisory

(Westport, CT) Westport Animal Control was notified of a coyote incident that occurred on Roseville Road in the area of Joanne Circle on 05/27/25 at approximately 10:00 p.m. A resident went outside with their dog and, unbeknownst to them, a coyote was standing near the wood line. The coyote approached and lunged at the dog, but the resident was able to run back inside before the dog and the coyote engaged with each other.

To protect your family pets, take the following measures:

  • Supervise your pets while they are out in the yard.
  • While out at night with your pets, carry a powerful flashlight and keep tabs on your surroundings.
  • Coyotes can be successfully hazed or driven away using noise (high-decibel whistle or air horn) or thrown objects (balls, sticks, rocks).
  • If you are walking a small pet and see a coyote, pick the pet up. Any time you are with your pet and see a coyote, give them a wide berth. You should gradually retreat but maintain situational awareness (keep eyes on) and be assertive and noisy (yelling or using a whistle).
  • While at home, a fenced enclosure is the best way to prevent unexpected wildlife encounters. Deer fences are designed to keep out deer but do a poor job of excluding smaller species like coyotes. Coyotes and other animals can often slip under deer fences.
  • Motion-sensitive lights can help alert homeowners to wild intruders at night and can help deter coyotes.
  • Pets smaller than 30 pounds are at serious risk from coyotes, but coyotes will tussle with larger pets on occasion. Even larger pets will benefit from supervision.
  • It is important to remember that coyotes can be active day or night.

Coyotes are now found throughout North America. They are an adaptable and opportunistic canid. Statistically, they pose very little risk to humans. There have been only two recorded fatal attacks by coyotes on humans in the last 100 years in North America. But as we know, they do pose a risk to our pets.

Resources:

  • U.S. Navy-issue 130-decibel Storm Whistle
  • Frontiersman 130-decibel Bear Horn
  • Mace-brand Canine Repellent

For further information, feel free to contact Westport Animal Control at (203) 341-6011.

A Portion of Wilton Road Closed Due to a Downed Tree With Wires


(May 19, 2025) Wilton Road is currently closed between Partrick Road and River Lane because a tree entangled in power lines is blocking the entire roadway. Eversource was notified and responded to the scene.
It is expected that the roadway will be closed for an extended period. As of this writing, no estimate has been provided as to when that section of Wilton Road will reopen.
We urge motorists to avoid the area until this is resolved.

Westport PAL Announces 2025 Independence Day Fireworks Celebration

The Westport Police Athletic League (PAL) and the Westport Parks and Recreation Department are pleased to announce the return of the Independence Day Fireworks Celebration on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Compo Beach in Westport.

Long-time Westport residents and Staples alumni, Melissa and Doug Bernstein, are once again sponsoring this year’s fireworks event. “This is our favorite time of year in Westport, seeing this amazing community gather together for such a joy-filled event,” said the Bernsteins.

Fireworks tickets will go on sale beginning Monday, May 26, 2025, at both the Westport Parks and Recreation Office and the Westport Police Department. Ticket price for 2025 will be $75.00 per vehicle, payable by cash or check made out to Westport PAL.

Westport Police Corporal and Westport PAL President Craig Bergamo is excited for another successful event that benefits Westport PAL. When asked, Craig stated, “Westport PAL in conjunction with the Town of Westport is honored to plan, coordinate, and deliver another year of fireworks festivities.” “This is our organization’s largest fundraising event, and we appreciate the community’s continued support.”

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