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.
Due to a forecasted heat wave with heat index values expected between 100 and 105 degrees, the towns of Stratford, Bridgeport, and Westport have activated their Cooling Center Protocols, effective immediately through 8:00 PM on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
Residents, especially seniors, children, those with pre-existing health conditions, and anyone vulnerable to heat-related illnesses are urged to stay cool, hydrated, and indoors. All three municipalities are offering designated cooling centers with varying hours to provide relief from the dangerous temperatures.
Governor Ned Lamont also issued statewide guidance, reminding residents that cooling centers can be located by dialing 2-1-1 and emphasizing precautions such as hydration, limited outdoor exposure, and checking on vulnerable individuals.
Stratford Cooling Center Locations:
Baldwin Center – 1000 West Broad St | Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Stratford Library – 2203 Main St | Mon–Thurs, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Fri–Sat, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Stratford YMCA – 3045 Main St | Mon–Thurs, 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Fri 5:30 AM – 7:00 PM; Weekend hours vary
Bridgeport Cooling Centers:
Senior Centers (Weekdays Only):
Black Rock – 2676 Fairfield Ave | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
East Side – 268 Putnam St | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Eisenhower – 307 Golden Hill St | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
North End Bethany – 20 Thorme St | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
GBT Station – 710 Water St | Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Public Library Branches: Main, Black Rock, Newfield, North, and East Side (Closed for Renovation) – Hours vary by branch
Westport Cooling Center Locations:
Center for Senior Activities – 21 Imperial Ave | Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Westport Weston YMCA – 14 Allen Raymond Ln | Weekdays 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Weekends 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Westport Museum for History and Culture – 25 Avery Pl | Thurs–Sat, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Health and Safety Reminders:
Stay indoors in air-conditioned spaces
Avoid strenuous activity during peak sun hours (11 AM – 4 PM)
Wear light, loose clothing and stay hydrated
Check in on elderly or isolated individuals
Never leave children or pets in vehicles
For overnight or long-term sheltering, residents are advised to call 2-1-1. Emergency services remain available via 9-1-1. Local updates will continue to be shared on municipal websites and social media.
(Westport, CT) On June 21, 2025, at approximately 0240 hours, Westport Police responded to a residence on Riverside Avenue for a report from an out-of-town homeowner that there was an unknown male in his home.
Through his Blink security system, the homeowner observed and provided real-time updates to police about the unauthorized male in his home.
Officers immediately responded, surrounded the area, and located an unlocked, sliding glass door. The suspect unintentionally made himself visible on the third-floor balcony to officers and quickly retreated into the house.
Westport officers, with the assistance of a Connecticut State Police Trooper with K9 Gatti and a Norwalk officer with K9 Kato, entered the home in search of the suspect.
Norwalk Officer and K9 Kato located the suspect hiding in a closet where he was immediately taken into custody. The suspect, who was identified as Daniel S. Abraham (DOB 01/04/1973), had jewelry in his possession, which was later identified as stolen property from the residence.
Daniel S. Abraham was charged with CGS 53a-101, Burglary in the First Degree, and CGS 53a-125, Larceny in the Fourth Degree. Mr. Abraham is being held in police custody on a $100,000.00 bond. He is assigned a court date of June 23, 2024, at Stamford Superior Court.
The Westport Police Department reminds residents to lock their homes and vehicles, stay vigilant, and report any suspicious activity to the police.
The Westport Police Department also thanks the Connecticut State Police and Norwalk Police K-9 Units for their assistance.
State police and Connecticut Environmental Conservation Police Officers were dispatched to Sherwood Island State Park for a group threatening park rangers.
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.
(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.
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.
