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Westport News: Cops Cuff Copper Caper

Jun 23, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT--On 05/16/18, officers responded to a report of a residential burglary to a home under construction. During the overnight hours, various tools and copper flashing were stolen. Surveillance video at the home captured the suspect making several trips into the construction site and occupied a portion of the home. Detectives were able to identify the suspect in the video as Richard Jamain of Bridgeport, CT. Jamain was also found to have sold copper scrap metal later that morning. An arrest warrant application was submitted for Jamain and approved. On 06/18/18, Jaiman was observed driving in Bridgeport by Westport detectives. With the assistance of Bridgeport police, he was stopped and taken into custody. Jamain was transported to Westport PD headquarters…

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Westport News: Man Arrested For Stealing From YMCA Lockers

Jun 23, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

On 01/29/18, the Westport Police Department received an online report of a larceny from the Westport Weston YMCA. The victim reported that while placing his personal belongings into one of the gym lockers, he observed a suspicious male in the locker room who appeared to be watching him and attempting to see the lock combination. When the victim later returned to the locker, he found the contents disturbed and $80 had been stolen from his wallet. Two similar incidents were reported on 01/30/18 and 01/31/18. On 01/30/18, a victim’s locker was entered and rifled through, but nothing was taken. The victim reported a man being in the locker room that could have seen his locker code. On 01/31/18, another locker…

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#Westport To Host UN Event

Jun 21, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

The annual  jUNe Day event will take place on Saturday, June 23rd, in Westport. The United Nations Association of Southwestern Connecticut (UNASWCT) and the Town of Westport will host over 300 guests from the United Nations community in New York. The public is invited to attend the opening ceremonies and welcome our international guests at Saugatuck Elementary School on Riverside Avenue at 10:30 a.m.  Westport First Selectman Jim Marpe and UNA President Bill Hass will welcome the guests, and jUNe Day Chairperson Michaela Maccoll will outline the Day’s activities. The annual jUNe Day celebration was established in 1965 by the late Ruth Steinkraus Cohen, the founder of the UN Association of Southwestern Connecticut and International Visitors Committee of Connecticut, in observance of…

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Westport News: National Register of Historic Places Cites Westport Bridge

Jun 14, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport, CT – First Selectman Jim Marpe and Historic District Commission (HDC) Chair Francis Henkels today announced that the Bridge Street National Register District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the National Park Service on April 19, 2018. Kristina-Newman Scott, State Historic Preservation Officer/Director of Culture, Arts and Historic Preservation informed Mr. Marpe of this designation (see attached). Connecticut properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places are also automatically listed on the State Register of Historic Places. Mr. Henkels stated “The HDC appreciates and encourages the resident-initiated request to pursue this National Register designation for the Bridge Street neighborhood. We hope that this honorary designation will promote further awareness of the cultural value in…

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Westport News: Cones With A Cop

Jun 11, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT--On Monday, June 18 th, the Westport Police Department will be hosting a “Cones with a Cop” event to celebrate the end of another school year. Please join the men and women of the Westport Police Department for an ice cream cone from 3:30 to 5:30 pm on Jesup Green, located in front of the Westport Public Library. The event is free and open to the public. Residents can sit down with officers, ask questions and discuss community issues. Come and meet some of Westport’s finest and enjoy ice cream, on us.    

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Westport News: Motor Vehicle Arrest

Jun 9, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

On 06/02/2017 at approximately 10:20pm, officers were dispatched to Longshore Golf Course on a report of a motor vehicle accident. The vehicle had been observed crashing through a fence at Longshore in the area of the 13 th hole. The operator fled the vehicle on foot. Officers were able to determine the operator of the vehicle was Daniel Coakley of Westport, CT, who was also the registered owner. An arrest warrant application was submitted by the investigating officer and later granted. On 06/05/18, Coakley turned himself in at police headquarters on the outstanding warrant. He was charged with 14-224(b)* Evading Responsibility and released after posting $2,500 bond. He is scheduled to appear in Norwalk Court on 06/15/18.   This press…

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Westport News: Mobi-Mate Make Beaches More Mobile

Jun 5, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

Westport, CT – The Parks and Recreation Department and Commission, the First Selectman, the Human Services Department and Commission, and the Commission on People with Disabilities introduced the Mobi-Mat at Compo Beach today. The Mobi-Mat is an eco-friendly, high quality, outdoor access surface which brings tactical agility to unstable grounds for aging people with walkers or canes, wheelchair-bound people, and parents with strollers. First Selectman Jim Marpe said, “We are thrilled that we can offer people with disabilities and young families with strollers full access to our beach.” Director of Parks and Recreation Jennifer Fava added, “Our goal is for everyone, no matter how agile or able, to enjoy all aspects of Compo Beach. This mat creates an opportunity for…

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Westport News: 37 Snagged In Click It And Ticket Campaign

Jun 5, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

Westport CT-- The Westport Police Department successfully brought awareness to area residents during its annual Click It or Ticket high-visibility seat belt enforcement campaign, held May 21st-June 3rd, writing a total of 37 citations for seat belt violations in the process. The campaign, which coincided with one of the busiest holiday weekends of the year, was twofold: combine increased enforcement, and a zero-tolerance policy with effective communication to road users on the importance of seat belt use. “This year’s Click It or Ticket campaign was a real success,” said Captain David Farrell “Through our enforcement efforts, we believe we helped keep community members safe and reminded drivers of the importance of buckling up. Issuing tickets was not our goal, but…

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Westport News Shoplifting Arrest

Jun 3, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT--On 05/25/18 at approximately 3:15pm, officers were dispatched to a Main Street retailer on a report of a shoplifting. An employee reported that three individuals shoplifted from the store and then placed the items into a vehicle parked outside. The employee provided the license plate of the suspect vehicle and descriptions of the suspects. Detectives surveilled the vehicle until the three suspects returned to the car. The suspects were identified as Camaleetha Davis and Sophia Grant, both of Bronx, NY, and Rushane Dwyer of Brooklyn, NY. Each suspect was found in possession of shoplifting devices for removing security tags. Dwyer and Davis were found with magnetic devices also commonly used for removing security tags. Officers recovered the stolen items…

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Westport News: Duck Rescue

May 22, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT-- On Monday, Westport Fire Department dispatchers received numerous calls for an animal rescue on I95. A family of ducks had been observed trying to navigate I95 at rush hour, resulting in nine ducklings falling into a storm drain.   Rescue 3 and the Shift Commander responded to I95 North to provide assistance, meeting up with CT State Police Troopers just prior to exit 17. A DOT Safety Patrol vehicle provided critical barrier protection for those working on the highway.   Firefighters used a variety of hand tools, hydraulic rescue tools and metering equipment to gain access to the storm drain. Firefighter Ponticiello entered the storm drain via a ladder and patiently rescued all nine of the ducklings, despite…

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