Westport

Wesport News: Man Faces Assault and Drug Charges

#Westport CT--On 03/19/17 at approximately 4:30am, Westport Officers responded to 1510 Post Road East, the Exxon Gas Station, on a report of a 911 hang up call.  Westport Officer David Perez located a Allens Vardier in the store and immediately took him into custody.  Officers learned that Vardier came into the store demanding to buy a single cigarette.  When the clerk advised Vardier that they do not sell single cigarettes, Vardier went behind the counter and began assaulting the clerk.  Vardier then assaulted an elderly male in the store who was attempting to call 911.  Vardier appeared to be under the influence of an unknown substance.  A brown leafy substance was located on Vardier which tested positive for PCP.  Based on…

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Westport News: Bad Check Issued To O&G Industries

In October of 2015, Michael Connors issued 2 checks to O & G Industries. The account associated with the checks did not have sufficient funds when the checks were deposited. A warrant was submitted to Norwalk Court for the arrest of Connors for Issuing a Bad Check. On 03/17/17, Westport Officers responded to the Ridgefield Police Department and took Connors into custody. Connors was transported to Westport Police Headquarters where he was processed for the above listed charge. He was released on a Promise to Appear in court on 03/29/17. (Westport Police Press Release)

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Westport News: Car Burglary/Stolen Vehicle Arrests At Greens Farms Railroad Station

#Westport Connecticut--On March 15, 2017 at approximately 11:00 am, Westport Police Department responded to the Greens Farms Railroad Station on a report of suspicious people attempting to make entry into vehicles. While Patrol Officers were responding to the scene, members of the Westport Police Detective Bureau began monitoring the live streaming video from Greens Farms station. Detectives were able to locate the suspects on camera, monitor their activities and update responding units. The first arriving units immediately located two males wearing dark clothing and watched as they attempted to gain entry into at least two different vehicles by lifting or manipulating door handles. While Patrol was investigating the incident, Detectives were able to positively identify the suspects that patrol was…

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Westport News: Employee Arrested For Icing Customers

On February 13, 2017 the complainant of this incident responded to Westport Police Headquarters to file a Larceny complaint. The complainant reported that an employee of his was stealing from the store, Cake Box, 10 Bay Street, Westport CT. The complainant said Greg Neil had been the Manager of The Cake Box and was over charging customers who were paying cash and charging customers for items but not entering them into the register. Neil was caught on video surveillance charging customers the proper amount, but entering a smaller amount in the register. Neil refused to explain his actions to the police, so an arrest warrant was submitted to Norwalk Court for his arrest. On 03/08/17, Westport Officers responded to Ridgefield…

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Westport News: Employee Steals Over $5K Cellphones

#Westport Connecticut--In January of 2017, Westport Officers were dispatched to 877 Post Road East, Radio Shack, on a larceny complaint. Officers learned that it was an employee theft. The regional loss prevention manager reported that one of his employees, Courtney Tucker, admitted to stealing mobile phones from the store inventory. Tucker admitted that she stole approximately 10 I-Phones from a period of December 2016 through January 2017. Officers determined the total value of the ten phones amounted to $5,957.59. A warrant was submitted to Norwalk Court for the arrest of Courtney Tucker. On 03/07/17, Tucker responded to the Westport Police Department where she was processed for the outstanding warrant. She was charged with Larceny in the third degree and held…

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Westport News: Trespassing

#Westport Connecticut--In June of 2016, the victim of this incident responded to the Westport Police Department to report a trespassing complaint. The victim reported that on 06/14/16, Carrie Owen trespassed on her property. The victim had video footage which clearly shows Owen on her property. Owen was positively identified as the female trespassing on the victim’s property. Owen had previous incidents with the victim, and was advised not to trespass on any property owned by the victim or face arrest. Based on complaint made and the video evidence, a warrant was submitted to Norwalk Court for Owen’s arrest. On 03/02/17, Owen was stopped by the Westport Police for a motor vehicle violation. She was taken into custody for the active…

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I-95 Pursuit

1:02am--- UPDATE: The state police were following at a distance not engaged in pursuit but the have lost sight of the car.  All updates have ceased, I'm assuming he gave the officers the slip. 12:42am--#cttraffic---State police are attempting to pull over a Porsche with Vermont plates that engaged state police in a pursuit in Stamford.  The pursuit is northbound now near exit 19

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Westport News: Various Charges

In October of 2016, Westport Officers responded to a North Avenue address on a report of harassment. The complainant stated that her juvenile child received a Facebook message stating derogatory things about the child’s parent. These messages were received from a Facebook account in Monroe Connecticut. Due to a Protective Order already in place, Meg Hyman was developed as a suspect as she was arrested for similar charges previously. The order specifically says that Margaret E. Hyman is not to contact the protected parties in any manner, including electronic or telephone and not to contact the protected person & home, workplace or others. Margaret E. Hyman was living in Monroe at the time the messages were sent. Westport Officers and…

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