Category: Westport

#Westport CT–On 04/08/2018, at approximately 1:30pm officers, were dispatched to Compo Beach on a report of a vehicle striking a pedestrian and leaving the scene. Upon arrival, officers learned a Parks and Recreation employee had been hanging signs on Soundview Drive when they observed the suspect vehicle traveling the wrong way on the one-way road towards her direction. At the same time, several other vehicles were attempting to exit Compo Beach and turn onto Soundview Drive. The employee instructed the vehicles exiting Compo Beach to stop and pull over in order to avoid an accident. When the employee attempted to stop the operator to inform her she was driving the wrong way, the vehicle initially stopped, but then accelerated and left as the employee approached the car. As the vehicle left, it struck the victim’s leg. The victim declined medical attention and was able to provide the investigating officer the registration number of the suspect vehicle.

 

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Westport, CT – Elaine Daignault, Director of the Department of Human Services announces the return of the American Job Center Southwest’s (formerly known as CTWorks) Career Coach at Westport Town Hall. On Thursday, April 12 the Coach will offer a class in Social Networking for Job Search from 10 a.m. – noon, and from 1 – 3 p.m. This course will focus on the increasing necessity for an online presence to be a credible employment candidate in the current hiring environment. Emphasis is on the most popular Social networking sites and how to use the resources and tools of those sites. The Career Coach is a “training center” tour bus equipped with ten wireless computer labs offering free computer classes to residents in the greater Norwalk area. The mobile unit operates on a monthly schedule of visits to various community locations and is accessible to people with disabilities. Area residents interested in registering should contact the Westport Department of Human Services at 203-341-1050 or via e-mail at humansrv@westportct.gov. For more information, including the current Career Coach schedule, check the website for American Job Center Southwest at http://www.ajcswct.com . Ms. Daignault stated, “I hope that by offering the American Job Center Southwest’s Career Coach in the Westport area, many residents who wish to improve their computer skills will find it convenient and useful in pursuing their personal goals.”

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Westport, CT – Westport Youth Services will partner with LiveGirl to bring their empowering “Live Your True Self” Leadership Summit to local girls in grades 5-8 on Monday, April 23^rd from 3:30 pm-5 pm at Toquet Hall Teen Center, 58 Post Road East. Pizza and water will be provided.

“Self love, Self respect, Self Worth. There’s a reason they all start with self. You can’t find them in anyone else. Featuring LiveGirl founder and CEO, Sheri West, this workshop will explore self-esteem and why it’s important that we embrace our quirky, original selves.”

This is a free program and space is limited, so register today at http://www.golivegirl.com/leadership-summits. For more information about this or upcoming Youth Services and Toquet Hall programs, contact Westport Youth Services Program Director, Kevin Godburn atkgodburn@westportct.gov or 203-341-1155.

About LiveGirl

 LiveGirl, Inc. is a registered 501c(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower girls through year-round leadership development that builds self-confidence and fosters diversity. LiveGirl helps young women, especially those who need us most, realize their full potential. LiveGirl provides year-round programs that build social-emotional intelligence and self-esteem. Programs bring together middle school girls from across Fairfield County for a variety of leadership experiences, including weekly mentoring groups, a monthly leadership series, and a summer camp. They employ a variety of leadership activities, athletics, and performing arts to facilitate team-building in a diverse, team-based environment. Learn more about LiveGirl at www.golivegirl.com and @golivegirl.

 

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#Westport CT — The Greens Farms Volunteer Fire Company will hold its 67 th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 31, 2018 on the grounds of Long Lots School, Hyde Lane,
Westport at 2:00 PM.

Children will hunt for the eggs in age groups through age ten. Children finding specially marked eggs will receive Easter baskets. The Easter bunny will be there to meet and greet the children.

 

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#Westpot CT–Approximately one month ago, the Westport Police Department received information from an anonymous source regarding a marijuana grow operation at 9 Tiffany Lane, Westport. The Westport Police Department Detective Bureau launched an investigation and executed a search warrant at the residence on March 28, 2018. During the search, an elaborate marijuana grow operation was located in the basement. Detectives seized lamps and other grow equipment in addition to xx marijuana plants. Residents Ricardo Tavares, 46, and Valonia Tavares, 51, were taken into custody. The couple had minor children residing in the home who were not present at the time of the search. Because of the grow operation and deplorable living conditions inside of the home, Ricardo Tavares was charged with 53-21 Risk of Injury to Child and was released on $5,000 non-surety bond. Valonia Tavares was charged with 21a-277(c) Operation of Drug Factory, 21a-279(c) Possession of Controlled Substance, 21a-267 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and 53-21 Risk of Injury to Child. She was held on $50,000 bond. Both are scheduled to appear in Norwalk Court on April 6, 2018.

(Westport Police Press Release)

 

#Westport, CT– On February 27, 2018 at approximately 9:00am, the Westport Police Department was contacted by Staples High School officials and advised a juvenile male student was overheard making threats to shoot a teacher. The student who overheard this statement reported it to school officials that morning. Officers and detectives responded to Staples High School where the male student was already being interviewed by school administration. Based on the information learned by school administrators, it was confirmed the student did have thoughts of executing a mass shooting at the high school. The incident was further investigated by members of the Westport Police Department Detective and Youth Bureaus. An arrest warrant application was submitted for approval and later granted by a judge. Investigators also secured an Order to Detain for the subject. In the early morning hours of March 20, 2018, the juvenile suspect turned himself in at police headquarters on the outstanding arrest warrant. He was charged with 53a-62 Threatening 2 nd and transported to the Juvenile Detention Center in Bridgeport per the Order to Detain. The suspect was scheduled to appear in court later that day. Due to his age, the identity of the suspect will not be released.

 

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