Westport News: Structure Fire
2023-08-21@12:07amWestport News: Structure Fire Firefighters quickly extinguish a structure fire in the 200 block of Compo Road South. They kept the firecontained to the exterior of the home.
New York Man Arrested in Westport for Identity Theft and Personal Information Trafficking
On October 4, 2022 Westport Police initiated an investigation after a complainantreported that they had a check fraudulently altered and cashed. The complainant provided thebasic information of the incident, and the case was turned over the Detective Bureau. ThroughLaw Enforcement sharing Westport Detectives were advised that Wilton Police had arrested Mr.Licona in September 2022 for similar financial crimes. At the time of his arrest, a laptop and cellphones were seized. Search warrants were executed on these devices and evidence from ourlarceny case was located on his electronic devices. An arrest warrant was signed and on August3, 2023, Westport Detectives responded to Westchester Correctional Center and arrested Mr.Licona. He was transported to Westport Police Department where he was charged with theabove…
Westport News: I-95 Crash
2023-08-22@11:55pmWestport News: I-95 CrashA 3 car crash I-95 southbound left and center lanes near exit 19.
WESTPORT POLICE INVESTIGATE UNTIMELY DEATH
The Westport Police Detective Bureau, with the assistance of Connecticut State Police Western District Major Crime, completed their on-scene investigation last night at approximately 12:45 a.m. The deceased has been positively identified as Jennifer Lindstrom, age 56, of 3 Oak Ridge Park. Westport Police responded to the residence at approximately 11:00 a.m. after a housekeeper arrived and found Ms. Lindstrom unresponsive at the bottom of a staircase leading to the basement. Ms. Lindstrom has been transported from the scene to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for an autopsy. This investigation is still active, and more information will be released as it becomes available. (Westport, CT 08/17/2023) On August 17th, 2023 at approximately 11:00 a.m., Westport Police responded to…
Fairfield News: I-95 Crash
2023-08-16@8:29pmFairfield News: I-95 CrashReport of a multi-car crash on I-95 northbound near exit 20 Report of 2 injured.
Motorcyclist Dies on I-95
2023-08-05@6:40pm--#Westport, CT--A motorcyclist lost his life after a collision with a car on I-95 northbound between exit 17 and 18. The accident occurred on a Saturday morning when the 35-year-old motorcyclist, Frank Brown of Waterbury, hit the back of the car in front of him. He was taken to the hospital with critical injuries and, unfortunately, was pronounced dead later on. The occupants of the other car did not sustain any injuries in the incident. No charges have been filed at this time.
Westport News: House Fire
2023-08-04@9:59pm Westport News: House FireFirefighters quickly extinguish a fire on Warnock Drive
Bobcat Sightings Surge in Westport
Bobcat sightings have been on the rise in Westport over the past few years, and thepresence of these cats has received renewed attention due to high-profile social media posts in recentweeks. It is not surprising that these cats are cropping up in Westport since the cats have beenactively recolonizing this part of Fairfield Country over the past 10-15 years.Bobcats are generally unobtrusive neighbors. They are very focused on finding prey, whichprimarily consists of rodents like mice, rats, chipmunks, squirrels, and rabbits. The cats will alsoprey upon young or infirm deer. Bobcats avoid conflict with humans and pets, but could pose athreat to small, unattended dogs, particularly if the dog were to chase the cat.Our overall recommendation for pet owners is…
Westport Cooling
PREPARE FOR EXTREME HEAT OVER NEXT SEVERAL DAYS (WESTPORT)— The Westport Office of Emergency Management is advising residents, particularly those who are most vulnerable, to take precautions ahead of the extreme temperatures that are forecast to impact the state beginning Wednesday, July 26th at 8:00am. The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories for most of the state through Sunday, July 30th at 8:00am. Anyone in need of a place to get out of the heat is encouraged to visit their nearest cooling center. The following cooling centers are open in Westport: Center for Senior Activities, 21 Imperial Avenue Mon- Fri 8:30am – 4:30pm Closed on Sat & Sun MoCa Westport, 19 Newtown Turnpike Mon-Fri 9:00 am – 5:00 pm The Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road…
Westport News: I-95 Crash
2023-07-22@5:10pm Westport News: I-95 Crash A box truck has reportedly crash into the construction zone on I-95 southbound at exit 17