Westport

Westport News: Various Charges

On 01/19/17 at approximately 1:00am, Westport Officer Casimiro stopped a vehicle on Post Road East near Compo Road for a license plate that did not belong on the vehicle. The operator, Donald Potter, was unable to produce a license, proper registration or valid insurance. Due to the fact that Potter did not have a license or any other photo identification, he was taken into custody. Potter was processed and charged with the above listed charges. He is assigned a court date of 1/30/17 at Norwalk Court. Once the Officers were able to confirm Potter identity, he was released on a Promise to Appear in Court. (Westport Police Press Release)   This report is made possible by:

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Westport News: Drug Charges

On January 17, 2017 at approximately 12:00am, Westport Officers responded to the area of Post Road East and Compo Road on a report of a disabled vehicle at the intersection. Officers located a vehicle stopped in the travel portion of the roadway. The operator, later identified as Noura Yousef, was asleep in the driver’s seat. Officers were able to wake up Yousef, who appeared to be disoriented and possibly under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Officers observed several glass pipes in plain view as they interviewed Yousef. The pipes observed are commonly used for smoking crack cocaine or other narcotic substances. Officers then searched the vehicle, and discovered a FedEx package with an object tightly wrapped inside it. Based…

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Westport News: Energy Drinks Theft Arrest

On 09/21/16 at approximately 6:30pm, Westport Officers were dispatched to 1790 Post Road East, Stop and Shop, on a larceny complaint. Loss Prevention had the suspect, Louis Bottone, in custody. Bottone was arrested that day for stealing energy drinks. Officers were informed that Bottone was suspected of stealing $111.91 worth of energy drinks on 09/06/16. Officers viewed the surveillance footage from 09/06/16 and positively identified Bottone as the suspect. A warrant was submitted to Norwalk Court for the larceny committed on the 6th . On 01/14/17, Westport Officers responded to the Monroe Police Department to take custody of Bottone. He was processed for the above listed charge and has a court date on 01/19/17. (Westport Police Press Release)    

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Westport News: Cracking Crack Pipe Nets Charges

#Westport News: On 01/12/17 at approximately 2:15pm, Officer James Baker observed a vehicle traveling south on I-95 without a working left brake light. The vehicle was stopped, and the operator was identified as Charles Vosgueritchian. Vosgueritchian was asked to exit the vehicle, and he consented to a body search. Officer Baker located a crack pipe in Vosgueritchian’s pocket and placed it on the trunk. Vosgueritchian was handcuffed and advised he was being detained. Vosgueritchian then reached his handcuffed arms to the trunk area, and knocked the crack pipe to the ground. He then intentionally stepped on the crack pipe and broke it into multiple pieces. Vosgueritchian was then taken into custody, brought to headquarters and  processed for the above listed…

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Westport News: Increased Car Thefts

(Westport, CT) The Town of Westport has experienced 9 stolen vehicles in the past 2 months. In ALL cases, the vehicle doors were unlocked and the keys were left in the vehicle. We have also experienced numerous vehicle break-ins during the month of December. In all cases of vehicles being entered, which resulted in thefts, the doors were unlocked. The recent thefts have occurred overnight. The Westport Police Department reminds you to please lock your car and bring your keys inside. Please remember to take valuables out of your car for the night, such as cash, purses, wallets and electronics. It is also good practice to keep outside lights on and motion lights activated. Please notify the Police Department if…

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Westport News: Child Pornography Arrest Made

(Westport, CT) The Westport Police Department Detective Bureau was alerted to an inappropriate sexting relationship between Westport resident Paul Jude Letersky, age 47, and a juvenile from Colorado. On January 04, 2017, at approximately 5:00am, the Westport Police Detective Bureau executed a search warrant on Letersky’s home, 175 Riverside Avenue. Over 50 digital images of Child Pornography were discovered during the search. Based on this evidence, Letersky was arrested on scene for Child Pornography 1st Degree. An arrest warrant was also served on Letersky charging him with Enticing a Minor and Risk of Injury, stemming from the original complaint. Letersky is being held on $500,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Stamford Court on January 13, 2017. This incident…

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On December 27, 2016, a 911 call was received from a Westport address. The caller did not say anything to the dispatcher, but the dispatcher could hear signs of a struggle in the background.  The dispatcher lost contact with the caller and upon calling back, a male answered the phone stating that there was no problem at the residence. However, this party sounded as if he was out of breath. Officers were dispatched to the home to assure that everything was okay, and upon arrival learned that there had been a disturbance. Officers spoke to the victim who stated that she had an argument with the suspect, identified as Damien McClave. When the argument became heated, the victim attempted to…

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Westport News: Some Christmas Greetings

On 12/24/16 at approximately 12:30am, Westport Officers responded to a Twin Circle Drive address for an intoxicated male who was verbally fighting with the victim of this incident. Officers observed Robert Exner through the front kitchen window yelling at someone in the family room. Officers then observed EXNER walk towards the back door of the home where they ordered him to come outside. Officers learned that Exner was arguing with other people in the home, and during the argument, he threw several items. No one was injured during the incident. Exner was taken into custody and held on a $500.00 bond. (Westport Police Press Release) This news report is made possible by:  

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Westport News: Christmas Eve Snow…

On 12/24/16 at approximately 11:00pm, Westport Officers were dispatched to a Kings Highway South address on a 911 hang up call. Responding officers approached the residence and observed Andrew Kindt preparing suspected cocaine on the kitchen table and then snorting it. Officers made entry and observed Kindt sweep the remaining narcotics and paraphernalia into his pocket in an attempt to conceal it. Kindt later admitted to the cocaine use and that it was given to him by a friend. At that time, there were 2 juveniles in the home. The substance was tested by officers on scene and returned a positive reaction for cocaine. Kindt was taken into Custody and held on a $5,000.00 bond, with a court date in…

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