Westport

Wanted Fugitive from Justice Arrest

#Westport Connecticut-- On Tuesday August 23, 2016 at approximately 2:19am officers responded to CVS Pharmacy, 397 Post Road East, on a complaint of suspicious persons within the store. It was reported by staff that an individual was attempting to purchase multiple gift cards on a credit card which was being declined. He was also reported to be accompanied by two other males. The suspects attempted to leave the store prior to police arrival, however a vehicle description was provided by employees. While responding to the call, officers observed a vehicle matching that description attempting to leave the parking lot. All of the occupants of the vehicle were subsequently identified. A passenger, Brandon Anton Dacres, age 28 of Weston, Florida, was found to have an active extraditable warrant for his arrest out of Broward…

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Bridgeport News: 1 of 2 Stolen Westport ATM’s Recovered

4:44pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- #Westport Connecticut-- One of the two ATM's stole last night in Westport was recovered in Bridgeport on Railroad Avenue between South Avenue and Garden Street.  An ATM was stolen from a CVS and another from the Citgo Wheels on Post Road East.  Bridgeport Police Detectives called Westport Detectives to the scene.  The thieves were able to open the ATM and take the money from the machine.  

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CT DOT Announces Portion of Compo Road North Closed

#Westport Connecticut--The Town of Westport has been informed that the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CT DOT) will close the section of North Compo Road (CT Rte. 136) between Main Street and Cross Highway commencing August 22, 2016. The replacement of the culvert beneath the roadway necessitates full closure of this portion of Compo Road North. The section of the road will be closed and detours will be in effect for approximately 30 days. Motorists are urged to use caution, seek alternate routes and allow additional time for travel in the area. The overall construction and realignment of the problematic intersection at Main Street/CT Route 57 and Compo Road North/CT Rte. 136 at Clinton Avenue (State Project No. 158-201) is expected to be completed in the fall.  First…

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Westport Arrests

#Westport News:  On August 10, 2016, Westport Officers responded to a Cricket Lane address to assist in the recovery of a motor vehicle that had been taken without the owner’s permission. While on scene, Officers observed that a window pane on the front door was shattered and there were pry marks by the door knob. The homeowner was contacted and he stated that the damage to the door was new. The homeowner said that no one should be at the residence, but advised that his adult son, Ian Parker, may have entered. He requested that Officers check the inside of the home. Officers knocked on the door but no one responded. As Officers were making entry, Ian Parker came to door. Parker was detained while Officers checked…

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Westport News: Tips Stolen

#Westport Connecticut--On 7-31- 16 at approximately 08:30am, Westport Officers were dispatched to the SoNo Baking Company which is located at 44 Church Lane on a report of a larceny and threatening incident. A male suspect had threatened the cashier, stole money out of the tip jar, and fled the scene on a bicycle. Officers located a male matching the description at the Gillespie Center on Jesup Road. The male, identified as Dave Phillips, stated he used the money he stole to buy cigarettes. The cashier positively identified Phillips as the male who threatened to “kill her.” Phillips was taken into custody and held on a $2,500.00 bond.   This report is made possible by: #Westport Connecticut--On 7-31-16  aproximadamente a las 8:30 am, los oficiales de…

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Westport’s Newest K-9

The Westport Police Department proudly announces the addition of Police Service Dog (PSD) Atlas as the newest member of the Westport Police Department K9 Unit. PSD Atlas is a 19 month old German shepherd who was acquired from Grasso Shepherds and will be handled by Officer David Scinto. The team is set to begin training this month with an expected certification as a patrol / narcotics detection canine in October. Officer Scinto and Atlas will join Officer Jim Loomer & PSD Koda and Officer Baker & PSD Chase in the K9 Unit. In response to the recent increase in drug abuse and heroin overdoses in the area, adding “Atlas” as a third narcotic detection K9 better enables the department to enforce current drug laws. Also, starting in early…

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Westport’s Back To School Program

Sarah Heath, Director of the Westport Department of Human Services, announced today that the Town’s 2016 “Back to School Program” will start Monday, August 8 at Westport Town Hall, 110 Myrtle Avenue. This program offers gift cards to income-eligible families who have children in the Westport schools. Families can then purchase new backpacks and school supplies together. The Salvation Army also provides a limited number of Payless gift cards so children can start the school year with a new pair of shoes.  The Back to School program depends solely upon the generosity of community individuals and organizations. Last year, 152 Westport students from 102 income-eligible families received back to school supplies as well as gift cards for a new pair of school shoes. That represents…

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2016 Westport Citizens’ Police Academy

The Westport Police Department is proud to announce that we will be offering a Citizens’ Police Academy starting on September 8, 2016. Participants will establish a better understanding of the role of the police department in the community. The academy can accommodate up to twenty-four community members who will participate in classes designed to take them through the various aspects of law enforcement. Academy instructors consist of highly trained and experienced Westport Police Officers. In addition to the classes, participants will have the opportunity to experience a “ride-a-long” with an officer from the patrol division. They will also receive CPR/AED certification. Class participants will meet every Thursday from evening 7:00pm- 9:30 pm for nine weeks to learn about the different divisions and specialized units of the department as well…

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Grease Is The Word In Westport

On 07/18/16 at approximately 10:00am, Westport Officers were dispatched to the rear of Five Guys Restaurant on a report of theft of cooking oil. Responding units were given a description of the suspect vehicle as a white van with New York license plates. Upon the Officers arrival, they found suspects Alondra Aracil and Jonathan Garces actively siphoning cooking oil from the tank. Aracil and Garces were taken into custody. Aracil gave a fake name and date of birth which resulted in the additional charge of Criminal Impersonation. (Westport Police Press Release)

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