On 03/04/16, at approximately 9:00pm, the victim and another male of this incident approached 2 officers in the area of 176 Post Road West stating they needed help and that Jose Correaattacked them. Correa was reportedly following the victim on Route 15, and continued to follow the victim off exit 41. When the victim’s vehicle came to as stop at a traffic light on Wilton Road, Correa exited his vehicle and jumped on the hood of the victim’s vehicle, smashing the windshield. Correa then fled the scene. Officers were able to contact Correa by cell phone and he met police on Post Road West where he was taken into custody. He was held on a $2,500.00 bond has a court date in Norwalk on 03/07/16. (Westport…
Westport Park and Rec Registration for Spring and Summer
Online Parks and Recreation Program Registration to Begin on March 14 Parks and Recreation Director Jen Fava announced today that online spring and summer program registration will begin Monday, March 14, at 9 a.m. Walk in, fax and mailed registration, as well as continuing online registration, will begin on Monday, March 21 at the Parks and Recreation Sales Office at Longshore (260 Compo Road South) during regular business hours. Mmany programs will fill quickly and the fastest way to register will be online. A login and password are necessary to access your account. Residents needing to edit their account should log in and make the necessary changes or contact Parks and Recreation by email at recreation@westportct.gov prior to March 11. (Town of Westport Police Report) This report…
Westport To Review Zoning Regulation
#Westport CT--Mary Young, Westport Deputy Planning & Zoning Director announced today that on March 3, 2016, thePlanning & Zoning Commission is scheduled to review an amendment (Text Amendment #705) to the Westport Zoning Regulations. Text Amendment #705 (Application #15-057) was submitted by Melvin Barr of Barr Associates, LLC. The amendment proposes allowing an alternative housing type; cluster housing. The proposal will allow multiple single-family dwellings, each not to exceed 3,200 SF in size, on one building lot in the Res A zoning district, provided the property meets specific criteria outlined in the amendment. All those interested in this amendment are encouraged to attend the Planning & Zoning Commission’s public hearing on March 3rd at 7:00 PM in the Westport Town Hall Auditorium.…
Westport News: Energy Drink Theft
On 02/19/16 at approximately 8:00pm, Westport Officers responded to the Newtown Police Department to arrest Branden Betas on an active warrant held by Westport. On 11/26/15, suspect Betas was captured on Stop and Shop surveillance placing energy drinks into a bag and leaving the store without paying. Store security positively identified Betas because he was arrested at the Bridgeport Stop and Shop for a similar crime. Betas was held on a $2,500.00 bond and has a court date in Norwalk on 02/29/16. (Westport Police Press Release) This report is made possible by:
Westport News: Thieves Steal Boots and Get the Boot
#Westport CT--On 02/25/16, Westport Officers responded to The Stamford Police Department to take Andre Fowler into custody for an active arrest warrant held by Westport. On 01/19/16, two male suspects stole 3 pairs of boots while distracting store employees. The employees noticed the boots were missing after the suspects left the store, so they reviewed the in store video footage. Store employees notified the surrounding stores of the theft, and description of the suspects. On 01/21/16, two days after the Theory theft, store employees from J Crew called Theory advising that the same suspects were in their store (J Crew). Officers located the suspects, who were subsequently arrested for shoplifting from J Crew. Warrants were then obtained for the Theory thefts, and Fowler was arrested on 02/25/16, with…
Westport Yute Commision Seeks Volunteers
WESTPORT, Conn. -- The Westport Youth Commission is seeking 9th through 12th grade students and adults to volunteer for the 2016-2017 school year. “The Youth Commission serves as a public forum for youth issues and advocates for youth needs and concerns in the community,” Human Services Director Barbara Butler said. “Its 30 members, 15 students and 15 adults, are appointed by the First Selectman.” Incoming 9th grade students are invited to join the Freshman Committee prior to applying for appointment as sophomores. If you are currently in grades 8 through 11 or an adult who is interested in discussing youth issues on a monthly basis while making a difference in your community we invite you to join. The appointment process for youth and adults includes the submission…
Westport Heating Assistance
#Westport CT---The Westport Department of Human Services reminds residents that if they have not done so already, applications for fuel assistance are still being accepted at its office in Town Hall, Room 200, 110 Myrtle Avenue. Eligible Westport residents are encouraged to apply now. The deadlines are: March 14 if you heat with oil April 29 if you heat with gas or electric Eligibility Guidelines: A family of two may have an annual gross income of up to $43,327 Asset limits for the State program are $15,000 for homeowners and $12, 000 for renters Please call 203-341-1050 to schedule an appointment. (Press Release) This report is made possible by:
Westport News: Hit and Run and Capture
On 02/05/16 at approximately 10:15am, Westport Officers responded to a Main Street address to serve an active warrant for William Boland. On 01/23/16, Boland reportedly drove his vehicle into the front of the restaurant Senor Salsa, 221 Post Road West. A witness observed Boland exit the vehicle, then get back in the vehicle and leave the scene. The witness wrote down the license plate number and gave it to the responding Officers. Approximately one week after the incident, the witness positively identified Boland in a photograph line up as the individual who crashed and fled the scene on 01/23/16. Boland wrote and signed a sworn statement denying that he was the operator of the vehicle. Boland posted the $500.00 bond and has a court date in Norwalk on…
Dangerous Cold
Good early Saturday morning... These are some of the warning headlines from the NWS this morning. This will be by far the colds temps we have seen in the last 5-10 years. Heed the warnings... the only good thing is it only lasts for 36 hours and then we will see this polar air exit stage right. Lots of model agreement and disagreement for the Early week storm. Hopefully by late tonight or early tomorrow we should have a better idea of what will happen. Stay warm!! Tom and Kevin Follow us on Facebook at Valley Shore Weatherdogs
#Westport CT-- On Thursday, January 28, 2016, Westport Police Officers responded to 385 Post Rd. E. (Wireless Zone) on a report that two males were in the store attempting to open accounts using fraudulent identifications. The complainant advised that once they began to question the authenticity of the identifying documents (out of state driver’s license), the two suspects quickly exited the store. Officers responded to Verizon to begin the investigation, while other Officers began checking the area for the suspects. An Officer at the store broadcasted a vehicle description and license plate of a car that the men were seen leaving in. Officer Shawn Sember was in the area of Post Rd. E. and Sherwood Island Connector when he observed the vehicle turning southbound onto the Sherwood…