Category: Westport

 

#Westport, Conn. – First Selectman Jim Marpe made the following statement today after he announced that he signed the Statement of Principles supporting Mayors Against Illegal Guns:

 

The Mayors Against Illegal Guns Statement of Principles was established in 2006. Nearly five years ago, the senseless murder of 26 students and teachers at nearby Sandy Hook in Newtown caused all of us to react to the growing threat of gun violence and illegal guns. Shortly after that, in January, 2013, Westport’s RTM passed a sense of the meeting resolution following the outline of the Mayors Statement of Principles.

 

During the past year, I have been working with Police Chief Foti Koskinas to address the challenges that face our police force – the reactions to the situation in Ferguson, MO and similar situations; the targeted shootings of police officers in Dallas, TX; the ongoing and increasingly random incidents of mass-shootings such as that which occurred one year ago at Pulse in Orlando, to name only a few.

 

In March, during the March for Democracy event, I was reminded that the Statement of Principles still existed and that I still had the opportunity to sign the pledge on behalf of the Town of Westport. In early May, Deputy Police Chief Arciola and I attended the Connecticut Against Gun Violence Annual Benefit luncheon, which helped bring issues of illegal guns into even clearer focus. Further discussions with Chief Koskinas regarding the challenges Westport faces because of illegal firearms, along with a discussion just last week with fellow area First Selectmen who had signed the pledge, convinced me with more certainty that these are a set of principles that I must support.  Therefore, effective June 12, on behalf of the Town of Westport, I signed the Mayors Against Illegal Guns Statement of Principles.

 

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#Westport, CT– In March 2016, the Westport Police Department received a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that a residence in Westport had uploaded child pornography. An investigation into the source led to the home of Daniel Krulewitch. A search warrant was executed on his home in April 2016 by the Westport Police Department Detective Bureau and the regional Technical Investigations Unit. Searches of the contents of his electronic devices revealed over 50 images of child pornography. In addition, investigators found an instant messenger software application that contained conversations with underage persons and attachments of images and “selfies”of nude underage persons in sexually explicit positions Archived screen shots of chat conversations between Krulewitch and these underage persons were also located.

On May 19, 2017, Daniel Krulewitch, 52, of Westport, CT turned himself in on an active arrest warrant. He was charged with 53a-196d Possession of Child Pornography 1 st Degree, 53-90 Enticing a Minor and 53-21 Risk of Injury. Krulewitch was released after posting $100,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Norwalk Superior Court on May 25, 2016.

(Westport Police Press Release)

 

#WESTPORT, CT – The Westport Police Department will be actively participating with state and local law enforcement agencies in a period of enforcement encompassing the Memorial Day Weekend and beyond. In an effort to promote safe driving and increased protection of all motorists, the Westport Police Department will be vigorously enforcing the state’s seat belt as well as child restraint laws and will be issuing citations to those who are not in compliance.

 

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#Westport CT– On 05/12/17, the Westport Police Department and the Catch a Lift Fund (CAL) hosted combat wounded veterans who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan for the third “Westport for Warriors Weekend,” which includes workouts, community and camaraderie. Mental Grit Fitness Owner/ Trainer Andy Berman organized the event with the help of Westport Police Chief Foti Koskinas and CAL board member Adam Vengrow.

The veterans traveling to Westport are from Colorado, Florida, Tennessee, Ohio, Maryland and New York, have been chosen to participate in a program supported by CAL, a national non-profit organization dedicated to the physical and mental recovery of America’s post-9/11 combat wounded veterans. Founded in memory of fallen Army Cpl. Chris Coffland, CAL provides qualifying veterans with gym memberships, home gym equipment, fitness programs, and motivational peer support. The 2,500 veterans from around the country who are participating in the CAL program are reaping the benefits of daily health regimens and repurposing themselves into their communities through fitness.

Berman led a motivating and challenging 45-minute boot camp workout for participants. See Photographs attached. For more information, to get involved or make a donation, please contact Berman at andy@mentalgritfitness.com and / or catchaliftfund.com.

 

#Westport– On 05/09/17, the Westport Police Department announces the arrival of its new Marine vessel, Marine 1. The boat is an all season 10 meter NAIAD Marine Patrol Vessel.

In 2012, after more than 14 years of service, the former Marine 1 was retired due to safety and mechanical issues. Since then, Police and Town personnel have worked diligently to acquire the vessel which arrived today. Westport Police Chief Foti Koskinas said, “The new vessel is critical to our Marine Patrol Division, giving us a boat that’s in the water 365 days a year. I would like to thank the surrounding towns of Norwalk and Fairfield who assisted us with mutual aid these past few years while  our boat was being built.” The vessel was driven from Rhode Island to Westport by  the Westport Marine Division Officers.

(Town of Westport Press Release)

#WESTPORT, CT. — The Westport Youth Commission will hold a Student Creation Market on Sunday, May 21 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Saugatuck Rowing Club, 521 Riverside Avenue, hosted by the Boathouse Restaurant. The market will showcase Westport’s young entrepreneurs who will be given an opportunity to promote and sell their creations to the public. Student vendors will each have a station and table to display their work. The market is free and open to the public.

 

All ages are invited to come enjoy the creations and to support these growing student-run businesses. The market will be offering an assortment of products, including, but not limited to: jewelry, clothing, art and cosmetics.

 

If you are an interested Westport student vendor or have any questions, contact Kevin Godburn at 203-341-1155 or Renee Weisz at WestportYouthCommission203@gmail.com .

 

About Westport Youth Commission

The Youth Commission consists of up to 30 members, half of whom are electors of the town and half of whom are student residents of the town. Adult members are appointed by the First Selectman for two year terms and student members for one year terms.

Responsible for promoting the positive development of all youth in their families, schools, and community, and among their peers, the Commission assesses the needs and interests of young people in Westport, encouraging programs, and developing resources to respond to these needs.

(Press Release)

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#Westport CT–In November of 2014, one of the victims of this crime came to Westport Police headquarters to file a report of fraudulent activity on his credit card. Officers learned that $13,000.00 was charged to the victim’s credit card from a fraudulent company. As Detectives investigated this crime, they discovered multiple other fraudulent companies which were created by Rachael Alexander and Marc Alexander. Rachael was arrested in March, 2017. Marc Alexander illegally  obtained credit card information from the victims, then would bill a phony company that they created. The amount of fraudulent charges totaled $27,000.00 for the Westport case. Marc Alexander was also investigated by other towns and States for similar crimes. A warrant for hisarrest was submitted to Stamford Court for the crimes committed in Westport.

On 4/17/2017, Westport Officers responded to Bridgeport’s Federal Courthouse to pick up prisoner Marc Alexander and transport him to the Westport Police Department. Alexander was processed for the charges listed above, photographed and fingerprinted. Alexander was then transported to Norwalk Court for arraignment.

(Westport Police Press Release)

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