Westport

Westport News: Out Of Town Man Arrested In Local Shoplifting

On 2/05/17 at approximately 4:00pm, Westport Officers were dispatched to Walgreens, 880 Post Road East, in regards to a shoplifting. Officers spoke with the store manager who stated that a male loaded up a Walgreens carry basket with containers of baby formula, then walked past the registers and out of the store without paying. The suspect then exited the parking lot in a gray Mini Cooper. The shoplifter was the operator and sole occupant of the vehicle. The total amount of loss from the shoplifting is $573.80.   In March of 2017, Westport Detectives learned of an arrest made by the Fairfield Police Department on February 7 th , 2017 where a white male placed six Red Bull 4 packs…

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Westport First Selectman Signs Mayors Against Illegal Guns Statement

  #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…

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Westport News: Cyber Tips Leads To Child Porn Arrest

#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…

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Westport Click It Or Ticket Campaign

#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.   This press release is made possible by:

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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…

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Westport Gets New Marine Unit

#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…

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Westport Youth Commission Promotes Young Entrepreneurs With Student Creation Market

#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…

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