Category: Westport

Westport News: House Fire

6:02am–#Westport CT–This morning, the Westport Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 189 Cross Highway. The call came a trapped occupant reporting a fire in the house. The Westport Fire Department responded with all 11 firefighters and 4 officers on duty, along with Westport Police and EMS. Westport Police Officers were able to rescue the occupant from a first floor window as the fire department arrived. The occupant was transported to the hospital with non-life treating injuries. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire and rescue 2 dogs that were still in the house. The cause of the fire is under investigation at this time by the Fire Marshal’s Office. Firefighters from Fairfield assisted at the fire providing additional manpower.

 

The Westport Fire Department would like to remind Westport residents theimportance of having working smoke detectors in their home. Install smoke alarms in every sleeping room and outside each separate sleeping area. Install alarms on every level of the home. Install alarms in the basement. If any resident is in need of assistance with changing detector batteries or installing new ones, they may call 203-341- 5010 to arrange for someone to come to their home to do so (no fee).

(Westport Fire Department Press Release)

 

Westport Police Invites Public Comment on State Accreditation Efforts

#Westport CT–A team of assessors from the Police Officers Standards and Training Council will arrive on May 10, 2017 to examine the Westport Police Departments policy and procedures as they relate to Tier I Liability, of the state accreditation Standards. Verification by the team that the Westport Police Department meets the POST Council’s state of the art accreditation Standards is part of a voluntary process to gain accreditation—a highly regarded recognition of law enforcement professional excellence.

As part of the on-site assessment, agency employees and members of the community are invited to offer comments. Comments can be mailed to William E. Tanner, III POSTC Accreditation Division at 285 Preston Ave. Meriden, Ct 06450, by telephone at 203-427- 2602, by fax at 203-238- 6643 or by email Accreditation.Compliance@ct.gov Please enter the name of the agency in the subject line of the email.

A copy of the state accreditation Standards is available at the Westport Police Department Local contact is Staff Corporal Ashley Delvecchio who can be reached directly at 203-341- 6039 The accreditation manager for the Westport Police Department is Staff Corporal Ashley Delvecchio. The assessment team is composed of law enforcement practitioners from the Connecticut law enforcement community. The assessors will review written materials, interview individuals, and visit offices and other places where compliance can be witnessed. Once the POST Council accreditation assessors complete their review of the agency, they report back to the POST Council Accreditation committee who will recommend to the POST Council if the agency is to be accredited or re-accredited. Accreditation is valid for Four years, during which time the agency must submit annual reports attesting continued compliance with those Standards under which they were initially accredited or re-accredited.

(Westport Police Press Release)

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Westport News: Whole Foods Employee Larceny

#Westport CT: In December of 2016, Westport Officers were dispatched to Whole Foods, 399 Post Road West on a Larceny complaint. Officers learned that employee, Shamonie Gibson, was creating fake transactions and returning the funds into her own personal account. Gibson was using a supervisor’s information to do the fake returns on a day when that supervisor was not working. This went on from August to December. Gibson was interviewed by the Officers and she admitted to the fraudulent transactions. A warrant was submitted to Norwalk Court for Gibson’s arrest. On 04/11/17, Gibson turned herself in at Westport Police Headquarters. She was processed for the Larceny 2 charge and posted the $25,000.00 bond. She had a court date in Norwalk on 04/24/17.

(Westport Police Press Release)

Westport News: Contractor Arrested AGAIN

#Westport CT– On 02/16/17, the victim of this incident came to Westport Police Headquarters to file a larceny complaint. The victim needed work done to his home on North Avenue, and hired Jeffrey Chirillo of Chirillo Contracting. The victim reported that Chirillo agreed to do the work for $1895.00. The victim reported that he paid Chirillo $1365.00 on 10/02/16 as a deposit to do the work. Chirillo never did any work at his residence. The victim gave Chirillo ample time to repay the deposit but Chirillo did not. A warrant for Chirillo’s arrest was submitted to Norwalk Court. On 04/12/17, Chirillo appeared at Norwalk Court for a different case and was processed for the active warrant. He has a court date on 04/25/17.

 

Chirillo was arrested in February for taking $32,000 from a Westport homeowner and not doing any work as promised.

 

(Westport Press Release)

 

Westport News: Structure Fire

Westport Firefighters were dispatched to a fire alarm activation at a commercial occupancy on Woodside Lane at 5:55 AM. Two Engine companies, the Truck Company and the Shift Commander were on the initial dispatch.

Arriving companies initially staged at locked entry gates and proceeded to walk up the building to investigate the cause of the alarm. While conducting a 360 of the building, Engine 2 found smoke coming from a room on the 1 st floor at the rear of the building. The incident was upgraded to a working fire bringing two additional Westport Engines. Engine 2, Engine 4 and Truck 1’s crews worked together to deploy a 500’ attack line, force entry to the fire room and extinguish the fire. The fire was initially held in check with a water can, which kept the fire from extending while the hose line was stretched. Additional arriving Companies assisted with ventilation and checking for extension. The fire damage was limited to the room of origin and an adjoining room. Numerous animals were rescued from the fire room and adjoining rooms and relocated to a safe area.

Mutual Aid was requested from Norwalk FD and Fairfield FD as all Westport FD resources were operating at the scene. Eversource responded to the scene as well as the Westport Fire Marshal’s office to investigate the cause of the fire. The area of damage was secured and turned over to the property owners for repairs. The last Westport fire unit cleared at 8:46 AM

Westport News: Housekeeper Charged in Forgery/Larceny

#Westport CT–July of 2016, a Westport woman hired  a cleaning company to clean their home and learned that a check was removed from their checkbook that was cashed at a Citibank.  The victim reported a bank check in the amount of $4,000.00 dollars was deposited to an unknown account that the victim did not write. It was learned that the check was taken from the second to last position in the victim’s checkbook. Officers obtained video surveillance from Citibank where the check was deposited, and the suspect was positively identified as Diana Parra. Parra was an assistant housekeeper for the victim. Parra stole the check, then forged the victim’s signature and deposited it into her personal account. A warrant was submitted to Norwalk Court to arrest Parra. On 04/06/17, Parra turned herself in at Police Headquarters and was processed for the above listed charges. She has a court date in Norwalk on 04/13/17.

(Westport Police Report)

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Westport News: Westport Gun Owner Charged

On 03/08/2017 at approximately 8:00am, Westport Detectives responded to Norwalk Hospital on report of a Westport resident who was being treated for a gunshot wound to the left thigh. It was reported that the incident happened at approximately 6:00am that morning on Oak Street, Westport. The patient was Dominic Demace, who claimed to have accidentally shot himself in the leg while cleaning a gun. Detectives served a Search Warrant on the home to further investigate the incident. A warrant was submitted to Norwalk Court for the arrest of Demace.

Since a juvenile was in the house on the date and time of this incident, the additional charge of Risk of Injury was added. On 04/06/2017, Detectives responded to Demace’s house to serve the warrant. Demace was transported to Westport PD headquarters where he was fingerprinted and photographed without incident. He was issued a Court date of Monday, 04/17/2017 in Norwalk Superior Court and was held on $25,000 bond.

(Westport Police Press Release)

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Westport News: Are You Happy To See Me Or Is That Gray Goose Down Your Pants?

On 02/17/17 at approximately 6:00pm, Westport Officers responded to 1439 Post Road East (Castle Wine & Spirits) on a report of a larceny. Prior to Officer’s arrival, dispatch advised the suspect left in a red Chevy Trailblazer with a large sticker in the rear window. The store surveillance footage showed a male take a bottle of Grey Goose vodka valued at $56.99 and stuffed it down his pants. The male suspect then left the store in a red Chevy Trailblazer with a CT marker plate. On 02/20/17, a Westport Officer stopped the suspect vehicle in this case and identified the suspect as James Coates. The suspect was even wearing the same green Army jacket from the night of the Larceny. A warrant was submitted to Norwalk Court for the arrest of Coates. On 04/06/17, Westport Officers responded to Norwalk PD to take Coates into custody. Coates was transported to Westport Police Headquarters where he was then processed for the active Larceny warrant. He was held on a $10,000.00 bond and has a court date in Norwalk on 04/14/17.

 

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Westport News: Pursuit Nets Bridgeport Man Arrest On Multiple Charges

(Westport, CT) Today at approximately 9:30am, Westport Officers were dispatched to OptiCare, 877 Post Road East, to check the welfare of a male who was in the store and appeared disoriented. While on route, Officers learned the male had stolen a pair of glasses and left the store. As Officers arrived, the male left the scene in a gray Pontiac at a high rate of speed. Officers then pursued the vehicle westbound on Post Road East. The vehicle was traveling fast through the center of town so the pursuit was terminated as it was too dangerous. A short time later, Officers located the suspect vehicle on Imperial Avenue which crashed off the road near the river. The suspect was seen running from the crash, and a foot chase ensued. Officers caught up with the suspect on Imperial Avenue near Baker Avenue. The suspect actively resisted arrest while punching and kicking the Officers. The Officers were able to gain control of the suspect and take him into custody. One Officer suffered an injury to his face and the other Officer suffered a hand injury. The injuries appear minor at this time. The suspect was transported to Norwalk Hospital for evaluation based on his behavior. The suspect has not been positively identified.

 

The suspect has been identified as Tracey Edwards, 02/10/73, out of Bridgeport.Edwards was released from Norwalk Hospital. He was charged with the following:

Larceny 6 th degree              Assault on a Police Officer (2 counts)Possession                             Hallucinogen (Vehicle was searched and approximately 1 ounce of PCP located)

Engaging Police in Pursuit                       Reckless Driving                                  Evading Responsibility of Motor Vehicle Crash                        Operating a Motor Vehicle under Suspension

Edwards is being held on a $100,000 bond. He is also wanted by the US Marshals for Violation of Supervised Release.

(Westport Police Press Release)

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