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Westport News: Pool Contractor Arrest

Nov 21, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

Warrant Arrest: On Wednesday November 18th, 2015 the accused turned himself into the Westport Police Department after learning that there was a warrant for his arrest. The arrest stems from a larceny complaint received on September 18th, 2015. The complainant alleges that he had hired CT Windows and Sunrooms LLC back in December 2014 to reconstruct his pool roof and paid $5000 upfront as part of the contract agreement. From December 2014 to September 2015 no work was completed or attempted by the contractor. The complainant had requested his money back from the owner/contractor, which the suspect failed to do. Arrested was Noah Cifarelli (age 58) of East Haven Connecticut Cifarelli was charged with Larceny 3rd C.G.S 53a-124, Failure to Refund Demand 10 days C.G.S 20-247(b)(8), Failure…

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Westport Police Department Announces 2015 Holiday Toy Drive

Nov 19, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

The Westport Police Department Local Union #2080 and Police Benevolent Association will be hosting their annual Holiday Toy Drive, which provides toys for underprivileged children throughout Fairfield County and beyond. The program has been extremely successful in the past, allowing for thousands of toys to be distributed to children who otherwise would have none. In addition to our regularly sponsored agencies, this year will be our third year collaborating with “Newtown Kindness,” an organization whose mission is “to promote kindness as a guiding principle of humanity.” We are honored to work toward such a mission with Newtown Kindness. We ask for your continued support and generosity to help make this year’s drive as successful as in the past. By doing…

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Westport News: House Fire

Nov 17, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

2:02pm--#Westport CT-- Firefighters on scene of a structure fire at 52 Roseville Road. This report is made possible by:

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Westport News: Returns for Cash…..

Nov 13, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

On Monday November 9th, 2015 Rachel Taylor (age 18) turned herself into the Westport Police Department after learning that there was a warrant for her arrest. On October 23rd, 2015 the Westport Police Department received a complaint of a larceny from a Post Road store. The store manager reported that one of the store employees had completed seven returns which had a positive balance and that the inventory was missing. An audit of the employee’s transactions was completed confirming the larceny of reported returns for cash. Arrested was Rachel Taylor (age 18) of Westport Connecticut Taylor was charged with Larceny 6th C.G.S 53a-125b Taylor was unable to post $250 bond and was issued a court date of November 20th at Norwalk Court. This report is made possible…

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Westport Veterans Day Services Announced

Nov 9, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT--William Vornkahl, President of the Westport Veterans Council announced that the Town of Westport will hold Veterans Day services on Wednesday, November 11 in the Town Hall auditorium. The public is invited. At 10:30 a.m., the Westport Community Band will present a “Patriotic Salute to All Veterans”program which will include marches and patriot tunes.The services will begin at 11:00 am, and include the Veterans Day address by Staples High School Senior Matt Johnson and remarks and Proclamation reading by First Selectman Jim Marpe This report made possible by:

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Westport’s New Animal Control Officer

Nov 5, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

The Westport Police Department is pleased to announce that Gina Gambino will assume the position as the town’s Animal Control Officer. She is taking over the role vacated by Animal Control Officer Peter D’Amico who served successfully in that position from 1989 until his retirement on November 1st of this year. Gina brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field. She has worked in the animal control departments of Easton, Fairfield, and most recently Bridgeport over the course of the last eight years. In Bridgeport she was the Chief Animal Control Officer responsible for a large municipal shelter. Along with her experience, Gina is also a graduate of the University of Connecticut (2006) with an Associate’s Degree in the study of Animal Science. She holds…

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Westport Halloween Party

Oct 22, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

The Westport Parks and Recreation Department, the Downtown Merchants Association and Westport P.A.L. announced today that the Annual Children’s Halloween Parade will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2015. Children and parents will meet at the corner of Main Street and Post Road East at 3:30 The parade will go up Main Street, along Avery Place and then to Town Hall. Entertainment, refreshments, and a small gift will be provided on Veterans Green (across from Town Hall) at 4 p.m. This event is for all children, especially for those aged 8 and Please note there will be NO PARKING on Main Street between 2:30 pm and 4:30 pm while this event is taking place. In case of inclement weather, festivities will be moved into Town Hall,…

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Southport News: Pedestrian Killed by Train

Oct 20, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

Metro North Railroad is reporting: The New Haven Line continued scattered residual delays of up to 30 mins due to earlier police activity near. Southport. UPDATE: Fairfield Police told me that it was a woman who attempted to jump in front of a southbound train but the train was able to stop in time. She then was struck by a northbound Amtrak train headed to Boston. Metro North has taken over the investigation. 1:57pm--#Metronorth--#Southport CT--A pedestrian has been struck and killed while on the tracks at the Southport Train Station. Currently on track one is operational.

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Westport Domestic Violence Awareness

Oct 16, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

(Westport, CT) October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. On Tuesday, October 13, 2015 members of the Westport Police Department, Westport Domestic Violence Task Force and the Y’s Men joined forces to raise awareness for domestic violence. They greeted commuters during the morning hours and provided literature from the Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC) of Norwalk, which provides domestic violence services to our area. Commuters were asked to take a look at the information when they had time or to pass it along to someone in need of help. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence seeking assistance, the DVCC is a great resource and can be reached via the 24 hour toll-free hotline 1-888-774-2900. [caption id="attachment_42962" align="aligncenter" width="334"] Pictured left to…

Westport News: Pool Contractor Arrest

Westport Police Department Announces 2015 Holiday Toy Drive

Westport News: House Fire

Westport News: Returns for Cash…..

Westport Veterans Day Services Announced

Westport’s New Animal Control Officer

Westport Halloween Party

Southport News: Pedestrian Killed by Train

Westport Domestic Violence Awareness

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