Category: Westport

#Westport Connecticut–In November of 2016, the victim of this incident filed a larceny from her vehicle report. The victim stated her vehicle was parked and unoccupied in the parking lot of Assumption Church at 11 Burr Road on November 15 th , 2016. The Assumption Church parking lot is in close proximity to the Saugatuck Elementary School parking lot, which is located on Riverside Avenue. On 11/19/2016, the victim read an article regarding an arrest made by Westport police of a motor vehicle break in at Saugatuck Elementary School. It was reported that Jessica Sullivan had been arrested for taking items out of unlocked cars in the Saugatuck Elementary School parking lot, during the daytime hours of 11/15/2016. Due to the close proximity of the parking lots, nature of the crime (entering unlocked vehicles) and reported date and time, the victim thought that the thefts could be connected, which prompted her to contact Westport police. Westport Detectives were able to connect missing items from the victim to items seized from Sullivan at the time of her original arrest. Approximate value of stolen items totaled $125.00. An arrest warrant was submitted to Norwalk Court for the arrest of Jessica Sullivan. On 01/30/17, Westport Detectives responded to Sullivan’s home and took her into custody the active warrant. She was processed for the above listed charges and was taken to court on 01/30/17.

(Westport Police Press Release)

 

#Westport Connecticut–In September of 2016, Kyle Ritchie issued 2 checks to the victims of this incident. The checking account did not have sufficient funds to pay the checks, which totaled approximately 4,500.00.

The victims and the police attempted several times to have Ritchie pay the owed amount which he did not. An arrest warrant was submitted to Norwalk Court for Ritchie’s arrest. On 01/30/17, Ritchie turned himself in for the active warrant. He was transported to Norwalk Court , 01/30/17, after being processed.

 

11:06pm–#Westport  Connecticut– #mta–#cttraffic–Report of an explosion and power outage near the Metro North are of Maple Lane and Clayton Street.  Firefighters reporting Metro North working on the problem.  Unknown if this is affecting train travel.

 

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#Westport Connecticut– The Westport Police Department is proud to announce that we will be offering a Citizens’ Police Academy for Westport teens beginning on March 1, 2017. Participants will establish a better understanding of the role of the police department in the community and laws effecting teens.

The academy can accommodate up to twenty-four Westport high school students who will participate in classes designed to take them through the various aspects of law enforcement. Academy instructors consist of highly trained and experienced Westport Police Officers. In addition to the classes, participants will have the opportunity to experience a “ride-a- long” with an officer from the patrol division. Class participants will meet every Wednesday from evening 6:30pm- 9:30 pm for five weeks to learn about the different divisions and specialized units of the department as well as how the department operates. This class provides participants and officers an opportunity to get to know each other and discuss issues that affect our community.

The academy is open to Westport high school students. To inquire about participating in the academy and/or to receive an application, please contact Westport D.A.R.E. Officer Ned Batlin or Detective Commander Lieutenant Jillian Cabana at (203) 341-6000. Applications can also be found in the lobby of the police department and are due by February 20th .

(Town Of Westport Press Release)

 

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On 01/19/17 at approximately 1:00am, Westport Officer Casimiro stopped a vehicle on Post Road East near Compo Road for a license plate that did not belong on the vehicle. The operator, Donald Potter, was unable to produce a license, proper registration or valid insurance. Due to the fact that Potter did not have a license or any other photo identification, he was taken into custody. Potter was processed and charged with the above listed charges. He is assigned a court date of 1/30/17 at Norwalk Court. Once the Officers were able to confirm Potter identity, he was released on a Promise to Appear in Court.

(Westport Police Press Release)

 

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On January 17, 2017 at approximately 12:00am, Westport Officers responded to the area of Post Road East and Compo Road on a report of a disabled vehicle at the intersection. Officers located a vehicle stopped in the travel portion of the roadway. The operator, later identified as Noura Yousef, was asleep in the driver’s seat. Officers were able to wake up Yousef, who appeared to be disoriented and possibly under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Officers observed several glass pipes in plain view as they interviewed Yousef. The pipes observed are commonly used for smoking crack cocaine or other narcotic substances. Officers then searched the vehicle, and discovered a FedEx package with an object tightly wrapped inside it. Based on the Officer’s training and experience, the wrapping was consistent with how narcotics are packaged. The package was transported to Police Headquarters where it was tested and processed. The package tested positive for Methamphetamine, weighing approximately 1 pound. Yousef was processed for the above listed charges and has a court date in Norwalk on 01/27/17. She was held on a $26,000 bond. Based on the amount of Methamphetamine discovered by the Officers, this case  continues to be investigated.

(Westport Police Press Release)

On 09/21/16 at approximately 6:30pm, Westport Officers were dispatched to 1790 Post Road East, Stop and Shop, on a larceny complaint. Loss Prevention had the suspect, Louis Bottone, in custody. Bottone was arrested that day for stealing energy drinks. Officers were informed that Bottone was suspected of stealing $111.91 worth of energy drinks on 09/06/16. Officers viewed the surveillance footage from 09/06/16 and positively identified Bottone as the suspect. A warrant was submitted to Norwalk Court for the larceny committed on the 6th . On 01/14/17, Westport Officers responded to the Monroe Police Department to take custody of Bottone. He was processed for the above listed charge and has a court date on 01/19/17.

(Westport Police Press Release)