1:02am--- UPDATE: The state police were following at a distance not engaged in pursuit but the have lost sight of the car. All updates have ceased, I'm assuming he gave the officers the slip. 12:42am--#cttraffic---State police are attempting to pull over a Porsche with Vermont plates that engaged state police in a pursuit in Stamford. The pursuit is northbound now near exit 19
In October of 2016, Westport Officers responded to a North Avenue address on a report of harassment. The complainant stated that her juvenile child received a Facebook message stating derogatory things about the child’s parent. These messages were received from a Facebook account in Monroe Connecticut. Due to a Protective Order already in place, Meg Hyman was developed as a suspect as she was arrested for similar charges previously. The order specifically says that Margaret E. Hyman is not to contact the protected parties in any manner, including electronic or telephone and not to contact the protected person & home, workplace or others. Margaret E. Hyman was living in Monroe at the time the messages were sent. Westport Officers and…
#Westport Connecticut--On 02/28/17 at approximately 1:30am, Officer Thomas Casimiro was running a RADAR detail and observed a vehicle traveling south on the Sherwood Island Connector. The vehicle reached a speed of 96 mph. As the Officer pulled out to stop the suspect vehicle, the suspect turned off all the vehicles lights. The operator did not slow down for the stop sign before making a left hand turn onto the I95 Northbound ramp. While on the ramp the operator cut off another vehicle nearly running it off of the road. As soon as the operator got onto I-95, he cut over 3 lanes of traffic and nearly crashed into several vehicles. The vehicle was finally stopped on I95. The operator was…
2:30pm--#Westport Connecticut-- Westport Firefighters were dispatched at 2:30 PM to the Merritt Parkway Southbound between exits 41-40 to assist Norwalk Firefighters at a brush fire. Engine 2, Engine 6 and Car 3 responded. Westport Firefighters arrived on scene and found an approximate 300’x 100’ area burning in the area of the West Rocks overpass with Norwalk Firefighters already on scene. Westport Firefighters worked along with Norwalk Firefighters to extinguish the fire. A total of 3 lines were stretched and operated. Crews remained on scene checking for hot spots and overhauling. The CSP was on scene and provided traffic control. The last Westport Fire unit cleared the scene at 3:42 PM. (Westport Fire Department Press Release)
12:38pm--#Westport Connecticut-- First responders on scene at 371 Post Road West where a bicyclist has been hit by a car. This news report is made possible by: https://primaryct.com/employees/nima-rezvan
On 02/23/17, Chief Foti Koskinas observed a vehicle in the Greens Farms Railroad Station parking lot with the blinker on, engine running and operator laid back. The Chief checked on the operator, and as the window rolled down, he immediately smelled the odor of marijuana. Other units were called to the scene and the operator was asked out of the car. The operator, Lorenzo Woods, was evasive and unable to explain why he was there. While speaking with Woods, another male approached the Officers. The second male was identified as Theophilus Brown. The Officers determined that the two males were attempting to cash a fraudulent money order worth $1,000.00 at the Post Office. Officers located a total of 4…
In early October of 2016, the victim of this incident signed a proposal with contractor Jeffrey Chirillo of Chirillo Contracting, for remodeling work. The victim paid Chirillo $32,579.00 in cash and checks since 10/08/16. As of mid-January, Chirillo has not started any work at the victim’s residence nor has he provided any of the material the victim has paid him for. Based on the investigation, a warrant was submitted to Norwalk Court for Chirillo’s arrest. On 2/23/2017, Westport Officers responded to the Milford Police Department and took Jeffrey Chirillo into custody. Chirillo was transported to Westport Police Headquarters where he was processed for the above listed charges. Chirillo was held on a $75,000.00 bond with a court date of 03/07/17.…
Toquet Hall Teen Center announces an after school class in video game puppetry to be held March 27 through March 31from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. Registration is open to students in grades 7-12. Led by the EK Theater (www.ektheater.com), students will learn how to use Minecraft to tell "The Story of Aoyagi" from Lafcadio Hearn's Kwaidan, a collection of Japanese ghost stories first published in 1904. The program has a registration fee of $45 and space is limited. Students must have their own laptop and Minecraft account. Registration is available at toquethall.org. Contact Kevin Godburn or Carla Paiva at 203-341-1155 or toquethall@hotmail.com with any questions. About EK Theater Renowned EK Theater brings classics to modern audiences using video games.…
10:02pm--#Westport Connecticut-- Report of a 4-5 car rollover accident on I-95 northbound near exit 17-18 near Hales Court overpass. There are cars scatter across a quarter mile in the area. Extrication will be needed for the rollover according to radio reports.
#Westport Connecticut--On 02/10/17 at approximately 4:30pm, Westport Officer David Scinto observed a gray Mercedes sedan traveling south on Myrtle Avenue with cancelled registration plates that belong on a Volvo. The vehicle was stopped, and the operator was identified as George Wilson. A check of Wilson showed his driving privileges were suspended. Wilson also had a Failure to Appear warrant out of Troop G, State Police. Wilson was taken into custody and processed for the above listed charges. Wilson was issued a court date of 02/21/2017 at Norwalk Court. Wilson posted the $7,500 bond and was released. (Westport Police Press Release)
