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Westport Arrests

Aug 16, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport News: On August 10, 2016, Westport Officers responded to a Cricket Lane address to assist in the recovery of a motor vehicle that had been taken without the owner’s permission. While on scene, Officers observed that a window pane on the front door was shattered and there were pry marks by the door knob. The homeowner was contacted and he stated that the damage to the door was new. The homeowner said that no one should be at the residence, but advised that his adult son, Ian Parker, may have entered. He requested that Officers check the inside of the home. Officers knocked on the door but no one responded. As Officers were making entry, Ian Parker came to door. Parker was detained while Officers checked…

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Westport News: Tips Stolen

Aug 4, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport Connecticut--On 7-31- 16 at approximately 08:30am, Westport Officers were dispatched to the SoNo Baking Company which is located at 44 Church Lane on a report of a larceny and threatening incident. A male suspect had threatened the cashier, stole money out of the tip jar, and fled the scene on a bicycle. Officers located a male matching the description at the Gillespie Center on Jesup Road. The male, identified as Dave Phillips, stated he used the money he stole to buy cigarettes. The cashier positively identified Phillips as the male who threatened to “kill her.” Phillips was taken into custody and held on a $2,500.00 bond. This report is made possible by: #Westport Connecticut--On 7-31-16 aproximadamente a las 8:30 am, los oficiales de…

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Westport’s Newest K-9

Aug 3, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

The Westport Police Department proudly announces the addition of Police Service Dog (PSD) Atlas as the newest member of the Westport Police Department K9 Unit. PSD Atlas is a 19 month old German shepherd who was acquired from Grasso Shepherds and will be handled by Officer David Scinto. The team is set to begin training this month with an expected certification as a patrol / narcotics detection canine in October. Officer Scinto and Atlas will join Officer Jim Loomer & PSD Koda and Officer Baker & PSD Chase in the K9 Unit. In response to the recent increase in drug abuse and heroin overdoses in the area, adding “Atlas” as a third narcotic detection K9 better enables the department to enforce current drug laws. Also, starting in early…

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Westport’s Back To School Program

Jul 27, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

Sarah Heath, Director of the Westport Department of Human Services, announced today that the Town’s 2016 “Back to School Program” will start Monday, August 8 at Westport Town Hall, 110 Myrtle Avenue. This program offers gift cards to income-eligible families who have children in the Westport schools. Families can then purchase new backpacks and school supplies together. The Salvation Army also provides a limited number of Payless gift cards so children can start the school year with a new pair of shoes. The Back to School program depends solely upon the generosity of community individuals and organizations. Last year, 152 Westport students from 102 income-eligible families received back to school supplies as well as gift cards for a new pair of school shoes. That represents…

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2016 Westport Citizens’ Police Academy

Jul 25, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

The Westport Police Department is proud to announce that we will be offering a Citizens’ Police Academy starting on September 8, 2016. Participants will establish a better understanding of the role of the police department in the community. The academy can accommodate up to twenty-four community members 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. They will also receive CPR/AED certification. Class participants will meet every Thursday from evening 7:00pm- 9:30 pm for nine weeks to learn about the different divisions and specialized units of the department as well…

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Grease Is The Word In Westport

Jul 22, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

On 07/18/16 at approximately 10:00am, Westport Officers were dispatched to the rear of Five Guys Restaurant on a report of theft of cooking oil. Responding units were given a description of the suspect vehicle as a white van with New York license plates. Upon the Officers arrival, they found suspects Alondra Aracil and Jonathan Garces actively siphoning cooking oil from the tank. Aracil and Garces were taken into custody. Aracil gave a fake name and date of birth which resulted in the additional charge of Criminal Impersonation. (Westport Police Press Release)

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I-95 Accident

Jul 19, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

11:11am--#cttraffic--#Westport Connecticut-- A multi car accident I-95 northbound near exit 18 with one person laying in the roadway according to radio reports.

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I-95 4 Car Crash

Jul 11, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

3:58pm--#cttraffic--#Westport Connecticut-- A 4 car crash I-95 northbound just past exit 17 for your commuting pleasure....

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Westport Fire Department Showing Respect

Jul 4, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

Members of Platoon 1 of the Westport Fire Department are pictured here in Traditional Military Green Fire Tee Shirts. The military shirts are a way of showing our patriotism and honoring our members who are military veterans. The Westport Fire Department has many members who are serving, or have served, in various branches of our Government protecting us both here and throughout the world. The Westport Fire Department asks all citizens to remember in your thoughts and prayers your public servants this 4 th of July. Likewise the members of Westport Fire Department Platoon 1, who are on duty this July 4 th , wish all of our citizens a safe and blessed 4 th of July holiday.

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Westport News: Larceny

Jun 28, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

In April of 2016, Westport Officers were dispatched to Stop and Shop, 1790 Post Road East, on a report of shoplifting. A female was caught on video surveillance placing beer and energy drinks into her cart, then leaving the store without paying. Officers were able to identify the female as Nickie Thompson because she committed the same crime in Bridgeport. A warrant was submitted to court for Larceny 6 th degree. On 06/21/16, Officers responded to the Milford Police Department and took custody of Thompson for the active warrant. She was also processed for a Failure to Appear warrant and held on a $10,000.00. (Westport Police Press Release) This report is made possible by:

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Westport News: Tips Stolen

Westport’s Newest K-9

Westport’s Back To School Program

2016 Westport Citizens’ Police Academy

Grease Is The Word In Westport

I-95 Accident

I-95 4 Car Crash

Westport Fire Department Showing Respect

Westport News: Larceny

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