Westport News: Pickup Crashes Into A House
1:11am--#Westport CT--Police are investigating a possibility of driving under the influence after this pickup smashed into a home on Saugatuck Avenue. I guess Dodge's are ram tough!
Westport News: Odor of Burning at Staples HS
7:47pm--#Westrport CT--Firefighters on the way to Staples High School, 70 North Avenue for an odor of burning in the auditorium. Tony the maintenance man is on the scene and has pulled the alarm, the building is being evacuated. Our friends at Servpro will make it like it never even happened!
Westport News: Mail Truck Riding Lawnmower Collide
12:25pm--#Westport CT--First responders at 15 Charcoal Hill Road where a mail truck and a riding lawnmower collide. The person on the lawnmower has leg injuries.
Westport News: Woman Stuck Under Her Car
3:55pm--#Westport CT--A woman in the Compo Shopping had put her car in gear and some how the car has run over her. First responders on the way, radio reports say she is pinned under her car.
Westport News: Reports of an Explosion on Long Lots Road
2:45am--#Westport CT--Multiple reports of a large explosion on Long Lots Road. Fire and police on the way to investigate.
Westport Easter Egg Hunt
GREENS FARMS VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY ANNOUNCES EASTER EGG HUNT APRIL 19 The Greens Farms Volunteer Fire Company will hold its 63nd Saturday, April 19 on the grounds of Long Lots School, Hyde Lane, Westport at 2:00 PM. Children will hunt for the eggs in age groups through age ten. Children finding special marked eggs will receive Easter baskets. The Easter bunny will be there to meet and greet the children.
Westport News: 6 year old head injury at school
5:29pm--#Westport CT--First responders on the way to Saugautck Elementary School's gym at 170 Riverside Avenue for a 6 year old with a head laceration.
Westport News: No animals on the beach
Westport Parks & Recreation Director Stuart McCarthy today reminded citizens that as of April 1 the “no animals at the beaches” regulation will be in effect. It includes Compo, Burying Hill and Old Mill beaches. “Animals will not be permitted on any beach property, which includes all grass, sand, and the parking areas, except Soundview parking lot at Compo Beach, as well as the roads within the beach area,” said McCarthy. “This regulation will be in effect until October 1.” Parking emblems will be required on all vehicles entering town beaches beginning Tuesday, May 1.
Westport News: Swearing In of New Westport Officer
Westport CT--On Thursday, March 20, 2014 Brendan Fearon was sworn in as a Westport Police Officer by First Selectman Jim Marpe .The ceremony was held at Town Hall. Brendan Fearon, age 25, is a Shelton, CT native and resides in Southbury. He is a 2010 graduate of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree in Emergency Management and Homeland Security. Officer Fearon comes to the Westport Police Department from the Monroe Police Department. Previous to that he was employed as the Emergency Management Coordinator with the Conference of Boston Teaching Hospitals in Boston, MA.
Westport News: Police recover stolen Bridgeport car
#Westport CT #Bridgeport CT-- At approximately 9:37am, Bridgeport Police advised surrounding towns that a vehicle was stolen in their city. After the description was given to Westport patrol officers, Officer Thomas Casimiro observed the vehicle traveling west on Post Road East. Officer Casimiro stopped the vehicle and took the operator into custody without incident. Bridgeport Police responded to the scene to take custody of the vehicle and the suspect. Suspect was identified as Yannick Williams out of New Haven. For further information please contact Bridgeport Police as they arrested the suspect. Special thanks to Eric Simmons for the photo!