#Westport CT–On 12/29/15, Mark Simonetti turned himself in on an active warrant for his arrest stemming from an investigation performed in November, 2015. The accused reportedly used fake written prescriptions he created himself to obtain controlled 
(Westport Police Press Release)
#Westport CT–Toquet Hall Teen Center is excited to welcome Nashville based singer/guitarist, firekid, on Friday, January 15 with Pizza Dust and The Foresters. Dillon Hodges, aka firekid, has been earning critical acclaim for his unique blend of indie-rock,
bluegrass, and electronic music. A style he dubs, “metropolitan mountain music”, the young Hodges has been touring in support of his self-titled debut LP, “firekid”, released this past September by Atlantic Records. His hit single, “Magic Mountain” can be heard in regular rotation on Sirius XM Alt Nation, even landing on their Alt18 list.
Supporting firekid on the show will be local bands, Pizza Dust and The Foresters. The rock/alternative Pizza Dust is composed of talented SHS seniors, Alejandro Hervella, Jimmy Kavetas, Halley Jonas, Tristan Zauls, and Sean Porio. The Foresters are an indie-rock trio of brothers who have been making waves at venues and festivals across the northeast. Doors open at 7 pm and the show will run from 7 pm-9:30pm. Tickets are $7 in advance (available at toquethall.org) and $10 day of the show. Please contact Kevin Godburn or Kiernan Castro at 203-341-1155 or toquethall@hotmail.com with any questions.
10:09pm–#Westport CT– EMS responds to Hogan Trail for a resident who fell and has a object lodged in his neck according to radio reports.
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4:50pm–#Westport CT–The Westport Police Department received a call from a resident reporting that they had returned home to find an unknown intruder inside their residence. Once confronted, the suspect left the residence without incident. A description of the suspect was obtained and given out to responding units. Officer Morrison observed a person fitting the description operating a black pick-up truck and leaving the immediate area. He attempted to pull the vehicle over, but the suspect vehicle fled south on the Sherwood Island Connector at a high rate of speed. The suspect vehicle attempted to ram pursuing officers prior to merging onto I-95 North. The Connecticut State Police was made aware of the pursuit as Westport Officers continued behind the suspect northbound on I-95. Westport Officers lost sight of the suspect vehicle in traffic and broke off their pursuit.
The vehicle was observed by Connecticut State Police units who continued the pursuit N/B on I-95. Assisted by Bridgeport, and Stratford Police departments, the suspect was apprehended by a Stratford Officer after he bailed from his vehicle in the area of Cambridge Street in Stratford. Westport Officers responded to the scene, took custody of the suspect, and transported him back to Westport for processing.
Arrested: Kenneth E. Nichols (DOB 11/13/1965) LKA 145 Arbor Dr, Southport CT
Charges: Burglary 2nd degree (C.G.S 53a-102) Possession of Burglar’s Tools (C.G.S 53a-106) Reckless Endangerment (C.G.S. 53a-63) Criminal Attempt at Assault 2nd degree (C.G.S. 53a-49/53a-60)
Engaging Police in Pursuit (C.G.S. 14-223(b)) Reckless Driving (C.G.S. 14-222)
Nichols is being held on a bond of $50,000.00. He has a court date set for 01/11/2016
(Westport Police Press Release)
11:32pm–#cttraffic–#Westport CT–#Fairfield CT– Report of a SUV on fire on the Merritt Parkway northbound about 1 mile before exit 40. Firefighters from Westport and Fairfield on the way.
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On 11/09/15, Westport Police investigated a report of a fraudulent check deposit at Citibank, 399 Post Road West. Artis deposited a check for $6,500.00 from an account listed to him. Artis then withdrew $6,000.00 from the account. Two days later the check was returned due to insufficient funds and Artis never made the account whole.
On 12/23/15, Artis surrendered himself on an active warrant for his arrest. He posted a $7,500.00 bond and has a court date in Norwalk on 01/05/16.
#Westport CT–At approximately 4:32am on December 12th, 2015, Westport Officers responded to a reported physical domestic disturbance at a local residence. The female party threw a drink in the face of the male, then the male put the female in a headlock. Arrested was Marie Jane Fink (age 30) of Westport Connecticut, and Joshua Warren (age 40) also of Westport Connecticut. Both were charged with Disorderly Conduct, 53a-182(a)(1)
(Westport Police Press Release)
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5:40pm–#cttraffic-#Westport CT– A one car rollover accident I-95 southbound between exits 17 and 18. As you can see the driver is out of the vehicle. First responders on the way.
Westport Volunteer EMS members Jay Paretzky (second from left) and Brian Crane (second from right) are presented with the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award for their lifelong commitment to building a stronger nation through volunteer service, and Audrone Tarnok (fourth from left) received the 2014 Silver President’s Volunteer Service Award. The awards are issued by the office of President Obama and the
Corporation for National and Community Service and were presented by Westport First Selectman Jim Marpe (left), Wesport Volunteer EMS President Yves Cantin (third from left), and Westport EMS Deputy Director Marc Hartog (right)
Westport Police announce Whole Foods Market Westport has joined their holiday toy drive effort and will be a donation drop off point The Westport Police Department is thrilled to announce the newly developed partnership with Whole Foods Market Westport during this year’s holiday toy drive!
Whole Foods Marketing Team Leader, Jessica Vitelli contacted the police department hoping that Whole Foods would be able to help in some way with the toy drive so that they can be a part of giving back to the community. Whole Foods Market Westport located at 399 Post Road West, will be accepting donations of new, unopened, and unwrapped toys during store hours (they are open daily from 8:00AM to 10:00PM) beginning on Wednesday, December 2nd through Sunday, December 13th at 5:00PM.
Along with your toy donation, you will be entered to win a Holiday Roast or Ham of your choice, courtesy of Whole Foods! Additionally, for the second year in a row, Renato’s Jewelers, 1765 Post Road East, will also be accepting donations during their store hours (M-F 8AM-3PM, Sat 9AM-2PM, closed Sundays) now through Saturday, Dec 12th at 1PM.
Customers donating to the drive can receive 10% off select items in the store! As always, ASF Sports & Outdoors will not only host our event but will be collecting donations during their store hours (M-W 10AM-6PM, Th 10AM-7PM, Fri 10AM-6PM, Sat 10AM-5:30PM, Sun 11AM-4:30PM).
Many thanks to ASF Sports & Outdoors, Whole Foods Market Westport, and Renato’s Jewelers for joining our team!
