#Westport CT–December 4th, 2015 Westport Officers responded to the Shelton Police Department and took custody of Christopher Freer (age 36), for an outstanding larceny arrest warrant held by this Department. The arrest warrant stems from a 
Arrested was Christopher Freer (age 36) of Ansonia Connecticut Freer was charged with Larceny 6th C.G.S 53a-125b Freer posted a $500 bond and was assigned a court date December 14th, 2015 at Norwalk Court. (Westport Police Press Release)
On Saturday December 5th, 2015 at approximately 1:15 AM a Westport Officer on patrol on Post Road East initiated a motor vehicle stop after 
Arrested was David Bernstein (age 28) of Fairfield Connecticut Bernstein was charged with Failure to Appear 2nd C.G.S 53a-172 Possession of Narcotics C.G.S 21a-279(a) Bernstein posted $2500 bond for the Failure to Appear arrest and $1000 for the Narcotic Charge. He was issued a court date of December 15th 2015 at Norwalk Court.
12:08pm–#Westport CT– Firefighters confirming reports of about 3-4 gallons of latex paint that was in the Saugatuck River is now entering Long Island Sound. Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection notified.
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#Westport CT—On Tuesday November 24th, 2015 Westport Police Detectives served two arrest warrants for Devon Groomes (age 34) of New Haven in Norwalk Court where he was being held on other charges. The two notable arrest stems from lengthy investigations into overnight residential and car burglaries by the Detective Bureau in July 2015.
On July 21st 2015 the Westport Police Department responded to a residential burglary on Woodside Avenue. The victim had reported that his garage was entered and a bicycle was stolen. The bicycle had been recovered on a property of Patrick Lane on July 19th, 2015 and was turned over to the Police Department.
On July 24th 2015 The Westport Police Department responded to a Wilton Road residence where the property owner reported that a handgun had been stolen from her vehicle while parked in the driveway. The hand gun was entered into the state data base as stolen. On September 27th, 2015 the handgun was recovered by the Bridgeport Police Department while investigating a robbery which had occurred in there city. Arrests were made in that incident. While each of the crimes were eported to be days apart, the Westport Police Department Detective Bureau through its investigation was able to determine that the crimes occurred during the overnight hours on July 18th, 2015. Information from interviews of other individuals arrested and the cell phone information obtained through search warrants was part of this lengthy investigation which resulted in these arrest warrants. Westport Police Department is working closely with the New Canaan and Darien Police Departments in continuing its investigations into a number of motor vehicle burglaries which occurred in the early summer through October of this year. In a number of these cases the credit cards of the victims were used in Connecticut communities and are still part of an ongoing
Arrested was Devon Groomes (age 34) of New Haven Connecticut. Groomes was charged in both crimes with the following:
Burglary 3rd C.G.S 53a-103 Larceny 5th C.G.S 53a-125 Bond for that incident was set at $25,000.00
Burglary 3rd from a Motor Vehicle C.G.S 53a-103 Stealing a Firearm C.G.S 53a-212 Criminal Possession of a Pistol or Revolver C.G.S 53a-217c Bond for this incident was set at $175,000.00 cash only bond. Groomes was unable to post bond and arraigned in Norwalk Court
(Westport Police Press Release)
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Warrant Arrest: On Wednesday November 18th, 2015 the accused turned himself into the Westport Police Department after learning that there was a warrant for his arrest. The arrest stems from a larceny complaint received on September 18th, 2015. The complainant alleges that he had hired CT Windows and Sunrooms LLC back in December 2014 to reconstruct his pool roof and paid $5000 upfront as part of the contract agreement. From December 2014 to September 2015 no work was completed or attempted by the contractor. The complainant had requested his money back from the owner/contractor, which the suspect failed to do. Arrested was Noah Cifarelli (age 58) of East Haven Connecticut
Cifarelli was charged with Larceny 3rd C.G.S 53a-124, Failure to Refund Demand 10 days C.G.S 20-247(b)(8), Failure to Provide Duplicate note of Cancellation, C.G.S 43-135a2, Failure to Provide Oral Note of Cancellation C.G.S 42-135a5
Cifarelli posed a $5000 bond and was issued a court date in November 30th, 2015 at Norwalk Court. (Westport Police Press Release)
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The Westport Police Department Local Union #2080 and Police Benevolent Association will be hosting their annual Holiday Toy Drive, which provides toys for underprivileged children t
In addition to our regularly sponsored agencies, this year will be our third year collaborating with “Newtown Kindness,” an organization whose mission is “to promote kindness as a guiding principle of humanity.” We are honored to work toward such a mission with Newtown Kindness.
We ask for your continued support and generosity to help make this year’s drive as successful as in the past. By doing so, you will bring joy to so many children who often have none. Westport Police Officers will accept new, unopened, and unwrapped toys, as well as cash donations, in the parking lot of The Athletic Shoe Factory, located at 1560 Post Road East, Westport on the following Saturdays and Sundays: December 5, 6, 12, and 13 between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
In the case of inclement weather, please call the Westport Police Department at 203-341-6000 or check with the local news services. Should the weather not allow a trip to the Athletic Shoe Factory on any one of those days, the donations may be brought to the department as soon as conditions
Collection boxes will be set up at the Westport Police Department, 50 Jesup Road and Westport Town Hall, 110 Myrtle Avenue beginning Friday, December 4 through Sunday, December 13.
***In order to allow for the proper and timely delivery of the donations, the deadline for all donations is Sunday, December 13 at 5:00 PM.
2:02pm–#Westport CT– Firefighters on scene of a structure fire at 52 Roseville Road.
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On Monday November 9th, 2015 Rachel Taylor (age 18) turned herself into the Westport Police Department after learning that there was a warrant for her arrest. On October 23rd, 2015 the Westport Police Department received a complaint of a larceny from a Post Road store. The store manager reported that one of the store employees had completed seven returns which had a positive balance and that the inventory was missing. An audit of the employee’s transactions was completed confirming the larceny of reported returns for cash. Arrested was Rachel Taylor (age 18) of Westport Connecticut Taylor was charged with Larceny 6th C.G.S 53a-125b Taylor was unable to post $250 bond and was issued a court date of November 20th at Norwalk Court.
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#Westport CT–William Vornkahl, President of the Westport Veterans Council announced that the Town of Westport will hold Veterans Day services on Wednesday, November 11 in the Town Hall auditorium. The public is invited.
At 10:30 a.m., the Westport Community Band will present a “Patriotic Salute to All Veterans”program which will include marches and patriot tunes.The services will begin at 11:00 am, and include the Veterans Day address by Staples High School Senior Matt Johnson and remarks and Proclamation reading by First Selectman Jim Marpe
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The Westport Police Department is pleased to announce that Gina Gambino will assume the position as the town’s Animal Control Officer. She is taking over the role vacated by Animal Control Officer Peter D’Amico who served successfully in that position from 1989 until his retirement on November 1st of this year. Gina brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field. She has worked in the animal control departments of Easton, Fairfield, and most recently Bridgeport over the course of the last eight years. In Bridgeport she was the Chief Animal Control Officer responsible for a large municipal shelter.
Along with her experience, Gina is also a graduate of the University of Connecticut (2006) with an Associate’s Degree in the study of Animal Science. She holds various accreditations including the National Animal Control Association Certification, DEEP Wildlife Control Certification, and has attended CT Municipal Animal Control Training Seminars from 2008-2014. Gina also has a number of documented achievements while working in the field including the Hurricane Sandy Assistance Award for her efforts with shelter evacuation, temporary shelterservice, and calls for service in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.
