Category: Westport

Westport Swears In New Police Officer

#Westport CT–On Tuesday, June 26, 2015 the Westport Police Department swore in a new police officer. The ceremony took place Westport Town Hall at 12:00 P.M. The hiring of the officer fills vacancies created by the retirement since May 2015 and brings the department to full strength.

The following individual was sworn in as Westport Police Officer: David Perez Age 41 is the Westport Police Departments newest member. Prior to his hiring by the Westport Police Department, Mr. Perez was a police officer

with the West Haven Police Department from November 1999 thru January 2014 he was assigned to the Patrol Division, Street Crimes Unit and Detective Bureau during his tenure. Mr. Perez left West Haven in order to take a position with the Nashville Metro Police Department in Nashville Tennessee in January 2014 and remained employed with that agency until being selected by the Westport Police Department and deciding to return to westport officer sworn inConnecticut.

Police Pursuit Starting in Westport Ends in Trumbull

UPDATE: Rafael Vasquez, 25 of 181 Hampton Street, Hartford was arrested when the  stolen vehicle he was riding in was spotted driving erratically near exit 18 in Westport.  State Police attempted to pull the car over but lost sight of it near exit 16.  Police learned the vehicle was stolen out of Mamaroneck, New York which lead to speculation from reporters that it may have been one of the escaped convicts from Clinton Correctional Facility on June 6.  State Police fielded calls from People Magazine afterwards.

 

Westport Police picked up the pursuit on Route 1 heading towards Fairfield and Fairfield Police entered the chase when they entered their town.  The black Honda Civic then got on I-95 northbound at exit 19 where State Police rejoined the pursuit. The car then exited at exit 26 and Bridgeport Police became involved in the chase who then broke off the pursuit when it entered Stratford which Stratford Police gave chase through their town an onto the Merritt Parkway.

 

The Honda then was involved in a 2 car accident on the Merritt Parkway near exit 53.  The car then proceeded into Trumbull streets, reentered the Merritt Parkway at exit 48.  The Honda then got into another 2 car crash at exit 50.  The accident caused it to spin out of control and strike a guard rail.  Trumbull Police attempted to box him, the driver attempted to continue striking a Trumbull Police car.  The suspect was then taken into custody and transported to Troop G State Police barracks for processing.  He is being held on a $50,000 bond for charges of reckless driving, engaging police in pursuit, evasion of property and/or physical damage, driving without a license, 3rd degree larceny, interferring/simple assault on a police officer and assault of Public Safety, Emergency Medical, Health Care, or Public Transit Personnel.

 

10:00am- ish-#Westport CT–A police pursuit starting in Westport ends in a crash in Trumbull.  A man in a stolen vehicle took Westport, State Police, Fairfield, Stratford and Trumbull Police on a high speed pursuit.  The pursuit was on local Westport Roads, I-95 and Merritt Parkway.   Speeds at times reached 100 mph.  The car crashed in Trumbull near exit 49 on the Merritt Parkway.  Police tell me he crashed into a number of cars in Trumbull and that the car was stolen out of New York.

 

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Westport News: Screening of the film THE GOOD LIE

Westport CT–Screening of the film THE GOOD LIE with Screenwriter Margaret Nagle, June 24 at 6:30 pm at Westport Woman’s Club A screening of the film, The Good Lie about the “Lost Boys” of Sudan will take place on

Wednesday, June 24 at 6:30 pm at The Westport Woman’s Club, located at 44 Imperial Avenue in Westport. It will be followed by a talkback with the screenwriter, Margaret Nagle.  The program is free and open to the public, presented in partnership with The Westport Library, TEAM Westport and The Westport Woman’s Club.

Starring Reese Witherspoon, the film was released theatrically in 2014. It tells the true story of five Sudanese children orphaned following a massacre in their village during the second Sudanese civil war. After an arduous and dangerous trek they reach safety in a refugee camp in Ethiopia. Years later, the four surviving youths finally are selected for resettlement in the United States but they are separated, with the one girl among them sent to Boston, while the three boys must make a new life in Kansas City. Together, these young men adjust to an alien culture even as the emotional baggage of their past haunts them. These newcomers and their new friends, including employment counselor, Carrie Davis (Reese Witherspoon), struggle to understand each other as they make peace with their histories in a challenge that will change all Filmmaker Margaret Nagle has devoted herself to bringing this story to life. Her Westport appearance precedes a presentation of the film at the United Nations the following day. Nagle’s screenplay for The Good Lie was nominated for the 2014 NAACP Image Award as Best Original Screenplay. Directed by Academy Award nominated director Philippe Falardeau, the film has garnered the rare distinction of an A+ CinemaScore rating, the only film of 2014 to do so.

Currently, among Nagle’s other credits are Boardwalk Empire and the Emmy winning HBO film, Warm Springs, starring Kenneth Branagh and Cynthia Nixon as Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. Nagle has received the Writers Guild of America Award for Outstanding Long Form Original TV Movie, as well as Humanitas and Pen Award nominations. Nagle worked as a writer and supervising producer on the first season of “Boardwalk Empire” for HBO, earning a WGA Award for Outstanding New Series and an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Drama Series. The show won the Golden Globe for Best Series.

For further information, phone 203-291-4800, or check westportlibrary.org.

Westport Police Athletic League 2015 Fireworks

 

(Westport Ct.) The Westport Police Athletic League (PAL) and the Westport Parks and Recreation will be holding the annual Independence Day Fireworks Celebration on Friday July 3rd 2015 at Compo Beach in Westport.

The Westport PAL Fireworks are once again sponsored by Melissa and Doug, LLC. The Westport PAL would like to thank Melissa and Doug Bernstein for there continued support of the Westport Police Athletic League and this year’s sponsorship with the Ticket sales will begin on June 1st, 2015 and can be purchased at the Westport Police Department at 50 Jesup Road and at the Westport Parks and Recreation office at 260 Compo Road South in Westport. Tickets sales are limited and are on a first come first serve basis. Firework tickets are $35.00 per car and once tickets are sold out shuttle passes will be available. Rain date for the event is on Monday July 6th, 2015.

PAL President, Police Captain Sam Arciola is shown presenting ticket number 1 to Melissa and Doug Bernstein. Also pictured from the left to right are Bill Chappa (PAL), Melissa Bernstein, Howard Friedman (PAL), Doug Bernstein, Captain Sam Arciola, Dan DeVito (Westport Parks and Recreation).

Westport News: Criminal Trespass

Westport CT–May 23, 2015 at 11:00am–Police responded to a report of an unwanted person inside the complainant’s apartment. Everhart was living with the complainant prior to the complaint and had returned to retrieve his belongings as they were no longer dating which resulted in a verbal disturbance. Everhart allegedly broke a window to gain access to the apartment, but told police that the window came off the track when he was opening it.

Everhart was taken into police custody and charged with Criminal Trespass 1st degree and Criminal Mischief 3rd Degree and was released on a promise to appear in court.

(Westport Police press release)

Westport News: “Man” Hits Girlfriend Then Dog

On Wednesday May 13th 2015 Westport Officers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance between two people living together. During the investigation it was alleged that the boyfriend had become physical with his  girlfriend and then struck her dog prior to throwing it outside of the house. Additionally there was a protective order in place for the suspect from a prior domestic incident.

Arrested was Martin Smiley (age 67) of Westport Connecticut Smiley was charged with: Criminal Violation of a Protective Order C.G.S 53a-223 Disorderly Conduct C.G.S 53a-182 Cruelty to Animals C.G.S 53-247

Smiley was issued a $2500 bond and was issued a court date of May 14th, 2015 at Norwalk Court.

(Westport Police Press Release)

 

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Protestors Enter Synagogue  to Interrupt Meeting

In a report we were first to bring you before all the other media, the Westport Police press release verifies our first report! No expensive cable subscription needed for local news with DoingItLocal.com!

#Westport CT–At approximately 1 PM Tuesday, the Westport Police Department received a complaint from Temple Israel about unwanted people protesting at the property. Shortly after the initial  dispatch to responding units, the communications center started to receive additional calls reporting that a person had a gun. The first two arriving officers were able to take custody of the two individuals on the second floor meeting room where staff had physically detained them. During the initial response Coleytown Middle School, Coleytown Elementary School, the Pre School at the Unitarian Church and the Temple Israel Nursery were put into lockdown until officers were able to clear the buildings. No gun was located during the incident but a witness had observed one of the men approaching with a shirt over his arm and hand which led some witnesses to believe he was carrying a gun. Westport Officers were assisted by the Weston Police Department during the incident.

 

During the investigation it was learned that the Temple was hosting a talk with members of the Israeli Defense Force (IDF). The two suspects had arrived to protest the IDF. They entered the building and were confronted by staff and told to leave. The two suspects refused and walked past staff, and attempted to enter the meeting place. Temple Israel staff had to physically prevent them from entering the meeting room. As the two were detained outside the meeting room it was reported that they were shouting various statements regarding the IDF. The actions of the two protestors created enough concern to the attendees that several people had exited the premises in fear for their safety.

The two suspects claim to be college students protesting the IDF. A vehicle which witnesses reported as dropping them off has been located and the person has been identified. He will not be charged with any criminal charges.

The following two individuals were arrested:

Daniel Fisher (age 25) 93 Osborn Avenue New Haven Ct.

Gregory Williams (age 25) 599 Whitney Avenue New Haven Ct.

Both Fischer and Williams have been charged with Criminal Trespass 1st Degree C.G.S 53a-107 and Breach of Peace 2nd Degree 53a-181(a)(3). They were both issued a $1500 bond and were issued a court date of May 21st 2015 at Norwalk Court.

Norwalk News: 2 Captured for Shots Fired

UPDATE: There was no pursuit. The police told me they did a slow roll to set up the felony stop but they did comply and pulled over. A handgun was recovered.

 

5:40pm–#cttraffic–Police have two in custody after a short pursuit on I-95 northbound near exit 19.  State Police, Norwalk, Fairfield and Westport Police were involved in the short pursuit.  The suspects are wanted for shots fired in Norwalk.   The state has turned off the traffic camera so I won’t be able to give much of a visual update or the impact on traffic this is causing.  Its not a fatal or a threat, I’m not sure why the turned off the PUBLIC cameras.

Westport Railroad Parking Permit & Wait List Announcements

The Westport Police Department Railroad Parking Division announces the following changes in the parking permit process. The railroad permit waiting list is now available online. Those on the waiting list are required to

update their information annually each January. Reminders will be sent out by email to update their information. Anyone who fails to update their information will be removed from the waiting list. Keeping the list current and accurate streamlines the permit issuance process by eliminating emails and letters to people who no longer want a permit. In addition, those on the wait list will be able to see where they are on the list. An account number is required to access the list, and this number will either be emailed or sent via regular mail to all those on the current list.

 

During the permit renewal period in May 2015, permit holders will now have the option of choosing between two different permits. The single permit/single vehicle permit is available at $325 annually. Permit holders will now be able to purchase a permit for $450 allowing them to use their permit between two different cars, offering more flexibility for permit holders who need it over the life of the permit. The following restrictions apply to the two-vehicle permit: both vehicles listed to the permit must be registered to the same family at the same address and the permit can only be used on one vehicle at a time. Any alterations, duplications or misuse of the permit will result in the revocation of the permit. Railroad Parking regulations still provide for temporary permits for any permit holder whose vehicle is in a repair shop for short-term periods for a $5 fee.

Permit renewals (during renewal periods) and wait list access can be done online by selecting the appropriate option at www.buymypermit.com/westport. To ensure receipt of emails pertaining to Westport Railroad Parking, please add westport@parkingmail.com to your email address book or  safe sender list.   CONTACT: Railroad Parking (203) 341-6052

 

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