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.
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#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.
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.
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
#WESTPORT, CT – As spring finally overtakes winter along the coast of Connecticut, shoreline communities are preparing for summer visitors. “Before you know it, shorebirds such as terns will be arriving, and other shorebirds like Piping Plover and American Oystercatcher will be sitting on nests” says Rick Potvin, Refuge Manager of the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge. One of the Refuge’s partners in shorebird population conservation is the Town of Westport through its Conservation Department. Cockenoe Island not only provides a place for the residents of Westport to recreate, it also provides excellent habitat for shorebirds and long-legged waders, including herons and egrets. The trick is to try to provide visitor access and recreational opportunities while providing for the needs of wildlife. This task falls to Alicia Mozian, head of the Town Conservation Department, and to her staff.
The Town has established areas open to public use for recreation, including overnight camping, and other areas which are set aside for the needs of wildlife. This spring the Town Conservation Department, U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service and volunteers of the Audubon Alliance will be visiting Cockenoe Island to begin preparing the Island for both its human and bird visitors. These preparations include the establishment of a closed area on the
western spit of the Island for tern nesting. The Audubon Alliance will post signage and string barriers around Mozian says, “This is a great partnership project which will not only allow the citizens of Westport a safe place
to recreate, but an opportunity to view shore birds. This connection with the recreational and wildlife resources of Long Island Sound is what makes our shoreline community so special.”
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Cuando la primavera finalmente se apodera de invierno a lo largo de la costa de Connecticut, las comunidades del litoral se están preparando para los visitantes de verano. “Antes de que te des cuenta, aves costeras, como las golondrinas de mar van a llegar, y otras aves playeras como Chorlito aflautado y Ostrero americano va a estar sentado en nidos”, dice Rick Potvin, Gerente del Refugio Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge. Uno de los socios de Refugios en la conservación de aves playeras población es la ciudad de Westport a través de su Departamento de Conservación. Isla Cockenoe no sólo proporciona un lugar para los residentes de Westport para recrear, sino que también proporciona un excelente hábitat para las aves playeras y aves zancudas de largas patas, incluyendo garzas y garcetas. El truco es tratar de proporcionar el acceso de visitantes y oportunidades de recreación al tiempo que proporciona a las necesidades de la vida silvestre. Esta tarea recae en Alicia Mozian, jefe del Departamento de Conservación de la Ciudad, y para su personal.
La ciudad ha establecido zonas de uso público para la recreación, incluyendo acampar durante la noche, y otras áreas que se reservan para las necesidades de la vida silvestre. Esta primavera, el Departamento de Conservación de la Ciudad, de Pesca y
Servicio de Vida Silvestre y los voluntarios de la Alianza Audubon estarán visitando Cockenoe Island para comenzar a preparar la Isla tanto para sus visitantes humanos y aves. Estas preparaciones incluyen el establecimiento de una zona de veda en el
asador occidental de la isla para anidar golondrina. La Alianza Audubon publicaremos señalización y de cadena barreras alrededor Mozian dice: “Este es un proyecto de asociación genial, que no sólo permitirá a los ciudadanos de Westport un lugar seguro
recrear, sino una oportunidad para ver aves costeras. Esta conexión con los recursos recreativos y de vida silvestre de Long Island Sound es lo que hace nuestra comunidad costa tan especial “.
#Stamford CT–#Westport CT– Glachan Charestin, a bar back at The Spotted Horse at 26 Church Lane in Westport was arrested at the restaurant tonight by Stamford Major Crimes in connection to a 2012 murder investigation in Stamford. There are no specific details this time.
Westport Police Press Release: Department received a call from Fairfield Police Department in regards to a missing person investigation initiated out of their town. A search of known places that the missing person frequented resulted in locating his vehicle at Burying Hill Beach in Westport. With the help of Fairfield PD, Norwalk PD, and the US Coast Guard; the waters off of Westport were searched. Fairfield PD located the victims’ rowing skull beached on Cockeone Island. A foot search of Cockeone Island by Westport and Fairfield PD located the missing person, deceased, in the mud The deceased has been identified as William Supone, age 61, of Fairfield, CT and was transported to the Office of Chief Medical Examiners for autopsy as this investigation continues.
10:59pm–UPDATE: The boat has been found with no water inside, cellphone in the boat, the oars stowed and backpack upright on Cockenoe Island. A search of the island has begun.
8:39pm–#Fairfield CT–Police received a call from Hulls Farm Road resident that her husband went boating and has not returned. She went to South Pine Creek Road where he was suppose to be and the car was not there. Police are looking for a brown El Camino. Police had the phone company ping the phone and it hit a tower off Norwalk. Westport and Norwalk on alert.
UPDATE: Westport Police have found the vehicle, he apparently launched off Sherwood Island. Additional ping of the phone is that the boat has not moved and is off Cockenoe Island.
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The Westport Police Department announces the addition of Police Service Dog (PSD)Chase as the newest member of the Westport Police K9 Unit. PSD Chase is a two yearold Labrador retriever who was obtained from Guiding Eyes for the Blind in December 2014 and will be handled by Officer James Baker. The team has been training since then and is expected to be certified this month. Officer Baker and PSD Chase will join Officer Jim Loomer and PSD Koda in the K9 Unit. The addition of PSD Chase will bring the unit back to full strength since the retirement of PSD Ellie.
The K9 Unit has never been a budgeted unit within the Police Department and has existed since its beginnings in the late 1980s through generous donations from the community, as well as continuing long-time support from Dr. Joan Poster of the Poster Animal Hospital and Bill Mitchell of Mitchell’s of Westport.
With the addition of a PSD Chase, the Westport Police Department needs additionalassistance from the public in raising funds to cover the costs associated with hispurchase, training, and care. As “Chase” joins our ranks, we will be able to better serve our community by locating lost or missing persons, locating criminal suspects, detecting illegal drugs, searching buildings safer with fewer officers, protecting our officers and residents from physical harm, and attending demonstrations for local groups, Scouts, block parties and more. To help offset the cost incurred with the purchase and training of PSD Chase, theTrap Falls Kennel Club (TFKC) has set up a GoFundMe page with the goal of raising $10,500 to be donated directly to the Westport Police Department K9 Unit.
AKC Reunite, an affiliate of the American Kennel Club, will also provide matching funds of up to $5,000. The PSD Chase GoFundMe page can be found at:
http://www.gofundme.com/oge6gc
Any additional money raised over our goal will be used for future K9 Unit related expenses. The Trap Falls Kennel Club (TFKC) is an active, non-profit all-breed member of the American Kennel Club since 1968. TFKC is devoted to the betterment of the purebred dog and is an advocate for the purebred and mixed breed dog as a family companion. Additionally, TFKC strives to promote responsible dog ownership in the community through public education programs and events. As such, TFKC has spearheaded the effort to bring a new police dog to Newtown, Connecticut following the Sandy Hook tragedy when their dog retired and died unexpectedly. Trap Falls Kennel Club also helped to raise funds for a new police dog for the Orange Police Department and the Monroe Police Department.
American Job Center Southwest’s Career Coach in Westport April 16th Barbara Butler, Director of the Westport Department of Human Services announces the return of the American Job Center Southwest’s (formerly known as CTWorks) Career Coach at Westport Town Hall. On Thursday,April 16, the Coach will offer a beginner’s class in PowerPoint 2007 from 10 a.m. – noon, followed by an intermediate class in PowerPoint 2007 from 1 – 3 p.m. Contact the Westport Department of Human Services for specific course description information. The Career Coach is a “training center” tour bus equipped with ten wireless computer labs offering free computer classes to residents in the greater Norwalk area. The mobile unit operates on a monthly schedule of visits to various community locations and is accessible to people with disabilities.
Area residents interested in registering should contact the Westport Department of Human Services at 203-341- 1050 or via e-mail at humansrv@westportct.gov. For more information, including the current Career Coach
schedule, check the website for American Job Center Southwest at http://www.ajcswct.com. Ms. Butler stated, “I hope that by offering the American Job Center Southwest’s Career Coach in the Westport area, many residents who wish to improve their computer skills will find it convenient and useful in pursuing their personal goals.” Career Coach classes will be canceled if the host site’s schools are canceled or delayed due to inclement weather.
Orientador Profesional de American Empleo Centro del Suroeste en Westport 16 de abril Barbara Butler, Director del Departamento de Servicios Humanos de Westport anuncia el regreso de la American Trabajo Southwest Center (anteriormente conocido como CTWorks) Orientador Profesional en Westport Town Hall. El jueves 16 de abril, el entrenador ofrecerá una clase de principiantes en PowerPoint 2007 de 10 am – mediodía, seguido de una clase intermedia en PowerPoint 2007 1-3 pm Llame al Departamento de Servicios Humanos de Westport para obtener información específica descripción del curso. El Orientador Profesional es un “centro de formación” autobús turístico equipado con diez laboratorios de computación inalámbricas que ofrecen clases de computación gratuitas para los residentes en el área metropolitana de Norwalk. La unidad móvil opera en un horario mensual de visitas a diversos lugares de la comunidad y es accesible para personas con discapacidad.
Los residentes del área interesados en inscribirse deben comunicarse con el Departamento de Servicios Humanos de Westport al 203-341- 1050 o por correo electrónico a humansrv@westportct.gov. Para obtener más información, incluido el actual entrenador de Carrera
horario, consulte el sitio web de American Job Center suroeste en http://www.ajcswct.com. Butler dijo: “Espero que al ofrecer la American Coach Empleo Centro del suroeste de carrera en el área de Westport, muchos residentes que deseen mejorar sus conocimientos de informática les resultará conveniente y útil en la consecución de sus objetivos personales.” Clases entrenador de carrera serán cancelado si las escuelas del sitio de acogida son cancelados o retrasados debido a las inclemencias del tiempo.
#Westport CT– The Westport Police Detective Bureau with the assistance of Norwalk Special Services and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) tonight arrested two women for prostitution related offenses at a Spa in the Saugatuck area of Westport. The investigation began back in February of this year when the Westport Police Department Detective Bureau received information about the massage parlor offering sexual conduct for a fee. Tonight after a two month investigation into the activities at the massage parlor, police executed a search warrant at the rented office space. As a result of the search warrant, evidence related to facilitating sexual conduct was seized. Additionally the message parlor was not licensed and the two women did not possess a massage license.
Arrested were:
Vera Kuvshinova (age 27) of Fairlawn New Jersey Charges: Promoting Prostitution C.G.S 53a-88 Prostitution C.G.S 53a-82 Practicing Massage Therapy without a License C.G.S 20-206a
Dilyara Ziganshina (age 31) of Brooklyn New York Charges: Prostitution C.G.S 53a-82 Practicing Massage Therapy without a License C.G.S 20-206a
Both Kuvshinova and Ziganshina were held on $10,000.00 bond
El detective de la Policía de Westport Oficina con la asistencia de Norwalk Servicios Especiales y de Investigaciones de Seguridad Nacional (HSI) esta noche detuvo a dos mujeres por delitos relacionados con la prostitución en un Spa en el área de Saugatuck de Westport. La investigación se inició en febrero de este año, cuando la Oficina del Departamento de Policía de Westport Detective recibió información sobre la sala de masajes que ofrece la conducta sexual de una cuota. Esta noche después de una investigación, dos meses sobre las actividades en el salón de masajes, la policía ejecutó una orden de allanamiento en el alquiler de oficinas. Como resultado de la orden de allanamiento, la evidencia relacionada con la facilitación conducta sexual fue capturado. Además, el salón de mensaje no tenía licencia y las dos mujeres no poseía una licencia de masaje.
Detenido fueron:
Vera Kuvshinova (27 años) de los Cargos Fairlawn Nueva Jersey: Promoción CGS prostitución 53a-88 Prostitución CGS 53a-82 Practicando la terapia del masaje sin licencia CGS 20-206a
Dilyara Ziganshina (31 años) de los Cargos de Brooklyn de Nueva York: CGS prostitución 53a-82 Practicando la terapia del masaje sin licencia CGS 20-206a
Tanto Kuvshinova y Ziganshina se celebraron en $ 10,000.00 vínculo
O detetive da polícia de Westport Bureau com o apoio de Norwalk Serviços Especiais e Investigações de Segurança Interna (HSI) esta noite prendeu duas mulheres por delitos relacionados com prostituição em um Spa na área de Saugatuck de Westport. A investigação começou em fevereiro deste ano, quando o Departamento de Polícia de Westport Detective Bureau recebeu informações sobre o salão de massagens oferecendo conduta sexual por uma taxa. Hoje à noite, após uma investigação dois meses para as atividades na casa de massagem, a polícia executou um mandado de busca no espaço de escritório alugado. Como resultado do mandado de busca, a evidência relacionada à facilitação da conduta sexual foi apreendido. Além disso, o salão de mensagem não foi licenciada e as duas mulheres não possuía uma licença de massagem.
Preso foram:
Vera Kuvshinova (27 anos) de Encargos Fairlawn New Jersey: a promoção da prostituição CGS 53a-88 Prostituição CGS 53a-82 Praticar Massage Therapy sem licença CGS 20-206a
Dilyara Ziganshina (idade 31) Encargos de Brooklyn em Nova York: CGS Prostituição 53a-82 Praticar Massage Therapy sem licença CGS 20-206a
Ambos Kuvshinova e Ziganshina foram realizadas em $ 10.000,00 vínculo
