I-95 Crash
3:40pm--#cttraffic--#Westport CT-- Crash I-95 northbound near exit 18 has traffic slowed but not worth detouring for.
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…
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) This report sponsored by:
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…
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…
Cockenoe Island Preparing for Summer Visitors
#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…
Stamford News: Arrest Made in 2012 Murder Investigation
#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.
Fairfield News: Missing Person/Boater
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…