Westport, CT – The Town of Westport and Representatives from the U.S. Census Bureau have announced two upcoming events related to the 2020 U.S. Census survey. An information session will be held in the Town Hall Auditorium on Monday, March 23 and an all-day workshop will be held at the Westport Center for Senior Activities (WCSA) on March 31. All are invited to attend. On Monday, March 23 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Auditorium, 110 Myrtle Avenue, Selectwoman Jen Tooker, members of Westport’s Complete Count Task Force, and Representatives from the U.S. Census Bureau will host the Westport 2020 Census Information Session. On Tuesday, March 31 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., at the WCSA located at 21 Imperial…
Westport News: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
2020-03-08@1:14am--While on routine patrol at approximately, an officer observed a vehicle stopped hazardously; partially in the traveled portion of the roadway on the Sherwood Island Connector. Upon contact with the vehicle, the operator and sole occupant was found to be asleep. He was later identified as Carl Bryant. Seen in Bryant’s hand upon the officer’s initial approach was an item immediately recognizable to the officer as a bag of narcotics; suspected crack cocaine later found to weigh approximately two grams. Also observed on the adjacent front passenger seat was a glass pipe commonly used for smoking narcotic substances as well as additional narcotics; approximately twenty-four wax folds containing suspected heroin. A subsequent search of the vehicle yielded additional empty wax…
Westport News: Career Coach Returns
Westport, CT - Department of Human Services Director Elaine Daignault announces the return of the American Job Center Southwest’s new and improved Career Coach at Westport Town Hall. On Thursday, March 12, the Coach will offer a beginner’s class in upgraded Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 from 10 a.m. – noon, followed by an intermediate class in PowerPoint 2016 from 1 – 3 p.m. 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…
Tonight’s Car Fire
2020-03-09@1:04am--#Bridgeport CT-- Tonight's car fire is at the Citgo Station at 915 Reservoir Avenue. Firefighters are taking care of it. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_66365" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Visit Interstate's website at: https://ctbattery.com/[/caption]
Bridgeport News: Power Outage
2020-03-08@10:13pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are reporting a power outage on Stratford Avenue between Baldwin and Union Avenue. UI's outage map indicates 713 without power. This news report is made possible by:
Milford News: McFire
2020-03-08@9:47pm--#Milford CT-- The McDonald's at 1376 Boston Post Road was evacuated after there was some sort of liquid coming from the grill. Firefighters discovered there was a fire in the grill area and that was the fire suppression equipment that put the fire out. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Structure Fire
2020-03-08@5:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters quickly knock down a fire in the 500 block of Ogden Street. This news report is made possible by:
Westport News: Larceny and Other Charges
#Westport CT--On Wednesday, March 6, 2019, an officer began an investigation into Jaiman Shah based on a complaint made by his former employer that through various means he had used company funds to make personal purchases. This initial investigation led to prior criminal charges against Shah and prompted his former employer to further review Shah’s activities while employed with the company. This included a review of Shah’s credit card purchases, corporate e-mails, and expense reimbursements. This investigation yielded new information not previously reported to police suggesting that Shah had made additional personal purchases which, through various means, he attempted to pass as legitimate work-related expenses. Additionally, it was alleged that Shah had submitted reimbursement invoices for training classes that he…
Bridgeport News: Dog Bites Boy In Face
2020-03-08@3:28pm--#Bridgeport CT-- An 8 year old boy was bitten in the face by a dog in the 100 block of Merchant Street.
Seymour News: Condo Fire
2020-03-08@1:40pm--#Seymour CT-- Firefighters extinguish a fire at Lopresti Condos at 29 Maple Street in Seymour. Heavy smoke condition reported on the 2nd and 3rd floor. This news report is made possible by: