Westport News: Disobeying the Signal of an Officer: Elude/Attempt Escape

On 11/04/2018 at approximately 1:45 am, an officer observed a dark-colored sedan 11/04/2018 at approximately 1:45 am, an officer observed a dark-colored sedan traveling southbound on Main Street at an extremely high rate of speed. The officer activated his lights and siren while turning around in an attempt to stop the vehicle, however, the vehicle increased speed and evaded units. The suspect vehicle description was put out to the other patrol units. Another officer observed the suspect vehicle at the intersection of Post Road West and Riverside Avenue traveling at a high rate of speed. It then turned left onto Riverside Avenue before passing other vehicles. The estimated speeds of the vehicle were in excess of 85 mph. The other…

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Police Investigate A Threatening Charge Against CT Post

3:38pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police received a call from a family member that the person who accidentally shot himself at Wings Over Fairfield last month was upset over an article the Connecticut Post wrote about him and was allegedly going to cause harm.  Bridgeport Police arrived at the State Street location but found no one.  Fairfield Police was dispatched to Wings Over Fairfield at 2075 Black Rock Turnpike and located the man and are investigating.  

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Westport Veterans Day Services Announced

#Westport, Conn. - William Vornkahl, President of the Westport Veterans Council, announced that the Town of Westport will hold Veterans Day services on Sunday, November 11 in the Town Hall auditorium. The public is invited. At 1:30 pm, the Westport Community Band will present a “Patriotic Salute to All Veterans” program which will include marches and patriotic tunes. In recognition of the 100th Anniversary of Armistice Day, the Community Band will include songs from the World War I era. The services will begin at 2:00 pm. The program will include a Veterans Day address by Staples High School Senior Jack Nealon.   This press release is made possible by:

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Open Enrollment For Health Coverage

Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim  is reminding residents that Open Enrollment for health coverage has begun and runs until December 15, 2018. Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Connecticut residents can apply for health insurance through Access Health CT.   “I encourage all residents in need of health coverage to apply as soon as possible,” said Mayor Ganim. “We have entered into the flu season and it is important that you and your family members are insured in the case of illness. It is also the time to consider other health insurance providers. Maintaining proper health coverage ensures residents avoid being penalized on their tax returns.”   In order to enroll outside of the designated enrollment period, an individual must…

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