Westport News: Kayakers Rescued

#Westport Connecticut--- Today at approximately 1 P.M. the Westport Police Department received a report of an unoccupied kayak floating approximately one third of a mile off the Soundview and Hillspoint Road section of Compo Beach. The arriving officer learned that there was one person stranded on the rock island and a second person had kayaked out to reclaim the unoccupied kayak. The on scène Officer was attempting to maintain a visual on the kayaker while Westport Marine Police Lieutenant Ryan Paulsson and Officer Scott Morrison had launched the Police rescue inflatable to assist. While in route it was learned that the kayaker was experiencing trouble and was unable to work his way back to shore due to the offshore wind. The kayaker was rescued approximately a…

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Bridgeport News: Large Street Fight

8:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A large street fight with baseball bats disperses before police arrival at East Main and Kent Street according to radio reports.  A tan Toyotal Camry fled the scene, and police have located the car at PT Housing.   This report is made possible by:

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Fairfield News: Dumpster Fire Burns House Exterior

6:06pm--#Fairfield CT-- A dumpster fire parked close to a house at 7 Windsor Place extended to the exterior of the house causing damage.  The homeowner was not home and firefighters had to force entry to the home to ensure the fire did not extend into the home.  The resident cat was not harmed in the incident.  

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8/25 On Ramp Closed

5:44pm--#cttraffic--#Bridgeport CT-- Slow go on the Route 8/25 on ramp at Washington Avenue.  The on ramp was closed for a period of time after a U-Haul Truck crashed into the back of a car.  Ramp has just reopened but expect delays.

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On 01/21/16 at approximately 11:20pm, Westport Officers were dispatched to a Franklin Street address on a report of a disturbance. Officers located an open door and entered the residence. The victim was located bleeding from the head and the accused, James Olivia, had left the scene. Officers located Olivia at his residence in Norwalk a short time later. Officers determined that Olivia grabbed and struck the victim in the face, then stopped the victim from calling 911. Olivia was arrested and held on a $10,000.00 bond with a court date the next morning. ARRESTED: David Parnas AGE 62 RESIDENCE: Westport CT       CHARGE: Disorderly Conduct    BOND: $500.00   COURT DATE: 01/25/2016   This report is made possible by:

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Fairfield News: Merritt Parkway Crash

8:08pm--#cttraffic--#Fairfield CT-- Report of a one car crash off the road on the Merritt Parkway northbound just past the rest area.  First responders on the way.   This report is made possible by:

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