Westport Police Arrest Waterbury Teen in Stolen Mercedes-Benz Case Following Merritt Parkway Crash

https://youtu.be/9kX3SfHHekY Eighteen-year-old Keon Webster of Waterbury, CT, was arrested on charges including evading responsibility (hit and run), second-degree burglary, larceny of a motor vehicle, and conspiracy to commit larceny of a motor vehicle. His bond was set at $75,000. The arrest stems from an incident on July 14, 2024, when Westport Police responded to a report of a stolen motor vehicle. An investigation, aided by surveillance cameras, revealed that around 3:50 AM, unknown individuals arrived in a gray BMW and stole a white 2019 Mercedes-Benz from an unlocked, open garage. Both vehicles then fled the scene. Through law enforcement collaboration and electronic surveillance, Keon Webster was identified as a suspect in the incident, leading to a warrant for his arrest.…

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Small Business Shout-Out!

Today Alex and I had the pleasure to meet Colleen Mraz and her sidekick Manny Quinn. Colleen runs National CPR Training Academy in Stratford. Colleen said that our mission at the National CPR Training Academy is to provide high-quality CPR training to individuals and organizations in our community. We believe everyone should have the knowledge and skills to save a life in an emergency. They have online and in-person training. Many organizations require CPR recertification. Their website is https://nationalcprtrainingacademy.com and their phone is 800-899-7942.

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GOVERNOR LAMONT AND CONNECTICUT OFFICIALS BRING ATTENTION TO AVAILABLE ADDICTION AND RECOVERY RESOURCES IN ADVANCE OF INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY

International Overdose Awareness Day Is an Annual Event Commemorated on August 31 (HARTFORD, CT) – In advance of International Overdose Awareness Day, which is commemorated annually on August 31, Governor Ned Lamont, members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation, the state’s constitutional officers, and state agency commissioners are reaffirming their commitment to combat the overdose crisis that has devastated communities across the state and nation and are bringing attention to addiction and recovery resources that are available in Connecticut. International Overdose Awareness Day is a global campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died, and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind. Connecticut has dedicated many resources toward combatting this crisis in an effort to prevent,…

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Enhanced School Security Measures

The Westport Police Department, Board of Education, and Parks and Recreation want to remind residents and visitors about the new guidelines enacted to enhance school security. From 7:30 AM to 4:15 PM on school days, only students, staff, and those conducting school-related business are permitted on school properties. This includes Wakeman Park at Bedford Middle School, the Community Gardens at Long Lots Elementary School, and all athletic fields located on school grounds. Visitors conducting business at Wakeman Town Farm may use the designated parking area at Wakeman Town Park. School Security Officers and School Security Guards will be monitoring these areas to ensure compliance.

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