Westport News: Chimney Fire
2023-11-12@3:34pm--#Westport CT-- Firefighters are in the 400 block of Riverside Avenue for a fire on the external wall by the chimney. Fire is now out and they are checking to make sure it didn't extend elsewhere.
Westport’s Holiday Program Seeks Donations
Westport, CT - Human Services Director Elaine Daignault invites community participation in its annual Holiday Giving Program, bringing joy to local families facing financial hardship. The longstanding program is funded entirely by community donations and assists over 80 income-qualified Westport households with school-aged children to purchase gifts and essentials for their families. Annette D'Augelli, Human Services Youth and Family Specialist, has run the program for several years. She states, “Human Services has noted an increase in Westport families and individuals experiencing financial insecurity with many facing unemployment, underemployment, food insecurity, and chronic stress associated with providing for their families.” She continues, “The holidays add an additional financial strain on those living paycheck to paycheck.” Human Services encourages residents, organizations, and…
Swift Response: Westport Fire Department Quickly Addresses Treadwell Avenue Structure Fire
On October 27, 2023, at 4:21 PM, emergency services responded to a reported structure fire at a residence on Treadwell Avenue, dispatched by the Fairfield County Regional Dispatch center. Upon arrival, the homeowner had discovered smoke within the house. The Westport Fire Department arrived swiftly with multiple units, including 4 engines, a ladder truck, a rescue team, and the shift commander. Engine 4 from the Saugatuck Fire Station was the first to arrive within 2 minutes and 6 seconds of the dispatch, swiftly addressing the working fire and conducting searches within the home. Fortunately, no injuries to civilians or firefighters were reported. The Westport Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire, while Westport Police Department and EMS…
Merritt Crash
2023-11-04@5:00pm--#Westport CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash was reported on the Merritt Parkway southbound between exits 44 and 42.
Westport Police to Participate in DEA Prescription Drug Take Back Day
On Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 10:00am to 2:00pm, the Westport Police Department will again partner with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration for the twenty-fifth National Prescription Drug Take Back Day along with community partners at the Aspetuck Health District and Westport Together. The event will be held at the Aspetuck Health District located at 180 Bayberry Lane, Westport. According to a report published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), most people who misused a prescription medication obtained the medicine from a family member or friend. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that last year, more than 93,000 people died of drug overdoses in the United States, marking the largest number of drug-related…
Westport News: 3 In Custody After Hitting Cop Car
2023-10-23@11:41am--#Westport CT-- #Fairfield CT-- A car with three occupants on Greens Farm Road struck a police car. The car fled on I-95 before being abandoned there. Fairfield Police K-9 located the suspects on Valley Road (near Guyer Road) and they were taken into custody.
Westport News: I-95 Crash
2023-10-22@4:30pm--#Westport CT-- First responders are having a difficult time getting to the scene of a crash on I-95 southbound due to heavy traffic. I believe Wilton was the only fire department to get to the scene first.
Water Rescue
Latest update: Westport Police are currently in the midst of an intensive search for two missing boaters. The incident unfolded on October 22, 2023, at approximately 4:09 PM, when Westport Police were alerted to a boating mishap, potentially involving two missing individuals. A concerned boater in the vicinity of Cockenoe Island discovered a man standing on Nun #2, a navigational buoy, at around 4:00 PM. Promptly, a second man and a woman were also rescued from the water. All three individuals were swiftly transported to Norwalk Marina and subsequently to a hospital for a comprehensive evaluation. Given the language barrier encountered at the scene, a translator was requested. Once responding officers were able to communicate with the individuals involved, it…
Greenwich Man Arrested Following Domestic Violence Investigation in Westport
On October 15, 2023, Westport Police took 59-year-old Robert Matturro into custody in connection with a domestic violence incident that transpired earlier in the year. Matturro, a resident of Greenwich, CT, now faces charges of first-degree criminal trespass and disorderly conduct. The incident in question unfolded on the morning of May 9, 2023. According to the complainant, Matturro, identified as an ex-boyfriend, appeared uninvited at their residence. He allegedly began by banging on the front door and, upon receiving no response, proceeded to an unlocked back door through which he gained entry. Once inside, the situation escalated. Despite the complainant's repeated demands for him to depart, Matturro refused. An argument ensued, during which the complainant's fear was heightened due to…
Westport News: Home Goods Larceny
WESTPORT, CT — On October 12, 2023, authorities apprehended Jaleesa Banner, a 34-year-old resident of Wilmington, DE, concluding a prolonged investigation into a shoplifting incident that occurred earlier this year. The investigation was set into motion on July 26, 2023, when the Westport Police Department was alerted to a case of larceny at a local HomeGoods store. The report, initiated around 6:41 PM, came from the store's loss prevention team, who had observed an instance of alleged shoplifting through video surveillance footage. Interestingly, the individual captured on camera in Westport was also seen returning the stolen items at a HomeGoods location in Stamford, establishing a pattern of behavior. At the inception of the case, the suspect's identity remained elusive. However,…