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Westport News: Theft of Tobacco Products

May 4, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT-- On February 2 nd, 2022 at approximately 4:40 am, an officer on routine patrol discovered a forced entry burglary at Riverside Sunoco (240 Riverside Ave). Further investigation revealed that the glass in the front door was smashed, and entry was gained. Tobacco products appeared to be the target of the burglary as vaping devices and cigarettes were the majority of items stolen. The total loss reported by the victim was approximately $3,600. The investigation was turned over to the Detective Bureau. The investigating detective processed the scene to include DNA swabs of evidence left on the scene. Recovered in Bridgeport on February 16 th 2023 was a stolen vehicle that matched the description of the vehicle seen on…

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Westport News: Runaway Tire Causes Crash

Apr 19, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT--The Westport Fire Companies from Saugatuck Station 4 and Headquarters went to a reported car crash on Interstate 95 south between exits 17 and 16 at 3:11 in the morning. Engine 4 got there and saw that there was only one car in the accident and it was in the left lane. Engine 4 said that the person in the car was trapped and needed to be freed. The firefighters used special tools to free the trapped person. The Westport EMS took the person to a nearby hospital, but we don't know how badly they were hurt. The CT State Police said that a tire from another car hit the moving car and broke off most of its roof.…

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Westport Police to Participate in DEA Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Apr 17, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

(Westport, CT) – On Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 10:00am to 2:00pm, the Westport PoliceDepartment will again partner with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration for thetwenty-fourth National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The event will be held at the WestportCenter for Senior Activities located at 21 Imperial Avenue.According to a report published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration(SAMHSA), the majority of people who misused a prescription medication obtained the medicinefrom a family member or friend. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that lastyear, more than 93,000 people died of drug overdoses in the United States, marking the largestnumber of drug-related deaths ever recorded in a year.In the words of DEA Administrator Anne Milgram, “Take…

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Westport News: Hazardous Waste Day

Apr 13, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

2023 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY Saturday, April 22 at Greens Farms Railroad Station Westport, CT –The Department of Public Works is holding its annual Household Hazardous Waste Day: Saturday, April 22, 2023 RAIN or SHINE 9am – 2pm Greens Farms Railroad Station, Parking Lot #1, New Creek Road, Westport CT (Located between I-95 and Metro-North Railroad tracks) Household Hazardous Waste Day is a NO CHARGE regional program for residents of Westport, Norwalk, New Canaan, Darien, Stamford, and Greenwich to safely dispose of their household hazardous wastes. Products such as cleaners, gasoline and pesticides can pollute the environment and jeopardize public health when they are disposed of improperly and enter our land or water. A partial overview of some typical household…

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Driver Faces Charges After Striking Vehicles In Westport Construction Zone

Apr 5, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT---On Tuesday, 04/04/23, at approximately 11:39 p.m., Troop G dispatch received a report of an evading motor vehicle accident in a construction zone on Interstate 95 Northbound in the area of Exit 17 in Westport. The caller reported that his vehicle had been struck and so had a truck working in a construction zone. He reported that he was now traveling northbound behind the black Honda which had allegedly evaded the scene. A responding trooper located the Honda traveling northbound in the left lane in the area of Exit 20 and observed that it was drifting from the median into the center lane, failing to properly maintain a travel lane. The trooper initiated a motor vehicle stop prior to…

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Westport News: Deceased Body Pulled From Pond

Apr 3, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Westport Police Press Release: UPDATE:Errol Whyte, age 62, of Stamford, CT was positively identified as the deceased person foundthis morning. Mr. Whyte had been missing since December 29 th , 2022 and was the subject of amissing person investigation by Stamford Police Department. Westport Police DetectiveBureau will now conduct a death investigation to try and determine the circumstances leadingto Mr. Whyte’s death.The Westport Police Department extends (Westport, CT) On April 3rd, 2023, the Westport Police Department responded to the area of 55/57 Greens Farms Rd on a report of a body floating in a retention pond on the property. Responding units located the party and confirmed that they were deceased. The investigation is currently in its infancy and the identification…

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Westport News: Failure to Appear 2nd

Mar 30, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Westrport CT--On March 28th, 2023, an officer on patrol initiated a traffic stop on Post Rd East near the Fairfield town line. During the course of the stop, the officer determined that the operator, Andre Chin, had an active re-arrest warrant from another jurisdiction. Mr. Chin was taken into custody on the outstanding warrant and transported to Westport Police Department. Mr. Chin was processed and released on a $3000 court-set bond with a court date of April 5th, 2023 at Stamford Superior Court.. This press release was made possible by;

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Westport Police Respond to Disturbing Social Media Post

Mar 27, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

(Westport, CT) On March 27th , 2023 at approximately 7:15am the Westport Police Department responded to a residence on a report of a disturbing social media post. The complainant is a student at a local school and felt concerned about going to school based on the content of the post. Responding officers immediately identified the source of the post and working with the School Resource Officer and the Detective Bureau, we were able to identify the person responsible. Working in concert with the schools and our investigators, Officers were sent to each school until we were able to locate the responsible party. By 8:00am, our officers located the responsible party and determined that there was no threat. This press release…

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Westport News: Ulta Larceny

Mar 22, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

On February 3rd, 2023, Westport Police responded to Ulta Beauty (1365 Post Rd E) on a report of a shoplifting. Ulta Beauty has seen a significant increase in shoplifting and as such started using GPS tracking software on their products in an attempt to deter thefts. On this date, unknown suspects entered the store, stole merchandise, and fled the scene in a white vehicle. While on the scene, the investigating officer was notified that the tracking device was activated and currently tracking the item. Through an investigation by our Detective Bureau, the owner of the vehicle was identified and subsequently, they were able to identify the operator of the vehicle. The investigation led to Mr. Nadirashvili as the alleged operator…

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