Westport

Westport News: Covid Scammers

Westport, CT – The Westport Weston Health District reminded residents today to be aware of possible scammers posing as COVID-19 contact tracers. The statement said: Beware of Scammers The WWHD is alerting residents to a possible scam taking place in our community by persons posing as COVID contact tracers. The imposters/scammers claimed to work on behalf of the sheriff’s office or the local health department and needed to load contact tracing software onto the victim’s computer.  Do not fall victim to these scammers.  Official contact tracers working on behalf of the WWHD or the Connecticut State Department of Public Health will NEVER ask to enter your home, threaten you with a fine, or ask you for personal financial information.  Anyone asking…

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Westport News: Increase in Property Crimes

(Westport, CT) As the COVID-19 quarantines and associated restrictions have gradually eased here in the state of Connecticut, you most likely have noticed the marked increase in daily vehicular traffic throughout Fairfield County. Unfortunately, traffic is not the only thing that seems to be on the rise. What has been the most striking to the Westport Police Department is a marked increase in the perpetration of various property crimes. When comparing an approximately forty-day period from late May to early July in the year 2019 with the present, a number of statistics seem to indicate an upward trend in the occurrence of these types of incidents. The following data as has been detailed below is taken from that period in…

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Westport News: Failure To Appear

#Westport CT-- On the morning of Sunday, July 12, 2020, Samuel Rivera-Romero responded to Westport Police headquarters in regard to an outstanding warrant for his arrest. Computer checks confirmed that Rivera-Romero was the subject of an active court-ordered warrant for failure to appear in the second degree. This was stemming from an original arrest by this agency for motor vehicle violations. Based on the warrant, Rivera-Romero was charged with 53a-173 Failure to Appear Second Degree. Bond for this charge was court-set at $500.00. Rivera-Romero was able to post this bond and was released from custody. He is scheduled to be arraigned at Norwalk Superior Court on the morning of Monday, July 20, 2020.   This press release was made possible…

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I-95 Crash

2020-07-06@2:44pm--#Westport CT--#cttraffic-- A crash on I-95 northbound between exits 16 and 17 has the traffic backed up.  No word on any injuries.  

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I-95 Crash

2020-07-05 @ 7:48pm--#Westport CT-- #cttraffic-- A multi-vehicle crash on I-95 southbound near exit 17.  No word on any injuries, first responders just arriving.  

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Westport News: Shoplifter With Low Blood Sugar

2020-07-05@5:43pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A shoplifter in custody at Stop and Shop at 1790 Post Rd East is complaining of low blood sugar.  EMS on the way.   This news report is made possible by:  

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Westport News: Credit Card Theft

#Westport CT--On Tuesday, November 20, 2018, officers responded to Balducci’s Market, 1385 Post Road East, on a theft complaint. Upon speaking with the victim, he alleged that a co-worker at the store, identified as Williemae Reed, had stolen the identifying information from his debit card and had subsequently used that information to make multiple unauthorized purchases totaling approximately $375.00.   Despite a number of attempts, officers were unable to make contact with or locate the suspect in this incident. Based on the investigation, an arrest warrant was sought and granted for Reed. On Thursday, June 30, 2020, the Westport Police Department was contacted by members of the Naugatuck Police Department who were reporting that Williemae Reed was currently being held…

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Westport News: Burglary-Larceny

#Westport CT--At approximately 2:07 pm on Thursday, June 25, 2020, what was initially reported as a trespassing complaint was received from a Westport residence. The complainant alleged that an individual may have entered the home without permission, and provided a description of him which was broadcast to responding officers. A person matching that description was quickly located by officers near the residence in question and was detained for further investigation of the complaint. Officers met with the complainant; a realtor who is one of the listing agents of the currently unoccupied dwelling that contained some of the owner’s belongings. She reported that upon arriving at the home to do some maintenance, she encountered an individual who walked out from the…

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Westport Parks and Recreation Department Update

#Westport, CT – Parks and Recreation Director Jennifer Fava is pleased to announce the following Parks and Recreation Department updates. Longshore Golf Course: As of June 27, 2020, two players may share a golf cart.  Both players must wear face-covering while in the cart and the same person must be the driver of the cart the entire time.  Exception: members of the same household will not be required to wear a face-covering while sharing a cart and valid drivers may alternate. Tennis Courts: The tennis courts at Longshore Club Park will be closed for maintenance on Friday, June 26, 2020, from 12:30 pm for the remainder of the day and will reopen at 8 am on Saturday, June 27, 2020. As…

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#Westport, CT– This afternoon, multiple black bear sightings were reported in the northern section of town. One bear cub and one large young male bear were observed. The bears were not acting in an aggressive manner and were observed to be acting normally. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Wildlife Division (DEEP) was notified.   Black bears are becoming increasingly common in Connecticut. In order to safely co-exist, residents are reminded to take precautions to prevent negative encounters with bears and nuisance behavior. Bears have an incredible sense of smell. To prevent luring them towards your property, secure your garbage in sturdy covered containers in a garage or outbuilding. Residents that compost are asked to do so responsibly.…

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