I-95 Crash
2020-04-08@5:40pm--#Westport CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash between a car and box truck on I-95 southbound near exit 18 is causing a big backup. Detour if you can. No word on any injuries.
Westport Covid Update
Westport, CT – First Selectman Jim Marpe provided the following updates today: The Westport Weston Health District http://wwhd.org/ and the State of Connecticut https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus remain the best sources for updated figures. Police Department COVID-19 Test Results All Police Department personnel who were tested in the initial two rounds of previously announced testing have now received results. With the exception of the one previously reported positive test, all others have tested negative. Request for Medical Volunteers Connecticut's hospitals, nursing homes and medical facilities are in desperate need of medical volunteers. To assist hospitals and healthcare facilities during COVID-19 response efforts, the state is embarking on a campaign to urge people with a healthcare and medical background to register on DPH's…
Westport News: Parking Restrictions
Westport, CT – Parks and Recreation Director, Jennifer Fava announced today that parking at the Old Mill parking lot will be restricted to residents of Old Mill and Compo Mill Cove until further notice. Ms. Fava stated, “Residents must display their Old Mill/Compo Mill Cove Resident Permits in their cars at all times. Those without permits will not be allowed to park in the lot.” “This is another step we must take as part of the Town’s efforts to protect our residents during the COVID-19 public health crisis. We appreciate everyone’s patience, understanding and assistance during this difficult time. We encourage people to get outside, but it is critical to follow physical distancing guidelines, not gather in groups and please, do…
I-95 Brush Fire
2020-03-26@1:44pm--#Westport CT--#cttraffic-- A brush fire on I-95 southbound near exit 18.
Westport Police Department Modifies Operations
#Westport CT-- The Westport Police Department has always been and continues to be a service-oriented agency committed to protecting our community and prioritizing the safety of our residents and visitors. It has become apparent that the COVID-19 outbreak is an unprecedented public health crisis; one that will necessitate the modifications of our current operations in the interest of furthering the above goal. With that in mind, effective immediately and until further notice, the Westport Police Department has implemented some important changes to our current operations in the interest of protecting both our public and our officers alike from the spread of this illness. We encourage those requiring our services to contact us via telephone rather than traveling to the…
Westport News: Noise Complaint
At approximately 11:39pm on Friday March 13, 2020, officers responded to the apartments located at 7 Post Road West on a noise complaint. The complainant reported loud noises coming from the neighboring apartment consistent with banging on the walls. Within the last week, officers responded to the same location on three other occasions for a complaint of loud music or other excessive noise coming from the same apartment. On two of these occasions the resident of that unit, identified as Tyler Bierman, had been verbally warned about the noise by the responding officers. On the third occasion, which occurred earlier this same evening (approximately 9:44pm on Friday March 13, 2020), Bierman was issued an infraction for creating a public disturbance.…
Westport News: Tires and Rims Theft Arrest
#Westport CT-- On the morning of December 16, 2019, Robert Mebane was involved in an incident that occurred at Honda of Westport; 1372 Post Road East. At that time, Mebane was suspected of attempting to steal wheels and tires from vehicles parked in the lot of the closed business. He was arrested for multiple charges. As a continuation of that initial investigation, a search warrant was sought and granted for a vehicle found near the scene believed to belong to Mebane. During the course of the execution of that search warrant, detectives located two Connecticut registration marker plates that had previously been reported to police as stolen. Also located were six tablets of suspected Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA); a drug more commonly…
Westport Spring And Summer Programs
Westport, CT - Parks and Recreation Director Jennifer A. Fava announced that online spring and summer program registration will begin Wednesday, March 18, at 9 a.m. Walk-in, fax and mailed registration, and continuing online registration, will begin on Monday, March 23 at the Parks and Recreation Sales Office at Longshore Club Park (260 Compo Road South) during regular business hours (M-F, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm). Ms. Fava reminds residents that many programs will fill quickly and the fastest way to register will be online. A login and password are necessary to access your account. Residents needing to edit their account should log in and make the necessary changes or contact Parks and Recreation by email at recreation@westportct.gov prior to March 12.…
Westport News: Youth Commission Seeks Adult & Student Members
WESTPORT, Conn. – Human Services Director Elaine Daignault announced today that the Westport Youth Commission (WYC) is seeking students currently in grades 8-11 as well as adults who are interested in serving for the 2020-2021 school year. Ms. Daignault stated, “The Youth Commission serves as a public forum for youth issues and advocates for youth needs and concerns in the community. Its 30 members, 15 students, and 15 adults, are appointed by the First Selectman. Incoming 9th-grade students are invited to join the Freshman Committee prior to applying for appointment as sophomores.” There are limited vacancies available so please don’t delay. If you are currently in grades 8 thru 11 or an adult who is interested in discussing youth issues on…
Westport News: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
2020-03-08@1:14am--While on routine patrol at approximately, an officer observed a vehicle stopped hazardously; partially in the traveled portion of the roadway on the Sherwood Island Connector. Upon contact with the vehicle, the operator and sole occupant was found to be asleep. He was later identified as Carl Bryant. Seen in Bryant’s hand upon the officer’s initial approach was an item immediately recognizable to the officer as a bag of narcotics; suspected crack cocaine later found to weigh approximately two grams. Also observed on the adjacent front passenger seat was a glass pipe commonly used for smoking narcotic substances as well as additional narcotics; approximately twenty-four wax folds containing suspected heroin. A subsequent search of the vehicle yielded additional empty wax…