On Tuesday September 29th, 2015 Mark Connors turned himself into the Westport Police Department after learning that there was a warrant for his arrest. On July 28th, 2015 the Westport Police Department received a complaint of an alleged sexual assault which occurred locally. The victim alleges that the suspect had grabbed intimate parts of her body during the incident. Arrested was Mark Connors (age 47) of Trumbull Connecticut Connors was charged with Sexual Assault 4th C.G.S 53a-279(a) Disorderly Conduct C.G.S 53a-182 Connors was released after posting a $2500 bond and was issued a court date of October 9th at Norwalk Court. This report made possible by:
On Tuesday September 29th, 2015 Amy Gustafson turned herself into the Westport Police Department after learning that there was a warrant for her arrest. On July 17th 2015 the Westport Police Department received a complaint that Gustafson was allegedly intoxicated and had lifted her shirt during an outdoor picnic at Longshore Marina. Arrested was Amy Gustafson (age 47) of Westport Connecticut Gustafson was charged with Disorderly Conduct C.G.S 53a-182 (a)(3)(4)(5) Gustafson posted a $500 bond and was issued a court date of October 9th, 2015 at Norwalk Court. File: 2015-012846 This report made possible by:
Westport – Fairfield Pink Police Cars
#Westport CT--#Fairfield CT--In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, both Fairfield and Westport will have pink police cars for the month of October. Westport sported a 2016 Maserati, with decal work (vinyl wrap) was donated by Maserati of Westport, but will be returned to the dealership after October. Fairfield PoliceChief Gary MacNamara has authorized the repainting of a police cruiser as a reminder to this important disease that has touch everyone in one way or another. [caption id="attachment_42551" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Police provided photos.[/caption]
Westport News: Smoke in Health Care Center
6:40pm--#Westport CT-- Report of smoke in a room in the Riverside Building at Westport Healthcare at 1 Burr Road. They have NOT evacuated at this time. This report is made possible by:
Westport News: Veteran Tax Exemptions
The Assessor’s Office reminds all veterans (or widows/widowers of veterans) who have served during an active period of war for at least 90 days and have received an honorable discharge, to file their DD-214 in the Town Clerk’s Office prior to Oct. 1, 2015. The exemption is $6,000 off an assessment and will be reflected in the July 2016 tax bill. Veterans who have already filed and are receiving an exemption do not need to re-file. The Town of Westport also offers a local option for an additional $20,000 off an assessment. Note that this is an income qualifying program. Maximum income is $59,600 for a single veteran and $67,200 for a married veteran. Applications for this program are accepted prior to Oct. 1, 2015. A…
Westport News: Embezzlement Charges
#Westport CT--On Tuesday September 8th, 2015 Tran Huynh-Storch (age 36) turned herself into the Westport Police Department after learning that there was a warrant for her arrest. The arrest warrant for Huynh-Storch stems from a larceny complaint received from her employer back in February 2015. The criminal complaint was investigated by the Westport Police Department Detective Bureau. From the complaint received it is alleged that Huynh-Storch, an employee of the Post Road East business, had embezzled over $71,000.00 by double paying herself in her paycheck and direct depositing money between July 15th 2011 and January 2015. Arrested was Tran Huynh-Storch (age 36) of Fairfield Connecticut Tran Huynh-Storch was charged with Larceny 1st degree C.G.S 53a-122 Tran Huynh-Storch posted $75,000.00 bond and was issued a court date of September 23rd, 2015.…
I-95 Crash
7:11pm--#cttraffic--#Westport CT--Traffic on I-95 northbound near exit 18 is not as bad as expected after a rollover crash. Two children were in the car, no injuries reported but EMS was sent to evaluate. Its always first on DoingItLocal!
Westport News: Water Rescue
On 09/05/2015 at approximately 1120 hrs the Westport Police Marine Division received a VHF distress call regarding a capsized vessel with three (3) people in the waters east of Cockenoe Island. Marine Officer Brendan Fearon and Detective Serenity Dobson responded to the area in Marine Unit 2 and located three adult males floating in the water separated from their vessel. All three men were pulled from the water onto the police boat and found to be in good health. All were wearing life jackets at the time their boat tipped over. Their boat, an 18’ canoe, was recovered and towed to Compo Marina. The three men had been fishing and capsized in the choppy waters. They reported they were in the water for 15 minutes before a…
BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY TIPS FROM THE WESTPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT
(Westport, CT) - With the Westport Public Schools beginning on August 27th 2015, the Westport Police Department has stepped up it enforcement efforts targeting traffic violators in school zones with a “Back to School” enforcement and education campaign, focusing on traffic safety in and around the school zones. Westport Officers will be targeting drivers who are using cell phones and speeding in school zones, as well as disregarding School Bus Signals in Westport. “During this time of year the Westport Police Department focuses on protecting children from motorists who disregard the law, especially around school zones and bus stops where they congregate” said Captain Sam Arciola. “The long summer break has allowed drivers to forget that they will soon be sharing the roads with School Buses…
Merritt Crash
3:37pm--#cttraffic #Westport CT-- A classic car and a silver SUV tangled on the Merritt Parkway at exit 42. Two people in the red classic car were sent to the hospital.