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Westport Police Arrest 2 in Credit Card Fraud

Nov 15, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT-- On Friday November 14, 2014 at approximately 11:45am, Westport Police responded to DOWNUNDER, 575 Riverside Avenue, on a report of potential credit card fraud /Identity Theft. Suspects phoned in a request to purchase merchandise, then planned to arrive later to pick it up. After the phone order was placed, employees from the store called the credit card company to verify the purchase. After determining the purchase was fraudulent, the police were contacted. Westport Police Detectives and Officers maintained observation in the area and waited for the suspects to arrive. At approximately 2:30pm, two males arrived to claim the items. Officers were able to take them into custody without incident. Suspects were identified as Ibrahim Alhassan and Craig Kelly. Alhassan and Kelly are scheduled to appear…

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Westport News: Suspicious Death Investigated

Nov 15, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

At 0907 hrs a jogger on Partrick Rd located an unresponsive African American male lying on the shoulder of the roadway wearing only a white tank top, blue jeans and brown colored shoes. The jogger flagged down a passing motorist who contacted police. Both the motorist  and the jogger initiated CPR on the individual who was treated and transported from the scene by Westport EMS. The individual was brought to Norwalk Hospital where efforts to resuscitate him failed and he was pronounced dead at 0956 hrs. There were no visible signs of trauma evident on the individual. The identity is being withheld pending notification of the next of kin. If anyone observed anything suspicious or unusual in the area of 47 Partrick Rd please contact the Westport…

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Westport News: Wedding Gift Thief Arrested

Nov 7, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT— Westport Police today announced the arrest of Frank A. Burnett, 30 of Mansfield CT in connection with the October 10th wedding at The Inn at Longshore in Westport. On October 11,2014 at approximately 7pm, a suspect entered the Inn at Longshore posing as a wedding guest and proceeded to steal an ornamental bird cage which was being used to collect congratulatory cards containing checks and cash for the newlyweds. The suspect  was captured on video surveillance fleeing through the lobby of the Inn at Longshore carrying the bird cage filled with envelopes and escaped with an undisclosed amount of cash / checks. Burnett was later identified after video surveillance of the theft was released to news media outlets. Westport Police Detective Bureau received numerous tips identifying Burnett as…

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Westport Veterans Day Services Announced

Nov 5, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT--William Vornkahl, President of the Westport Veterans Council announced that the Town of Westport will hold Veterans Day services on Tuesday, November 11 in the Town Hall At 10:30 a.m, the Westport Community Band, under the direction of Sal LaRusso, will present a “Patriotic Salute to All Veterans” program which will include marches and The services will begin at 11:00 am, and include the Veterans Day address by Staples High School Senior Kevin Watt and Veterans Day remarks by First Selectman James Marpe. Taps will be played by Staples High School student Samantha Atlas and Emily Burke, and prayers by the Rev. Alison Buttrick Patton, Pastor of Saugatuck Congregational Church. The Westport Police will provide the firing detail. William Vornkahl, Presidente del Consejo de Westport Veteranos anunció…

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Voting- See Something Do Something!

Nov 4, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

If you see something out of the ordinary while voting today, take out your cellphone, take a video or picture.  Send it to us at DoingItLocal.com or to our cellphone at 203-769-6961.  Give us the who, what, where, when etc.  Or call us and leave a message with the details.   If you want to remain anonymous or want your name published be sure to let us know. It was your tips the last election that we were able to report something wasn't right in Bridgeport and why the election time was extended.  With your cellphone you can actually change the outcome of an election if you see something out of the ordinary! Si usted ve algo fuera de lo…

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Tonight’s Car Fire

Oct 31, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

7:37pm--#cttraffic--#Westport CT--Tonight's car fire is being hosted by Westport on I-95 northboung near exit 18.  It is now reported out. Fuego coche de esta noche está siendo organizada por Westport en la I-95 hacia el norte cerca de la salida 18. En la actualidad se informó a cabo. Carro incêndio desta noite está sendo organizada pela Westport na I-95 norte perto da saída 18. Agora, é relatado para fora dela.

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Westport News: Election Card Mix Up

Oct 24, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

Due to a mix-up with the mailing house, the golden election post cards were sent to an INDIVIDUAL at each household rather than to the HOUSEHOLD. If your household received a postcard, it was intended for all registered voters. Your registration status can be checked on the Secretary of the State’s website at: www.sots.ct.gov >>Marla Cowden-- Registrars of Voters Help end the mix up in Hartford this election and vote for Tony Hwang for State Senate:

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Westport News: I-95 Crash

Oct 14, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

6:19pm--#cttraffic--#Westport CT--This two car crash in the median I-95 northbound  between 18 and 19 is slowing traffic.  EMS and firefighters dispatched so expect further delays. Este accidente de coche dos en la mediana de la I-95 hacia el norte entre 18 y 19 se está desacelerando el tráfico. EMS y bomberos despachados por lo que esperan más retrasos. Este dois acidente de carro na mediana I-95 norte entre 18 e 19 está congestionando o trânsito. EMS e bombeiros despachado assim que esperar mais atrasos.

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Westport Halloween Parade

Oct 14, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

 The Westport Parks and Recreation Department, the Downtown Merchants Association and Westport P.A.L. have announced that the date for the Annual Children’s Halloween Parade is Wednesday, October 29, 2014. Children and parents are asked to meet at the corner of Post Road and Main Street (in front of the old YMCA) at 3:30 p.m. The parade will proceed up Main Street, along Avery Place and then to Town Hall. Entertainment, refreshments and a small gift will be provided on Veterans Green across from Town Hall at 4 p.m. This event is for all children, especially 8 and under. Please note there will be NO PARKING on Main Street between 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. while this event is taking place.…

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Westport News: Wedding Crasher

Oct 13, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

Westport CT— On Saturday October 11,2014 at 7:10 PM Westport Police responded to The Longshore Inn on a report that a male had taken a bird cage containing an undetermined amount of wedding cards from a newlywed couples wedding reception.   The male who posed as a guest of the reception or hotel was observed loitering in the lobby area of the inn, talking on the phone, eventually grabbing the birdcage containing the cards and fleeing on foot from the Inn. Police set up a perimeter on the Longshore property and conducted a thorough search of the grounds, with the assistance of a Norwalk Police K-9. Only the empty Birdcage was located and police are currently attempting to determine the identity of the suspect. Suspect is described as a white…

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