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Police & Fire
Westport Firefighters, Animal Control Race To Save Trapped Kittens
A litter of kittens stuck in a storm drain in Fairfield County are lucky firefighters don't give up as they continue to work to rescue the little balls of fur and their mother. The kittens were found in Westport on Monday, Aug. 26, in the storm drain on Post Road. According to the Westport Fire Department, luckily, one kitten has been rescued since Monday, but the mother cat and her kittens trapped in the storm drain pipe at a Post Road business entrance have moved further back into the pipe, which empties into a 12-foot well. Westport Fire Department The department is receivi…
Lifestyle
Popular NYC Restaurant To Open Locale In Westport
A popular New York City taqueria is making its way north with a new location in Connecticut. Tacombi, a taqueria known for its flavorful tacos and cocktails, is opening its first location in the state, located in Fairfield County at 1680 Post Road (Route 1) in Westport. Founded in 2006 and originally run out of a “combi” bus in Mexico, the vibrant eatery – which uses its own brand of tortilla products, Vista Hermosa – has now amassed over 51,000 Instagram followers and locations in Virginia, Chicago, and Miami. View this post on Instagram …
Lifestyle
Vigil In Solidarity With Ukraine Set For Fairfield County
A Fairfield County town will host a vigil for the community to show their solidarity with Ukraine. In Stratford, organizers will host a "Stratford Stands with Ukraine" vigil at 5:30 p.m., on Wednesday, March 9 on the steps of Town Hall, located at 2725 Main Street, town officials said. The vigil will include a proclamation from Mayor Laura Hoydick and remarks from Pastor Ivan Mazurky of the Holy Protection of the Blessed Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church. Supporters at the Stamford vigil.DailyVoice/Vira Mamchur Schwartz Stratford members of the Ukrainian community will also be invited to …
Schools
Person Exhibiting 'Erratic Behavior' Draws Police Presence At Two Fairfield County Schools
A police department in Fairfield County beefed up security at a pair of area elementary schools after a pedestrian made “idle threats” and was "exhibiting erratic behavior," officials said. Westport Schools Superintendent Thomas Scarice issued an alert to the community shortly before 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 22, advising that there was an issue that affected both the Kings Highway and Saugatuck elementary schools. According to Scarice, on Wednesday morning, an administrator at Kings Highway observed a person walking on Post Road who was “exhibiting erratic behavior and making idle threats.…
Police & Fire
Woman Caught Shoplifting At Fairfield County Stop & Shop Had Two Warrants, Police Say
A woman with two warrants out for her arrest was taken into police custody after being busted attempting to shoplift from a Fairfield County Stop & Shop, investigators said. Officers from the Westport Police Department responded to Stop & Shop on Post Road at 4:05 p.m. on Thursday, April 29, where there was a report of a woman allegedly shoplifting. It is alleged that the woman, later identified as Westport resident Teri Torres, was detained after being caught walking throughout the grocery store, placing items in a reusable bag before leaving the market without attempting to pay fo…
Police & Fire
Two Men Threaten To Harm Woman During Attempted Fairfield County Robbery, Police Say
Two men allegedly attempted to rob a woman in Fairfield County in a parking lot after they threatened to harm her if she didn't hand over her keys and other belongings. The incident took place around 6:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 14 at the Walgreens at 880 Post Road in Westport. The woman told police she had just finished purchasing some items at the store and as she was about to enter her vehicle, when a Toyota Rav 4, which had been reported stolen from the city of Norwalk earlier, backed into the parking space next to her car, said Westport PD Lieutenant David Wolf. Two Bla…
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Using Counterfeit Money At Businesses In Westport
A man has been charged after police say he used counterfeit money at several businesses throughout Westport. Westport Police say Dayvon Jordan was taken into custody in connection with an active warrant for his arrest on Friday, Sept. 27. Police say they initiated a traffic stop on Post Road in Westport on Saturday, March 2 around 9:45 p.m. The vehicle had been stopped by a Fairfield officer in connection with a be-on-the-lookout broadcast which sought it in reference to an investigation into the passing of counterfeit bills in their town, according to police. During the stop, officers al…
Police & Fire
Suspects In Theft At Auto Dealer Caught After Police Call Off Post Road Chase
A pair of suspects who allegedly stole a set of tires and rims from a Westport auto dealership took police on a brief high-speed chase before ultimately being apprehended attempting to flee the area on foot. A Westport police officer on patrol at approximately 1:45 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 13 spotted a vehicle slowly leaving the area of a local car dealership without any headlights on. When the officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Post Road, the car took off, taking him on a brief pursuit that was terminated due to the excessive rate of speed. Police said that shortly thereafter, a…
Police & Fire
Man Charged With Having Weapons In Van Outside Westport Store
A Fairfield County man gave shoppers a scare in Westport, pointing what appeared to be a shotgun toward the entrance of a local business. Shoppers contacted the Westport Police Department on Friday, June 15 after spotting a man - later identified as Fredy Muralles-Meijia - who was allegedly in possession of a shotgun, which he was pointing toward the entrance of Benjamin Moore on Post Road. Upon arrival at the scene, officers found Muralles-Meijia inside a van with other occupants, in possession of a broken air rifle he was seeking to return after purchasing paint at the store. Muralles-Mei…
Police & Fire
Suspect Who Wrote $23,000 In Fake Checks Surrenders To Police In Westport
A Waterbury man is behind bars after surrendering himself into police custody following his failure to appear for court proceedings involving a forgery arrest. The Westport Police Department announced that Michael McCrorken turned himself in at police headquarters at approximately 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 13 on an outstanding arrest warrant for failing to appear in court for a previous forgery and larceny arrest. McCrorken was arrested last September after allegedly wrote fake checks to himself from his employer for $23,000. He was charged with second-degree larceny and 37 counts of forgery …
Police & Fire
Fight Breaks Out In Westport Between Men Involved In Earlier Car Crash
A lengthy investigation into a fight outside an auto dealership led to the arrest of a Bridgeport man who now faces an assault charge after allegedly kicking a man in the head while he was down during the altercation. Officers from the Westport Police Department were dispatched to a stretch of Post Road at approximately 9 a.m. on Oct. 24 last year, where there were reports of a fight in the roadway between two men near the Volvo dealership. Police said the two men fighting had been involved in an incident in Derby, which preceded the incident in Westport. Following the initial incident, it …
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