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Search Results In Arrests Of Man, Woman Accused Of Dealing Drugs In Westport
Three suspects were taken into police custody in Fairfield County after allegedly selling marijuana and possessing drug paraphernalia that was could be accessed by minors. Detectives from the Westport Police Department executed a search warrant at a Saugatuck Avenue home on Dec. 11 last year, following a narcotics investigation. According to police, during the search, officers seized marijuana, vape pens, cartridges and drug paraphernalia, which was found to be within reach of minors, and belonged to local residents Josiah Alicea, Alyssa Alicea and Malik Lewis. Police said that investigato…
Police & Fire
Woman Assaulted At Westport Medical Facility, Police Say
A man that allegedly head-butted a woman in Fairfield County during a domestic dispute is in police custody following a lengthy investigation. Members of the Westport Police Department were dispatched to an area hospital on Sept. 23, where there was a report of a woman who had been assaulted by a man during a verbal dispute that turned physical. Police said that investigators determined that local resident Anthony Risi had been in a verbal dispute with the woman at the medical center, and when staff members attempted to intervene, Risi allegedly head-butted his victim, striking her in the b…
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Man Causes $12K In Damage After Spraying Toxic Chemicals On Neighbor's Yard, Westport PD Says
A man caused more than $12,000 in damages after he sprayed a “toxic” chemical all over a neighbor’s vegetable garden and backyard, police said. Officers from the Westport Police Department were dispatched to a local home at approximately 10 p.m. on July 13, when a homeowner reported that chemicals had been sprayed in her backyard from over her property fence line. Police said that the resident arrived home and smelled a strong odor of a chemical on her property. Further investigation found an oily film that was on her garden plants and her vegetable garden plants. Additionally, two pieces o…
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…
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Man Caught Stealing Tools, Supplies From Westport Home Under Construction
A monthlong investigation into stolen items from a house under construction in Westport has led to the arrest of a Bridgeport man who allegedly stole tools and scrap metal from the site. Officers from the Westport Police Department were dispatched to a home in town where there was a report of a burglary of the residence, which had been under construction at the time of the alleged theft. During the overnight hours, various tools and copper flashing were stolen, police said. Surveillance video at the home caught the suspect - later identified as Bridgeport resident Richard Jaiman, 51 - who a…
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Video: Suspect Charged In Burglaries At New Canaan Fitness Gourmet Store
Surveillance video has been released of a former employee at a New Canaan fitness gourmet store who surrendered himself into police custody this week after being caught red-handed. On March 6, investigators at the New Canaan Police Department received a report of a burglary at Embody Fitness on Forest Street, which was caught on video days earlier at approximately 3:45 in the morning, when $100 was taken. Five days later, at approximately 5:30 a.m., approximately 80 more dollars was taken. Using video surveillance, a former employee at Embody Fitness, Stamford resident Samuel Marrero, 24, w…
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Ex-Employee Nabbed In Burglaries At New Canaan Fitness Gourmet Store
A former employee at a New Canaan fitness gourmet store surrendered himself into police custody after being busted on video allegedly stealing money from the business. On March 6, investigators at the New Canaan Police Department received a report of a burglary at Embody Fitness on Forest Street, which was caught on video days earlier at approximately 3:45 in the morning, when $100 was taken. Five days later, at approximately 5:30 a.m., approximately 80 more dollars was taken. Using video surveillance, a former employee at Embody Fitness, Stamford resident Samuel Marrero, 24, was identified…
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Westport Man Allegedly Threatens To Shoot Police Officer, Hospital Staff
A man threatened to shoot a Westport police officer and medical staff attempting to assist him over the weekend after he was transported to a local hospital for evaluation, according to police. Officers were dispatched to the intersection of Riverside Avenue and Railroad place at approximately 4:15 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, where there were reports of two men in the roadway who may require medical attention. Upon arrival at the scene, paramedics and officers found Westport resident Duncan Forsyth, who was “extremely uncooperative,” police said, shouting profanities and interfering with th…
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Woman Hits Officer, Parks Worker After Skipping Cab Fare, Westport PD Says
Police were taken on a wild ride after a woman allegedly drove into a Westport town employee, failed to pay a cab driver and struck a police officer with her car door while he was trying to assist him, according to a Westport police report released this week. Officers from the Westport Police Department were dispatched to Compo Beach at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, where there were reports of a woman - later identified as Middletown resident Jacqueline Bracht, 34 - who was driving the wrong way on Soundview Drive and struck a Parks and Recreation employee in the leg as he was…
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Police: Westport Man Found Asleep In Car Early In Afternoon Under Influence
A man was busted allegedly drinking and driving by officers after being found asleep behind the wheel in the middle of the afternoon, according to police in Westport. Officers from the Westport Police Department were dispatched at approximately 1:15 p.m. on March 27, where there was a report of a man asleep at the wheel with his car idling outside an Easton Road home. Police said the officers were able to identify the vehicle on the eastbound side of the roadway, and after several attempts, were able to get the attention of the driver, later identified as Westport resident Justin Arcune. W…
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Police: Speeding Motorist Who Nearly Hit Westport PD Car Under Influence
An alleged drunk driver going nearly 20 mph over the posted speed limit in Westport nearly struck an officer on patrol during a late night ride, according to the Westport Police Department. An officer conducting speed patrol at approximately 12:30 a.m. on March 24 on the Sherwood Island Connector spotted a vehicle traveling 57 mph in a 40 mph zone, and when it passed the police car, which was parked in the shoulder, the driver traveled over the fog line, nearly striking the vehicle, police said. The officer proceeded to stop the driver, Bridgeport resident Michael Tayler, 41, and during the…
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Pair From Newtown, Trumbull Face Drug Charges After New Canaan Stop
A routine traffic stop for a driver that failed to obey a stop sign in New Canaan led to drug charges for a pair from Fairfield County who were found in possession of marijuana, hash and paraphernalia. Shortly before 9:30 p.m. on Monday night, an officer from the New Canaan Police Department on patrol on Grove Street spotted Newtown resident Adam Joseph Robertson, 19, failing to obey a stop sign at the intersection of Richmond Hill Road. During the subsequent stop, a police spokesperson in New Canaan said the officer observed two clear Ziploc bags in the backseat with marijuana inside. Furt…
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Pair Nabbed In Westport Credit Card Scam
A Westchester duo was busted by police in Westport after allegedly using fraudulent credit cards to make several purchases at Fairfield County liquor stores, police said. Officers from the Westport Police Department were dispatched to a local liquor store at approximately 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 15, where a clerk at the store reported that there had been a suspicious purchase made at the location. Police said that the employee was able to provide officers with a description of the suspect who had just made a purchase with a Visa gift card. A man - later identified as Mount Vernon residen…
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Three Nabbed After $1.3K Shoplifting Incident At Westport CVS
A trio was busted attempting to steal more than $1,000 worth of over-the-counter medication from a Westport CVS, police said. Officers from the Westport Police Department were dispatched to CVS at approximately 1:15 a.m. on Feb. 27, officials announced over the weekend, when there was a report of several suspects who had shoplifted the medications and fled the store. According to police, an officer who was nearby followed the only vehicle that was in the area, which was occupied by four men. The officer was able to stop the car on Riverside Avenue, where the occupants were found in possessi…
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