State cops: Elusive 120 mph driver’s route included Westport
Speeding 20-year-old New Jersey man evaded police tracking him from Bridgeport through Westport and back to Bridgeport, according to troopers.
Read MoreNov 29, 2023 | Police & Fire | 0
Speeding 20-year-old New Jersey man evaded police tracking him from Bridgeport through Westport and back to Bridgeport, according to troopers.
Read MoreNov 29, 2023 | Community, Police & Fire | 3
Westport had increase in several major crime categories, while others fell, as statewide figures show overall decline in violent crimes.
Read MoreNov 21, 2023 | Community, Police & Fire, Sports | 0
Pequot Runners’ annual Thanksgiving race follows a course through Westport, and police warn of road closures and traffic delays Thursday morning.
Read MoreNov 21, 2023 | Police & Fire | 0
Smoky blaze extinguished before reaching nearby structures.
Read MoreNov 20, 2023 | Community, Police & Fire | 0
New toys and cash donations will help Westport’s men and women in blue assist Christmastime’s man in red make holidays brighter for children in need.
Read MoreNov 18, 2023 | Police & Fire | 1
Maxwell Yeater, first reported missing at the Newman Poses Preserve on Saturday, located at a New York City library Sunday.
Read MoreNov 17, 2023 | Police & Fire | 0
Todd Patrick Ford, last seen leaving his Canal Street home Tuesday, was located Friday afternoon, police said.
Read MoreNov 16, 2023 | Government, Police & Fire | 7
Oversight moves from first selectperson’s panel to permanent town body with unanimous support, in sharp contrast from earlier versions.
Read MoreNov 13, 2023 | Community, Police & Fire | 0
Firefighters organizing local collection of coats and other cold-weather clothes for donation to Bridgeport Rescue Mission.
Read MoreNov 13, 2023 | Police & Fire | 0
Suspect was also following too closely when the rear-end accident took place, police said.
Read MoreNov 13, 2023 | Police & Fire | 0
A resident suffered burned hands trying to extinguish the flames before fire crews arrived.
Read MoreNov 12, 2023 | Police & Fire | 0
Incidents at Greens Farms Academy and Greens Farms Railroad Station both took place early Nov. 3, police said.
Read MoreNov 10, 2023 | Police & Fire | 4
Suspect was scared off by alarm triggered at a Tranquility Lane home, but his van was identified by a police license plate reader, leading to his eventual arrest, according to the report.
Read MoreNov 8, 2023 | Police & Fire | 0
Suspect awakened sleeping Wakenor Road resident by rummaging through kitchen, police said.
Read MoreNov 5, 2023 | Police & Fire | 1
Suspect, who allegedly stole a purse from woman’s unlocked car, was located in Bridgeport by regional task force officer acting on information relayed from tipster, police said.
Read MoreNov 4, 2023 | Police & Fire | 0
Suspect allegedly tried to contact local victim despite being ordered not to, police said.
Read MoreNov 3, 2023 | Police & Fire | 1
Suspect allegedly was seen stumbling around parking lot before driving away while lacking a valid license, police said.
Read MoreNov 2, 2023 | Election 2023, Police & Fire | 1
Statement issued by four Republicans seeking Planning and Zoning Commission seats in Nov. 7 election on “high-profile applications.”
Read MoreNov 2, 2023 | Police & Fire | 2
Suspect allegedly confronted youths playing “game” to determine if bottles would break or bounce on the road in front of his home.
Read MoreNov 1, 2023 | Police & Fire | 0
Suspect was detected allegedly trying to enter a local home by the owner’s security cameras, police said.
Read MoreOct 30, 2023 | Community, Education, Police & Fire | 0
While specific threats to Jewish targets could not be substantiated, the schools chief called the student-made video that circulated on social media “disturbing” and “painful.”
Read MoreOct 28, 2023 | Police & Fire | 0
Smoky blaze discovered when resident returned home Friday afternoon.
Read MoreOct 27, 2023 | Government, Police & Fire, Transportation | 1
Urgent pleas from people concerned about speeding in their neighborhoods.
Read MoreOct 26, 2023 | Community, Health, Police & Fire | 0
Westport’s collection, planned in collaboration with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, aims to reduce the number of drug overdoses.
Read MoreOct 26, 2023 | Police & Fire | 4
One involved in the Sunday incident, an 18-year-old from Meriden, has been charged as an adult. Two others, 17 and 16 years old, face the same allegations as juveniles.
Read MoreOct 25, 2023 | Community, Police & Fire | 0
Like three adults also allegedly involved in the scheme, the six juveniles face a series of criminal charges in aftermath of chaotic attempts to escape apprehension.
Read MoreOct 24, 2023 | Community, Police & Fire | 0
The trio is among nine suspects facing charges — the rest are juveniles — in connection with chases through town Monday after they were spotted trying to break into and steal cars.
Read MoreOct 24, 2023 | Community, Police & Fire | 0
The active search was called off late Monday after the body of a companion was recovered earlier in the day. Three others were rescued Sunday when their vessel sank off Cockenoe Island.
Read MoreOct 24, 2023 | Community, Police & Fire | 0
Man from Suffern, N.Y., still missing after small boat with five aboard sank near Cockenoe Island.
Read MoreOct 23, 2023 | Police & Fire | 1
Police officer injured in crash, the chief involved in another accident, as adult and juvenile suspects were apprehended Monday in scenes described by an RTM member as “a high-speed chase from ‘Kojack.’ ”
Read MoreOct 23, 2023 | Community, Police & Fire | 0
Streets downtown will be closed to traffic several hours for the annual children’s event.
Read MoreOct 23, 2023 | Police & Fire | 0
After trespassing into local residence, suspect was disorderly, police said.
Read MoreOct 23, 2023 | Community, Police & Fire | 0
Two New York men sought after their fishing boat went down off Cockenoe Island on Sunday, while three rescued companions have been released from hospital.
Read MoreOct 22, 2023 | Community, Police & Fire | 0
Search continuing after one man was found clinging to a buoy and two others were pulled from the water during blustery afternoon on Long Island Sound.
Read MoreOct 20, 2023 | Government, Police & Fire, Transportation | 0
Officials will give update on steps taken as recommended by townwide survey earlier this year, as well as hear public comments on related topics.
Read MoreOct 18, 2023 | Community, Police & Fire | 0
Waterbury man held on $500,000 bond. Police say their investigation is complete.
Read MoreOct 17, 2023 | Business, Government, Health, Police & Fire | 0
Planning and Zoning members differ on whether town should extinguish such shops.
Read MoreOct 13, 2023 | Community, Police & Fire | 0
Woman who campaigned for establishment of “National Preparedness Month” after her son died in the 9/11 terror attacks to speak at Westport Library.
Read MoreOct 12, 2023 | Community, Police & Fire | 0
Drivers advised to avoid several streets for duration of Saturday event on Elm Street.
Read MoreOct 10, 2023 | Police & Fire | 0
Suspect charged with break-in and theft at Westport Auto Craft last year.
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