Category: Police & Fire

Kronick Sworn In As New Fire Chief, Two Others Move Up in Rank

Jan 14, 2022 | Government, Police & Fire | 0

Nicholas Marsan promoted to the rank of deputy chief and Theodore Crawford named a lieutenant.

Police: ‘Extremely Slow’ Driver Charged with DUI

Jan 14, 2022 | Police & Fire | 0

Stamford man also was allegedly spotted driving erratically on Interstate 95.

Civilian Police Review Board Ordinance Fails to Win RTM Panel’s Support

Jan 14, 2022 | Government, Police & Fire | 0

Despite revisions, ordinance to set up an independent police review board again fell far short of winning support.

UPDATE: Woman Located After ‘Missing’ Report Triggered Saugatuck River Search

Jan 14, 2022 | Police & Fire | 0

Sara Levy, 22, was found “safe” in Norwalk, police reported early Friday.

Man Accused of Assaulting Older Driver After Accident

Jan 11, 2022 | Police & Fire | 0

Rhode Island driver charged in altercation with 68-year-old he allegedly pursued after I-95 collision.

Fire Chief Issues Safety Reminders in Wake of Recent Fires’ Toll

Jan 10, 2022 | Community, Police & Fire | 0

Westport chief highlights steps to help avoid conditions that led to tragic loss of more than 30 lives in recent urban fires.

Cops: Personal Assistant Used Identity Theft to Steal from Westporter

Jan 9, 2022 | Police & Fire | 0

Woman accused of multiple counts of identity theft after making illegal withdrawals from employer’s business and personal accounts.

Police: Impaired Greens Farms School Staffer Fell Asleep Working with Student

Jan 5, 2022 | Education, Police & Fire | 0

Speech pathologist at elementary school faces charge of risk of injury to a child.

RTM Asked to Address Police Oversight in One Form or Another

Jan 4, 2022 | Community, Government, Police & Fire | 3

First Selectwoman offers appointment power to RTM for Civilian Review Panel. (Story by Jarret Liotta)

Residents Tested by Long Lines for COVID Test Kits, Short Supply

Jan 3, 2022 | Government, Health, Police & Fire | 0

Entire distribution process, from announcement Monday morning to handing out the last test kit, took roughly four and a half hours.

UPDATE: Westport’s Supply of COVID Test Kits Entirely Distributed

Jan 3, 2022 | Government, Health, Police & Fire | 0

Long lines of disappointed residents still waiting when the test kit distribution site was shut down.

Yost to Retire as Westport Fire Chief, Kronick to Take Command

Dec 30, 2021 | Government, Police & Fire | 4

Robert Yost leaving Westport Fire Department after 34 years; Michael Kronick has been deputy chief since 2017.

Revised Ordinance for Civilian Police Review Board Heads to RTM

Dec 30, 2021 | Government, Police & Fire | 8

Earlier version of controversial proposal was overwhelmingly rejected by RTM in October.

Police: Man Charged After Striking Child in the Face

Dec 28, 2021 | Police & Fire | 0

Incident took place last April, according to Westport police.

In Wake of Neighborhood Burglary, Westporter Praises Police

Dec 23, 2021 | Community, Police & Fire | 0

Unlike surge in stolen vehicles and thefts from cars, police report Westport home burglaries in 2021 have not increased from previous year.

Today’s Events

Event Calendar

January 2022

Wednesday January 19

10:00 am – 11:00 am: Language Conversation Group: Beginner/Intermediate French

Room 215, The Westport Library, The Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States

Recurs weekly
10:00 am – 10:30 am: Miss Mary's Storytime

Komansky Room, The Westport Library

Recurs weekly
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Pod Club: Podcast Discussion Group

Westport Public Library - 20 Jesup Road - Westport, CT 06880
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Language Conversation Group: Italian

Room 216, McCall Room,The Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States

Recurs weekly
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm: Tree Board

Electronically,
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm: V G BKB Staples v. Kolbe Cathedral

Home - Staples High School-Staples Gym
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm: Chess Club for Adults

Room 212, The Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States

Recurs weekly
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Save the Children's Fairfield County Leadership Council Book Event

The Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Conservation Commission

Electronically,
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Environmental Book Discussion: THE MADHOUSE EFFECT

Earthplace, 10 Woodside Lane, Westport, CT 06880
7:35 pm – 8:35 pm: V B IHOC Staples v. New Milford

Home - Milford Ice Pavillion-Ice Rink
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm: Free Star Party at the Westport Observatory

Westport Observatory, 182 Bayberry Lane, Westport CT 06880

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