‘Red Flag’ warning: Open burning banned in Westport
Extremely dry, warm weather conditions Tuesday, posing the threat of brush and forest fires, prompt local fire officials to ban outdoor fires until further notice.
Read MoreMay 16, 2023 | Environment, Police & Fire | 0
Extremely dry, warm weather conditions Tuesday, posing the threat of brush and forest fires, prompt local fire officials to ban outdoor fires until further notice.
Read MoreMay 15, 2023 | Police & Fire, Transportation | 0
Travel in both directions, from Hillspoint Road to the Sherwood Island Connector, was temporarily cut off by emergency response early Monday afternoon.
Read MoreMay 14, 2023 | Police & Fire | 0
Collision on Compo Road South occurred when suspect veered from southbound lane into the northbound lane, police said.
Read MoreMay 12, 2023 | Community, Police & Fire | 0
Westport will be the scene of the 38th annual Bridgeport Area Retired Firefighters Association’s tribute.
Read MoreMay 12, 2023 | Police & Fire | 0
Investigation revealed the suspect did not have a valid home-improvement license at the time of the disputed project, police said.
Read MoreMay 11, 2023 | Community, Police & Fire | 0
Brute, Westport’s newest K-9, is the recipient of bullet-resistant gear.
Read MoreMay 10, 2023 | Police & Fire | 0
Medical examiner releases autopsy findings in death of Errol Whyte, whose body was found last month in a Greens Farms office park’s retention pond, but police are continuing the investigation.
Read MoreMay 8, 2023 | Government, Police & Fire | 0
A Westport firefighter since 2007, Marsan also will be the town’s emergency management director, while his predecessor becomes fire control officer with the state DEEP.
Read MoreMay 7, 2023 | Police & Fire | 0
The suspect was ID’d by bank surveillance footage depositing the fraudulent check, police said.
Read MoreMay 6, 2023 | Police & Fire | 0
Suspect, known for “numerous interactions” with local officers, was recorded by surveillance camera, according to the report.
Read MoreMay 4, 2023 | Police & Fire | 0
Suspect charged in connection with Riverside Avenue break-in after 15-month investigation using DNA evidence.
Read MoreMay 3, 2023 | Police & Fire | 1
Two-vehicle collision Tuesday, at Cross Highway’s intersection with North Avenue, is latest incident along the corridor called the “most dangerous” in town.
Read MoreMay 2, 2023 | Police & Fire | 0
Suspect faces larceny charges linked to shoplifting at the Sunglass Hut last month and Ulta Beauty in January.
Read MoreApr 27, 2023 | Police & Fire | 0
The suspects, all residents of Mount Vernon, N.Y., were taken into custody on Long Lots Road after stealing more than $6,000 worth of merchandise at the theft-plagued store, police said.
Read MoreApr 26, 2023 | Police & Fire | 0
Suspect refused to leave the high school after screaming at staffers and the school resource officer, according to the report.
Read MoreApr 24, 2023 | Police & Fire | 0
Suspect was spotted on Post Road East with vehicle’s emergency lights flashing.
Read MoreApr 24, 2023 | Community, Police & Fire | 0
Sailors who ran aground off Compo Beach share their tale with the Westport Journal.
Read MoreApr 23, 2023 | Police & Fire | 0
Fire, EMS crews dispatched to Westport stretch of Interstate 95 where two three-vehicle accidents occurred Saturday night. One of the crashes, with “heavy damage,” sent four people to the hospital.
Read MoreApr 20, 2023 | Police & Fire | 0
Suspect accused of cashing check using stolen identity is believed to have committed similar offense with accomplice in at least one other area town, police said.
Read MoreApr 20, 2023 | Community, Environment, Police & Fire | 2
Greens Farms lot off limits Friday night to make way for hazardous waste collection Saturday.
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