Police: Man Out on Bond after Levitt Pavilion Arrest
Press Release
On July 29, 2022, at approximately 8:20 p.m., Westport Police officers responded to 40 Jesup Road, the Levitt Pavilion, on a report of a disturbance. There was a concert at the time, and one of the patrons was being unruly. This individual was identified as Everald Davis, Jr. Mr. Davis was allegedly standing on a table, was belligerent with event staff, and grabbing onto other guests. When an officer attempted to escort Mr. Davis from the premises, he purportedly became combative. He was safely detained and ultimately transported to the hospital for an evaluation as there was concern that he was under the influence of narcotics. A warrant for Mr. Davis’s arrest was completed and signed by a Superior Court judge.
On the evening of August 9, 2022, Mr. Davis turned himself in at the Westport Police Department. Per the warrant, he was charged with Breach of Peace and Interfering With an Officer. Mr. Davis was released after posting a $30,000.00 bond and is scheduled to be arraigned at Stamford Superior Court on August 19.
Westport Man Arrested after Leaving Guns Unsecured in Car; Guns Subsequently Stolen
Westport Police Department:
On May 28, 2022, at approximately 8:50 p.m., Westport Police officers responded to 371 Post Road East on a report of a larceny from a motor vehicle. The complainant, Frank Seccurra, stated that a short time earlier multiple firearms were stolen from his vehicle. He said that at the time of the theft he believed that the car was locked. It is alleged that Mr. Seccurra did not properly secure the firearms in his vehicle and therefore a warrant for his arrest was completed and signed by a Superior Court judge.
On the afternoon of July 20, 2022, Mr. Seccurra turned himself in at the Westport Police Department. Per the warrant, he was charged with Improper Storage of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle. Mr. Seccurra was released after posting a $25,000.00 bond and is scheduled to be arraigned at Stamford Superior Court on August 5.
The theft of the guns is still under investigation.
News 12: “Wrong-way crash kills 2 on Route 8; Westport Mother Remembered”
Friends and relatives of a mother from Westport who was killed in a crash in Bridgeport Sunday are mourning her loss.
Monica Wilson was a mother of three who grew up in the colonial village neighborhood in Norwalk. She had recently moved to Westport.
Police say she was driving on Route 8 near Exit 2 when a van going the wrong way struck her.
Four vehicles were involved in the crash. Wilson and one other person were killed. Five others were injured.
Wilson’s friend James Dupree remembered her as a “beautiful person.”
“She always opened her arms. She always said ‘hello.’ She never had attitude about anything. She was special. She was just very special,” said Dupree.
News 12 was told that Wilson’s two sons were pulled from her vehicle and are expected to survive.
Fire Department: Car Flips Over, Crashes through Fence off Wilton Road
At just after 5:30 today, first responders were dispatched to the area of Wilton Road near Cross Brook Lane for the report of a motor vehicle accident with a vehicle rolled over. Upon arrival of emergency services, a vehicle was found to have lost control and left the roadway, rolling over a stone wall and into an adjacent fence. Wilton Road was shut down between Newtown Turnpike and Marilane for a short time while the scene was active. No reports on what caused the accident or if any injuries were suffered. Contributed photo by Westport Fire Department.
Southport’s WAFU Surrenders Liquor License following June Shooting
Fairfield Police Department Press Release: In the aftermath of the WAFU Asian Bistro (3671 Post Road – Southport) shooting incident, which occurred on June 19, 2022, the Fairfield Police Department submitted a request for Summary Suspension of the Liquor License to the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP).
Today, we were informed by the Department of Consumer Protection, Liquor Control Division that the permittee has voluntarily surrendered their liquor permit.
They will NO LONGER BE PERMITTED TO SERVE ALCOHOL.
Any violations of law, which occurred on that date and previous are still under investigation by the Department of Consumer Protection.
The Fairfield Police Department would like to thank the DCP for all of their hard work and dedication in this case to ensure that the residents of Fairfield maintain their quality of life and that establishments are functioning within the confines of the law.
Westport Police Assist at Fairfield Shooting; 15 Year Old Announced Dead
Fairfield Police Department Press Release: UPDATE:
Following the positive identification of the victim and notification of family, the Fairfield Police identify the victim from last evening’s homicide as:
Zion Burton, 15, of Bridgeport
Zion’s 16th birthday would have been on 07/15/2022 and on behalf of Chief Robert Kalamaras and the entire Fairfield Police Department, we offer our most sincere condolences to Zion’s family. Our investigators are working diligently, pursuing several leads to apprehend the person(s) responsible.
Again, we ask anyone who may have information leading to the death of Zion, please contact the Fairfield Police Detective Bureau at 203-254-4840 or anonymous tips can be sent following the instructions below.
First Release:
On Saturday July 9, 2022 at approximately 10:30pm the Fairfield Police Emergency Communications Center received several 911 calls reporting shots fired at the banquet hall to Calvin United Church located on Kings Hwy East near Hibiscus Street.
First arriving officers located an unresponsive male victim in the hall and immediately began life saving measures. The victim was transported to Saint Vincent’s Medical Center by AMR where he died as a result of his injuries.
Soon thereafter, police received notice that a female victim had arrived at the hospital suffering a gunshot wound to the jaw. She is currently listed in stable condition.
A preliminary investigation revealed that a large party was taking place at the banquet hall which was rented to a non-member and non-resident. A physical fight began and a single gunshot was heard causing several people in the banquet hall to disperse to the street. As people exited the banquet hall, three additional people sustained minor injuries that were not related to gunfire, contrary to what was dispersed on several media and social media venues. This was a single gunshot fired, which resulted in 2 victims being struck. One of which is deceased and the other has been released from the hospital.
The Connecticut State Police, Westport Police, Stratford Police, and Easton Police were called to assist with crowd control as Fairfield officers secured the crime scene.
This was an isolated incident, which all of the evidence indicates that the suspect knew the victim and fled the scene shortly after the shooting.
The Fairfield Police Detective Bureau along with the Connecticut State Police Western District Major Crimes Squad are actively investigating this incident.
Our department sends its deepest condolences to the family for this senseless loss of life.
Anyone with information can submit an anonymous tip which can be submitted via the Fairfield PD mobile app or by texting the keyword FPDCT plus your message/tip to 847411 (Tip411). Tips can also be submitted online at fpdct.com/tips.
(Note: When sending a tip by text message, text keyword FPDCT to 847411, add a space, type in your tip information, and hit send.)
One Arrested for Criminal Impersonation after Identity Theft
Press ReleaseOn June 30, 2022, at approximately 5:00 p.m., Westport Police officers responded to the TD Bank located at 185 Main Street on a report that a man was attempting to fraudulently obtain a debit card by impersonating the real account holder. The suspect was still in the bank when officers arrived. He said his name was Edward Tucker and presented a Pennsylvania driver's license with that name. The bank employee said that a Norwalk branch of TD Bank notified the Westport location that the suspect was supposedly trying to engage in the same fraudulent activity there and to be aware should he come to Westport. The Norwalk bank also advised that they reached out to the real account holder who said he was still in PA.
The suspect reportedly admitted that his real name was William Schwarz, and it was determined that the PA driver's license in his possession was fake. Mr. Schwarz also had in his possession a Wells Fargo bank card with the name Edward Tucker on it.
Mr. Schwarz was placed under arrest and charged with Identity Theft in the Second Degree, Forgery in the Second Degree, Criminal Impersonation, Payment Card Theft, Criminal Attempt at Illegal Use of a Payment Card, and Illegal Use of a Payment Card. He was held on $50,000.00 bond and transported to Stamford Superior Court on July 1, to be arraigned.
Fire on Fireworks Barge “Under Investigation”
Westport Fire Department Press Release: Westport Fire Department photoAt approximately 9:30 pm on June 30, 2022, during the annual Westport Police Athletic League (PAL) Fireworks Celebration, a fire started on the barge's deck used to launch the fireworks. The cause of the fire is under investigation at this time, and there were no injuries nor property damage. The Westport Fire Department was able to coordinate with the crew from Fireworks by Grucci to ensure their safety and the safety of the public during the fire. Westport Firefighters on the scene were assisted by a fire boat from the Norwalk Fire Department to extinguish the fire.
The fire was extinguished at 11:25 pm, and the barge was able to return to Long Island to set up for another fireworks display tonight.
Police: One Person Shot at Wafu in Southport; Investigation Continues
Wafu Asian Bistro on Post Road in Southport. Image from Google Maps. Just after midnight, Westport Police officers responded to Wafu Asian Bistro in Southport on Post Road for the reported active shooter. Any shots fired had stopped prior to police arrival, however they found large crowds leaving the area and later found shell casings discharged from a gun, according to the Fairfield Police Department. One patient with a gunshot wound from the shooting was reported to have arrived at Bridgeport Hospital a short time later. Police are asking for any cell phone footage or pictures to assist in their investigation, with anonymous tip options available. The shooting is the second major event to strike the local sushi bar this year after Westport and Fairfield police departments responded to the location in February for the report of a large fight, with upwards of 20 people being pepper sprayed by someone in the crowd and dozens fleeing the area upon their arrival. (click to read more)
Fairfield Police Department Press Release:On Sunday June 19, 2022 at approximately 0015hrs the Fairfield Police Emergency Communications Center received several 911 calls reporting shots fired at Wafu, 3671 Post Road, Southport. Westport Police also received several 911 calls reporting the same activity and sent officers to assist.
First arriving officers from Fairfield and assisting officers from Westport found a large crowd dispersing from inside of the restaurant to the parking lot area. Employees from the restaurant reported hearing shots fired following the altercation however there were no gunshot victims found by police.
Approximately ten minutes later, police were notified by Bridgeport Hospital that they were treating a gunshot victim who claims to have been shot in Southport.
A preliminary investigation revealed that an adult male sustained a gunshot wound to the arm and was suffering from non-life threatening injuries. Several items of evidentiary value were found on scene which include shell casings. This is an ongoing and active incident being investigated by the Fairfield Police Detective Bureau.
Anyone with information or may have video from their cell phone is asked to contact the Fairfield Police Detective Bureau at 203-254-4840.
Anonymous tips can be submitted via the Fairfield PD mobile app or by texting the keyword FPDCT plus your message/tip to 847411 (Tip411). Tips can also be submitted online at fpdct.com/tips.
(Note: When sending a tip by text message, text keyword FPDCT to 847411, add a space, type in your tip information, and hit send.)
19 Year Old New Jersey Man arrested after Stealing Checks from Westport Mailboxes; Held on $100k Bond
Westport Police Department: On January 20, 2022, a resident came to the Westport Police Department to report a larceny. The complainant said that she placed a check in a post office mailbox and sometime after doing so the check was stolen. The name of the payee was changed to Donnell Jackson and the amount was also altered. The complainant confirmed that she never wrote a check to anyone by that name and is not familiar with the individual.
The detective assigned to the case, determined that the check was purportedly deposited into the account of Donnell Jackson at a Bank of America branch in Iselin, NJ. Additional evidence tying Mr. Jackson to this crime was obtained. A warrant for Mr. Jackson’s arrest was completed and signed by a Superior Court judge.
On the morning of June 8, 2022, Mr. Jackson was arrested by Westport detectives. Per the warrant, he was charged with Forgery in the Second Degree, Larceny in the Third Degree, and Fraudulent Use on an Automated Teller Machine. Mr. Jackson was held on a $100,000.00 bond and transported to Stamford Superior Court the morning of June 9, to be arraigned.