Former Westport Therapist Arrested Again for Drug Charges; Released on $50,000 Bond
May 2021 Westport Police Department Photo Westport Police Department Former Westport Therapist and Staples Peer Advisors leader Michael Newman found himself at Westport Police Headquarters again this week after being arrested on the following drug charges: two counts of possession of a controlled substance and possession of narcotics. Newman was arrested in May on possession of child pornography charges and was released on $250,000 bond. This week he was released on $50,000 bond and will be expected at Stamford Superior Court on Tuesday. Click here to read the May 24th story on his original arrest.
On May 19, 2021, Westport Police detectives were executing a search warrant at the office of Michael Newman pursuant to an investigation they were conducting. During the search, prescription medication that was reportedly not prescribed to Mr. Newman as well a suspected cocaine was seen in plain view. The purported contraband was seized.
The investigating detective had probable cause to believe that Mr. Newman was illegally in possession of the above narcotics. Therefore, a warrant for his arrest was completed and signed by a Superior Court Judge.
On the afternoon of August 9, 2021, Mr. Newman turned himself in at the Westport Police Department. Per the warrant, he was charged with two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance as well as Possession of Narcotics. Mr. Newman was released after posting a $50,000.00 bond and is scheduled to be arraigned at Stamford Superior Court on Tuesday, August 24, 2021.
Community Members Welcome to the Family Evening at MoCA tonight for Cultural Activities and Music
Members of the community are invited to MoCA Westport tonight for a cultural celebration outdoors at the art center‘s 19 Newtown Turnpike complex. Activities will include art demonstrations, live music, and other games that families can enjoy while embracing the Asian and Pacific Islander culture. The event is free and begins at 4:00 PM, with the fun ending at 6:00 PM.
Westport Property Transfers: July 26 - 30; Biggest Sale at $5.2 Million
Westport’s biggest sale: 4 Sprucewood lane, $5.25 million. Contributed photo by MLS/Coldwell Banker. Westport property transfers as reported by the Westport Town Clerk’s Office:
Total Conveyance Tax: $64,392.50
Total Sales: $25,757,000.00
Highest Transfer Price: 4 Sprucewood Lane: $5,250,000
Lowest Transfer Price: 10 Cross Highway: $565,000
Transfers:
4 Sprucewood Lane: $5,250,000
155 Post Road East: $3,000,000
15 Partrick Lane: $2,010,000
14 Bauer Place: $1,740,000
42 Gorham Avenue: $1,670,000
34 Otter Trail: $1,575,000
31 Rayfield Road: $1,450,000
146 Compo Road South: $1,400,000
79 North Avenue: $1,370,000
129 Long Lots Road: $1,325,000 (split Trustee/War deeds)
5 Marsh Road: $1,300,000
35 Rayfield Road: $922,000
27 Turkey Hill Road North: $825,000
10 Cross Highway: $565,000
Westport Wrecking Ball: Another for High Point Road as #23 Plans for Demolition
An application to demolish the 65-year-old home at 23 High Point Road was filed with the Town of Westport, and the 180 day delay was waived by the Westport Historic District Commission during their July meeting - clearing the way for its demolition. The 1,808 square foot home sits on 1.25 acres of land in a AA zone, and last sold in May for $1.1 million. Prior to the May 2021 sale, the home was purchased in June of 1991 for $405,000 - and was owned by the same family for the following three decades. The home joins two other properties on High Point Road to have demolition signs out on the residential street, with house numbers 34 and 55 also facing the Westport wrecking ball. Photo by JC Martin for WestportLocal.com