“Racist Graffiti” Found at Compo Basketball Court; Westport Police Investigating
Press ReleaseFirst Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker and Police Chief Foti Koskinas made the following statement today regarding racist graffiti that was found on Town property:
Late last evening, Parks & Recreation employees, in the course of their routine duties, discovered racist graffiti on the basketball courts at Compo Beach.
These employees immediately contacted their supervisor and the Westport Police Department. The Police Department responded, documented the evidence, and opened an investigation, which is ongoing.
The offensive graffiti was removed and the basketball courts were cleaned and opened for recreational play as of 7:00 AM this morning.
First Selectwoman Tooker stated, “In my short term in office, I have repeatedly talked about ensuring that Westport is a community where everyone feels like they belong. This incident runs completely contrary to that goal and is inexcusable.”
She continued, “I am grateful to the Parks & Recreation Department employees and the Police Department for the swift action they took to address the situation professionally and respectfully.”
Anyone having any information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Police Department at 203-341-6000.
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 22; State Positivity Rate, Hospitalizations Up
The State Department of Public Health reported 22 more COVID-19 cases in Westport over the past day. The State positivity rate was up to 11.52% while hospitalizations were up to 318 patients.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 5,541 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 38 deaths
State Daily Test Positivity: 11.52% [up from 11.44%]
State COVID-19 Hospitalizations: 318 patients [down from 296]
Morning Weather Report
Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tomorrow
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 96. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Tomorrow Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
High Tides
11:20 AM / 11:29 PM
Low Tides
5:19 AM / 5:25 PM
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.