Morning Weather Report
Today
Rain, mainly after 11am. High near 42. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain, mainly before 2am. Low around 37. East wind 6 to 11 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tomorrow
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. West wind 6 to 15 mph.
Tomorrow Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph.
Westport Police: 5 Westport Tobacco/Vape Vendors Pass Undercover Compliance Check
Westport Police Department: On Wednesday January 18, 2023, the Westport Police Department working with the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) Tobacco Prevention and Enforcement Program (TPEP) conducted unannounced compliance inspections of establishments that sell tobacco products and/or electronic cigarettes. The inspections were performed in an effort to determine compliance with state laws concerning the prohibition of the sale of e-cigarettes and/or tobacco products to youth under the age of 21.
Retailers are required by state law to inspect the photo ID of anyone who appears under the age of 30 before selling a tobacco product or electronic cigarette. Free online training is available to anyone who would like to learn more at: www.cttobaccotraining.com.
A total of 5 unannounced compliance inspections were conducted. Of this total, 0 (zero), establishments were found non-compliant with Connecticut General Statutes 53-344 (Sale of tobacco to a person under 21) or Section 53-344b (Sale of an e-cigarette to a person under 21).
Learn more at https://www.ct.gov/dmhas/tpep
Tobacco retailers are licensed by the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS). Non-compliant inspection results are referred to DRS for possible administrative action.
The following retailers were found to be compliant:
Shell/A1 Smoke Shop – 322 Post Road East
Cumberland Farms – 690 Post Road East
Westport Cigar & Vape – 1248 Post Road East
Merritt Country Store – 337 Main Street
WP Convenience – 1761 Post Road East
Westport Man Arrested (again); This time for Property Damage
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On December 21st, 2022 Westport Police initiated an investigation after a complaint was made regarding damage caused to landscaping at property owned by the Westport Housing Authority. The complainant provided video surveillance of the alleged suspect driving over grass areas of the property causing significant damage. Through the surveillance footage, the investigating officer identified the alleged suspect as James Doyle. The officer applied for and was granted a warrant charging Mr. Doyle with the above crime. On January 13th, 2023, the investigating officer witnessed Mr. Doyle driving his vehicle and initiated a traffic stop. Mr. Doyle was arrested and transported to Westport Police Department where he was processed. Mr. Doyle was released on court set bond of $2500 with a court date of January 23rd, 2023 at Stamford Superior Court.
Mr. Doyle was also arrested for striking a jogger just last week and again in November for Stalking. Staples Basketball Defeated By Danbury In Final Moments, 63-54
Center Chris Zajac is surrounded by Danbury players after pulling down one of his 10 rebounds.
The undefeated Wreckers traveled to Danbury to take on the undefeated Hatters on Tuesday night and in the end, only one would remain undefeated. Unfortunately for Staples, that team would be Danbury. They are now the last team in the Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference (FCIAC) to post a loss. The Wreckers knew they had a tall task in challenging GametimeCT’s #5 team in the state and they would have to play their best to prevail. For most of the game they did so. Staples was in control leading by as much as 9 points late in the 3rd quarter. They lead by 6 points with a little over 5 minutes to play but that was the point at which the Hatters went into overdrive. In just the next three minutes Danbury scored repeatedly and with 2:17 left to play they had built a 5 point lead. Staples cut the lead to just two points, but in the last 1:35 of the game the Hatters were unstoppable scoring seven unanswered points to pull off a come from behind victory. Danbury had outscored the Wreckers 27-10 in the final period to remain undefeated with their 63-54 victory.
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Bright spots for Staples included senior guard, co-captain Cody Sale who led the way for the Wreckers scoring 16 points. Senior center, co-captain Chris Zajac managed to add 15 ponts and pulled down 10 rebounds for yet another of his trademark double-doubles despite missing most of the first half by being in foul trouble. Freshman standout Sam Clachko's poised play resulted in him chipping in 9 points.
The Staples Wreckers will be looking to redeem themselves and get back on track Friday night at home facing the Black Knights of Stamford High School.
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