Westport Police Department

09/29/2026

🚔 LIFESAVING AWARDS PRESENTED 🚔

Tonight at the Westport Select Board meeting, Officer David Simcoe and Captain William Chase were recognized and presented with Lifesaving Awards for their actions on July 4, 2026.

Through their quick response, professionalism and dedication to protecting the community, both played a critical role in a situation where their actions helped save a life.

We are incredibly proud of Officer Simcoe and Captain Chase and grateful for their commitment to the residents of Westport. Their actions on July 4th are an excellent example of the courage, training and dedication our officers bring to the job every day.

Please join us in congratulating Officer Simcoe and Captain Chase on this well-deserved recognition!

Thank you for your service and for answering the call when it mattered most.

09/25/2026

👮‍♂️ Congratulations, Sergeant Chicca! 👮‍♂️

Yesterday, the Westport Police Department had the honor of celebrating the swearing-in of Officer Michael Chicca as Sergeant.

This promotion is a well-deserved recognition of Mike’s dedication, hard work, and commitment to the Westport Police Department and the community we serve. We are proud of his accomplishment and look forward to seeing him take on this new responsibility and continue to make a positive impact within our department.

We are grateful for Mike’s many years of service, his willingness to go above and beyond, and the dedication he has consistently shown to his fellow officers and the residents of Westport.

We would also like to recognize and thank Mike’s family for their continued support and sacrifice throughout his career. A career in law enforcement requires the support of those behind the badge, and we are grateful for everything his family has done to support him along the way.

Please join us in congratulating Sergeant Michael Chicca on this well-deserved accomplishment and wishing him continued success in his new role!

Congratulations, Sergeant Chicca! We are proud of you!

We would also like to thank Westport Town Clerk Kristin Stinson for assisting us with the swearing in ceremony. We are grateful for her time and effort.

09/13/2026

🎀 Support Breast Cancer Awareness with the Westport Police Department! 💗

The Westport Police Department is selling special Breast Cancer Awareness shirts to show our support for those affected by breast cancer and to help spread a message of Support • Awareness • Hope.

👕 Shirt Options:

Short Sleeve: $20
Long Sleeve: $25

📅 Orders will be accepted through September 19th.

💰 Payment: Venmo — scan the QR code on the flyer to pay.

📱 IMPORTANT: When placing your order, please make sure you provide your phone number. We will use the phone number to contact you when your shirt arrives so you can arrange to pick it up.

Let's come together as a community to support this important cause! 💗🎀

Together, we can make a difference!

09/12/2026

🥎🚔 THE POLICE TAKE THE FIRST-EVER BATTLE OF THE BADGES! 🚒🥎

What a great afternoon at the first-ever Battle of the Badges Charity Softball Game! The Westport Police Department came away with the win, taking the bragging rights in the inaugural matchup against the Westport Fire Department! 🏆🚔

But while there may have been a winner on the scoreboard, everyone was a winner today! Both departments had an absolute blast playing, sharing plenty of laughs, friendly competition, and great camaraderie throughout the game. It was a fantastic opportunity for our police officers and firefighters to come together, have some fun, and connect with the community we are proud to serve.

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to support the event, enjoy some great food, participate in the 50/50 raffle, and cheer us on!

Most importantly, Westport Girls Softball had a successful event, and that is what this was all about! 💙🥎 We are proud to have been part of an event that supports the young athletes in our community.

We hope this is just the beginning and that Battle of the Badges becomes a yearly Westport tradition!

Thank you, Westport, for coming out and making the first one a great success!

🚔 Westport Police: 1
🚒 Westport Fire: 0

Until next year… we'll enjoy the win! 😉🥎

09/11/2026

09/10/2026

🚨 UPCOMING ROAD RACE & RIDE ALERT 🚨

The Westport Police Department would like to make residents and motorists aware of two upcoming road races/rides taking place in town on Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20.

Please expect increased bicycle/pedestrian activity, traffic delays, and temporary traffic direction along the routes.

🚴 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

⏰ 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM

The Saturday event will affect the following roads:

• Hixbridge Road
• Drift Road
• Old County Road
• Fisher Road
• Horseneck Road
• East Beach Road
• John Reed Road

🌧️ Rain Date: Sunday, September 20

If the Saturday event is postponed due to weather, it will use the same roads and timeframe on Sunday.

🚴 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

The Sunday event will affect:

• John Reed Road
• Route 88 — from John Reed Road to Drift Road
• Drift Road
• Hixbridge Road
• Horseneck Road
• East Beach Road

⚠️ Please Note: If the Saturday event is moved to Sunday due to weather, the Sunday route will be changed to prevent both events from using the same roads at the same time.

In that situation, the Sunday route will use:

• John Reed Road
• East Beach Road
• A portion of Horseneck Road
• The route will then continue into Dartmouth before returning to Westport using the same roads.

👮 POLICE TRAFFIC CONTROL

Westport Police officers will be present at major intersections throughout the events to assist with traffic flow and keep participants and motorists safe.

Please plan accordingly, allow extra travel time, use caution when traveling through the affected areas, and follow the directions of police officers and event personnel.

If you observe any issues during either event, please contact the Westport Police Department.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to keep everyone safe! 🚔

08/31/2026

🥎🚔 BATTLE OF THE BADGES! 🚒🥎

It’s time to settle the score on the softball field! Join us for the Battle of the Badges Charity Softball Game, as the Westport Police Department takes on the Westport Fire Department in a fun night supporting a great cause!

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM
📍 WYYAA – 567 American Legion Hwy, Westport

Come out, bring the family, and cheer on your favorite local first responders! There will be a food truck featuring Lexi’s Road Dogs, a 50/50 raffle, and event T-shirts available for $25.

🎟️ Admission: $5

Most importantly, proceeds benefit Westport Girls Softball! ⚾️💙

We hope to see the Westport community there for an afternoon of friendly competition, great food, and supporting our local youth!

08/26/2026

On the morning of August 25, 2026, Westport Police responded to Lees Supermarket on Main Road to investigate a reported break in at the liquor store that occurred sometime during the overnight hours.

Upon arrival, officers observed a broken exterior window and a broken interior door window. Officers also located two broken liquor bottles on the ground outside the building.

Detectives responded to process the scene and continue the investigation. Through video surveillance and other investigative means, detectives developed a potential suspect.

On August 26, 2026, Westport Police responded to an address on Kirby Road to speak with the potential suspect, Jacob Farias. Upon arrival, detectives and patrol officers located Farias in the backyard. Farias attempted to flee on foot, resulting in a short foot pursuit.

Officers apprehended Farias a short distance away.
Farias was placed under arrest, booked at the Westport Police Department, and transported to the Fall River Justice Center.
Farias is being charged with:

- Breaking and Entering in the Nighttime
- Larceny from a Building

08/17/2026

Westport Police is looking for information and requesting area awareness regarding a B&E which occurred overnight on August 11th-12th where 4 motorcycles were stolen from Windmill Cycles at 61 Hixbridge Road, Westport, MA. The incident occurred between 11:00pm and 10:00am.

Motorcycles stolen (photos attached):

2025 Honda CBR1000
2025 Yamaha R7
2022 Yamaha R7
2010 Yamaha R1

Anyone with any surveillance footage from the area or additional information is encouraged to call and request to speak with Detectives at (508)-636-1122, any information is helpful.