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Westlake Shells Out $127K In Traffic-Stop Force Settlement
Apr 20, 2026
Westlake approved a $127,000 settlement in a federal civil‑rights suit that accused an officer of using excessive force during a 2021 traffic stop. Council voted to authorize the payout and the case will be closed once the paperwork is filed.
Westlake Drone Team Flushes Armed Suspect From Hotel Bushes
Apr 18, 2026
Drones helped Westlake police find a man hiding in shrubbery at the Sonesta Suites after he allegedly pointed a gun at his girlfriend and her son. Officers recovered two firearms and charged the suspect with domestic‑violence and weapons counts.












