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ID Released For Woman Found Dead At Parking Lot In Fairfield County
Police have released the identity of a woman found dead in the backseat of a car in a Fairfield County parking lot.
The woman, identified as Joanna Smith, age 34, of Stratford, was found lying in the backseat of a running car in Westport in the parking lot of 40 Jesup Road at about 8:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 10, according to Lt. Dave Wolf, of Westport Police Department.
"The matter remains under investigation, but no foul play is suspected," Wolf said.
Responding officers determined Smith was not responsive and attempted lifesaving efforts, but she was pronounced dead, he added.
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Fairfield County Teacher Accused Of Inappropriately Touching Student
A 72-year-old Fairfield County teacher has been charged with sexual assault for allegedly touching a student inappropriately at an area middle school last year.
The incident took place in Westport at Bedford Middle School on Thursday, Jan. 27, said Lt. David Wolf of the Westport Police Department.
Following the accusation, in which a student told police that engineering and design teacher Arthur Ellis, age 72, of Westerly, Rhode Island, had inappropriately touched them in December 2021, an extensive investigation began, Wolf said.
Following the accusation, Ellis was immediately placed on l…
