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Police Investigating Death Of Popular Westport Chef Outside Of Restaurant
Westport Police are investigating a crash that killed a popular chef from Norwalk who was standing in front of the restaurant when he was hit.
The crash took place in Westport around 11:30 p.m., Saturday, March 4, in front of The Whelk, a well-known seafood restaurant, located at 575 Riverside Ave.
According to Lt. Eric Woods of the Westport Police, Matthew Balga, age 54, of Norwalk, died shortly after being hit by a vehicle and transported to Norwalk Hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the vehicle, who has not been identified, stayed at the scene and is "fully cooperati…
Norwalk Man, Struck, Killed By Car In Westport, Police Say
A Norwalk man was hit and killed by a car in Westport.
The crash took place in Westport around 11:30 p.m., Saturday, March 4 in the area of 575 Riverside Ave.
Matthew Balga, age 54, of Norwalk, was found by first responders who rendered aid before he was transported to Norwalk Hospital where he was pronounced dead, said Lt. Eric Woods, of the Westport Police.
Members of the Westport Police Department’s Accident Investigation Team, along with the Accident Investigation Team of the Fairfield Police Department, responded to the scene to conduct the investigation into the …
Liquor Permit Suspended At Fairfield County Restaurant After Large Fight, Shooting
A Fairfield County restaurant had its liquor license suspended following a shooting during a large fight.
Wafu Asian Bistro at 3671 Post Road in Southport, a hamlet of the Town of Fairfield, had the license suspended by the state Consumer Protection Commission following the event that took place on Sunday, June 19.
According to DCP, the suspension was based on a complaint from the Fairfield Police Department, regarding a "brawl," that took place at the restaurant and ended with one person being shot.
On Sunday, Wafu was the scene of a large party, brawl, and shooting during which approxima…
