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Jeep Crashes Into Staples High School In Westport, Hits Gas Line Jeep Crashes Into Staples High School In Westport, Hits Gas Line
Jeep Crashes Into Staples High School In Westport, Hits Gas Line A Jeep crashed into a  high school in Fairfield County, causing the school to be evacuated. The incident took place in Westport around 7:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 1, at Staples High School. According to Lt. Eric Woods, of the Westport Police, the Jeep accidentally plowed into the Culinary Arts department classroom during the prime drop-off time. The vehicle hit a gas line in the classroom used for cooking instruction, Woods said. Students were evacuated and the Westport Fire Department was called to clear the scene. The gas was quickly shut off and multiple fans were used to ve…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Woman Charged With DUI After Crash In Fairfield County Woman Charged With DUI After Crash In Fairfield County
Woman Charged With DUI After Crash In Fairfield County Nearly a year after being implicated for allegedly drinking and driving before a midday crash, a Fairfield County woman was arrested, police said. Officers from the Westport Police Department responded to a reported crash in the area of North Avenue at Cross Highway at approximately 3:30 p.m. on June 23, 2020. The investigation into the crash determined that Westport resident Dianna Seeler was allegedly responsible for causing the accident by failing to yield at a stop sign and crashing into a second vehicle. Police said that during the investigation into the crash, officers noted that Se…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Charged With DUI After Striking Vehicle, Stone Wall In Fairfield County, Police Say Man Charged With DUI After Striking Vehicle, Stone Wall In Fairfield County, Police Say
Man Charged With DUI After Striking Vehicle, Stone Wall In Fairfield County, Police Say An allegedly intoxicated driver was arrested in Fairfield County after losing control while navigating a turn attempting to avoid a hit-and-run and crashing into a stone wall, leaving his vehicle disabled, police said. Officers from the Westport Police Department responded to an area of Compo Road North at approximately 9 p.m. on Friday, June 18, where there was a report of a vehicle that had struck a strong wall in the area. According to police, the driver was identified as area resident Dakota Saddler. Police said that while speaking with witnesses, it was determined that Saddler allege…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Black Bear Caught On Camera Making Rounds In Norwalk For Second Sighting In Area In Two Days Black Bear Caught On Camera Making Rounds In Norwalk For Second Sighting In Area In Two Days
Black Bear Caught On Camera Making Rounds In Norwalk For Second Sighting In Area In Two Days There's been a sighting of black bear making the rounds in Fairfield County for the second straight day. Norwalk police are reporting that a young black bear was spotted on Thursday, May 23, in the East Rocks Road area, where he seems to be having fun exploring. On Wednesday, May 22, another sighting was reported in the yard of a Westport man in the area of 300 North Avenue and Tuck Lane. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Wildlife Division (DEEP) were notified in both cases. "Black bears are becoming increasingly common in Connecticut," the department said…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Black Bear Sighting Reported In Westport Black Bear Sighting Reported In Westport
Black Bear Sighting Reported In Westport A Westport resident got a little fright when they encountered a black bear on their property. The sighting took place around 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 22, on North Avenue, said the Westport Police. Officers tracked the bear to the area of 300 North Avenue and Tuck Lane.  The bear was not acting in an aggressive manner and was observed to be acting normally, police said. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Wildlife Division (DEEP) was notified, they added. "Black bears are becoming increasingly common in Connecticut," the department said. …

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by Kathy Reakes
Traffic
Traffic Advisory: Expect Delays During CT Challenge Bike Tour In Fairfield County Traffic Advisory: Expect Delays During CT Challenge Bike Tour In Fairfield County
Traffic Advisory: Expect Delays During CT Challenge Bike Tour In Fairfield County With more than 1,000 expected to participate in the annual CT Challenge Bike Tour on Saturday, traffic may be tied up on local Connecticut roads, leading to delays for motorists. Cyclists will kick off the event at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday morning, with participants competing in a 10, 25, 50, 75 or 100-mile route. The event starts and finishes at the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport In total, 1,004 riders have registered among 122 teams.. The Westport Police Department issued an advisory, warning that motorists can expect to see a large volume of cyclists between 7:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. in…

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by Zak Failla