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Westport Man Charged With Harassing Neighbor With Strange Acts, Police Say Westport Man Charged With Harassing Neighbor With Strange Acts, Police Say
Westport Man Charged With Harassing Neighbor With Strange Acts, Police Say A Fairfield County man was charged with allegedly violating protective orders after leaving a Bible with a knife stuck in it by a neighbor's door and then for performing a burning ritual in the backyard. Westport resident Francis Conklin, age 67, was arrested on Thursday, Aug. 8, for the June and July incidents. According to Lt. Eric Woods of the Westport Police, an investigation was opened on Tuesday, July 9, when the victim contacted police to report that Conklin had violated a protective order already in place. The investigation revealed that a civil protection order had been issue…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Fire Causes Extensive Damage To Westport Home Fire Causes Extensive Damage To Westport Home
Fire Causes Extensive Damage To Westport Home A fire caused extensive damage to a Fairfield County home as temperatures dipped into the 20s. The fire took place around 5 p.m., Monday, March 28, at 24 Red Coat Road in Westport. Westport firefighters responded to the home after receiving a call for help saying they could see flames coming from the ceiling, said Westport Assistant Chief Matthew Cohen.  Westport Fire responded with four engines, a ladder truck, and a command vehicle. On arrival, a moderate smoke condition was seen coming from the attic and roof vents, Cohen said. Firefighters made access to the&n…

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by Kathy Reakes