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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
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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
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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