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New Crash Update: 29-Year-Old Woman Critical After Being Hit On Westport Sidewalk New Crash Update: 29-Year-Old Woman Critical After Being Hit On Westport Sidewalk
New Crash Update: 29-Year-Old Woman Critical After Being Hit On Westport Sidewalk A 29-year-old woman remains in critical condition after being struck by a car that veered onto a sidewalk in Fairfield County. Related: 2 Critically Hurt After Being Struck On Westport Sidewalk The crash occurred in Westport on Wednesday, Aug. 7, on Imperial Avenue near Post Road East. According to Lt. Eric Woods of the Westport Police, the woman, a resident of the town of Fairfield, remained in critical condition at Norwalk Hospital. A second person hit during the crash, a 33-year-old Easton man, is improving and is listed in stable condition, Woods said. Preliminary findings ind…

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by Kathy Reakes
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2 Critically Injured After Being Struck On Sidewalk In Westport 2 Critically Injured After Being Struck On Sidewalk In Westport
2 Critically Injured After Being Struck On Sidewalk In Westport Two people are in critical condition after a vehicle veered off the roadway in Fairfield County and hit two pedestrians on a sidewalk. The incident occurred in Westport around 6:45 p.m. on Imperial Avenue near Post Road East. According to Westport Police Deputy Chief David Farrell, police, fire, and EMS were dispatched to the scene following a 911 call. Upon arrival, first responders provided immediate medical attention to the injured pedestrians, who were transported to Norwalk Hospital for further treatment. Their current conditions are listed as critical, Farrell said. Farrel…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Westport Man Nabbed For DUI After Swerving, Running Red Lights, Police Say Westport Man Nabbed For DUI After Swerving, Running Red Lights, Police Say
Westport Man Nabbed For DUI After Swerving, Running Red Lights, Police Say A Fairfield County man is behind bars for alleged DUI after he was spotted by police swerving between lanes and running red lights. David Rappaport, age 58, of Westport, was charged on Friday, July 26, around 12:15 a.m. on Post Road East in Westport. According to Lt. Eric Woods of the Westport Police, an officer in the area was approached by two people who witnessed the erratic driving in Fairfield and alerted the officer. Westport Police soon located Rappaport's car traveling westbound on Post Road East, where the officer witnessed the vehicle swerving between lanes, stopping fo…

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by Kathy Reakes
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IDs Released For Man, Woman Charged After Larceny At Westport Stop & Shop, Crash IDs Released For Man, Woman Charged After Larceny At Westport Stop & Shop, Crash
IDs Released For Man, Woman Charged After Larceny At Westport Stop & Shop, Crash The identities have been released of a man and woman along with the charges they are facing after a report of larceny in progress at a Stop & Shop in Fairfield County was followed by a crash. At about 1:50 p.m. Friday, May 31 in Westport, officers were dispatched to the supermarket at  1790 Post Road East after the report. A Westport Police Department officer on patrol in the parking lot approached the suspect vehicle to take the two involved parties into custody.  A man, who was in the driver’s seat, immediately complied with the officer’s commands and exited the van he…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Stop & Shop Larceny Report In Westport Leads To Crash, Arrests Of Man, Woman Stop & Shop Larceny Report In Westport Leads To Crash, Arrests Of Man, Woman
Stop & Shop Larceny Report In Westport Leads To Crash, Arrests Of Man, Woman A man and woman have been apprehended after a report of larceny in progress at a Stop & Shop in Fairfield County was followed by a crash. New update: IDs Released Man, Woman Charged After Larceny At Westport Stop & Shop, Crash At about 1:50 p.m. Friday, May 31 in Westport, officers were dispatched to the supermarket at  1790 Post Road East after the report. A Westport Police Department officer on patrol in the parking lot approached the suspect vehicle to take the two involved parties into custody.  A man, who was in the driver’s seat, immediately complied wi…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Woman Charged For Writing 'Save Gaza' On Westport Crosswalk Woman Charged For Writing 'Save Gaza' On Westport Crosswalk
Woman Charged For Writing 'Save Gaza' On Westport Crosswalk A Fairfield County woman was charged with criminal mischief for spray painting "Save Gaza" on a crosswalk. The incident occurred in Westport on Thursday, May 23, on the crosswalk at Post Road East in the area of Main Street. According to Lt. Matthew Gouveia of the Westport Police, a Bridgeport resident identified as Katerina Hasiotis inked the words, which caused damage and resulted in temporary repairs being made. Gouveia said that the Town Highway Department responded Friday, May 24, to address the matter properly. Officers investigated, which led to identifying Hasiotis, who turne…

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by Kathy Reakes