Westport Firefighters Extinguish Evening Car Fire on I-95
Firefighters were dispatched to I-95 in the southbound lanes, south of Exit 18, for the reported car fire. Flames could be seen underneath the vehicle as the Greens Farms firehouse engine arrived shortly after 5:30, quickly extinguishing the small fire. No other information was released. WestportLocal.com photo
Early Morning Fire Leaves Bridal Gowns Smoke-Covered as Fire Quickly Extinguished by Firefighters
Photos by Ryan Blake, Blake Fire ImagesWestport Fire Department, Assistant Chief Philip HessbergerThe Westport Fire Department was dispatched to a commercial automatic fire alarm at 246 Post Road East 6:07 am. Upon arrival, the Shift Commander reported smoke in one of the storefronts and the assignment was upgraded to a structure fire.
First two arriving companies located the fire and stretched a large hand line to quickly extinguish the fire. An extensive search and overhaul of the building found no additional fire and the building was cleared of smoke.
The initial response included 2 engine companies, 1 truck company and the Shift Commander. The final response included 7 engines, 1 truck, 1 rescue, 5 command and safety officers with mutual aid from Wilton, Norwalk, Fairfield, Westport Police Department and Westport EMS.
The Fire Marshal’s Office has ruled the fire to be accidental and no injuries were reported.
The Westport Fire Department would like to remind the public that smoke detectors save lives and property, candles should never be left unattended, and everyone should have an exit plan in the event of an emergency.
Two Lanes Closed on I-95 due to Car Accident
The State Department of Transportation announced that two lanes of I-95 are closed just after 8:00 PM after an accident in the northbound lanes between exit 16 and 17. No other information has been released.
Police: One Arrested for DUI after Outpost Pizza Accident
Archived photo by Dave Matlow for WestportLocal.com. June 27th, 2021. One person has been arrested for operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol and failure to keep their lane after an accident that heavily damaged Outpost Pizza at 333 Main Street in the early morning hours of June 27th. The accident rendered the new business closed for several weeks, and still continues to face construction during pandemic related construction delays. Click here to read the original article on the accident.
Westport Police DepartmentThe truck was visibly noted as heavily damaged after it was towed to a nearby mechanic yard. June 27th, 2021. On June 27, 2021, at approximately 3:30 a.m., Westport Police officers responded to 333 Main Street on a report of a car accident. Upon arrival, the officers saw that a pick-up truck had crashed into the Outpost Pizza Restaurant. There was significant damage to both the exterior and interior of the building. The operator of the vehicle was identified as Jacob Teto. The investigating officer reported that Mr. Teto exhibited signs of intoxication which included slurred speech as well as blood shot eyes. He was ultimately transported to the hospital for treatment of what appeared to be minor injuries.
Given that investigating officer suspected that Mr. Teto was driving his pick-up truck under the influence of alcohol, he applied for and was granted a search and seizure warrant to obtain Mr. Teto’s blood alcohol content for the time frame in which the accident occurred. The results of the toxicology report showed that his blood alcohol content was above the legal limit. Based upon the officer’s observations the morning of the accident as well as the results of the toxicology report, an arrest warrant for Mr. Teto’s arrest was completed and signed by a Superior Court Judge.
On the evening of September 27, 2021, Mr. Teto turned himself in at the Westport Police Department. Per the warrant, he was charged with Operating Under the Influence of Drugs/Alcohol and Failure to Drive in the Proper Lane. Mr. Teto was released after posting a $1000.00 bond and is scheduled to be arraigned at Stamford Superior Court on October 6, 2021.