Teenager Arrested for Disorderly Conduct, Interfering with an Officer
From the Westport Police Department:
On Sunday November 15, 2020 at approximately 2:03 a.m., Westport Police officers responded to a residence on Saugatuck Avenue on a report of a disturbance. As the officers were attempting to investigate the complaint, Brian Vasquez reportedly started to become unruly. He allegedly began to yell at as well approach individuals whom an officer was trying to interview. Additionally, Mr. Vasquez was reported to have repeatedly ignored the officers’ commands to cease engaging in the above behaviors. He was ultimately transported to the hospital for treatment of an injury he received earlier in the evening.
An arrest warrant was sought and subsequently granted for the arrest of Mr. Vasquez.
On Saturday January 9, 2021, Mr. Vasquez was taken into custody by officers from the Stamford Police Department in connection to the active warrant related to this case. He was turned over to the Westport Police and per the warrant, he was charged with Disorderly Conduct as well as Interfering with an Officer. Mr. Vasquez was released on a promise to appear and is scheduled to be arraigned at Norwalk Superior Court on Thursday February 25, 2021.
$25,000 Bond for Westport Woman Arrested for Assault
According to the Westport Police Department:
On December 13, 2020 at approximately 10:25 p.m., Westport Police officers responded to a local residence on a report of an assault. The victim alleged that a female she was familiar with, Felicia Sajetta, came to her door, made an accusation, and then supposedly proceeded to attack her (the victim) with some type of electronic defense weapon. The victim did have injuries consistent with the type of assault she described. Ms. Sajetta was interviewed in reference to this matter and while she did admit to having words with the victim she denied assaulting her.
Based upon the results of the investigation, an arrest warrant was sought and subsequently granted for Ms. Sajetta’s arrest.
On Sunday January 10, 2021, Ms. Sajetta was taken into custody by officers from the Bridgeport Police Department in connection with the active warrant related to this case. She was turned over to the Westport Police and per the warrant, she was charged with Assault in the Second Degree. Bond was set at $25,000.00 which Ms. Sajetta was unable to post. She was transported to Stamford Superior Court the morning of January 11, 2021 for her arraignment
Sunday Night Car Accident Injures Several on I-95
A car accident was reported just after 9:30 PM Sunday night on I-95 in the area of the Exit 17 Northbound ramp, requiring both Norwalk and Westport First Responders, as well as Connecticut State Police, to respond. The accident appeared to involve multiple vehicles, with multiple injuries reported at the scene. No word on the extent of any injuries or on what may have caused the accident. Northbound traffic was slowed as lanes were closed while the accident scene was active. Photo from I-95 prior to the exit 17 off-ramp, northbound.
One Arrested for Riverside Ave DUI; Two Arrested for Burglary of Westport Business
One Arrested on Riverside Avenue for DUI; Illegal knife found in pocket during arrest:
On Wednesday January 6, 2021 at approximately 5:58 p.m., Westport Police officers responded to the area of Riverside Avenue on a report of an erratic driver. A witness was following the vehicle as it was traveling northbound on Riverside Avenue and advised that the car was swerving and had crossed over the center line a number of times. Officers located the vehicle in question stopped in the area of 1 Riverside Avenue. The operator was identified as Peter Ferraro. In speaking with Mr. Ferraro, the investigating officer noted that he exhibited signs which indicated he may be under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Standardized field sobriety tests were administered on scene and reportedly not performed to standard. Mr. Ferraro was ultimately placed under arrest on the suspicion of driving under the influence. As he was being searched, an illegal knife was found in the pocket of his pants.
At police headquarters, Mr. Ferraro initially agreed to submit to chemical testing, but later withdrew his consent. He was charged with: Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs – 14-227a; and Weapons in a Motor Vehicle – 29-38. Mr. Ferraro was released from custody after posting a 1000.00 bond. He is scheduled to be arraigned at Norwalk Superior Court on Friday February 12, 2021. (Westport Police Department)
Two arrested for burglary of Elm Street business, released on $50,000 bond:
On October 26, 2020 at approximately 2:45 p.m., Westport Police officers responded to Elm Street on a report of the burglary of a business. While investigating this case, it was learned that an additional burglary had occurred in a separate office in the same building.
The investigating detective was able to obtain surveillance footage of this incident which showed a man and woman removing the stolen property from the building. Based upon this footage, the detective was able to develop two suspects who were identified as Jonathan Acuna and Nemesis Velazquez. They were interviewed at their home and Mr. Acuna purportedly admitted to being involved in the crime. Additionally, some of the stolen property was reported to be found on the premises.
Based upon the results of the investigation, arrest warrants were sought and subsequently granted for both Mr. Acuna and Ms. Velazquez.
On the evening of January 7, 2021, both Mr. Acuna and Ms. Velazquez turned themselves in at the Westport Police Department in connection with the active warrants. Per the warrant, both were charged with: two counts of Burglary in the Third Degree – 53a-103; two counts of Larceny in the Fourth Degree – 53a-125; two counts of Conspiracy to Commit Burglary in the Third Degree – 53a-48/53a-103; and two counts of Conspiracy to Commit Larceny in the Fourth Degree – 53a-48/53a-125. Both were released from custody after posting a $50,000.00 bond. They are scheduled to be arraigned at Norwalk Superior Court on Friday February 19, 2021. (Westport Police Department)