Westport Man Arrested on Sexual Assault and other Charges involving a Minor; Posted Half-Million Dollar Bond
Westport Police Department ReleaseOn March 29, 2021, the Westport Police Detective Bureau took a report of a possible sexual assault which purportedly occurred at a Westport residence. The victim, who is a minor, was living with a relative in Westport. Christopher Austin also lived in the home. The victim alleged that Mr. Austin entered her bedroom and touched her inappropriately.
The detective assigned to the case conducted an extensive investigation that included multiple interviews as well as the execution of a search warrant. Based upon the results of the investigation, a warrant for Mr. Austin’s arrest was completed and signed by a Superior Court Judge.
On the morning of July 15, 2021, Mr. Austin turned himself in at the Westport Police Department. Per the warrant, he was charged with Risk of Injury to a Child, Sexual Assault in the Fourth Degree, and Tampering with Physical Evidence. Mr. Austin posted the $500,000.00 bond and is schedule to be arraigned at Stamford Superior Court the morning of Wednesday, July 28, 2021.
Tires, Rims Stolen from Car at Westport Railroad Station; Police Investigating
A vehicle was reported yesterday as having its wheels and rims stolen from it, with the car being found balancing on top of small rocks. The vehicle was parked in Westport Railroad Station’s Lot 3, which is off of Ferry Lane, and parked near the collection of rental vehicles owned by a nearby company. The Westport Police Department said that they received the report yesterday of the theft, and that it’s currently under investigation. Photo by JD. Dworkow for WestportLocal.com.
One Arrested for Friday Night DUI After Striking Vehicle, then a Stone Wall on Cross Highway
Westport Police Department ReleaseOn June 18, 2021, at approximately 9:00 p.m., Westport Police officers responded to the area of 153 Compo Road North on a report that a vehicle struck a stone wall. No injuries were reported. The operator of the car was identified as Dakota Saddler. In speaking with witnesses, they stated that Mr. Saddler allegedly struck a vehicle while making a right-hand turn onto Cross Highway from North Avenue and evaded the scene. He purportedly continued traveling westbound on Cross Highway and his car became disabled after striking the stone wall.
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When the investigating officer approached Mr. Saddler, he reportedly could smell the odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from Mr. Saddler’s breath. Additionally, Mr. Saddler purportedly had glassy/watery eyes, slurred speech, and was swaying back and forth while trying to stand. Based on these indicators of possible intoxication, he was given a standardized field sobriety test which indicated signs of impairment.
Mr. Saddler was placed under arrest and charged with Operating Under the Influence of Drugs/Alcohol, Evading Responsibility, and Failure to Drive in the Proper Lane. He was released after posting a $1,000.00 bond and is scheduled to be arraigned at Stamford Superior Court the morning of Friday, July 2, 2021.
Westport Police: Deaths of Mother and 7 Year Old Daughter Ruled a Homicide-Suicide
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The adult female who was found deceased in the home at 1 Lyndale Park has been positively identified as forty-six-year-old Tracy Do. The deceased juvenile also resided at the above address and is Ms. Do’s daughter.
On June 18, 2021, the two deceased individuals were brought to the State Medical Examiner’s office in Farmington to be autopsied. The Medical Examiner determined that the seven-year-old had drowned and ruled her death a homicide. The Medical Examiner ruled Ms. Do’s death a suicide. The Westport Police Detective Bureau along with the State Police Western District Major Crimes Unit continue to investigate the facts and circumstances related to these two deaths.
Chief Koskinas stated that “this is a horrible tragedy, and the police department is keeping the family as well as the community that was so deeply affected by this in our thoughts and prayers.”
At this time, we are not releasing any further information related to this case.