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.
Black Bear Visits Broad Street Neighbors
In the ongoing saga of Westport’s Backyard Bears, a black bear visited homes along Broad Street this morning - between Weston Road and Newtown Turnpike. The black bear was not aggressive, with the Westport Police Animal Control Officer nearby for assistance. Photo by George Franciscovich for WestportLocal.com
Morning Weather Report
Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 97. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tomorrow
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tomorrow Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunset over Saugatuck Avenue
A jet ski speeds past the homes on Saugatuck Avenue this evening as the ball of fire sun begins to set over the community.