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.
Morning Weather Report
Today
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and midnight. Low around 51. North wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tomorrow
Sunny, with a high near 68. North wind 8 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. North wind 3 to 5 mph.
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 10 over Weekend; First Death Reported in Several Months
The Connecticut Department of Health reported 10 new COVID-19 cases for Westport over the Weekend, with one new COVID-19 related death reported in Westport for the first time in several months. The death toll now sits at 32 community members lost since March 2020. The State’s daily test positivity rate was up to 2.23% while hospitalizations were down 18.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 2,053 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 32 deaths.
State Daily Test Positivity: 2.23% [up from 1.88%]
State Hospitalizations: 264 patients [-18]