Man Arrested for Smacking Child; Charged with Risk of Injury to a Minor, Out on $50,000 Bond
Westport Police Department ReleaseOn September 1, 2021, Westport Police detectives began to investigate the possible abuse and/or neglect of a minor. It was alleged that in early April of 2021, an individual identified as Anjelu Sajetta hit a child across the face with an open hand. Based on the investigation, a warrant for Mr. Sajetta’s arrest was completed and signed by a Superior Court Judge.
On the afternoon of December 23, 2021, Mr. Sajetta was taken into custody by members of the Stratford Police Department and turned over to Westport officers. Per the warrant, he was charged with Risk of Injury to a Child. Mr. Sajetta was released after posting a $50,000.00 bond and was arraigned at Stamford Superior Court on December 27, 2021.
Morning Weather Report
Today
Patchy fog before 1pm. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Rain likely before 10pm, then rain and snow likely between 10pm and 1am, then rain likely after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 34. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tomorrow
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 7am. Cloudy, with a high near 44. East wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tomorrow Night
Rain likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 40. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Bundled Up and Biking through Downtown
Two of Westport’s littlest community members remained bundled up as they toured downtown in the basket of their family’s bike. WestportLocal.com photo
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 114 over Holiday Weekend; State Positivity, Hospitalizations Up
The Westport-Weston Health District and the State Department of Public Health reported 114 new COVID-19 cases for Westport since Thursday, December 23rd. The State’s daily test positivity rate was up to 10.71% while hospitalizations were up 88 patients, totaling 925 patients across the State.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 2,584 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 32 deaths.
State Daily Test Positivity: 10.71% [up from 9.02%]
State Hospitalizations: 925 patients [+88]