Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 35; State Positivity Rate 22.60% while Hospitalizations Up 114 Patients
The Aspetuck District and the State Department of Public Health reported 35 new COVID-19 cases for Westport over the past 24 hours. The State’s daily test positivity rate was down to 22.60% while hospitalizations were up 114 patients, totaling 1,676 patients across the State - 67.3% of whom are not fully vaccinated.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 2,881 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 32 deaths.
State Daily Test Positivity: 22.60% [up from 23.85%]
State Hospitalizations: 1,676 patients [+114]
Police Report School Employee Fell Asleep while Intoxicated at Work; Arrested for Risking Injury to Child
Westport Police Department Release
Westport Police Department contributed photoOn November 23, 2021, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Westport Police detectives responded to Greens Farms Elementary School on a report that a staff member was possibly impaired. Upon arrival, detectives learned that Speech and Language Pathologist Michelle Babin allegedly fell asleep while providing educational instruction to a student. The investigation further revealed that it purportedly took staff at least thirty seconds to wake Ms. Babin and when she finally did wake up, she was reportedly mumbling incoherently. Additionally, she purportedly had the odor of alcohol on her breath. Ms. Babin was ultimately transported to the hospital for a medical evaluation.
The detectives conducted an extensive investigation and concluded that the student in question was not being appropriately supervised while in Ms. Babin’s care because she was reportedly both asleep as well as possibly intoxicated when she was supposed to be instructing him. This put the child at great risk of being injured. A warrant for Ms. Babin’s arrest was completed and signed by a Superior Court Judge.
On the afternoon of December 30, 2021, Ms. Babin turned herself in at the Westport Police Department. Per the warrant, she was charged with Risk of Injury to a Child. Ms. Babin was released after posting a $75,000.00 bond and was arraigned at Stamford Superior Court on January 5, 2022.
Westport Schools and Offices Closed Today
From Thomas Scarice, Superintendent of Schools:
Dear Westport Families and Staff,
We have experienced widespread icy conditions in our town and across the region. The conditions rapidly worsened and our town Department of Public Works simply could not keep up with the volume of roads issues. We were informed that we could not be assured of safe road travel intown. As a result, schools and offices will be closed today.
Please stay safe.
Respectfully,
Thomas Scarice
Superintendent of Schools
Dangerous Roads: Multiple Accidents Reported
Dangerous ice conditions have caused multiple accidents this morning in Westport, including a serious accident with rollover on Bayberry Lane. First responders are busy with the increase in accidents. Stay home for your safety and the safety of others.