Westport Man Arrested on Sexual Assault and other Charges involving a Minor; Posted Half-Million Dollar Bond

Westport Police Department Release

On 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.