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Westport Police Department Announces Arrest In Saugatuck Shots Fired Incident

WPD Press Release, 10.6.23

On October 6th, a 17-year-old juvenile from Stratford was arrested at Manson Youth Institute for the July 11th shots fired incident in Saugatuck.  The youth is currently incarcerated at Manson following a previous arrest by another agency.  The arrest came after a lengthy investigation by the Detective Bureau involving multiple interviews and search warrants. 

The teen was charged with: Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm

Conspiracy to Commit Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm

Reckless Endangerment 1st. Breach of Peace

Conspiracy to Commit Reckless Endangerment 1st

Conspiracy to Commit Breach of Peace.

He is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Juvenile Court on October 13th.   We anticipate additional arrests.