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On Tuesday September 29th, 2015 Mark Connors turned himself into the Westport Police Department after learning that there was a warrant for his arrest. On July 28th, 2015 the Westport Police Department received a complaint of an alleged sexual assault which occurred locally. The victim alleges that the suspect had grabbed intimate parts of her body during the incident.
Arrested was Mark Connors (age 47) of Trumbull Connecticut Connors was charged with Sexual Assault 4th C.G.S 53a-279(a) Disorderly Conduct C.G.S 53a-182 Connors was released after posting a $2500 bond and was issued a court date of October 9th at Norwalk Court.
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On Tuesday September 29th, 2015 Amy Gustafson turned herself into the Westport Police Department after learning that there was a warrant for her arrest. On July 17th 2015 the Westport Police Department received a complaint that Gustafson was allegedly intoxicated and had lifted her shirt during an outdoor picnic at Longshore Marina.
Arrested was Amy Gustafson (age 47) of Westport Connecticut Gustafson was charged with Disorderly Conduct C.G.S 53a-182 (a)(3)(4)(5)
Gustafson posted a $500 bond and was issued a court date of October 9th, 2015 at Norwalk Court. File: 2015-012846
10:59pm–#Westport CT–Today’s car fire is being hosted by Westport at Compo Road South. Firefighter on the way.
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11:22pm–#cttraffic–#Fairfield CT–Merritt Parkway southbound at the rest area a car is reported to have struck the barrier at the entrance to the rest area. First responders on the way.
Barbara Butler, Director of the Westport Department of Human Services, along with the Westport Positive Youth Development Initiative, Weston Youth Services, and Wilton Youth Council, announced today the speaking engagement of Linda Lantieri, M.A. Ms. Lantieri, will present her workshops as follows:
Monday, Oct. 5 7 PM – 8:30 PM @ Weston Middle School Library (135 School Road, Weston)
Tuesday, Oct. 6 10:30 AM – 12 noon @ Westport Town Hall Auditorium (110 Myrtle Ave,Westport)
Both events are free and open to parents in the community. Ms. Lantieri’s presentation reflects on: What would parenting look like if you experienced less stress and anxiety, had more control over your emotions, and had the space and capacity for reflection before taking action? This talk will help parents learn practical skills in:
~ Listening mindfully ~ Handling stress and difficult emotions
~ Resolving conflict effectively ~ Balancing life’s demands and challenges
~ Enriching their parenting experience
Ms. Lantieri is a Fulbright Scholar, keynote speaker, and internationally known expert in social and emotional learning, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention. A former teacher and administrator, Ms. Lantieri has been in the field of education for over forty years. Currently she serves as Director of The Inner Resilience Program, which is an initiative that equips school personnel with the skills and strategies to strengthen their inner resiliency in order to model these skills for young people in their care. Ms. Lantieri is one of the co-founders of the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL). She is also the author of Building Emotional Intelligence: Techniques to Cultivate Inner Strength in Children.
In the coming weeks, Ms. Lantieri will be the featured speaker at Westport’s Annual Mental Health Breakfast for mental health professionals. For more information, please contact the Westport Department of Human Services at 203-341-1050 or vial email at humansrv@westportct.gov.
3:46pm–#Bridgeport CT–Report of a stabbing after a large street fight at Horace and Kent Street. The stabbing victim is reported to have been transported in a silver car.
8:25pm–#Bridgepoert CT–Report of a smoking manhole at Main and Golden Hill. No word on what it is smoking but firefighters are on the way to check it out.
8:22pm–#Bridgeport CT–The custodian at Central High School has called police for a report of a skunk in the office at Harding High School on Central Avenue.
