Crime & Safety

Westport Woman Arrested On Assault Charge: Police

The suspect is accused of attacking the victim using "some type of electronic defense weapon," Westport police said.

WESTPORT, CT — A 27-year-old Westport woman was arrested on a charge of second-degree assault in connection with a December attack on a woman in which police said the suspect used "some type of electronic defense weapon."

Felicia Sajetta was arrested on a warrant Sunday in connection with the Dec. 13 incident, which police said occurred at a local home.

"The victim alleged that a female she was familiar with, Felicia Sajetta, came to her door, made an accusation, and then supposedly proceeded to attack her (the victim) with some type of electronic defense weapon," Westport police said. "The victim did have injuries consistent with the type of assault she described."

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An investigation was launched, and police said that Sajetta admitted "to having words with the victim," but she denied assaulting her.

However, following the investigation, Westport police obtained a warrant for Sajetta's arrest. Police did not disclose the exact weapon Sajetta was accused of using.

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Sajetta was held in lieu of bail of $25,000, and was scheduled to be arraigned in Stamford Superior Court on Monday.

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