Last night, the Westport Police Department responded to a call that a woman inked the words “Save Gaza” on a Post Road East crosswalk near Main Street.
Temporary repairs to the crosswalk were made last night. The Highway Department completed repairs today.
A Bridgeport woman was identified, and turned herself in to Police this morning. She was issued a misdemeanor summons for criminal mischief.
The WPD says: “The Westport Police Department is committed to protecting the public’s right to exercise their constitutionally guaranteed right to freedom of speech. Freedom of speech, however, does not include the destruction or defacement of public or private property.
“The town respects and encourages the citizenry to express their opinions regardless of point of view. However, this must be done in a peaceful manner with respect to others’ personal safety and property.”
Writing on the crosswalk yesterday.