Westport Police arrest man after alleged attempted rape

Westport Police arrest man after alleged attempted rape

WESTPORT, R.I. (WLNE) — The Westport Police Department said it arrested a man who allegedly assaulted a woman on April 7. David DeVeau was charged with indecent assault and battery on a person over 14-years-old and assault with intent to rape. Police said a female reported that she had gone to check on DeVeau, who had recently went through a breakup. The victim said that the two had went for a walk in the woods behind his home when DeVeau allege…

Westport Man Arrested After Allegedly Assaulting Friend in Disturbing Incident

What started as a well-intentioned visit between friends quickly spiraled into a horrifying ordeal for a woman in Westport. On April 8, 2025, she went to check on a longtime friend, David DeVeau, who had recently gone through a difficult breakup. She wanted to offer her support, to lend a listening ear during a rough time. Instead, she found herself in a nightmare. A Walk That Ended in Fear The woman, whose identity is being withheld for privacy…

Westport man charged with Assault with Intent to Rape; reported by friend

"On April 7, 2025 a female party came to the Westport Police Station to report she had been assaulted in the woods behind Sisson Brook Lane. She stated she had come to check on a friend, David DeVeau of Sisson Brook Lane, who had recently gone through a breakup. She stated she and Mr. DeVeau wen

Westport Police arrest town resident after being accused of Indecent Assault and Battery on a friend

A local man is facing disturbing charges after being arrested this week. According to police, on Monday, a female came to the Westport Police Station to report she had been assaulted in the woods behind Sisson Brook Lane. She stated she had come to check on a friend, David DeVeau of Sisson Brook Lane, who […]