Man Assaults Teen At Public Library In CT, Police Say

A man faces assault charges after allegedly attacking a teenager in a public library in New Haven County, police said.

Wallingford resident Tyler DePino, age 21, is charged with assaulting a 17-year-old at the Wallingford Public Library, police said.
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04/08/2023 11:30 a.m.

The incident happened on Thursday, April 6, around 4:30 p.m., when police responded to the Wallingford Public Library at 200 North Main St. to a reported assault.

According to Wallingford Police, an investigation determined that a 17-year-old had been assaulted by a 21-year-old man identified as Tyler DePino of Wallingford.

The teenager suffered suspected minor injuries as a result of the alleged assault, authorities added.

Soon after officers arrived, DePino was found a short distance away from the library and was taken into custody. He is charged with the following:

Third-degree assault;
Second-degree breach of peace;
Second-degree threatening.

He was later released on a $5,000 surety bond and will appear in court on Wednesday, April 19.

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