Hamden Man Accused Of Kicking Child In Back At CT Post Mall In Milford

A Connecticut man was charged with risk of injury to a minor after he was allegedly seen kicking a child in the back at a mall.

A Hamden man was charged with risk of injury to a child after allegedly kicking him in the back with significant force at the Connecticut Post Mall.
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Kathy Reakes

02/18/2024 7:30 a.m.

New Haven County resident Onofre Banegas, age 51, of Hamden, was charged on Tuesday, Feb. 14 in Milford at the Connecticut Post Mall.

According to Milford Police, mall security reported seeing Banegas have a physical altercation with a child. During the fight, he was seen kicking the child in the back, using a significant amount of force, making the child cry.

Banegas was taken into custody and charged with breach of peace and risk of injury to a minor.

He was released on a promise to appear ticket.

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