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Man Kidnaps, Holds Woman At Knife-Point In Willington, Police Say
A Connecticut man is facing multiple charges, including assault and kidnapping, after he allegedly held a family member captive for hours.
The Tolland County incident began on the night of Tuesday, May 7 in the town of Willington.
According to Connecticut State Police, a woman went to visit 29-year-old Jonathan Yokabaskas, her relative, where he lived in a tent off Ruby Road.
While visiting his campsite, Yokabaskas allegedly threatened to kill her during an argument and would not let her leave, physically forcing her to the ground to stop her from leaving.
Police said that when she t…
Police Officer In CT Charged With Strangulation, Assault
A police officer in Fairfield County is facing strangulation and assault charges following what authorities described as a “family violence incident.”
Just after 3 p.m. Friday, April 15, police say they received a call about an assault that happened at a home in Norwalk, indicating the offender had left the premises.
The victim was transported to Norwalk Hospital for the treatment of minor injuries, Norwalk Police said.
Police said officers learned that the offender Jermaine Nash, a 10-year veteran of the department.
Nash, age 44, was quickly located, and cooperative, and …
