Police: Easton Man Pushed Officer, Tried To Throw Chair During Arrest

EASTON, Conn. — Easton officers who responded to a report of a verbal altercation at a local home were pushed by a 46-year-old man who also grabbed and tried to throw a patio chair, police said.

Shawn Mauro
Photo Credit: *Easton Police Department*

Karen Tensa

10/23/2017 1:45 p.m.

Officers responded to 533 Sport Hill Road at about 12:20 a.m. Saturday, police said.

When officers tried to investigate, Shawn Mauro was uncooperative and belligerent, police said.

Mauro pushed an officer and attempted to pick up a chair in a threatening manner, then threw the chair down on the patio, police said.

He was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and interfering with police.

Mauro was released on $500 bond for an Oct. 23 appearance at Bridgeport Superior Court.

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