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Risk of Injury to a Minor

Man Accused Of Kicking Child In Back At CT Mall Man Accused Of Kicking Child In Back At CT Mall
Man Accused Of Kicking Child In Back At CT Mall 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. 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 w…
CT Man Charged With Sexual Assault Of 14-Year-Old Girl CT Man Charged With Sexual Assault Of 14-Year-Old Girl
CT Man Charged With Sexual Assault Of 14-Year-Old Girl A Connecticut man was charged by police for allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a 14-year-old girl. Police charged New Haven County resident 49-year-old Uilton Dias of Derby with sexual assault and risk of injury to a minor on Friday, Dec. 8 in Seymour. Seymour Police Chief John Bucharti, investigators said they received information in June that Dias was having the relationship. After an investigation, detectives determined that it was sexual, the chief said. Investigators said that on at least one occasion, sexual activity took place in the town of Seymour. Dias was held…
Florida Man Found Guilty Of Sexual Assault Of 6-Year-Old Girl In CT Florida Man Found Guilty Of Sexual Assault Of 6-Year-Old Girl In CT
Florida Man Found Guilty Of Sexual Assault Of 6-Year-Old Girl In CT A 36-year-old man has been found guilty by a jury of the sexual assault of a Fairfield County child.  Stamford/Norwalk State’s Attorney Paul J. Ferencek announced Thursday, Oct. 12, the conviction of Eddie C. Gonzalez, age 36, of Orlando, Florida, for the crimes of sexual assault and two counts of risk of injury to a minor. A Stamford Superior Court jury on Wednesday, Oct.11, found Gonzalez guilty of sexually assaulting a 6-year-old child in Norwalk in October 2018, Ferencek said. Evidence at trial included witness testimony and DNA tests that showed Gonzalez performed oral sex on the…
Woman Caught Using Kid To Shoplift From CT Walmart: Police Woman Caught Using Kid To Shoplift From CT Walmart: Police
Woman Caught Using Kid To Shoplift From CT Walmart: Police A Connecticut woman was arrested after she brought and used a child to steal hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise from Walmart, police said. It happened on Monday, Sept. 25 in the city of Milford. At approximately 1:20 p.m. that day, 32-year-old Ana Lugo walked into the Walmart, located at 1365 Boston Post Road, with a child, whose name and age were not released, according to the Milford Police Department. Loss prevention officers at the Walmart reported seeing the woman hand the child merchandise. The kid would then put the merchandise in their purse, copying the woman, who wa…
CT Man Exposes Genitals To Child Riding Bike, Police Say CT Man Exposes Genitals To Child Riding Bike, Police Say
CT Man Exposes Genitals To Child Riding Bike, Police Say A Connecticut man who allegedly touched his genitals while in view of a child riding a bike has been charged with risk of injury to a minor. Luis Segura-Montero, age 59, was charged on Thursday, Sept. 28, for the incident that took place in Hartford on Wednesday, July 5 in the area of Mapleton Street. When officers arrived, Segura-Montero had left the area. With the assistance of the Major Crimes Division detectives were able to identify the location of the incident and positively identify the suspect, said Hartford Police Lt. Aaron Boisvert. An arrest warrant was drafted and approved by a…
Motocross Mentor From Canterbury Who Sexually Assaulted Minor In Plainfield Apprehended: Police Motocross Mentor From Canterbury Who Sexually Assaulted Minor In Plainfield Apprehended: Police
Motocross Mentor From Canterbury Who Sexually Assaulted Minor In Plainfield Apprehended: Police A man accused of sexually assaulting a child at a motocross club while mentoring a children's racing program has been arrested, police announced. On Thursday, Aug. 17 in Windham County, the Plainfield Police Department announced that 23-year-old Hunter Calle of Canterbury had been brought into custody on charges of sexual assault. A complaint filed in June of 2023 alleged that, approximately three years earlier, Calle had sexually assaulted a minor at the Central Cycle Club, located at 45 South Cady Lane in Central Village. Central Cycle Club is a non-profit competition motocross club, …
CT Woman Accused Of Dropping Infant While Drunk CT Woman Accused Of Dropping Infant While Drunk
CT Woman Accused Of Dropping Infant While Drunk A Connecticut woman has been charged with risk of injury to a child after allegedly dropping an infant at an area hotel. The incident took place in New Haven County on Monday, March 13, at the Hilton Garden Inn at 291 Old Gate Lane in Milford. Milford police responded to the hotel for a report of a domestic incident involving Krystal Matyasovsky, age 34, of Waterbury, and another person, police said. The victim told officers he was attempting to pick up an infant from Matyasovsky, who was intoxicated and could not care for it. The victim stated that they observed Matyasovsky drop the …
New Update: Math Coach Who Allegedly Used Chokehold On Student In CT Resigns New Update: Math Coach Who Allegedly Used Chokehold On Student In CT Resigns
New Update: Math Coach Who Allegedly Used Chokehold On Student In CT Resigns A math coach who allegedly used a chokehold on an elementary student until they were unconscious in Fairfield County has resigned from her job. The incident took place in Norwalk on Friday, Feb. 24 at Brookside Elementary School. Following an investigation, Stefanie Sanabria, age 50, of Danbury, was arrested on a warrant at her home, said Deputy Chief Terrence Blake, of the Norwalk Police. She resigned from the school on the same day, said Emily Morgan, spokeswoman for the Norwalk School District. Earlier report: Math Coach Chokes Student Unconscious At Norwalk School, Police Say Ac…
Math Coach Chokes Student Unconscious At Norwalk School, Police Say Math Coach Chokes Student Unconscious At Norwalk School, Police Say
Math Coach Chokes Student Unconscious At Norwalk School, Police Say A math coach at a Connecticut school has been charged with strangulation after allegedly using a chokehold on an elementary student in Fairfield County until the child became unconscious. The incident took place in Norwalk on Friday, Feb. 24 at Brookside Elementary School. Following an investigation, Stefanie Sanabria, age 50, of Danbury, was arrested on a warrant on Friday, March 3 at her home, said Deputy Chief Terrence Blake, of the Norwalk Police. According to Blake, On Feb. 24, the department was contacted by Norwalk Public Schools regarding an incident in which a staff member ha…
CT School District Employee Accused Of Sexually Assaulting, Enticing Student CT School District Employee Accused Of Sexually Assaulting, Enticing Student
CT School District Employee Accused Of Sexually Assaulting, Enticing Student A 31-year-old school employee in Fairfield County is facing multiple charges after Connecticut State Police say an investigation determined she sexually assault a student and sent unsolicited sexual pictures. On Monday, Feb. 20, at approximately 8:50 a.m., after learning of the active warrant for her arrest, Andie Rosafort turned herself in at Troop A in Southbury, where she was processed and charged with the following: Second-degree sexual assault, Enticing a minor by computer, Risk of injury to a minor. The New Fairfield Police Department was contacted by school administrators at New Fa…
Rake-Wielding Man Assaults Victim In Milford, Police Say Rake-Wielding Man Assaults Victim In Milford, Police Say
Rake-Wielding Man Assaults Victim In Milford, Police Say A rake-wielding man has been charged with allegedly attacking a person with the garden tool as they got out of their car, injuring them. The incident took place in New Haven County on Wednesday, Feb. 15 on Meadows End Road in Milford. According to Milford Police, officers responded to the area for a report of an assault. When they arrived, they found a victim who told officers when they got out of their car, Lindell Datadeen, age 69, of Milford running toward them with a rake with four metal prongs raised in the air.  Unprovoked, Datadeen ran at the victim saying they were going …
New Britain Duo Charged In Death Of 4-Year-Old Bristol Girl New Britain Duo Charged In Death Of 4-Year-Old Bristol Girl
New Britain Duo Charged In Death Of 4-Year-Old Bristol Girl Two people have been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of a 4-year-old girl in June. Hartford County residents Ashley Hernandez-DeJesus, age 28, and Rocky Hernandez-DeJesus, age 31, both of New Britain, were arrested on warrants on Tuesday, Dec. 27 by Bristol Police.  Information surrounding the case was sealed by authorities. The only information available was that the unnamed child died in June. Each was charged with: Manslaughter Unlawful restraint Intentional cruelty to persons Risk of injury to a minor Conspiracy to commit risk of injury to …
Fairfield County Duo Nabbed For Sex Trafficking Of Minors, Police Say Fairfield County Duo Nabbed For Sex Trafficking Of Minors, Police Say
Fairfield County Duo Nabbed For Sex Trafficking Of Minors, Police Say A Fairfield  County man and woman have been arrested for the alleged sex trafficking of minors. The two, identified as Teresa Martinez, age 36 of Bridgeport, and Eugene Luini, age 60, of Stamford, were arrested by Norwalk Police on Monday, Dec. 26, said Norwalk Deputy Chief Terrence Blake. In January 2021, the Department of Children and Families received an anonymous tip regarding the sex trafficking of juveniles in Norwalk, Blake said. The Department of Children and Families notified the Special Victims Unit of the Norwalk Police Department and an investigation was&nbs…
Man Charged After Child Brings Guns To CT Elementary School, Police Say Man Charged After Child Brings Guns To CT Elementary School, Police Say
Man Charged After Child Brings Guns To CT Elementary School, Police Say A local man has been charged after a student was found with two handguns at a Connecticut elementary school. The incident happened in Hartford County at Carl Allgrove Elementary School in East Granby. Officers responded to the school at around 11:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 9 after school staffers had discovered the weapons in the student’s belongings and immediately secured them, according to Connecticut State Police.  The weapons, two handguns, were seized and through an investigation, it was determined that they were owned by Kenneth Pariaug, age 32, of East Granby, state police said…
CT Infant, Stabbed, Dismembered Laid To Rest As Search Continues For Father CT Infant, Stabbed, Dismembered Laid To Rest As Search Continues For Father
CT Infant, Stabbed, Dismembered Laid To Rest As Search Continues For Father As investigators continue to work around the clock to apprehend the father of an 11-month-old Connecticut girl he allegedly killed and dismembered, her family laid her to rest in a private ceremony. The homicide occurred in New Haven County in the 100 Block of Millville Ave. in Naugatuck on Friday, November 18. Camilla Francisquini was laid to rest on Friday, Nov. 25, during a private ceremony surrounded by her family and loved ones in Naugatuck. Christopher Francisquini, age 31, of Naugatuck, whose police say has an extensive criminal history, killed the child and fled, said the Naugatuck…
20-Something Woman Charged After Allowing 14-Year-Old To Drive Her Vehicle In CT, Police Say 20-Something Woman Charged After Allowing 14-Year-Old To Drive Her Vehicle In CT, Police Say
20-Something Woman Charged After Allowing 14-Year-Old To Drive Her Vehicle In CT, Police Say A 20-something woman has been charged with risk of injury to a minor after allegedly letting a 14-year-old drive her vehicle. The incident took place in New Haven County on Friday, Sept. 9 on Cherry Street in Milford. Rebeca Ducila, age 25, of Lawrenceville, Georiga, was arrested during a reckless driving investigation, said Milford Police. Police said she was letting a 14-year-old drive her car. She was charged with risk of injury to a minor and released on a $2,000 bond. 
Plainfield Man Accused Of Having Sexual Contact With 13-Year-Old Plainfield Man Accused Of Having Sexual Contact With 13-Year-Old
Plainfield Man Accused Of Having Sexual Contact With 13-Year-Old A Connecticut man wanted for allegedly having sexual conduct with a 13-year-old girl has been captured. Windham County resident Eduardo Acevedo, age 33, of Moosup, was captured on Friday, June 10, with the help of the Lincoln, Rhode Island Police on a warrant from the Plainfield Police Department. Through an investigation, it was determined that Acevedo had inappropriate sexual contact with a 13-year-old female, said Chief Mario Arriaga, of the Plainfield Police. During the investigation, it was determined that Acevedo had fled the state in an attempt to elude law enforcemen…
CT Teacher Arrested For Assaulting Student, Police Say CT Teacher Arrested For Assaulting Student, Police Say
CT Teacher Arrested For Assaulting Student, Police Say A Connecticut teacher has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a student in the classroom. On Monday, Dec. 6, at about 2:20 p.m., Police received calls regarding an assault in New Haven at Edgewood School, located at 737 Edgewood Ave. According to Officer Scott Shumway of the New Haven Police, responding officers learned that a teacher, Deron Beasley, age 42, of New Haven, and a student, had been involved in an altercation in a classroom.   The student sustained minor injuries and was released to a parent, Shumway said. Beasley was arrested and taken to the New Haven Police De…
CT Mother Charged In Connection With Death Of Her Baby CT Mother Charged In Connection With Death Of Her Baby
CT Mother Charged In Connection With Death Of Her Baby A 35-year-old Connecticut woman has been charged after authorities said she admitted to suffocating her 6-week-old son. Crystal Czyzewski was charged with first-degree manslaughter and risk of injury to a minor in the death of her son, according to Connecticut State Police. Authorities said EMS personnel responded to a home in the New London County town of Griswold after receiving a report from Czyzewski at about 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 17. Police said Czyzewski had called to report that her baby was unresponsive.  The baby was taken to the Connecticut Children's Medical Center,…