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The arrests come after an investigation in Danbury following a complaint made in September 2021.
Danbury police began an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse of a child. The child, who is now an adult, was the complainant, said Det. Lt. Mark Williams, of the Danbury Police.
After a lengthy investigation, including the issuance and execution of several search warrants and other investigative techniques, arrest warrants for two suspects were issued, Williams said.
On Tuesday, May 31, Danbury Police and Homeland Security took both suspects into custody, he added.
They have been identified as Kenneth Gardner, age 51, and Lisa Gardner, age 51, address unknown.
Kenneth Gardner was charged with:
- Sexual assault with force
- Three counts of sexual assault first-degree
- Five counts of sexual assault, incest
- Five counts of a risk of injury to a minor/sexual contact
- Conspiracy to commit sexual assault/incest
- Criminal attempt to commit sexual assault with force
- Criminal attempt to commit sexual assault/incest
Lisa Gardner was charged with:
- Conspiracy to commit sexual assault
- Criminal liability-sexual assault
- Conspiracy to commit risk of injury to a minor/sexual contact
She is being held on a $300,000 bond.
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