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Man Who Choked CT Mom Next To Baby In Home Invasion Nabbed In NY: Police
A man accused of a violent home invasion in which he allegedly choked a woman in bed with her child has been arrested in New York, authorities announced.
Christian Chavez-Sosa, 31, of Norwalk, was arrested Monday, Dec. 16, in Gloversville, New York. He was extradited to Norwalk Friday to face charges of home invasion, strangulation, three violations of a protective order, and burglary in the first degree, Fairfield County authorities said.
A woman with a protective order against Chavez-Sosa called police on Oct. 30, reporting that he had broken into her home, smashed her belongings, and lat…
Patriots Safety Jabrill Peppers Arrested On Assault, Strangulation, Drug Charges: Report
Details have been released in the arrest of Jabrill Peppers.
A victim in Braintree, MA, told police Saturday, Oct. 5 that the 29-year-old New England Patriots safety became upset when someone called her phone while they were having sex, NBC10 says citing a police report.
Peppers, a New Jersey native and four-time state high school football champion, smashed her head against the wall, pushed her down the stairs, and choked her at least six times, NBC10 said.
Citing court paperwork, CBS said the athlete answered the door without a shirt on saying, "I know what is going on." He…
Patriots Safety Jabrill Peppers Arrested On Assault, Strangulation, Drug Charges: Report
New England Patriots safety and New Jersey native Jabrill Peppers was arrested over the weekend, NBC10 reports.
Citing Braintree, MA, police, NBC says police responded to a disturbance call at a local home Saturday morning, Oct. 5 where the 29-year-old East Orange, NJ native had allegedly been involved in an altercation.
He will apparently be charged with assault and battery, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, strangulation, and possession of cocaine, NBC says.
Patriots statement on Jabrill Peppers:"We are aware of an incident involving Jabrill Peppers over the weekend in…
CT Man Accused Of Beating, Abusing Woman More Than 13 Times
A Connecticut man was charged with alleged assault and other crimes for violating a protective order.
New Haven County resident Sean Kelly, age 26, of Milford, was charged on Monday, July 8, following an investigation.
According to Milford Police, on Sunday, June 30, the department received a report regarding a possible violation of a protective order.
Throughout the officer’s investigation, it was learned that there had been several unreported domestic violence incidents over the past year.
Police said a total of 13 separate incidents were reported and documented that co…
Bridgeport Inmate Strangled, Death Rule Homicide, ME Says
A Connecticut man who was arrested for violation of probation was strangled in a cell in a Fairfield County jail.
Steven Bailey, age 43, of New Haven, was found dead in a Bridgeport Correctional Center cell around 7 a.m. on Sunday, May 26, according to the Connecticut State Police.
Milford Police had arrested Bailey on Wednesday, March 20, and he was being held for violation of probation on a prior conviction of obscenity with a minor.
State Police said after being found, Bailey was transported to St. Vincent's Hospital in Bridgeport, where he was pronounced dead.
The Office of the Chief …
Man Wanted For Shelton Stabbing, Assault Nabbed By Police
A Fairfield County man who allegedly assaulted and stabbed a 35-year-old woman and then fled has been captured by police.
Related: Shelton Stabbing Suspect On The Run
Christopher Graham, age 38, of Shelton, was captured on Wednesday, April 24, for the incident on Tuesday, April 23, at a Walnut Tree Hill Road home.
According to Det. Christopher Nugent of the Shelton Police, officers, and EMS were called to the home for a report of a stabbing and assault of a 35-year-old woman.
The initial investigation revealed that Graham and two women were hanging out at the residence. An ar…
New Update: Math Coach Who Allegedly Used Chokehold On Student In Norwalk 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
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…
Man Accused Of Assaulting Woman At CT Red Roof, Not Allowing Her To Leave
A Connecticut man was arrested after allegedly assaulting a woman in a hotel room and not allowing her to leave.
The New Haven County incident took place in Milford on Friday, April 22.
When police arrived at the Red Roof Inn, 10 Rowe Ave., an investigation found Troy Gosbin, age 29, of Milford, assaulted the woman in the room and refused to let her leave, said the Milford Police Department.
He also choked the woman during the altercation, restricting her airway, and she sustained minor injuries to her face, neck, and arms, police added.
Gosbin was arrested and c…
Man Found Guilty Of Raping, Kidnapping Woman At Massachusetts Motel
A 41-year-old man has been convicted of kidnapping and raping a woman at a motel in Shrewsbury after a jury-waived trial in Worcester Superior Court.
Edward Lacey of Worcester was found guilty on Friday, March 19 of kidnapping, two counts of rape, three counts of indecent assault and battery, strangulation, threat to commit a crime, and assault and battery. He was found not guilty of assault with intent to murder.
Judge David Ricciardone presided over the four-day trial. The judge set Thursday, April 1 for sentencing.
Lacey was arrested by Shrewsbury Police on May 12, 2018, and charged wit…
Woman Violently Assaulted Outside Fairfield County McDonald's By Stranger, Police Say
A man violently assaulted a Fairfield County woman he didn't know after opening her car door and dragging her outside of the vehicle at an area McDonald's, police say.
The attack took place on Thursday, Jan. 28, at the restaurant located 268 West Putnam Ave. in Greenwich.
According to Zuccerella, responding Greenwich officers found Steven Lopez, age 31, of Fresh Meadows, Queens, engaged in an unprovoked physical assault on the victim, who was over 60 years old, said Greenwich PD Captain Mark E. Zuccerella.
Without provocation, Lopez opened the victim's car door, which caused the victi…
Milford Victim Escapes Terrifying Assault After Alleged Captor 'Passes Out'
A Stratford man accused of sexually assaulting and strangling a woman is facing a raft of charges.
On Friday, Dec. 4, a little after midnight, police responded to a report of a possible domestic violence incident at a Seaside Avenue residence in Milford.
Adam Litzie, 36, of Stratford, was arrested and charged with
Assault, third-degree;
Disorderly conduct;
Criminal mischief, third-degree;
Criminal trespass;
Interfering with an emergency call;
Unlawful restraint;
Strangulation, second-degree;
Sexual assault, third-degree, police said.
Following an investigation, Milford Police allege Litz…
Man Accused Of Beating Elderly Woman While She Lay In Bed Is Arrested
A man accused of strangling and beating an elderly woman while she lied in her bed has been arrested.
Samita Malik, 39, of Milford, was arrested on Sunday, Oct. 4, at around 4:40 a.m. on the charges of disorderly conduct, assault on an elderly person, strangulation, and criminal mischief, police said.
Milford Police learned of the assault after receiving a report of a possible domestic violence incident at a Juniper Drive residence on Sunday. Following an investigation, police alleged that Malik took a phone from an elderly woman and threw it to the ground, breaking the screen. He is also a…
