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Attempted Carjacking: Pair Grab, Drag Woman Along I-84 In CT, Police Say
Two men have been arrested on charges including robbery after they allegedly threw a woman to the ground in an attempt to steal her car.
The Tolland County incident occurred on Thursday, May 23 in Vernon.
According to Connecticut State Police, the two men — Emmanuel Nina-Saldana, age 21, and Bryan Saldana, age 20 — were tailgating a woman driving a Porsche SUV as she drove east on I-84 just after 4:30 p.m.
The victim, who was not named, pulled over past Exit 67 to let the two men pass. However, they pulled up behind her instead.
She got out of her vehicle with her keys and purse, as d…
Man Kidnaps, Holds Woman At Knife-Point In CT, 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…
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…
