Violent Break-In: Burglar Chokes Resident Before Fleeing Capital Region Home, Police Say

A 40-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly breaking into a home in the region and assaulting a resident.

07/07/2023 9:00 a.m.

The incident happened at around 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 4, in Saratoga County, at a home in Corinth.

Troopers determined that Peter Winslow, of Corinth, forced his way inside, causing damage.

He allegedly then got into a physical fight with someone inside the home and choked them before fleeing. He was arrested a short time later.

Police did not say whether Winslow is known to those living at the home. There were no reports of injuries.

He is charged with the following:

Winslow was arraigned at the Wilton Town Court and released. He is due back in court on Tuesday, July 11.

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