Bridgeport Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Child Under 10: Police

BRIDGEPORT, CT — A 65-year-old Bridgeport man was arrested Friday on a warrant charging him with first-degree sexual assault on a child, who Bridgeport police said is under the age of 10.

Matthew Moales was taken into custody outside his West Side home by members of Bridgeport Police Department's Special Victims Unit and the U.S. Marshal Service's Violent Fugitive Task Force. He was charged with the following:

• Risk of Injury to a Child (4 counts)
• First-Degree Sexual Assault (4 counts)
• Illegal Sexual Contact with a Victim Under 13 (4 counts)

According to Bridgeport police, on Dec. 9, the department received reports of a child being sexually assaulted "by a known party."

Moales was quickly determined to be the suspect, and Special Victims Unit Det. Brian Coyne obtained an arrest warrant for him, which led to Moales' arrest on Friday.

Bail for Moales was set at $750,000, and he remains in custody.

Anyone with additional information regarding the case is asked to contact the case officer, Detective Brian Coyne, at 203 581-5223. C

Additionally, citizens can also use the Bridgeport Police Department's tips line at 203 576-TIPS.