Guilford Man Faces Numerous Charges In Domestic Violence Incident: Police

GUILFORD, CT — A Guilford man was arrested last week after police say he was involved in a domestic violence incident.

On Nov. 5 at approximately 8:35 p.m., police received an open 911 call in which it sounded as though someone was in distress, police said in a news release, noting the dispatcher was able to work with responding patrol officers to determine the location of the call.

"When officers arrived at the scene, there was an active domestic violence incident still taking place that included an attempted sexual assault in progress," police said.

Officers quickly intervened and took custody of a 42-year-old man.

The arrestee was charged with criminal attempt to commit first-degree sexual assault; first-degree strangulation; first-degree unlawful restraint; interfering with an emergency call; and disorderly conduct.

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The charges came with a court-set bond of $250,000, and the arrestee was arraigned at Superior Court in New Haven on Nov. 12. The CT Judicial Branch website shows the arrestee remains in custody and is scheduled back in court on Nov. 26.

"The Guilford Police Department worked in conjunction with the New Haven State’s Attorney's Office, and we want to thank them for their assistance," police said. "The Guilford Police Department would also like to thank Guilford Youth and Family Services for our collaborative working relationship with the Guilford Police Social Worker."

If you need help or just someone to talk to, visit CTSafeConnect.org or call or text 888-774-2900. Advocates are available 24/7. The National Domestic Violence Hotline can be reached by calling 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), visiting www.thehotline.org or texting LOVEIS to 22522.