Man Accused Of Grabbing Buttocks Of 2 Women At Mall: Milford Police

MILFORD, CT — A New Haven man has been charged with fourth-degree sexual assault after grabbing a woman’s buttocks while at the Connecticut Post Mall, police said.

On Monday, Oct. 30, officers were dispatched to the CT Post Mall for a man grabbing a woman’s buttocks, police said.

The officer spoke to the victim, who said that a man, later identified as John Reynolds, 56, of New Haven, had approached them near the food court and told the victim he felt like touching their “butt,” police said.

He then grabbed the victim’s buttocks, police said.

While speaking to the victim, the officer was approached by a second victim who was also reported being grabbed in the buttocks by Reynolds, police said.

Reynolds was positively identified by the victims and was apprehended by officers, police said.

Reynolds was charged with fourth-degree sexual assault and second-degree breach of peace, police said.

Reynolds’ bond was set at $30,000 and a court date was set for Oct. 31.