Crime & Safety

Shelton Cops: West Haven Man Assaulted Woman

Chad Curtis Bennett, 37, Mohawk Drive, West Haven, is charged with third-degree assault, criminal violation of a protective order, disorderly conduct and second-degree strangulation.

Police said Bennett grabbed a woman by the throat during an argument Aug. 30.

Bennett was arrested by warrant.

His bond was set at $10,000 for an appearance Derby Superior Court.

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