Crime & Safety
Westport Psychiatrist Accused Of Sexual Assault: Police
The suspect was arrested on Monday, according to Fairfield police.
FAIRFIELD, CT — A 75-year-old psychiatrist from Westport has been accused of sexual assault, according to Fairfield police.
Dr. Lazaro Pomeraniec was arrested Monday on a charge of fourth-degree sexual assault, which police said was "in connection with an incident involving one of his patients."
Additional details about the case, including when and where it is alleged to have occurred, were not disclosed.
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The circumstances of Pomeraniec's arrest also were not disclosed, but he has been released after posting a $25,000 bond, and is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Superior Court on July 10.
"Anyone with information or who believes they may have been a victim is urged to contact the Fairfield Police Special Victims Unit at (203) 254-4804," wrote Sgt. Jenna Wellington in a statement. "All reports will be handled with discretion and sensitivity."
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Additionally, the Fairfield Police Department also accepts tips at 203-254-4800. Anonymous tips can also be submitted via the Fairfield PD mobile app, by texting the keyword FPDCT and the message to 847411 (Tip411), or online at fpdct.com/tips.
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