Crime & Safety

Bethel Teen Charged With Sexual Assault

The teen turned himself in to police on Wednesday and was taken to the Bridgeport Juvenile Detention Center.

A Bethel teen faces sexual assault charges after he was arrested on Wednesday, the News Times reports.

According to police reports, the 17-year-old was charged with two counts of fourth-degree sexual assault, two counts of third-degree strangulation and second-degree unlawful restraint. The two incidents took place in April of 2015, however no further information was released.

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