Crime & Safety
Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Danbury Woman He Met Online
The alleged sexual assault occurred last week.
A Shelton man was taken into custody for allegedly sexually assaulting a Danbury woman he met through an online dating website.
Police responded to a Danbury residence for a reported sexual assault on May 29.
The suspect was still on scene, police said. After speaking to both parties police placed Justin Lapke, 27 under custody.
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Lapke was charged with first-degree sexual assault and released on a written promise to appear in court on June 5.
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