Embattled Enfield Legislator Arrested Again, Charged With Punching Father

ENFIELD, CT — A state representative from Enfield who had encountered legal trouble twice in the past two years found himself behind bars early Thursday morning after allegedly punching his father in the face.

David Alexander, 35, of 277 Pearl St., is charged with third-degree assault on a person over 60 and second-degree breach of peace. He was held on $2,500 cash bond and is scheduled to be arraigned Thursday in Enfield Superior Court.

Police Chief Carl Sferrazza said officers were called to Alexander's home around 1:10 a.m. Thursday with a report he "was acting violently."

Upon police arrival, Alexander admitted he had punched his father in the face and that "he had had a lot to drink," then told officers, "Just charge me with battery," Sferrazza said.

The father told police he had woken up because his son "was screaming at him," then he was punched on the left side of his face, Sferrazza said.

The man had visible injuries on his face but refused medical treatment, the chief said.

Alexander, who holds the 58th District General Assembly seat, lost his re-election bid Tuesday to Enfield town councilor Greg Stokes.

He had been charged with operating under the influence in Windsor Locks in early 2015 then was arrested for a similar offense this summer in West Hartford. The latter case is still pending in Hartford Superior Court.

Alexander was stripped of his legislative committee assignments following his second arrest. He had been vice chair of the General Administration and Elections Committee and also served on the Public Health, Finance, Revenue and Bonding, and Veterans Affairs committees.

Photo courtesy of Enfield Police Department