New Arrest Made In Connection With Enfield Teen's Slaying

Reporting by Tim Jensen, Enfield Patch Editor

ENFIELD, CT — The 20 year-old son of Enfield's assistant town attorney was arrested Monday in connection with his role in the stabbing death of a town teenager last week.

Michael Cerrato is charged with hindering prosecution, police said. Bond was set at $50,000.

Justin Brady, 16, an Enfield High School student, was stabbed to death at Cerrato's residence on Hoover Lane in the early morning hours of September 10.

Cerrato admitted he witnessed the stabbing done by his friend, Shyhiem Adams, 18, who had engaged in a fight with Brady. He then drove Adams back to Hartford before any police officers arrived, police said.

Cerrato, son of longtime assistant town attorney Mark Cerrato, admitted he did nothing to notify emergency personnel after witnessing the stabbing, police said.

Mark Cerrato is on paid administrative leave from the town as the investigation into the slaying continues.

Photo courtesy of Enfield Police Department

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