Crime & Safety

Meriden Man With Sexual Assault History Arrested for Sexual Assault

The man has previous convictions for attempted murder and sexual assault.

A Meriden man who has previous convictions for attempted murder, kidnapping and first-degree sexual assault was arrested by police on a new sexual assault charge.

Jose Ortiz, 37, of Bunker Avenue was charged with fourth-degree sexual assault after he allegedly improperly touched a woman in his home, according to the Record-Journal. He denied wrongdoing.

Read the full Record-Journal article here.

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