Crime & Safety

Milford Police: Man Accused of Assaulting His Wife with a Bat

Police said the incident occurred on Meetinghouse Lane shortly after 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Milford police said they received a domestic violence disturbance complaint for a residence on Meetinghouse Lane.

Investigation led to an arrest warrant being issued for John Tufaro, 58, of Meetinghouse Lane.

He is accused of throwing a bat at his wife during an argument and striking her in the head causing a minor injury, police said.

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Tufaro is charged with third-degree assault and disorderly conduct.

He was released on a promise to appear in Superior Court, Milford on Monday.

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