'Extreme Physical Contact' Incident Recorded: Naugatuck Police

NAUGATUCK, CT — A Naugatuck man, Shawn Smith, 29, of Cherry Street, is accused of using "extreme physical contact and language against the victim," police said.

At 11:56 p.m. on Feb. 8, police responded to a report of a domestic dispute. It was discovered through the investigation that the accused is "heard using extreme physical contact and language against the victim," police said.

"The victim is heard multiple times saying they can't breath and that the accused is going to kill the victim. The entire incident was recorded on video," Naugatuck Police said.

Smith is charged with second-degree strangulation, first-degree reckless endangerment, first-degree unlawful restraint, disorderly conduct, and second-degree assault. He was released on a $25,000 bond.