Crime & Safety

New Canaan Man Accused Of Assault On Elderly Person: Police

The alleged incident occurred at a home on East Avenue in New Canaan.

NEW CANAAN, CT — A 42-year-old New Canaan man was arrested on charges of third-degree assault on an elderly person and disorderly conduct in connection with an alleged dispute on Tuesday night at a home on East Avenue, according to New Canaan police.

Jed R. Stewart, of Seminary Street, was arrested at about 10:30 p.m. following an investigation into the incident, which allegedly occurred just before 7 p.m., said police.

New Canaan police did not disclose additional details, and Stewart was released on a promise to appear in Norwalk Superior Court on July 11.

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