Crime & Safety
New Haven Man, 59, To Serve 16 Years For Violent 2018 Rape: Prosecutor
David Britto "restrained the victim inside a vehicle, punched her in the head and sexually assaulted her," New Haven State's Attorney said.
NEW HAVEN, CT — David Britto, 59, of New Haven, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for a 2018 rape, the New Haven State’s Attorney said. Britto's full sentence will be suspended after serving 16 years, and on release, will be followed by 25 years of probation, John P. Doyle, Jr., noted.
In June, Britto was found guilty by a Superior Court jury of first-degree sexual assault, first-degree unlawful restraint and third-degree assault.
According to Doyle and evidence introduced at trial, Britto restrained the victim inside a vehicle, punched her in the head and sexually assaulted her on July 19, 2018, in New Haven.
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The case was investigated by the New Haven Police Department and was prosecuted by Supervisory Assistant State’s Attorney Stacey M. Miranda, with assistance by Inspector Kevin Grenier.
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