Crime & Safety

New London Man Arrested on Sexual Assault Charges

The man was reportedly known by the victim and her family.

On Feb. 13 of this year, New London Police received a complaint that a juvenile victim was allegedly sexually assaulted by someone known to her and her family.

The alleged assaults took place on several different dates and times between October 2014 and January 2015, according to New London Deputy Police Chief Peter Reichard.

“The victim underwent a specialized forensic interview and detailed the assaults and abuse endured,” Reichard said.

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An arrest warrant was granted and police arrested Frank Jimenez, 26, of West Street in New London, at approximately 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24.

Jimenez was charged with:

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  • Sexual assault in the first degree
  • Two counts of sexual assault in the fourth degree
  • Three counts of risk of injury to a minor

He is being held at the New London Police Department, in lieu of a $500,000 court-set bond.


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