Crime & Safety
New London Man Charged With Bias Crime: Report
A New London man was charged in connection with an assault in Preston.
NEW LONDON, CT — A New London man was charged in connection with a bias crime in Preston, according to The New London Day. Justin Gonzalez, 21, was charged with first-degree intimidation due to bias, second-degree breach of peace, and two counts of second-degree assault.
The arrest was in connection with an alcohol-fueled fight in Preston last August, when Gonzalez allegedly made comments about one of the victims' sexuality.
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