New Milford Home Invasion Suspect Offered Plea Deal

NEW MILFORD, CT --- Michael Saunders, a New Milford man facing various felony charges, including home invasion, second-degree assault and first-degree burglary in connection to a break-in to his neighbor's home last June, has been offered a plea deal by prosecutors, the News-Times is reporting.

Saunders, 34, allegedly broke through his neighbors back door and assaulted the elderly occupants in the house with a baseball bat.

Saunders is due back in the Torringon Superior Court on April 24. The details of the deal have not been released, but the News-Times is reporting that some time in prison appears to be part of the negotiations.