Newtown Police Arrest Danbury Man for Robbery, Assault

NEWTOWN, CT — Police arrested a Danbury man on an outstanding warrant for robbery and assault on Saturday.

The warrant for the arrest of Destin Jackson, 20, stemmed from an incident that occurred on April 6, where Jackson attempted to rob a man in the parking lot of a shopping center located on South Main Street, according to police.

When the victim refused to give his car keys to Jackson, Jackson "viciously attacked the victim striking the victim multiple times with his hands and feet all over the victims head and body, including kicking the victim while he was knocked to the ground," according to the police report. The victim was transported to the hospital and treated for his injuries.

"Our officers, with officers from the Danbury Police Department, did a great job putting this case together. Utilizing the pieces of evidence, they worked together, to help identify and arrest a suspect that committed this vicious criminal attack," said Lt. Aaron Bahamonde, of the Newtown police. "We are very happy that justice can be served, for the victim and the community and that this very dangerous individual is off the streets".

Jackson was arrested on an outstanding arrest warrant for the charges of first-degree robbery and second-degree assault. He is currently being held at the Newtown Police Department on a $100,000 court-set bond.