Crime & Safety

PD: Newtown Man Arrested After Sexually Assaulting Woman at Pub

The man turned himself into police recently. The incident occurred in October, according to police.

A Newtown man was arrested on an outstanding warrant after he allegedly sexually assaulted a woman at Pub 25 in Newtown.

The incident occurred on Oct. 3, police said. Stephen Furphy, 26, of Newtown turned himself in on Jan. 4.

Police charged him with fourth-degree sexual assault, second-degree unlawful restraint and breach of peace.

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He was held in lieu of $25,000 bail and is next scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 15.

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