Crime & Safety
Volunteer Firefighter, 18, Accused of Breaking Into Home and Punching Victim In The Face: Police
Breaking: Police say the suspect was known to the victim.
NEWTOWN, CT — A Monroe volunteer firefighter was arrested after police say he and another teen broke into a home and attacked an occupant, according to Newtown Police.
Brian Anthony Carreiro, 18, of Monroe and a 17-year-old suspect broke into a home on Elizabeth Street at 3:23 a.m. Saturday, police allege. Carreiro and the teen allegedly punched a companion of the homeowner, according to police.
"This was an isolated incident," said Lt. Aaron Bahamonde. "No additional arrests are expected."
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Police say Carreiro and the teen were known to the victims. Police say Carreiro wouldn't turn himself in, but officers arrested him at a firefighter training course in Trumbull.
NBC Connecticut reports that Carriero is a member of the Stevenson Volunteer Fire Company, who chose not to comment.
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Both Carreiro and the teen were charged with burglary, disorderly conduct and assault in the third degree. Carreiro was released on a $5,000 bond and is due to appear in Danbury Superior Court on March 20.
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