Suspect Sexually Assaulted Sedated Norwalk Hospital Patient: Cops

NORWALK, CT — A 44-year-old Stamford man arrested on a warrant by Norwalk police Friday in connection with a sexual assault in which a patient under sedation was assaulted while in a treatment room at Norwalk Hospital, according to Norwalk police.

Rodney Daniels was charged with first-degree sexual assault and providing a false statement. He was being held in lieu of bail of $500,000.

The incident occurred on Aug. 29 when police were alerted about a sexual assault of a female patient.

Daniels, who police said was on parole and has an extensive criminal record, was at Norwalk Hospital "because of PCP usage," according to authorities.

"At around 3:30 a.m. Daniels entered the treatment room of a female patient who was given a sedative by hospital staff during treatment," Norwalk police said in a statement. "Daniels sexually assaulted the victim in the treatment room and was found by hospital staff lying next to the victim."

Daniels criminal history includes serving prison time after being found guilty of such offenses as public indecency, conspiracy to commit second-degree larceny, second-degree breach of peace and parole violations, according to the state Judicial Branch website.

The circumstances of Daniels' Friday arrest were not disclosed, nor were additional details about the incident were released. The case was investigated by Norwalk police Det. Daniel Fitzmaurice.

Daniels is next scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 26.