Southington Man Facing Sexual Assault Charge

SOUTHINGTON, CT — A Southington man is facing a sexual assault charge in a case incolving a teenager, police said on Thursday.

At 10 a.m. Wednesday, Michael Giuffrida, 45, of Southington, surrendered at Southington police headquarters after learning he was the subject of a Superior Court-issued arrest warrant, police said.

Giuffrida was charged with fourth-degree sexual assault and risk of injury to a minor after an investigation revealed he had "sexual contact" with a 13-year old girl, police said.

Giuffrida was released on a $5,000 non-surety bond pending a Bristol Superior Court appearance on Feb. 14, police said.

The warrant is sealed and no further information was released.

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