Dunkin’ Donuts Manager Accused of Sexually Assaulting Employee in Stratford: Police

STRATFORD, CT — The manager of a Dunkin’ Donuts in Stratford is accused of sexually assaulting a 19-year-old female employee while she was making a breakfast sandwich.

Maher Mahairi, 52, of Fairfield, was arrested Jan. 20 after the woman accused him of making sexual comments toward her and later grabbing her from behind at the Dunkin Donuts on Honeyspot Road, according to police.

Police said another employee told them he heard the young woman scream and she told him Mahairi had grabbed her behind.

Mahairi denied grabbing the woman and police said when they later checked the video surveillance system there was a gap in the video for the time the woman claimed she was assaulted, according to Capt. Frank Eannotti.

Mahairi was charged with fourth-degree sexual assault. He was released after posting $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Court on Jan. 27.

Pictured: Maher Mahairi, 52, of Fairfield / Stratford Police Department