Crime & Safety

School Board Member Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Teen: Report

The Stratford education official is accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl.

STRATFORD, CT — A member of the Stratford Board of Education is accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl on several occasions while she was living with him at his home, according to the Connecticut Post.

The Post reports Robert DeLorenzo, 45, was arrested this week and is due back in court on April 25 after being arraigned on Thursday.

DeLorenzo, a Democrat who was elected in November, “adamantly denies” the charges, according to the Post.

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