Crime & Safety
Stratford Teen Accused of Raping 9-Year-Old Girl: Report
The 16-year-old was arrested Wednesday.

A 16-year-old from Stratford is accused of raping a 9-year-old girl after he allegedly lured her to his basement and got her drunk, according to the Connecticut Post.
The Post reports the girl, who lives in Shelton, reported the alleged sexual assault to a counselor.
Police arrested the teen on Wednesday and said he denied raping the girl, who is acquainted with the boy’s family, according to the Post.
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Their names weren’t released because they are juveniles.
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