Tolland Man Facing Multiple Sexual Assault Charges: Warrant

TOLLAND, CT — A 49-year-old Tolland man is facing eight sexual assault-related charges for what an arrest warrant describes as sustained sets of illicit actions with a girl who is now 14-years-old.

Christopher Northrop surrendered on a warrant on May 13, according to details of the case released this week.

He was charged with:

• Risk of injury to a child
• First-degree sexual assault (two counts)
• Second-degree sexual assault
• Third-degree sexual assault
• Fourth-degree sexual assault (two counts)
• Attempt to commit first-degree sexual assault

He appeared in court on Monday, posted a $250,000 bond and is due back before a judge on May 24, court records indicate.

The assaults took place over a number of years, according to a warrant.

An investigation began in late January after state police were alerted to Northrop's alleged activities through those close to the girl and school officials, according to a warrant. The state Department of Children and Families was altered and a "safety plan" was developed for the girl, according to a warrant.

A warrant makes reference to testimony that describes Northrop staging "games" with the girl that mimicked actions on videos. He repeatedly made advances toward her, according to a warrant.

A warrant makes reference to the girl saying "no" to Northrop and Northrop telling her to keep quiet about the goings-on.