Crime & Safety
Vernon Resident Burned By Thrown Kettle Of Hot Water: Police
An argument left one Vernon resident with burns from hot water and a relative with charges, police said.
VERNON, CT — A squabble at a Vernon home Monday left one resident burned after being hit by a thrown kettle of hot water, police said.
The first call from the Clavet Place home came at 10:40 a.m., according to an arrest report. While an emergency crew was en route to the "medical emergency," another call came in from the same address about an "assault," according to an arrest report.
When police and emergency crews arrived, they located a resident with "significant burns" to the neck area after being hit by the tossed container of hot water during an argument, according to an arrest report. The resident was taken to Rockville General Hospital and a 20-year-old relative was taken into custody and charged with second-degree assault, police said.
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The relative was to appear in court Tuesday, police said.
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