Crime & Safety

Waterford Man Charged With Sexual Assault: Police

A Waterford man was arrested Tuesday morning after a months-long police investigation.

WATERFORD, CT — A Waterford man has been charged with sexual assault, according to police. Joshua Sturgill was charged with second-degree sexual assault and risk of injury to a child.

Police began an investigation following an assault complaint several months ago. The New London County State's Attorney's Office and the Eastern Regional Children's Advocacy Center of New London assisted in the investigation.

Sturgill turned himself in at 5 a.m. Tuesday after police notified him of a warrant for his arrest.

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Sturgill was held on $150,000 bond and transported to New London court for arraignment.

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