Crime & Safety

Knife-Wielding Man Broke Into Girlfriend's Parents Home, Easton Police Say: Report

The man is also accused of damaging items in the home.

EASTON, CT — A Bridgeport man was arrested late Wednesday night after police say he broke into his girlfriend's parents Easton home and threatened his girlfriend with a knife, reports the Daily Voice.

Police say Charles Grace, 34, broke into the home while his girlfriend was alone there and began to verbally abuse his girlfriend and displayed a knife. Police say he also damaged items in the home.

The victim's mother reported the home invasion, as she was on the phone with the victim when the invasion occurred. Grace was arrested by Bridgeport Police and transported to Easton.

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