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Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Yahoo
CT man accused of holding woman at knifepoint, sexually assaulting her in Easton
Police have arrested a man accused of holding a woman against her will at knifepoint and allegedly sexually assaulting her before dropping her off on a dead-end road in Easton — an incident similar to one reported last week that investigators believe is connected to the same suspect. Joseph Kolenda, 64, of Fairfield was arrested Monday around 6:15 p.m. after being located by members of the Fairfield Police Department, according to the Easton Police Department. Easton police held a warrant for his arrest on charges of third-degree sexual assault and second-degree robbery. According to police, the charges stem from an incident on Nov. 14, 2024, when a local resident called authorities just after 10:30 a.m. and said a woman who could not speak English was knocking on their door and asking for help. Police said the woman claimed that she was held against her will at knifepoint and sexually assaulted. She also alleged that her phone was stolen and that she was dropped off at the end of Riverside Drive. According to police, the woman alleged that she had been picked up in Bridgeport by a male who said he had work for her cleaning houses. The woman was allegedly able to fight off the attacker and was able to escape, police said. Following his arrest, Kolenda was held on a $100,000 bond and was expected to be arraigned on Tuesday in Bridgeport Superior Court. Police said they are also investigating a similar incident reported on March 25 that they believe is linked to Kolenda. Around 10 a.m., police received a 911 call from a woman who claimed that she had been held against her will, assaulted and dropped at the intersection of Morehouse Road and Reilly Road. The alleged victim, through a translator, told authorities she was picked up in Bridgeport under the guise that she would be cleaning a house, according to police. The driver, a male, drove her around for some time and then allegedly attempted to sexually assault her, police said. The woman said she was able to take a picture of the license plate on the vehicle before she escaped. She was taken to an area hospital to be evaluated for minor injuries. Police said they were assisted by Fairfield investigators and were able to link Kolenda to the incident. Investigators said they are still 'processing evidence' to make an arrest in the second incident and are also working with other police departments to see if similar incidents in the area could also be tied to Kolenda. Anyone with information has been asked to contact the Easton Police Department at 203-268-4111 or Klyman@
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Yahoo
Two Brockton men arrested in connection with Easton shooting
EASTON, Mass. (WWLP) – The Easton Police Department has arrested two men from Brockton as suspects connected to a shooting that occurred earlier this month. Easton Police Chief Keith Boone said that on January 14, the police department received a report of a shooting at an apartment on Robert Drive. When officers arrived at the location, they found a 16-year-old Easton girl with a gunshot wound to the face. Convicted felon faces 9 new gun and drug charges after traffic stop in Springfield The victim was brought to a hospital in the Boston area and has remained there since the incident, and is in stable but serious condition. Easton police said that on Monday, officers arrested 18-year-old Anthony Lopes of Brockton in connection with the shooting. Lopes was arraigned on Monday and charged with: Assault and Battery with a Firearm Armed Robbery with a Firearm Possession of a Large Capacity Firearm Carrying a Firearm Without a License On Tuesday morning, officers received an arrest warrant for 19-year-old Xavion Barnes of Brockton. Barnes was arrested and charged with accessory after the fact and is expected to be arraigned Tuesday afternoon in Taunton District Court. The Easton Police Department is currently investigating this incident. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
