08-03-2025
Stafford man faces strangulation charges following disturbance in Willington
WILLINGTON — A man from Stafford is facing multiple charges following a disturbance that took place earlier this week.
Troopers from Troop C-Tolland responded to a business on Ruby Road in Willington for a report of an active disturbance early Tuesday morning.
When the Troopers arrived at the scene, they discovered that a male involved had left and was likely returning to his home in Stafford.
One Trooper proceeded to the residence to wait for the male, who was later identified as Korey Barton, 22.
Not long after, a gray Honda CRV was seen coming into the residence's driveway and matched the description of Barton, who was involved in the disturbance.
According to state police, Barton said he had engaged in a verbal argument with a female but denied any physical contact. Barton claimed he left and got a ride home when the argument escalated.
At the same time, other troopers spoke with the female involved, who described having a verbal argument with Barton. According to the female, Barton grabbed her by the shoulders and forcefully threw her to the ground.
She then explained that Barton began to strangle her, making it difficult to breathe. After a brief struggle, Barton let her go, and she could grab her things and run away.
During the investigation, troopers observed injuries on the victim that were consistent with her description of the incident.
Barton was then arrested and transported to Troop C, where he was charged with assault in the third degree, strangulation in the third degree, unlawful restraint in the second degree, disorderly conduct, and violation of a protective order.
Barton was held on a $35,000 bond and was scheduled for arraignment at Rockville Superior Court on March 4.
