Connecticut State Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection



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Connecticut State Police Patch STATE OF CONNECTICUT
Department of Public Safety
1111 Country Club Road
Middletown, Connecticut 06457		  
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 2, 2010
   Standoff Ends In Griswold
            On April 1, 2010 at approximately 9:00 p.m. State Troopers from Troop E in Montville received a call reporting a domestic disturbance at 8 Fairview Ave., Griswold, Ct. 

State troopers responded to the residence, and upon arrival they immediately began an investigation.  State troopers determined that several people had been threatened physical harm by the accused and that the accused was inside the residence refusing to come out. 

On April 2, 2010 at approximately 5:15 a.m. State Troopers from Troop E and the Connecticut State Police Emergency Services Unit were able to enter the residence and take the accused into custody.  There were no reported injuries. 

ARRESTED:Clifford, Robert    d.o.b. 09/16/54

                        8 Fairview Ave.

                        Griswold, CT

CHARGES:  Criminal Attempt to commit Assault 1st Degree (3 counts)

Reckless Endangerment 1st Degree (3 counts)

Threatening (3 counts)

Breach of Peace (1 count)

Disorderly Conduct (1 count)

Interfering with an Officer (1 count)

COURT:        Norwich Superior Court

                        April 5, 2010

                        $100,000 bond

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Lt. J. Paul Vance