Man Charged with Strangulation, Assault in Naugatuck: Police

Kenneth Johnson, 43, of 11 Carriage Dr. in Seymour was arrested on Nov. 17 after officers responded to Crofut Road in Naugatuck for an alleged assault at 8:44 a.m., Naugatuck police said.

Johnson allegedly entered the victim’s house and got into a fight with him, which led to the accused placing his hands around the victim’s neck, said Naugatuck police.

The accused and victim are acquaintances. Johnson was located in Seymour by police officers of that department.

Johnson is charged with first-degree burglary, disorderly conduct, second-degree strangulation and third-degree assault, according to Naugatuck Police.

Johnson was given a court date of Nov. 25 at Waterbury Superior Court and released on $5,000 bond.