Crime & Safety

Woman Arrested for Assaulting Husband

The 34-year-old town woman was charged with assault for scratching her husband's arm and pulling his hair, according to police.

 

A 34-year-old New Canaan woman was charged with disorderly conduct and assault in the third degree following a domestic incident at her home on Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 11:36 p.m., according to Sgt. Carol Ogrinc.

The suspect got into a "heated verbal argument" with her husband, police said. The argument escalated, and she allegedly scratched her husband's arm and pulled his hair.

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She was released on a promise to appear and is scheduled to appear in court on  Sept. 20. 

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