Crime & Safety
Southington Police Chief's Son Facing Sexual Assault Charge
The son of the police chief in Southington has been arrested.
SOUTHINGTON, CT — The son of the Southington police chief is accused of sexually assaulting a 19-year-old woman.
Mark Daly, 24, surrendered at police headquarters on Friday, May 14, according to both the Southington police arrest log and an arrest report.
Daly has been charged with fourth-degree sexual assault and is accused of having non-consensual sexual contact with a 19-year-old woman. Authorities have confirmed that Daly is the son of the Southington police chief.
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Daly was released on a $500 bond and has a court date of May 28.
According to a warrant, the encounter involved inappropriate touching. Daly knew the woman, according to a warrant.
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