Couple Accused In Mystic Attack On Black Woman Named

STONINGTON, CT — Police have released the names of the couple accused in an attack on a Black employee at the Mystic Quality Inn last week. Police said in a statement they have issued warrants for the arrest of Philip Sarner and Emily Orbay, who do not have primary addresses but are known to be primarily in Nassau County, New York.

Sarner is being sought on a charge of second-degree assault. Orbay is being sought on a charge of third-degree assault.

"Authorities in New York are actively checking known addresses and associates of both suspects in an attempt to locate them," Stonington police and the victim's attorney said in a statement. "On behalf of the victim and her family, the Law Office of John Strafaci, Esq., as well as the Stonington Police are asking any person with any information as to the whereabouts of either suspect to contact their local law enforcement agency or the Stonington Police Department."

According to The Day, Chrystal Caldwell, 59, of Groton said she was working at the front desk when a hotel guest called to tell her the hot water in his room wasn't working, then threatened her, saying his girlfriend would "kick her ass."

Shortly after, the man came down to the front desk, continuing to threaten Caldwell. The man assaulted her, punching her repeatedly in the head and calling her racial slurs, according to the report. The man and his girlfriend, who are from New York, then allegedly attacked her again, repeatedly kicking her in the back.

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