In a domestic incident, a 56-year-old Darien man kicked a plastic laundry basket, which struck a victim in the shin, and he pushed the victim onto a bed, police said. The man was arrested on a charge of disorderly conduct.
Darien police gave this account of what happened, including accusations not proven in court:
Police were called to the home at 9:17 p.m., Sunday, May 30, where the victim gave police a description of the altercation. Other witnesses corroborated the victim’s account.
After his arrest, the man was released on a $2,500 bond and was told to appear in state Superior Court in Stamford on June 1. At his appearance, his case was continued to July 15.
See also these other reports of domestic violence:
—Police: Woman, 43, Arrested After Striking a Person in the Face in a Domestic Incident (June 3)
—Police: Hecker Ave Man Charged After Putting Hands on Victim’s Neck, Smashing Dishes (June 4)