Bethel Man Sexually Abused Victim in Front of Child: Police

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Police arrested Marcello Astudillo, of Drummers Lane, in his home on Saturday at 11:30 p.m. in an investigation into a domestic violence complaint. The victim told police that Astudillo was attacked and sexually assaulted in the presence of a child who was at the home.

He was charged with first-degree sexual assault, third-degree assault and risk of injury to a minor.

Police didn't release information on the ages of the victim and child.

Astudillo is being held on a $100,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Danbury Superior Court on Monday, March 30.

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