Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting 10-Year-Old Girl

A 36-year-old Bridgeport man has been arrested, accused of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl in Shelton in August.

Police said they received a complaint accusing Kristal Turman of inappropriate sexual contact with a 10-year-old girl on August 24 while she was at a family member’s house.

Turman was arrested on Dec. 31 on a warrant charging him with fourth-degree sexual assault and risk of injury to a minor.

He was arraigned the same day and is due in court again on Jan. 15. Police said there are also active arrest warrants for Turman for crimes related to sexual contact with juveniles in South Carolina and Georgia.

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