Man Charged With Assault Sleeping Roommate

Police said Wayne Moore cut his roommate's finger over ending their relationship.

A 57-year-old West Haven man accused of cutting his sleeping roommate’s finger has been charged with assault.

West Haven police said Wayne Moore cut his roommate’s finger because he was apparently upset over the roommate’s request to end their relationship.

Police responded to 79 Claudia Drive, unit 154, at 8:51 p.m. on Tuesday for an assault and found large amounts of blood on the floor and bathroom sink, police said. 

The roommate was transported to an area hospital to be treated for his injury.

Moore was charged with second-degree assault and disorderly conduct.  He was held on $5,000 bond and is due in court on Wednesday.

 

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