Police have arrested a couple after the woman’s 1-year-old daughter fell out of a second-floor window in Hamden.
Hamden Police responded to 13 East Gate Lane at 9:30 p.m. on Thursday after receiving a report of a dispute. As they investigated, they learned that the residents, Katelynn Ruff, 25, and Christopher Demange, 30, had gotten into an argument, which escalated into a fight, police said.
Demange’s mother, who lives with the couple, intervened and Ruff allegedly pushed her, police said. Then Demange ran from the home and his mother called Hamden Police.
Moments later, another of Demange’s relatives heard a “thud” against the residence and rushed outside to find a neighbor holding Ruff’s 1 year-old daughter.
The little girl had fallen around 21 feet, but landed on a wet cardboard box, which police believe cushioned the fall.
The child was transported to Yale-New Haven Hospital, where she us listed in stable condition.
Ruff was charged with first-degree reckless endangerment, risk of Injury to a minor and disorderly conduct.
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She was detained on a $10,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court in Meriden today.
Police found Demange hiding in a wooded area behind the complex. He was charged with risk of injury to a minor, disorderly conduct and violation of a protective order.
She was released after posting a $5,000 bond, is scheduled to appear in court in Meriden today.
