Man Lights Off Fireworks, Stabs Neighbor in Torrington: Cops

A man shooting off fireworks in Torrington stabbed another man who confronted him Wednesday night, according to police.

Torrington police said Robert Dellavalle, 43, of Newfield Road in Torrington, lit off fireworks around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Another resident approached him and the confrontation turned physical when Dellavalle stabbed the man in the neck and jaw area, according to police.

The victim was taken to Charlotte Hungerford Hospital for treatment of injuries police described as minor. He has since been released from the hospital.

Dellavalle was arrested and charged with second-degree assault, first-degree reckless endangerment and interfering with an officer. He was held on $10,000 bond.

It's not clear if Dellavalle has an attorney.

Police said they are continuing to investigate.

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