A Derby man faces attempted murder charges after allegedly throwing a man off a bridge during a fight on Thanksgiving Day, according to Shelton police.
Shelton police say a man was seriously injured after being thrown off the Derby Shelton Bridge when he tried to intervene during an argument between a couple.
Three people, identified as 25-year-old Gregory Rottjer, 27-year-old Matthew Dorso of Ansonia, and 22-year-old Jennifer Hannum of Derby have been charged in connection with the incident.
According to police, Rottjer and Hannum were having an argument while walking over the bridge. The victim, identified as a 30-year-old man from Monroe, got involved to ask of Hannum was ok, then tried to walk away.
Police claim that’s when Rottjer and his friend, Dorso, got into a physical fight with the victim. Investigators said that Rottjer intentionally threw the victim over the bridge during the fight. Rottjer, Dorso and Hannum then fled the scene.
The victim fell 45 feet into the water below. He was rescued by a police officer who jumped into the river and pulled him to shore. He is still recovering from his injuries.
Rottjer has been charged with criminal attempt at murder, first-degree assault, and reckless endangerment. He is currently being held on a $250,000 bond and is due in court Tuesday.
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Dorso was charged with third-degree assault and released on a promise to appear.
Hannum, who investigators allege lied to detectives, was charged with interfering with an officer and released on a $1,000 bond.
Both Dorso and Hannum are due in court on Dec. 22.
