Watertown police have arrested a Litchfield man accused in a violent home invasion.
Police said 30-year-old Adam Benet broke into a home on Cherry Avenue around 3 a.m. Thursday and attacked a person inside, kicking and punching the victim.
When officers responded to investigate, they found fence leading to the home’s backyard broken and the locked rear glass door broken.
Benet was charged with home invasion, first-degree burglary, third-degree assault, breach of peace and criminal mischief. He was released on a $50,000 bond and is due in court on Dec. 4.
Police said this was a targeted attack and there is no threat to the neighborhood.
