Already in custody on multiple felony charges, a Connecticut man was arrested by warrant on Tuesday for criminal violation of a protective order.
New Canaan Police served Joseph Rotelli, 49, of Gaylordsville, on the active warrant at about 12:10 p.m. on Jan. 20. It stemmed from an investigation after a complaint was reported to police in December, officials say. An additional $125,000 was added to his bond, according to Connecticut Judicial Branch records.
Rotelli is already facing the following charges, all brought by NCPD:
- Violation of a standing criminal protective order (offense date: Sept. 25)
- First-degree criminal trespass and violation of a standing criminal protective order (Oct. 3)
- Disorderly conduct and violation of a protective order (Dec. 22)
- First-degree criminal trespass and violation of a standing criminal protective order (Dec. 25)
He has not pleaded to any of the charges and is represented by the public defender.
It isn’t clear how Rotelli violated the protective order, who the protected party is or whether they’re related. Police withheld details, saying it’s a domestic matter.
He now is scheduled to appear March 19 on all charges.
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