Police arrested a 45-year-old New Norwalk Road man before dawn Sunday after reports that he tried to break down a bedroom door following an argument with a woman there.
At about 12:37 a.m., officers dispatched to the home also learned through their investigation that the man had grabbed the woman’s arm and pushed her to the floor, according to a police report.
He was charged with third-degree assault, disorderly conduct and third-degree criminal mischief. Police described the incident as a domestic matter.
The man was released on $5,000 bond and scheduled to appear Monday in state Superior Court in Norwalk.
The New Canaan Domestic Violence Partnership has operated in New Canaan for more than 10 years. The Domestic Violence Crisis Center is “dedicated to the task of helping you and your children find ways to live your lives in peace, without the threat of violence, intimidation or abuse.” The DVCC can be reached 24 hours per day at 888-774-2900.