State Police arrest Connecticut man following a Wilton assault with a knife

On February 8, 2024, State Police of Wilton arrested Thomas A. Rivera, 50, of Naugatuck, CT, for Burglary in the first degree, Assault in the second degree, Criminal Contempt in the first degree, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

On February 8, 2024, at about 2:23 a.m. Troopers responded to a home in Wilton, NY, for the report of an assault with a knife. The investigation determined Rivera reportedly traveled to the location unexpectedly and uninvited. He allegedly entered the house without permission and assaulted the victim with a knife, causing serious but not life-threatening injuries.  Rivera was located outside the home and taken into custody upon Troopers arrival. An additional adult and two children under the age of 17 were inside the home at the time of the incident but were uninjured. This incident occurred while a court issued stay-away order of protection was in place against Rivera, forbidding him from being at the location.

Rivera was transported to SP Wilton for processing. He was arraigned at the Wilton Town Court and remanded to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility in lieu of $30,000, a $60,000 bond, or a $300,00 partially secured bond.