Man Charged With Attempting to Sexually Assault a Minor in Southington

Police arrested a Meriden man on charges of attempting to sexually assault a minor in Southington late May, police said.

Edwin Perez, 30, of Meriden, turned himself into police on an active arrest warrant. He is accused of restraining and trying to sexually assault a minor he knew on May 23, Southington police said.

Police charged Perez with criminal attempt to commit fourth-degree sexual assault, risk of injury to a minor, second-degree unlawful restraint and second-degree breach of peace.

Court officials sealed the warrant. Police said they are not releasing further information.

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