(New Britain, CT) – Christian M. Watson, State’s Attorney for the Judicial District of New Britain, today announced that a jury in New Britain Superior Court on January 9, 2025 found Allen Cross, age 29, of Bristol, guilty of three counts of Sexual Assault in the First Degree, in violation of General Statutes § 53a-70(a)(2), and two counts of Risk of Injury to a Minor, in violation of General Statutes § 53-21(a)(2). The trial, in the Superior Court of New Britain, was presided over by the Honorable Chris Pelosi.
Evidence introduced at trial showed that the defendant sexually assaulted the victim repeatedly in Bristol when she was between the ages of 7 and 9 years old. The victim, now 15, testified during the trial.
Sentencing is scheduled for April 3, 2025 in New Britain Superior Court.
“The strength shown by the survivor throughout this process was incredible,” said Senior Assistant State’s Attorney David Clifton. “I wish her well in her continued healing and am thankful for any impact that our criminal justice system will have in that process.” Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Clifton prosecuted the case with assistance from Inspector Edward Apicella.
State’s Attorney Watson wishes to extend his gratitude to the Bristol Police Department, and specifically Detective Robert Mendela and Officer Joshua Pratts for their investigative efforts.