(Killingly, CT) - John F. Fahey, State’s Attorney for the Judicial District of Windham, announced that a jury in Superior Court in Danielson today found Miguel Aponte-Cardozo, age 61, of Webster, Massachusetts, guilty of the crimes of Sexual Assault in the First Degree, in violation of Connecticut General Statutes § 53a-70(a)(2), two counts of Risk of Injury to a Minor, in violation of Connecticut General Statutes § 53a-21(a)(2), and Sexual Assault in the Fourth Degree, in violation of Connecticut General Statues §53a-73a. The Honorable Kevin M. Shay presided over the trial.
Evidence introduced at trial showed that on November 22, 2020, and on dates prior, the defendant sexually assaulted a ten-year-old female.
Sentencing is scheduled for January 19, 2027 in Superior Court in Danielson.
The case was prosecuted by Supervisory Assistant State’s Attorney Robert F. Mullins, with the assistance of Inspector James M. Curtis, Paralegal Specialist Maggie Judy-Kirk and Victim Advocate Fran Murphy. Attorney Mullins wishes to thank the Putnam Police Department for their comprehensive investigation, especially Officer Kristopher Bernier, and for the assistance of Plainfield Police Department Detective Jose Diaz.