State troopers responded to the residence, and upon arrival they immediately began an investigation.  State troopers determined that several people had been threatened physical harm by the accused and that the accused was inside the residence refusing to come out. 

On April 2, 2010 at approximately 5:15 a.m. State Troopers from Troop E and the Connecticut State Police Emergency Services Unit were able to enter the residence and take the accused into custody.  There were no reported injuries. 

ARRESTED:Clifford, Robert    d.o.b. 09/16/54

                        8 Fairview Ave.

                        Griswold, CT

CHARGES:  Criminal Attempt to commit Assault 1^st Degree (3 counts)

Reckless Endangerment 1^st Degree (3 counts)

Threatening (3 counts)

Breach of Peace (1 count)

Disorderly Conduct (1 count)

Interfering with an Officer (1 count)

COURT:        Norwich Superior Court

                        April 5, 2010

                        $100,000 bond

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Lt. J. Paul Vance