NORWICH – Seven were indicted on Wednesday for felony crimes, including assault, rape, burglary, and criminal possession of a controlled substance.
Bradley W. Flood, 54, of Norwich, was indicted on first-degree assault, a class B felony, and two counts of second-degree assault, class D felonies.
According to his indictment, on September 4, while in the City of Norwich, Flood struck a victim who was 65 years old or older in the face, head, and body with a table leg, a fan post, and a power strip.
"This action did cause the 93-year-old victim to receive physical injuries consisting of a broken nose, bruising on 95 percent of her body, and a laceration above her right eye," stated the indictment.
Justin R. Pope, 35, of Norwich, was indicted on first-degree rape, a class B felony.
At 4:30 a.m. on August 5 while in the City of Norwich, Pope allegedly engaged in sexual intercourse with a person who was physically helpless, as they were unconscious due to the consumption of alcohol and prescription medication.
Zackery V. England and Steven C. Barrows, both 27 of Sidney, were indicted on third-degree burglary, a class D felony, third-degree attempted burglary, a class E felony, and petit larceny, a class A misdemeanor.