A Plainville woman is accused of assaulting an elderly neighbor and the neighbor’s dog. Police said Oct. 23 at about 6 p.m., officers responded to a report of an assault. The investigation by officers revealed that a 62-year-old female resident of the apartment complex at 234 East St. in Plainville was home by herself when she heard a knock at her back door. Police said the resident opened the door and observed a woman whom she did not recognize and was not familiar with. This woman was later identified as 56-year-old Lynn C. Mansfield of that same apartment complex, 234 East Street apartment 8 in Plainville, said police. As the resident opened the door, police said her Chihuahua got loose and ran outside. For an unknown reason, according to police, Mansfield proceeded to twice kick the dog. Officers later determined that the dog did not sustain any injuries, said police. Police said Mansfield then pushed the resident, causing the resident to fall to the ground. As the resident got up off the ground and attempted to retrieve her dog, police said Mansfield grabbed the resident’s arm and closed the door on it causing her a great deal of pain. The […]
A Plainville woman is accused of assaulting an elderly neighbor and the neighbor’s dog. Police said Oct. 23 at about 6 p.m., officers responded to a report of an assault. The investigation by officers revealed that a 62-year-old female resident of the apartment complex at 234 East St. in Plainville was home by herself when she heard a knock at her back door. Police said the resident opened the door and observed a woman whom she did not recognize and was not familiar with. This woman was later identified as 56-year-old Lynn C. Mansfield of that same apartment complex, 234 East Street apartment 8 in Plainville, said police. As the resident opened the door, police said her Chihuahua got loose and ran outside. For an unknown reason, according to police, Mansfield proceeded to twice kick the dog. Officers later determined that the dog did not sustain any injuries, said police. Police said Mansfield then pushed the resident, causing the resident to fall to the ground. As the resident got up off the ground and attempted to retrieve her dog, police said Mansfield grabbed the resident’s arm and closed the door on it causing her a great deal of pain. The […]