On Tuesday, 03/03/2025, at approximately 6:45 am, Troopers assigned to Troop C - Tolland responded to a business on Ruby Road in Willington for a report of an active disturbance.
While responding to the scene, Troopers were informed that the male involved had left and was likely returning to his residence in Stafford. They were provided with a description of the male. One Trooper proceeded to the residence to await his arrival, while others responded to the business on Ruby Road.
Shortly thereafter, a gray Honda CRV was seen pulling into the driveway of the residence and the passenger was quickly identified as the male involved in the disturbance. Troopers made contact with the male, identified as Korey Barton (DOB: 05/18/2002), to gather information about the incident. Barton stated that he had engaged in a verbal argument with a female but denied any physical altercation. He claimed that he left and got a ride home as soon as the argument escalated.
At the same time, Troopers spoke with the female involved, who described having a verbal argument with Barton. She stated that when she attempted to walk away, Barton grabbed her by the shoulders and forcefully threw her to the ground. She explained that Barton then began to strangle her, making it difficult for her to breath. After a brief struggle, Barton let her go and she was able to grab her things and run away from him.
During the investigation, Troopers observed injuries on the victim that were consistent with her explanation of the incident. She was then transported to a nearby hospital for further evaluation.
Based on the investigation detailed above, Barton was arrested and transported to Troop C for processing, where he was charged with the following violations:
C.G.S. 53a-61 - Assault 3rd Degree
C.G.S. 53a-64cc - Strangulation 3rd Degree
C.G.S. 53a-96 - Unlawful Restraint 2nd Degree
C.G.S. 53a-182 - Disorderly Conduct
C.G.S. 53a-223* - Violation of Protective Order
Barton was held on a $35,000 bond and was scheduled for arraignment at Rockville Superior Court on 03/04/2025.
Please see the attached criminal information summary.
