Ashford, CT (May 25, 2026) — Connecticut State Police have arrested a 44-year-old Ashford man accused of breaking into a neighbor’s residence while nude and committing a sexual act in front of the female occupant.

Incident Details

According to the Connecticut State Police Criminal Information Summary (Report # 2600160972), the incident occurred on May 20, 2026, at apartments located at 149 Ashford Center Road in Ashford.

Troopers responded after reports that a male had broken into the apartments. The victim, a 28-year-old woman, told police she woke up to find the man inside her residence. He was reportedly nude and began masturbating over her while she was lying on her couch. The woman was able to shove him out of her home.

The suspect was later identified as a neighbor who lived on the second floor of the same building.

The Arrest

When Troopers located Laramie Briggs Jr. inside his apartment, he initially refused to come out and speak with them. Police made entry into the residence and issued verbal commands, after which Briggs complied and was taken into custody without further incident.

Briggs, born October 17, 1981, was transported to Troop C. He faces the following charges:

• 53a-102 Burglary in the Second Degree (1 count)
• 53a-167a Interfering with Officers / Resisting (1 count)
• 53a-182 Disorderly Conduct (1 count)

Bond and Court Appearance

A duty supervisor set Briggs’ bond at $150,000 cash. He is scheduled to appear in Danielson Superior Court on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 9:00 AM.

Note: This information was released to the public in compliance with the Freedom of Information Act. The charges are allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Reaction and Context

Incidents involving neighbors and allegations of this nature understandably cause significant concern in small communities like Ashford. State Police emphasized that they responded quickly and took the victim’s report seriously.

The full police summary was signed off by Sgt. Timothy Wengloski of Troop C.

This is a developing case. Court records and additional updates will be available through the Connecticut Judicial Branch.

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Source: Connecticut State Police Criminal Information Summary, DPS-90-C, dated May 20, 2026. Public record released under FOIA.

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