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Son of CT lawmaker arrested in connection with a recent missing person complaint of a 15-year-old girl
The son of a Connecticut state representative has been arrested in connection with a recent missing person complaint in West Haven, police said.
The arrest comes after a Silver Alert was issued on June 21 for a 15-year-old girl who was missing from West Haven, police said. But the girl's family announced on Tuesday that she was safely on her way home thanks to the 'outpouring of help' from the private sector, along with local and federal law enforcement.
The West Haven Police Department said their investigation led to the arrest of 22-year-old Christopher Aniskovich Jr. of Clinton.
Aniskovich Jr. is the son of State Rep. Chris Aniskovich, who represents Connecticut's 35th District, which includes Clinton, Westbrook and Killingworth.
Aniskovich Jr. was taken into custody in Clinton on a warrant without incident, police said. He has been charged with custodial interference in the first degree and interfering with an officer.
'This is a sad and upsetting day. I am disappointed in Christopher's actions, but he understands that he must now be held accountable for them. Out of respect for the people involved and the process, I will have no further comment,' Rep. Aniskovich said in a statement to the Courant.
Aniskovich Jr. was held on bond and appeared in Milford Superior Court on Friday, June 27.
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