Bridgeport man accused of assaulting ex-girlfriend while out on bond
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Fairfield County Courthouse on Golden Hill StreetNed Gerard / Hearst Connecticut Media
BRIDGEPORT — A local man out on bond for allegedly choking his ex-girlfriend cut off his GPS anklet, allegedly broke into her home with a hammer and punched her in the face in front of her children, according to police.
Giovani Rios, 28, was charged Friday with third-degree assault, breach of peace, risk of injury to children and violating a protective order.
“I have mental health issues and I cut the bracelet (GPS) off,” Rios said from his cell in the lockup of the Golden Hill Street courthouse during his arraignment Friday afternoon despite repeated warnings to remain silent by Superior Court Judge Peter McShane.