Woman pleads not guilty to assault in connection with New Haven homicide
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Brianna TriplettNew Haven Police Department
NEW HAVEN A West Haven woman has pleaded not guilty to a charge of first-degree assault in connection with the March death of a city woman, according to judicial records.
Brianna Triplett, 32, was arrested and charged with first-degree assault March 17 in connection with the death of Dwaneia Turner, 28, and the wounding of another woman on Auburn Street. Police have classified Turner’s death as a homicide.
New Haven-based attorney Paul Carty, representing Triplett, confirmed the not guilty plea Thursday and said he and his client were waiting to know more about the state’s case.