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Milford Resident Allegedly Struck Pregnant Woman

Penelope Porteous faces assault and breach of peace charges.

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Arrest information supplied by the Milford Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

A 35-year-old Milford resident was arrested Saturday for allegedly striking a woman who was nine months pregnant.

Penelope Porteous of Naugatuck Avenue was charged with second-degree assault of a pregnant person and second-degree breach of peace.

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The incident happened in the roadway on Naugatuck Avenue at around 4:45 p.m. Saturday, police said.

Porteous was released on a promise to appear in court on Nov. 27.

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