A 66-year-old Branford man was arrested and arraigned this week on felony sexually assault charges in a case that began when the boy was 14-years-old, police say.
Police arrested Frank Kistler Cole, of 148 E. Main St., two days ago after they obtained an arrest warrant in connection with the case. Cole is charged with three felonies: Sexual Assault in the 1st degree, a B felony, Sexual Assault in the 2nd degree and Risk of Injury to a Child, both C felonies.
Police say they first received a complaint from the 18-year-old victim in May, 2014. The case has been under investigation ever since.The youth accused Cole of sexually assaulting him from June 2011 to January 2014. Police did not disclose how the two met or whether they are related. Nor would they give Cole’s current or prior occupation.
Detective Arthur Ferris,who led the investigation,asked that anyone with information regarding this case to contact his office at 203 – 481-5437.
Cole was arraigned in New Haven Superior Court yesterday and released on a $300,000 bond. Police announced his arrest today. He is scheduled to appear in court again on August 11.
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Wonder why his occupation is not revealed??? Public service of some kind???