SOUTHINGTON, Conn. — A local police chief's son has been accused of sexual assault.
Mark Daly, 24, turned himself in to the Southington Police Department last Friday after a warrant was issued for his arrest.
According to the affidavit, Daly and the victim knew each other for a number of years and spent the night at his house.
The victim said they were friends and had slept in a bed before. She added there was never a sexual relationship between them.
The victim alleged that she woke up to Daly touching her butt and breast. The victim left the house with a witness. They provided sworn statements to the police.
Police say the victim provided her phone to officers and showed a conversation between them and Daly.
The affidavit shows that during the conversation the victim confronted Daly about the incident. The victim accused Daly of sexual assault. Daly did reportedly apologized multiple times.
The victim told Daly not to talk to her anymore and at one point, Daly allegedly said "If I hear you talk down on my name there will be hell to pay."
Daly said in his sworn statement to police that he and the victim fell asleep under the covers. He also spoke of the text message conversation between him and the victim. He has denied any allegations.
Police say Daly was charged with 4th-degree sexual assault.
Daly was released on a $500 non-surety bond and is expected to appear in New Britain Superior Court on Friday, May 28.
The police department did not comment.
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