Norwalk Man Robbed, Assaulted in Stamford Hotel Room

A man reported to Stamford Police he'd been assaulted and robbed of some electronics Wednesday morning while staying at a room in the Motor Inn, authorities said Thursday.

According to Capt. Brian McElligott, the victim told police he heard a knock at his door at approximately 10:30 a.m. and when he went to open answer it, a white male in his mid-to-late-thirties forced the door open and began physically assaulting him.

McElligott said the victim was able to identify the assailant and police believe they should be able to take the suspect into custody in the near future. He also stated the pair didn't know each other for any significant length of time but stated the victim, from Norwalk, and the suspect were both staying at the motel at the same time.

McElligott said part of the investigation was finding out whether the two men had any prior interaction. The victim reportedly suffered minor hand and face injuries during the incident, none of which required medical attention.

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Stamford Arrests

Raenetta Catchings, 22, of Rockspring Rd., charged Wednesday night with failure to respond to an infraction. 

Xavier Flores, 29, of East Ave., charged Wednesday night with third-degree assault, interfering with an officer/resisting and violation of probation.

Gerard Myrkil, 32, of Green St., charged Wednesday night with second-degree breach of peace.

Taleeb Peart, 18, of Ludlow St., charged Wednesday afternoon with first-degree robbery and conspiracy to commit first-degree robbery.

Adam Reed Platko, 42, of Knickerbocker Ave., charged early Thursday with violation of probation.

Franklin Lloyd Reid, 57, of Havemeyer Ln. in Greenwich, charged Wednesday evening with possession of a controlled substance and sale of a controlled substance.

Paul Michael Vignos, 26, of Grant Ave., charged Wednesday morning with possession of a hallucinogen and sale of certain illegal drugs.