Ct. Man Assaults Woman in Supermarket Bathroom

Carmel - Police arrested Donald Corrigan, 33, after he led multiple police agencies on an hour-long chase through the town after he tried to sexually assault a woman in a supermarket bathroom on Friday.  He now faces felony charges for assault and imprisonment.

According to Carmel police, Corrigan tried to sexually assault a woman in a public bathroom of the Hannaford Supermarket at 1936 Route 6.  Corrigan attempted to escape towards the Putnam County Bike Path. A Westchester County Aviation Unit helicopter then spotted Corrigan.  He was chased and apprehended by Sgt. Gary Johanson of the Carmel Police Dept.

He is charged with first-degree attempted criminal sexual act and first-degree unlawful imprisonment, both felonies. He was arraigned and is now at the Putnam County Correctional Facility on $150,000 bail or $300,000 bond.

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Sex Offenses in Westchester County

Allegations of, or an arrest on criminal charges for any sex crime have the potential to change a person's life forever. There is a certain social stigma attached to a "sex offender" that may extend far beyond any term of imprisonment or any other penalties a person convicted of a sex crime will have to endure. That is why sex crimes are often considered the most taboo of all criminal offenses.

If you have been accused of or arrested for any type of sex offense in Westchester County including rape or sexual abuse, you will need immediate legal counsel if you are to have the opportunity at avoiding a conviction. If you involve an attorney early enough, you may even be able to avoid formal charges altogether and keep this sensitive matter as quiet as possible.

As a highly experienced criminal trial attorney and a former prosecutor, Westchester County criminal defense lawyer Robert Schuster is dedicated to providing only the highest quality legal representation to clients throughout the county who are facing allegations of sex offenses. He offers a confidential complimentary consultation to discuss your particular case, and with his extensive experience and background as a prosecuting attorney, Mr. Schuster can provide a unique and invaluable perspective on how to defend you.