Police: CT man sexually assaulted child over 7-year period

Jul. 24--A Connecticut man has been accused of sexually assaulting a child over a seven-year period, police said.

Joshua Joel Frenette, 37, of Granby, was arrested Thursday and charged with illegal sexual contact with a victim under 13 years old and first-, third- and fourth-degree sexual assault.

The State Police investigation began last May after a "concerned witness" told troopers that a juvenile had been sexually assaulted, according to the arrest report.

"More specifically, the witness indicated that Joshua Frenette had been physically and sexually abusing the victim for more than seven years prior," the arrest report said.

The investigation found probable cause to arrest Frenette after numerous witness interviews "and the collection and analysis of physical evidence," the arrest report said.

State police said additional details in the investigation will be released at a later date by the Torrington State's Attorney office.

Frenette, who is being held on $700,000 bond, will be arraigned Friday in state Superior Court in Torrington.

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