Milford Domestic Assault

Milford police say a local man is accused of assaulting a woman and trying to keep her from calling 911 for help.

Police said on Nov. 7 officers received a complaint of a possible domestic violence incident at a Stone Manor home.

Investigation led to the arrest of Karl Sachs, 51, of Stone Manor Drive, who is accused of engaging in a physical altercation with a female inside the residence, police said.

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At one point the victim attempted to dial 911 and the phone was knocked out of her hand as she was thrown to the floor, police said.
Sachs is charged with disorderly conduct, third-degree assault, and interrupting an emergency call.

He was initially held in lieu of a $15,000 bond.