Saturday, August 13, 2011

Woman, 24, assaulted girl, 12, for eyeing her boyfriend

A 24-year-old woman was charged on Tuesday with assaulting a 12-year-old girl the woman accused of eyeing her boyfriend.

Candice Kiley, of 629 Howard Ave., New Haven, was attending a family birthday party July 23 when the incident occurred. Kiley grabbed the 12-year-old by the hair and threw her to the floor, injuring the girl, police said. The girl also suffered an asthma attack, police said.



Kiley's 30-year-old boyfriend was in the kitchen cleaning up a spill when the confrontation took place, police said. Family members heard the confrontation and went to the 12-year-old's assistance.

Kiley was charged with third-degree assault, disorderly conduct and risk of injury to a minor. Police said she was released pending a court appearance on Aug. 23.

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