Fairfield, 1/2/14 - Fairfield Police reported that Josua Delvecchio, 19, of Madison, CT, a Fairfield University student, was arrested today at 10:30 am at the Fairfield Police Department. Delvecchio was charged with Sexual Assault 1st degree, Unlawful Restraint 1st degree and Assault 3rd degree.
In October 2013, an eighteen-year-old female student told police that she had been sexually assaulted on campus by someone previously unknown to her. The victim sought treatment at a local hospital and was treated for injuries. During the two-month-long investigation, evidence was examined and witnesses were interviewed, which supported the victim's complaint.
Some of the evidence included electronic communication, in which Delvecchio engaged with other students. Other evidence was gathered with the assistance and cooperation of Fairfield University Public Safety and Administrators. During the investigation, Delvecchio was deceptive when questioned about the incident. Forensic evidence refuted his statement of events with regard to what transpired.
De.vecchio went to Fairfield Police headquarters voluntarily on January 2, 2014, after learning of the active warrant. He was processed and released on a court-set $50,000 bond, and will be arraigned on January 10, 2014.