PORTLAND, Maine — A man is facing charges after allegedly breaking into a woman's Portland apartment and assaulting her early Monday morning.
Shortly before 3:20 a.m. Monday, police responded to a report of an assault and home invasion at 723 Congress Street, the Portland Police Department said in a news release.
When police arrived at the scene, they discovered a 62-year-old woman who said someone had broken into her apartment and "severely beat her," the release stated.
After an extensive investigation, 53-year-old Stephen Brichetto was arrested and charged Monday with aggravated assault and burglary, police said.
Investigators with the police department urge anyone who may have information that could assist in this case to call them at 207-874-8575. You can also text the keyword PPDME and your message to 847411.
No additional details were released.
