BURRILLVILLE – A Connecticut man was arrested this week in the investigation of a sexual assault of a Burrillville boy that dates back to October.
Christopher Michaelson, 35, of Guilford, Conn. was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 9 on charges of first-degree child molestation, second-degree child molestation, enticement of a minor in the first degree and indecent solicitation of a child.
Guilford police were reportedly asked for assistance in the case in October and have worked with Burrillville police on the investigation. The assault allegedly stemmed from an internet contact followed by an in person meeting in Burrillville.
Burrillville detectives secured a warrant for the suspect’s arrest in Rhode Island
Michaelson is being held on a $250,000 bond and is scheduled to be arraigned in New Haven, Conn. on Jan. 10 if he does not make bond.