SOUTHINGTON TWP. - Southington Township Trustees held a special meeting Saturday morning, voting to place 26-year-old Sherry Alexander on administrative leave while his criminal charges are pending.

Alexander is being charged with one count of felonious assault (F2) for an alleged incident that occurred on Wednesday night.

According to a police report, Alexander and his girlfriend were driving on Robbins Avenue in Niles before the car was parked at a restaurant in McKinley Heights.

Alexander allegedly exited the vehicle and began using various objects, such as rocks and a side rear-view mirror, to break the glass of the vehicle.

He then allegedly fled the scene before officers could arrive; however, he was eventually apprehended by police. Alexander was released on bond on Friday.

A Facebook post by the Southington Volunteer Fire Department states, "Southington Township and Southington Township Fire Department upholds a high expectation of standards of all employees whether on or off duty. We continue to hold the best interests of Southington Township, our residents, and employees as our top priority."

Alexander is due back in court on Monday, March 9, for a preliminary hearing.

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