Connecticut creep allegedly masturbated over sleeping neighbor during nude break-in
A Connecticut man was arrested for allegedly breaking into his neighbor's apartment and masturbating over her while she slept. The incident occurred in Ashford, where the victim woke up to find the suspect, Laramie Briggs Jr., looming over her. Briggs has a lengthy criminal history and is currently being held on a $150,000 bond.
- ▪Laramie Briggs Jr., 44, allegedly broke into his neighbor's apartment completely naked.
- ▪The victim woke up to find Briggs mid-act and managed to force him out before calling the police.
- ▪Briggs has an extensive criminal record, including previous convictions for disorderly conduct and robbery.
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| Publication time | Thu, 21 May 2026 17:54:41 -0400 |
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US News Connecticut creep allegedly masturbated over sleeping neighbor during nude break-in By Caitlin McCormack Published May 21, 2026, 5:54 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A tatted-up repeat offender allegedly broke into his neighbor’s apartment and masturbated over her while she slept on Tuesday. Laramie Briggs Jr., 44, snuck into his young neighbor’s apartment in Ashford, Connecticut and began to pleasure himself while she was taking a mid-day snooze on the couch, the Connecticut State Police alleged in a report. Laramie Briggs Jr., 44, allegedly broke into his neighbor’s apartment completely naked. Connecticut State Police The slumbering victim woke up to find Briggs looming over her, completely naked and mid-stroke.
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