Two children are recovering in a Connecticut Intensive Care Unit after police officers stopped their father from allegedly trying to drown them at a West Haven beach early Saturday morning, according to investigators.
A West Haven Police Department patrol officer spotted an SUV parked at Dawson Avenue Beach around 2:30 a.m. and heard screaming from the water as the officer inspected the car, according to investigators.
The officer encountered Romney Desronvil, 41, with two children in the water, the police said.
In this screen grab from Google Maps Street View, Dawson Avenue Beach is shown in West Haven, Conn.
Google Maps Street View
“As the officer entered the water the adult male continued to drift further away with the children all while screaming at the responding officers to ‘stay back,'” the West Haven Police Department said in a statement. “It was obvious at this point that the male…was deliberately drowning his children.”
Additional police officers and members of the fire department entered the water to assist, going as far as 100 yards from the shore, police said.
Officers were able to get the children away from their father and bring them back to shore to give life-saving measures before they were rushed to the hospital, investigators said.
In this screen grab from Google Maps Street View, Dawson Avenue Beach is shown in West Haven, Conn.
Google Maps Street View
Desronvil, a Queens, New York, resident, was arrested and charged with two counts each of attempted homicide and risk of injury, according to investigators.
Attorney information for the suspect was not immediately available.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
A shocking incident occurred at a beach in Connecticut recently, as police arrested a man for attempting to drown children. The man, whose identity has not been released, was seen by witnesses trying to push several children underwater in the ocean.
According to reports, the man was acting erratically and aggressively towards the children, who were playing near the water’s edge. He allegedly grabbed them and tried to hold them under the water, prompting screams and cries for help from onlookers.
Thankfully, bystanders quickly intervened and were able to pull the children to safety before any serious harm was done. Police were called to the scene and the man was apprehended without further incident.
This disturbing incident serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance and quick action in potentially dangerous situations. It also highlights the bravery and quick thinking of those who stepped in to help the children in distress.
Authorities are currently investigating the motive behind the man’s actions and whether he has any prior history of violence or mental health issues. In the meantime, he is being held in custody and will face charges for his alleged attempt to harm the children.
Parents and caregivers are urged to remain vigilant when at public places such as beaches, parks, and playgrounds, and to always keep a close eye on their children. It is also important to teach children about personal safety and how to respond in emergency situations.
As this story continues to unfold, it serves as a sobering reminder of the potential dangers that can lurk in seemingly safe environments. It is crucial for communities to come together to protect each other and ensure the safety of all individuals, especially vulnerable children.
