Suspect in Massachusetts homicide wanted on violent charges arrested in CT

A man wanted on assault, robbery and kidnapping charges who is also a suspect in a homicide in Massachusetts was arrested in Willimantic on Thursday.

Lee George-Maldonado, 28, was arrested in the early morning hours at a residence on Taylor Court and charged as a fugitive from justice, according to a statement issued by Lt. Charles Miller of the Willimantic Police Department.

Miller said Willimantic officers were assisted by the U.S. Marshals Service District of Connecticut Violent Fugitive Task Force.