Police arrested a man after he forced his way into a first-floor apartment Sunday in New London.
Police arrived at at 49 Garfield Ave. and learned that a struggle had ensued between the suspect, Hector Ortega, 30, and one of the residents after Ortega foreced his way inside their apartment.
The resident suffered minor injuries.
Ortega carried a piece of metal rebar and wore a hat pulled over his face to conceal his identity. He was arrested without incident after leaving the apartment.
Ortega was charged with home invasion, first-degree burglary, second-degree assault, carrying a dangerous weapon, second-degree reckless endangerment and criminal mischief.
He is held on $100,000 bond pending arraignment on Tuesday.