Police: Barton man held without bail

BARTON — Police say a 35-year-old man was arrested following an incident in Barton yesterday.

Authorities say they were notified of a domestic assault that had occurred at a home at around 11:00 p.m.

Following an investigation, it is alleged that Joseph Balcom, Jr., of Barton, sexually assaulted a person with whom he cohabitate.

Police also say he was additionally in violation of several court-ordered conditions of release.

Balcom was taken into custody and processed at the VSP Derby barracks.

He was ordered held without bail and lodged at the Northern State Correctional Facility.