WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (1010 WINS) — A Connecticut man was sentenced to 10 years in prison on robbery charges following a 2023 incident where he repeatedly attacked his ex-girlfriend, Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced Friday.
Paul Price, 41, of Torrington, pleaded guilty in December to robbery and assault. He was sentenced Thursday to 10 years in prison on the robbery charge and seven years in prison on the assault charge, to run concurrently with the robbery charge.
During sentencing, prosecutors read aloud a victim impact statement from the domestic violence victim where she described the incident as "one of the worst days of my life."
"I was physically, verbally, emotionally, and mentally assaulted by a menace to society," the victim added.
In August 2023, Price went to his ex-girlfriend's Yonkers workplace and directed her into her car. During the ride back to her apartment, Price struck her and then pulled her out of the car by her hair and slammed her to the concrete. At her apartment, he continued to strike her repeatedly and then choked her to unconsciousness, prosecutors said.
The victim eventually managed to flee to a nearby mechanic. Price pursued her there and assaulted and robbed a Good Samaritan seeking to intervene.
"This merciless assault against a former partner highlights the everyday danger of domestic violence. Yesterday's sentence is a sobering reminder that this type of violence can affect anyone, regardless of circumstance," D.A. Cacace said.
"Anyone experiencing violence from a current or former partner should reach out to my office or their local police department for assistance. We are committed to protecting the safety and privacy of domestic violence survivors," Cacace added.
