Man Held Without Bail After Home Invasion, Forcibly Touches Woman

A 24-year-old Tonawanda resident is being detained without bail following a violent home invasion, according to City of Tonawanda Police Chief Robert Clontz.

Andrew Williams was arraigned on Sunday and faces multiple charges including first-degree burglary, second-degree menacing, third-degree attempted assault, second-degree harassment, and forcible touching.

Authorities say the case stems from an incident on Saturday on the 600 block of Fletcher Street.

Police say that a man forced entry into a woman’s home and attacked her just as she was returning from an early morning walk.

Clontz confirmed that officers apprehended Williams within 10 hours of the reported crime.

Detectives and patrol units were able to make the arrest with assistance from local residents who shared both information and surveillance video that helped move the investigation forward.

Man Held Without Bail After Home Invasion, Forcibly Touches Woman