New York father arrested on Connecticut beach for allegedly trying to drown his own children – New Bedford Guide

Lina Portman2 weeks ago

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“Yesterday morning, at approximately 2:31 a.m., an officer on patrol in the area of Ocean Ave and Dawson Ave observed a Nissan SUV parked on the beach.

As the officer approached, he heard loud screams coming from the water. As he continued toward this commotion, it became apparent that an adult man and two young children were in the water. As the officer entered the water, the adult male continued to drift farther away with the children while yelling at responding officers to “stay back.”

It was evident at this point that the man, later identified as Romney Desronvil (7-31-82), was deliberately drowning his children. The officers immediately entered the water and were at that time almost 100 meters from shore. Other officers on scene joined members of the West Shore Fire Department and entered the water aboard the West Shore Fireboat.

The first officer to arrive managed to take possession of the two children and backup officers helped bring the children to shore. Life-saving measures were taken for both children and they were immediately transported by ambulance to a local hospital.

Members of the New Haven Police Department met the ambulance and WHPD at the city limits to assist with an escort to the hospital, allowing immediate transportation for further medical assistance. Both children remain in the hospital's intensive care unit.

Currently, Romney Desronvil, of Queens, New York, is in custody of the West Haven Police Department and charges for this heinous act are pending.

It was undoubtedly the rapid response of our patrol officers that saved the lives of these children. Communication and collaborative efforts by the West Shore Fire Department and eventually the New Haven Police Department resulted in immediate medical assistance and Desronvil's arrest.

Our detective division has now taken over the investigation and more information will be provided as the investigation progresses. »-West Haven Police Department.