Greenwich Police announced the arrest of a Port Chester man wanted in relation to the grabbing incident on September 11, 2025 near Eastern Middle School.
Hector J Romero Vargas, Dec 2, 2025 Photo: Greenwich Police
On Monday Greenwich Police arrested by arrest warrant, Hector J Romero Vargas, 31, of Port Chester NY.
He was charged with:
• 53a-96 Unlawful Restraint 2nd
• 53a-73a Sexual Assault 4th
• 53a-181c Stalking 1st
• 53a-64 Reckless Endangerment 2nd
• 53-21(a)(1) Risk of Injury to a Child
• 53a-181 Breach of Peace 2nd
Greenwich Police began the investigation on September 11, 2025, where Vargas is alleged to have grabbed a middle school student from behind while she was walking to school. Upon hearing of the warrant for his arrest, Mr. Vargas surrendered himself into custody at the Greenwich Police Department.
Vargas was unable to post the court set bond of $250,000 and was transported to Stamford Superior Court for arraignment.
“The Greenwich Police Department is extremely grateful for the tremendous assistance provided by members of our community,” police said in a release on Tuesday. “Detectives worked diligently over the past several weeks, tracking down numerous leads and investigating tips from concerned residents. The successful resolution of this case was made possible through the invaluable information shared by the local community, which proved instrumental in identifying the alleged perpetrator. The department commends the vigilance and cooperation of Greenwich residents throughout this investigation.”