Byram Terrace Woman Charged after Family Fight

On Wednesday June 17 at about 11:30pm Greenwich police responded to 71 Byram Terrace Dr. in Byram  on the report of a physical domestic violence incident.

According to Greenwich Police, Ruth Horton, 38, of 71 Byram Terrace Drive instigated a verbal argument with another adult family member, becoming aggressive and belligerent. Horton’s actions resulted in the argument escalating and becoming physical.  The family member sustained minor, non life threatening injuries. Additionally, when the family member was attempting to call 911 for assistance, Horton continued to attack the subject and physically took their cell phone, preventing the emergency call from being made.

Horton was arrested on for Disorderly Conduct and Interfering with a 911 call. Horton was able to post a $1,000 bond and was released without incident. Horton has a court date in Stamford Superior Cort set for June 18.