Steven E. Brockett
State Police detectives from Western District Major Crime (WDMC) on Wednesday, Nov. 4, arrested Steven E. Brockett, 44, of Waterbury in the homicide of Isidore Ellin, 79, of 41 Tower Road in Middlebury, Conn. Ellin’s body was found lying in his driveway the morning of Tuesday, Nov. 3. The Chief States Medical Examiner determined the cause of death was blunt force trauma to the head and ruled the death a homicide.
State detectives worked alongside Middlebury police officers as the investigation continued, developing leads and following evidence. Through the course of the investigation, Brockett responded to Troop A – Southbury to speak with WDMC detectives as part of the interview process. Through the interview process, information was developed that led to Brockett being a suspect.
As the investigation continued, detectives collected further evidence and information that led them to apply for an arrest warrant for Brockett that was granted by the Waterbury Superior Court.
Wednesday, Nov. 4, at approximately 6 p.m., Brockett was taken into custody at Troop A – Southbury, where he was processed. Upon completion of processing, Brockett was transported to Bridgeport Correctional where he is being held on bond pending his court date. He is expected to be arraigned in Waterbury Superior Court Thursday, Nov. 5.
Brockett was charged with murder, first-degree robbery, and first-degree assault of an elderly person. His bond was set at $750,000.
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