New Milford probate judge will continue to serve following assault arrest

Members of the community a local probate judge serves are still in shock following his recent arrest on charges of strangulation and disorderly conduct.

Housatonic Probate Court Judge Martin Landgrebe turned himself into New Milford Police on Aug. 9 following a fight with a woman the day before, according to court documents. He appeared in Waterbury Superior Court on Wednesday. The case has since been referred to a family relations officer.

Judge Paul Knierim, the state’s probate court administrator, released a statement Thursday announcing Landgrebe will continue as the judge in the Housatonic district, which includes Bridgewater, Brookfield, New Fairfield, New Milford and Sherman.

“There has been no finding of wrongdoing at this point, and Judge Landgrebe is continuing to perform his duties,” Knierim said in the statement. “This office does not have authority to suspend an elected judge but will arrange for another probate judge to handle the business of the court if Judge Landgrebe is unable.”

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