East Hartford Police Investigate String of Violent Crimes.

A man has been arrested for allegedly breaking into an East Hartford home and sexually assaulting two people while they were sleeping. The suspect, Tyonne Pierce, is accused of touching one victim and forcing the other to touch him. Pierce allegedly threatened to kill the victims if they made noise. One victim fought with Pierce, allowing the other to escape. Pierce was identified through fingerprints and video surveillance and has been charged with sex assault, home invasion, and assault. He is being held on a $500,000 bond.