BRIDGEPORT — An Oxford man who said police threatened to turn Sikorsky Memorial Airport into a ‘crater’ has been referred for a mental health evaluation.
After meeting with state prosecutors Thursday morning, Joseph Sill’s attorney said his client was innocent.
“Joseph had the support of many of his colleagues and classmates at the airport, some of whom were present at the scene of the alleged incident. It’s an aspect that has never been reported or learned.When all the facts and circumstances are presented to the court, it will be clear that no crime was committed,” said Michael A. Fitzpatrick. rice field.
Cyr, who trained as an aircraft mechanic at the Stratford School of Aviation Maintenance Engineers, was charged by state police with two counts of first-degree intimidation and one count of second-degree public order.
He is free after posting $50,000.
After a meeting with prosecutors at the Golden Hill Street courthouse, Fitzpatrick said the case lasted until March 29.
State police said on February 17 they were contacted by two people who said Cyr had threatened the Aviation School at the Sikorsky Airport campus at 200 Great Meadow Road.
Police said both the complainant and Shir were students at the school.
They said one of the plaintiffs was watching the graduation at school in December and Cyr said, “Me and my mates are going to shoot the graduation.”
Another complainant, police said, was in the school bathroom on February 16 when Cyr walked in and said he would crate the airport if he was kicked out of school.
“If I fall, everyone will fall with me,” state police said, Cyr told other students.
Principal John Ryan said he was aware of the situation and suspended Sill for five days, state police said.
