Former NBA player Jordan Williams one of 4 charged in Torrington kidnapping, robbery, assault; more arrests expected Jordan Williams one of 4 facing slew of charges

Left to right, Idalis Berroa, Jordan Williams, Louis (Luis) Hernandez and Isamar Dirocie Left to right, Idalis Berroa, Jordan Williams, Louis (Luis) Hernandez and Isamar Dirocie Photo: Torrington Police Department Photo: Torrington Police Department Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Former NBA player Jordan Williams one of 4 charged in Torrington kidnapping, robbery, assault; more arrests expected 1 / 1 Back to Gallery

TORRINGTON >> Four people were arrested Friday in connection with a Thanksgiving incident in which a juvenile male was kidnapped, robbed and assaulted, according to a press release from police.

A juvenile was kidnapped at knifepoint on the night of Nov. 24 and robbed of his clothes and belongings, then forced into a Torrington residence where he was assaulted, the release said. He was later able to flee from the house and find help, police said.

The police Detective Bureau carried out a lengthy investigation and alleges the incident may have been related to a bad drug deal and resultant revenge, the release said.

Arrested in connection with the incident were:

— Isamar Dirocie, 26, of 591 Prospect St., who is currently being held in lieu of $400,000 bail. Dirocie is charged with first-degree kidnapping, first-degree robbery, risk of Injury to a minor, third-degree assault, breach of peace, possession of a dangerous weapon and tampering with evidence.

— Jordan Williams, 26, of 57 Pine St., who is being held in lieu of $300,000 bail. Williams is charged with third-degree assault, breach of peace, third-degree strangulation and risk of injury to a minor. Williams was a basketball star at Torrington High School and played in college at the University of Maryland. He was drafted in the second round of the 2011 NBA draft, but was let go a year later.

— Idalis Berroa, 21, of 187 Workman Ave., who was being held in lieu of $50,000 bail. Berroa is charged with first-degree conspiracy to commit kidnapping, first-degree robbery and risk of injury to a minor.

— Louis (Luis) Hernandez, 23, of 591 Prospect St., who is currently being held in lieu of $250,000 bail. Hernandez is charged with third-degree assault, breach of peace and risk of injury to a minor.

The investigation is ongoing, police said, and further arrests are expected.