CT man charged in domestic violence has 43 guns, ammo seized

State Police seized 43 guns from a Cornwall man after his girlfriend reported he had strangled and threatened her on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019. William Dinneen, 46, cooperated when state police ordered him out of a South Road, Cornwall address after the incident. less State Police seized 43 guns from a Cornwall man after his girlfriend reported he had strangled and threatened her on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019. William Dinneen, 46, cooperated when state police ordered him out of a ... more Photo: State Police Photo Photo: State Police Photo Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close CT man charged in domestic violence has 43 guns, ammo seized 1 / 1 Back to Gallery

CORNWALL - State Police seized 43 guns from a Cornwall man after his girlfriend reported he had strangled and threatened her Sunday.

William Dinneen, 46, cooperated when state police ordered him out of a South Road, Cornwall address after the incident, the Republican-American reported.

His girlfriend told police that Dinneen had flown into a rage and strangled her because he thought she was refusing to give him back his cell phone, reports said.

The woman said she had taken the phone from him so he could pay attention while cooking.

The woman had injuries consistent with being strangled, state police said. She called 911 from a neighbor's house where she fled following the incident. She told officers that Dinneen had been drinking.

Dinneen initially denied that he had injured the woman but later admitted that "he lost it" because he felt she was "pushing his buttons."

During his arrest on domestic violence charges, state police seized 43 guns and ammunition from his home, state police from Troop B confirmed Tuesday.

The guns will be held as Dinneen's court case is pending.

He was held on $5,000 bond until his arraignment Monday in Superior Court in Torrington. Dinneen was released on a promise to appear after his arraignment.