LEDYARD, CT (WFSB) - A man was arrested on several charges after a woman escaped from him, according to Ledyard police.

Genesis Fischer, 44, of Ledyard, was charged with unlawful restraint, third-degree criminal mischief, and disorderly conduct.

Police said they were called to an address on Center Drive by the woman around 11:45 a.m. on Sunday.

She told them that she felt it necessary to lock herself in her bedroom because she was afraid of Fischer.

She said she escaped from her bedroom window and called 911.

Officers responded and said they took Fischer into custody without incident.

He was held on a $20,000 bond.

He was arraigned in New London Superior Court on Monday.

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