Rockport man charged with assault on woman

ROCKLAND – A Rockport man is accused of injuring a woman by throwing a metal thermos at her head.

Timothy Alfiero, 44, was arrested by Rockport police on August 8 and charged with domestic violence and threat of domestic violence. He made his initial appearance in Knox County Court on August 12, where his bail was set at $1,000 cash with no third-party bail allowed. If he posts bail, he will be required to report to Rockport police daily.

According to the affidavit police filed in court, the victim stated she had an argument with Alfiero and he allegedly began throwing things at her. Police said the victim was “bleeding profusely” from a head wound when she was struck with a metal thermos. Alfiero admitted to throwing the items but did not believe the woman was hit by anything.

Police said they found several hypodermic needles and marijuana throughout the house.

Alfiero was arrested by Rockport police. On the way to the jail, an officer noticed he was having trouble breathing and suspected he might have swallowed something. The officer called an ambulance and administered chest massages and Narcan until the suspect was taken to Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport.

Police reported that Alfiero was “extremely erratic” in the emergency room. Officers stayed at the hospital overnight until he was released the next morning and then taken to the Knox County Jail.

Alfiero is scheduled to appear in court again on October 10 for a disposition conference.

Contact Sarah Shepherd at [email protected]