Torrington man receives maximum sentence for child sex abuse

Posted 3/13/26

TORRINGTON – A 68-year-old Torrington man was sentenced Friday to up to 20 years in prison for the sexual abuse of a 4-year-old child.

Alvin Lee Syrovatka received 10 to 12 years and a $10,000 …

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