Judge orders man accused of breaking into woman’s home, attacking her held without bail

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) — A New Bedford man accused of breaking into a woman’s apartment and violently assaulting her was found dangerous and ordered held without bail for 120 days.

The Bristol County District Attorney’s Office said Eberth Galicia-Giron appeared in New Bedford District Court in connection to an attack last week.

Galicia-Giron, 36, was charged with domestic assault and battery, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, breaking and entering, witness intimidation, and destruction of property under $1,200.

New Bedford police responded to a reported break-in involving an intoxicated man on the night of Nov. 19.

Police found and spoke with the victim, who was injured.

The apartment was in shambles, with broken beer bottles scattered on the floor and holes punched in the walls. Officers said a coffee table was also in pieces.

The victim told police they had recently ended a relationship.

She said that night, Galicia-Giron broke into her apartment, grabbed a knife, and began screaming at her. She claimed he held the knife to her neck and hit her multiple times.

Police said she fainted, and was brought to a nearby hospital.

The attack remains under investigation.