New Britain herald., 1919-12-03
PHYSICIAN FACES
 SERIOUS CHARGES
Dr. (. J. GreenStein Arrested on
 Complaint Of Girl

Dr. Charles J. Greenstein, a local physician, was arrested early last eve ming by Detective Sergeant Theodore Johnson on the charge of abortion. It is alleged that Dr. Greenstein per- formed a criminal operation on Mar garet Boyce, a 19 year old New Hay en girl. Dominic Knotch. also of New Haven, was arrested as having counseled or advised the girl to have the operation performed.
 Case Continued.
 The case was scheduled for this morning in the police court but on the request of the lawyer appearing for Dr. Greenstein, the ease was con- tinued until Saturday morning. Hr. Greenstein was placed under a 1,OOO bond, while a bond of $20O was fixed for Knotch. Attorney William M Greenstein. brother of the doctor, is counsel for the accused. Lawyer Irv- ing I. Rachlin furnished the bond for Dr. Greenstein.
 Performed Operation Monday.
 According to the local police. pr. Grcenstein and knotch have admitted some Suilt in the affair. About mid night Monday, a New Haven policc- man came across I<notch and Miss Boyce as they were walking the streets in New Haven KnOtch was assisting her, holding her by the arm, but even with his help she had a hard time making her way. The pair were stopped by the officer and questioned tit,fo swers from Knotch the policeman lodged them in the New Haven po- lice quarters.
 Questioned in Elm City.
 The New Haven authorities stato that the pair, when questioned in headq larters, stated that they had visited Dr. Greenstein at his office at 450 Main street, this city, Monday, and he performed the alleged crimi- nal operation upon the request of Knotch. The two returned to New Haven immediately after the opera ton. The girl was in such a run down condition that she was conl- pletely exhausted when she finished telling her story to the police off cials.
 Johnson Investigates.
 Detective Sergeant Johnson was notified of the affair by the New Hay en police and immediately started an Investigation. He went to New Hav- en, where he found Miss Boyce and questioned her. Later he visited the rooms of Knotch and brought the two to this city to the office of Prosecut- ing Attorney George w. klett, who after hearing the evidence presented hy- the arrest of pr. Greenstein.
 Couple Were Engaged. According to the testimony present. ed to Prosecutor Klett by Miss Boyce, the couple were engaged to be mar ried but they quarreled and the en- gagement was broken. She was in the company of many other men since the engagement was broken but knotch is said to have told her that he would return to her and forget the difference, if she was willing. When she came to the conclusion that she was willing to make up' with Knotch, she informed him of ner troubles. knotch is said to have come to this city previous to Mon day and arranged for the operation with Dr. Greenstein. He returned with the girl to New Haven following the operation and remained with her until both were taken into cust ody.
 Doctor Highly Regarded.
 Dr. Greenstein is 32 years of age and a native of Russia. During the World war he served in the army as a first lieutenant. He opened his Of flee several months after he received his discharge. He formerly practiced in Meriden. On the stand this morn ing pr. Greenstein pleaded not guilty to the charge
 Spent Night Here.
 The girl implicated in the affair is a pale, slim young woman and ap- pears much younger than the age she gave. Following her arrival to this city she was taken to the New Britain General hospital where the detectives finished their investigation in tho case. knotch is about 26 years Of age and has parents in New Haven. He was compelled to spend the night in a cell at the local headquarters as he could not secure a 'bondsman.
 Other Cases. A fine of $7 and costs was imposed on Robert Houssler by Judge John H.