Conn. man punched himself to fake assault, cops say

(CBS/AP) FARMINGTON, Conn. - You've probably been told that you shouldn't beat yourself up over one thing or another.

Well, consider the case of a Farmington, Conn. man who police say punched himself in the face, tore his shirt and threw his wallet and keys in a river to convince police he had been assaulted.

Farmington police said Monday that 22-year-old Daniel Vagnini was arrested after reporting that he has been assaulted, then admitting he made up the story.

According to police, Vagnin sped through a stop sign and nearly crashed into a car. Police say they later found his car and heard Vagnini in the woods. He told police he had been drinking in Hartford and was assaulted and blacked out.

No dice.

Vagnini was charged with reckless driving, evading responsibility and driving under the influence.

Our advice to the suspect - don't beat yourself up over it.