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Hartford man sentenced to prison for trafficking fentanyl and cocaine
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A Hartford man was sentenced on Wednesday in Bridgeport to two years and nine months in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl and cocaine, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut. Luis Ivan Diaz, 26, will have his 33-month sentence followed...
Fugitive murder suspect with ties to Waterbury is on the loose
WATERBURY, CT (WFSB) - A man wanted for a murder in Texas and escaping custody in Mississippi has ties to Waterbury, according to U.S. marshals. Joshua Zimmerman, 30, has been on the run since June 14. Marshals said he escaped from a court building in Hernando, MS. He had been...
4 arrested after driving a stolen vehicle in Shelton
HAMDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Four people, including two teens, were arrested in Shelton after being found driving a stolen vehicle. According to a release, an officer working a private duty job located the stolen Subaru Legacy on Shelton Avenue. After a short chase, the officer found the vehicle disabled on the side of the road. […]
Body camera video captures assault on New Haven police officer
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Police-worn body camera video captured the moment a suspect assaulted a female New Haven police officer in recent weeks. New Haven police released the video to News 8. The video below first aired on July 2, 2024. In it, police said you can see officers responding to the Fair Haven […]
Trio On Run After Robbing CT Shop At Gunpoint: Police
Police in Connecticut are on the hunt for three men who allegedly robbed a smoke shop at gunpoint, making off with cash and goods.The incident occurred in New Haven County around 7 p.m., Saturday, June 29, at Moe's Smoke Shop at 213 Pershing Drive in Ansonia.According to Lt. Patrick Lynch of …
Waterbury man accused of attacking person with special needs
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — A 53-year-old Waterbury man is facing charges after police said he attacked a student with special needs with a cane at an adult vocational rehabilitation program. Andre Dickens was arrested on Tuesday and charged with second-degree assault on a disabled/intellectual disabled person. He has been released on a $20,000 bond. Dickens […]
Ansonia man dies after motorcycle, garbage truck crash
ANSONIA, Conn. (WTNH) — A 30-year-old Ansonia man was killed Wednesday morning in Danbury after his motorcycle and a garbage truck crashed, according to police. Carlos Davila was pronounced dead at a hospital. The crash happened at 6 a.m. on Mill Plain Road, according to Danbury police. Officers have not elaborated on the details surrounding […]
Connecticut Court Releases Illegal Immigrant Convicted In Deadly DUI Crash: ERO Boston
Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) officers with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Boston field office apprehended a Guatemalan national convicted of manslaughter in Connecticut, officials announced Monday. Manuel Fernando Alejandor-Martinez, 35, was taken into custody on June 7th in Durham, Connecticut, following his release from state prison. Alejandor-Martinez...
Connecticut man arrested for burglary, narcotics charges after K-9 tracking
THOMPSON, Conn. (WLNE) — Connecticut State Police said a Thompson man was arrested on burglary and narcotics charges after being tracked by a K-9 unit on July 4. Christopher Sargent was charged with burglary in the 3rd degree, interfering with police, and possession of a controlled substance. Police said...
Twin toddlers released from Conn. hospital following attempted drowning by NYC man
Following more than a week of hospitalization, the two children involved in an attempted drowning have been released from the hospital, according to West Haven's mayor. Romney Desronvil, 41, of New York is facing multiple charges including attempted murder. A judge set his bond at $2 million, ordered a mental health evaluation and issued protective orders for both children.
State Police: Boat stolen from Driveway in Oxford
OXFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - The Resident Trooper’s Office in Oxford is seeking help locating a stolen boat. Investigators believe it was taken between June 21 and June 25 from the driveway of a home on Route 67 near the Seymour line. The boat is a 2008 Monterey 180 FS...
Twins who survived attempted drowning released from hospital
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The twins whose father allegedly tried to drown them in June were released from the hospital on Tuesday. 3-year-olds Gianna and Giovanni celebrated their birthdays on Monday surrounded by nurses and hospital staff. They spent over a week at Yale Children’s Hospital receiving care from the injuries they sustained on […]
Man killed riding motorcycle in Trumbull
A man is dead after state police say he was struck by another vehicle while riding a motorcycle Wednesday night in Trumbull. Troopers say around 10:20 p.m., Abraham Martinez, 43, of Naugatuck, was riding on Route 25 southbound near exit 6.
Wethersfield man charged for giving overdose victim in Meriden fentanyl and oxycodone
HARTFORD, Conn. — A federal grand jury in New Haven recently returned an indictment charging a Wethersfield man with distribution of fentanyl and oxycodone which allegedly led to an overdose death in 2023, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut. According to prosecutors,...
Fundraiser started for family of late Stratford police officer
STRATFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The Shelton Police Department has organized a way to raise money for the family of a fallen Stratford police officer. 56-year-old Officer Kenneth Kubel died on June 19 following a sudden cardiac event, according to the Stratford Police Department. Kubel served with the Bridgeport Police Department from 1990 to 2015 and […]
CT bar announces closing following double stabbing, years of disturbances
A bar in Southington plagued with fights and other disturbances, including a double stabbing that injured two bouncers earlier this year, will be permanently closing its doors on Wednesday. The announcement was made Monday on the 75 Center bar and grill’s Facebook page, where an accompanying video showed a photo montage of employees. “To our loyal and dear customers,” the bar wrote. “Thank you ...
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