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2 suspects arrested after attempted machete attack on family in park
COLUMBIA, CT (WFSB) – Two individuals were arrested in connection to an attempted machete attack on a family enjoying an afternoon in the park on Monday. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon at the Recreation Fields on Hennequin Road. The Anderson family, playing frisbee with their 7-year-old son, Rayden,...
2 men arrested in Columbia for wielding machetes and driving under influence
COLUMBIA, Conn. (WTNH) — Two men were arrested on Monday in Columbia for wielding machetes and driving under the influence. Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle after receiving reports that two men emerged from the woods at recreation fields on Hennequin Road stumbling and carrying machetes. The men, identified as 43-year-old Benjamin Deleon-Chach […]
Norwich officer accused of shoplifting at Walmart
NORWICH, Conn. (WTNH) — An officer with the Norwich Police Department has been placed on administrative leave after being accused of stealing food from a Walmart. Megan Crawford is a member of the patrol division, according to Norwich Police Chief Patrick Daley. She’s been with the department for three years and is now the subject […]
Police warn of coyote sightings in Colchester
COLCHESTER, CT (WFSB) - Police in Colchester put out a warning to people in town that there were recent coyote sightings. They noted that while coyotes are a part of the ecosystem, they understood that their presence in residential neighborhoods could be a concern. They offered some advice to keep...
Man accused of pointing knife at Windham grocery store manager, others
WINDHAM, Conn. (WTNH) — Connecticut State Police officials say a Canterbury man was arrested Sunday after allegedly pointing a knife at the manager and customers at a grocery store. Troopers and Willimantic police officers responded to a grocery store at 422 Route 32 around 6:08 p.m. for report of an active disturbance. Investigators learned the […]
Woman dies in head-on collision in Manchester
MANCHESTER, CT (WFSB) - A woman was killed in a head-on crash in Manchester Monday night. It happened in the area of 363 Highland St. around 8 p.m. They identified the woman as 34-year-old Porscha Williams of Norwich. She headed westbound on Highland Street. Police said the other driver involved,...
Alfredo Pizarro-Franco Killed In Wrong-Way Crash With SUV:PD
Alfredo Pizarro-Franco was driving the opposite way of traffic along Hanover Street when he blew through the Mifflin Street intersection without stopping — slamming into the driver's side door of an SUV around 8:30 p.m., on Sunday, July 14, city police detailed in the release. He was taken to...
Man, woman accused of robbing Cromwell Super 8 at gunpoint
CROMWELL, Conn. (WTNH) — Cromwell police say two suspects were charged after allegedly robbing a Super 8 Motel at gunpoint Tuesday. Officers responded to the motel on Industrial Park Road after report of the robbery. The victim provided a description of the suspects, and police said they were quickly located and taken into custody. 28-year-old […]
Employee shot outside of Norwich bar: police
An employee of a bar in Norwich was shot outside the establishment early Sunday morning and police are looking for the shooter. Police said officers responded to Latin Quarters on Broadway around 12:02 a.m. and found a man who works there outside the front door of the establishment. He had...
No one injured after fire at homeless encampment in Wethersfield
WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — No one was injured after a fire broke out at a homeless encampment in Wethersfield on Tuesday. The encampment, which was located on Hartford Avenue under Route 5 and 15, was destroyed in the fire. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Wethersfield Volunteer Fire Department.
HVFC Responds to Motor Vehicle Accidents Hours Apart
(July 17, 2024) —- On July 13, 2024, the Haddam Volunteer Fire Company responded to back-to-back motor vehicle accidents on Saybrook Road (Route 154). At 4:35 p.m., HVFC was dispatched to Tylerville for a two-car accident. Two patients were evaluated on scene and refused additional medical treatment. Both lanes of Saybrook Road were closed for about an hour while crews removed the vehicles and cleaned debris from the road.
Fire officials, state police involved in close call on I-91 after car veers into work area
Firefighters and state troopers working in Rocky Hill on Monday night became the latest example of the need for improved roadway safety after a car breached an active scene off of Interstate 91. The Rocky Hill Fire Department said it responded just before 10 p.m. Monday to a reported vehicle...
Richard Thornton Fletcher Of Manchester Dies From I-81 Crash
Richard Thornton Fletcher, 70, was riding a gold Yamaha YW50F south on I-81 when he attempted to merge from the right in front of Anthony James Snyder, 26 of Harrisburg's white 2023 Freightliner M2 in the left lane, as detailed in the release by PSP Harrisburg Trooper David Jeffers. The...
Police Seek Jewelry Owner Following Vandalism at Killingly Cemetery
The incident occurred in Windham County on Sunday, July 14, at the Holy Cross Cemetery in Killingly. According to Connecticut State Police, troopers and Killingly Police responded to the cemetery on Maple Street after receiving a report of criminal mischief. A witness reported someone causing damage to multiple grave sites...
Reward offered after 2 dogs left tied to pole in Manchester
MANCHESTER, Conn. (WTNH) — Desmond’s Army is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of whoever is responsible for abandoning two dogs in the pouring rain over the weekend. The animal law advocacy group is offering a $5,000 reward. Manchester Animal Control officials said video footage showed a man walking the […]
Man who left Bloomfield halfway house for court and failed to return pleads guilty to escape charge
A Connecticut man has pleaded guilty to escaping a halfway house where he was serving out the remainder of a prison sentence in connection with a federal firearm charge. Jonathan McEwen, 34, formerly of Vernon pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court in New Haven to escaping from the custody of the Attorney General, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut. ...
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