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Woman part of group that rammed car so they could steal it, police say
SOUTH WINDSOR, CT (WFSB) - A woman is accused of helping to steal a vehicle on Route 5 in South Windsor last year. Police said they charged 24-year-old Yanassis Ruiz of Greenfield, MA with conspiracy to commit larceny of a motor vehicle and second-degree failure to appear. They had a...
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 ...
Middletown juvenile faces nearly a dozen charges for April shooting
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (WTNH) — A 17-year-old is facing nearly a dozen charges in connection to a roadside shooting in April. The Middletown resident was located on July 1 and charged with the following: They were transferred to juvenile detention and were scheduled to appear in court on July 2. The charges stem from April 24, […]
Meriden to establish Wilcox Tech scholarship in honor of alum, DOT worker killed
MERIDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The City of Meriden is among those wanting to honor native Andrew DiDomenico, the 26-year-old killed by a driver on the Wharton Brook Connector last week. City officials Monday announced they’ll be collecting donations in lieu of flowers to help establish a scholarship which will benefit a Wilcox Technical High School […]
A mom claims her daughter was assaulted at a CT summer school. The child was there to learn English.
A woman is suing a town and school board with a claim that a school volunteer sexually assaulted her daughter during summer English as a second language classes two years ago. The lawsuit does not name the girl or give her age, but court documents say she was attending summer classes at the West Hartford Florence Smith STEM School at the time. In late June and July 15 of 2022, the male school ...
Missing Connecticut Teen Found in Orange County, Suspect Arrested
During the afternoon hours of Tuesday June 24, 2024 an announcement was released by local law enforcement regarding the recent disappearance of a Connecticut teenager. The announcement was in regards to a missing teen from Connecticut who was found here in the Hudson Valley at an Orange County location. Tracking...
Family of girl who attempted suicide in CT school and later died alleges bullying role: suit
The parents of an 11-year-old girl who died days after attempting suicide at a Connecticut middle school are suing the town and its Board of Education, arguing that the district’s alleged failure to enforce anti-bullying procedures was a “substantial factor” in their daughter’s death. In a claim filed against the town of West Hartford and the board, Johnny Gaiter and Lisa Thomas allege that ...
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...
Person rescued from Quinnipiac River after kayak capsizes
One person was rescued from the Quinnipiac River after their kayak capsized on Tuesday night. North Haven firefighters responded to the river shortly before 8 p.m. for a report of a kayak that had capsized with people in the water. Additional crews from Hamden also responded to the river. A...
Juvenile accused of recklessly driving stolen vehicle around Bristol
BRISTOL, Conn. (WTNH) — Bristol police say a juvenile was arrested this week for allegedly driving a stolen vehicle through the city. Police said they were patrolling the area of Riverside Avenue near Blakeslee Street when they noticed a stolen black Jeep Grand Cherokee driving recklessly- driving on sidewalks and through construction zones. The driver […]
75 Center to permanently close after year of suspended liquor permit, violence against bouncers
The video above aired on April 5, 2024. SOUTHINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — 75 Center is closing… for good this time. “To our loyal and dear customers. Thank you for the years of memories, friendships, and celebrations along the way. Due to unfortunate circumstances we are going to be locking our doors Wednesday July 3rd for […]
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