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Norwich police release multiple body cam videos from incident involving the alleged assault of an officer
NORWICH, Conn — The Norwich Police Department is releasing videos from several officer’s body-worn cameras and dash cameras captured during an incident that occurred the night of June 29 at Jenkins Park. During the incident, which police said was an unpermitted remembrance event, Norwich police were dealing with...
'Shark Week’ celebrated with Megalodon shark teeth for sale
ENFIELD, Conn. — For this year's "Shark Week," the Enfield Scuba Shop is putting a spotlight on their vast collection of Megalodon shark teeth – keepsakes that they gather on dives and sell inside their store. “Happy Shark Week, this is like a national holiday for us,” said...
Daycare provider arrested after using state funds for personal use: Hartford police
HARTFORD, Conn. — A woman was arrested after using state funds designed for a child care center for personal use, according to the Hartford Police Department Monday. A daycare provider at Kids Creative Learning Center in Hartford, identified as Carmen Santiago, 53, of Windsor, is facing a charge of larceny in the first degree, police said.
Arrest made in May homicide in Hartford
HARTFORD, Conn — Hartford police have a arrested a suspect in the death of a man who was found in a Wethersfield apartment in May. According to police, Rene Almadovar, 47, of Hartford Murder, Threatening 1st Degree and Criminal Possession of a Firearm , was being held on a $3 million bond. He was arrested Saturday.
Mpox cases up to 11 this year: CT DPH
HARTFORD, Connecticut — Officials announced Monday that 11 Connecticut residents have been diagnosed with mpox (formally known as monkey pox) so far this year. The Connecticut Department of Public Health said 11 patients are between the ages of 20 and 50, and reside in Fairfield, New Haven, New London and Hartford counties.
2 brought to shore after kayak capsizes in Long Island Sound: Milford Fire Dept.
MILFORD, Conn — Two kayakers were safely brought to shore after their kayak capsized in the Long Island Sound Saturday, the Milford Fire Department said. According to MFD, the city's Emergency Operations Center received a 911 call at 2:28 p.m. for a report of a person in the Long Island Sound who was unable to make it to shore.
Danbury man attempts to enter Newtown home after chase, crash involving stolen vehicle: Police
NEWTOWN, Conn. — A man attempted to enter a home in Newtown after leading police on a pursuit in a stolen vehicle Sunday, the town's police department said. Joao Gabril Almeida-bastos, 21, of Danbury, is facing charges of improper use of a marker, registration or license, reckless driving, engaging police in a pursuit, improper turn/stop-no signal, operating a motor vehicle without a license, criminal attempt burglary in the second degree, criminal mischief in the first degree, use of motor vehicle without permission, larceny of a motor vehicle - first offense, criminal trover in the first degree and interfering with an officer/resisting.
Officer injured after cruiser hit by stolen vehicle: Bridgeport police
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — An officer was injured after their cruiser was hit by a stolen vehicle in Bridgeport on Sunday, according to the city's police department. Bridgeport's Emergency Communications Center received a call at 1:50 p.m. about a stolen vehicle in the area of Frank Street and Madison Avenue, police said.
2 injured, including officer, after police cruiser hit while on emergency call: Waterbury police
WATERBURY, Conn. — An officer was injured after a police cruiser was hit by a vehicle while responding to an emergency call in Waterbury on Sunday, the town's police department said. Based on preliminary information, Waterbury police said they determined that the cruiser was hit at 1:18 p.m. in...
Woman in critical condition after Hartford shooting; suspect arrested
HARTFORD, Conn. — A suspect has been arrested in the assault Sunday of a woman on Charter Oak Place. Chuncy Webb, 37, was charged with Assault 1st Degree, Criminal Possession of a Firearm and Negligent Storage of a Firearm. His bond was set at $875,000. Around 2 a.m. on...
Parents of woman shot and killed Friday in Hartford speak at vigil Saturday
HARTFORD, Conn. — Mothers United Against Violence held a vigil Saturday afternoon for 23-year-old Shamyria Williams, who was shot and killed on Cleveland Avenue early Friday morning. Hartford police say they were called to the scene just before 1 a.m. Friday on reports of a shooting. When officers arrived,...
Connecticut State Police K-9 Elmer passed away Saturday
CONNECTICUT, USA — The Connecticut State Police sadly reported that K-9 Elmer #9046 passed away on Saturday due to medical complications. Elmer was six years old and assigned to Det. David Collins #930. Together, the partners worked on the state police’s Fire & Explosion Unit, the release said.
Man dies in New Haven Saturday after being stabbed
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A stabbing victim in New Haven passed away Saturday afternoon after walking into Yale New Haven Hospital’s St. Raphael campus on Chapel Street to seek treatment, according to New Haven police. Police said they were called to the hospital at 2 p.m. after receiving...
Amtrak restores service between Boston and New York City
NEW YORK — Amtrak announced Saturday evening that it restored its rail service between Boston and New York City around 9 p.m. The tracks between New York City's Penn Station and Boston's South Station were closed for most of the day. A broken circuit breaker resulting from a lighting...
Victim suffers serious stab wound in Berlin
BERLIN, Conn. — A stabbing occurred on Sage Drive Saturday morning, according to the Berlin Police Department. Police said that around 10 a.m. they responded to a report of a serious assault. Upon arrival, they found a victim with a stab wound to the face and neck area. The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment, police said.
Remembering the Hartford Circus Fire 80 years later
HARTFORD, Conn. — Eighty years ago today, Barbour Street in Hartford was packed, as thousands of people made their way to see the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus. The weather was sunny, temperatures were soaring, the north end was bustling, and scores of children were excited for the show that was to take place inside a massive tent.
After a truck struck a Shelton apartment building on Friday night, one person was hospitalized
SHELTON, Conn. — One person was hospitalized in Shelton Friday night after a pickup truck crashed into an apartment building in the hotel complex at 1001 Bridgeport Avenue, the Shelton Fire Department said in a Facebook post. The incident happened around 6:10 p.m. when firefighters were alerted that an...
Shoplifting suspect runs from Milford mall to someone's garage to avoid police
MILFORD, Conn. — A Bridgeport man was arrested this week for a few recent shoplifting incidents and for having a brief standoff with Milford police in someone's garage. Milford police were called to the Connecticut Post Mall around 5 p.m. Wednesday. Mall security told police that Jamar Jarrett, 36, allegedly shoplifted from American Eagle and then went to another store. When security tried to stop Jarrett, he ran off. Jarrett threatened a store employee and security that he'd shoot them and looked like he was reaching toward something near his pants' waistband, police said they were told.
Connecticut residents with ties to Jamaica react to hurricane damage
HARTFORD, Conn. — An owner of a Jamaican restaurant in Hartford is counting her blessings after learning her family in Jamaica is safe. “Jamaica is a very blessed country and this time they’re blessed,” said Opal Thompson, owner of Pampi’s Jamaican Restaurant in Hartford, where there’s a significant Jamaican population.
3 thieves burglarized the Smoke Rules shop in Wallingford early Friday
WALLINGFORD, Conn. — Smoke Rules, a smoke shop on Church Street in Wallingford, was burglarized early Friday morning, according to Wallingford police. Police responded to the location for a burglar alarm around 3:31 a.m. and observed the front door smashed and shattered glass on the ground upon arrival, police said.
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