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Man committed to psychiatric hospital after fatally stabbing woman over 20 times in Middletown
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. — A man was committed to a psychiatric hospital Tuesday after a deadly stabbing in Middletown in May of 2021, according to the state's Division of Criminal Justice. Eugenio Vela III, 21, of Middletown, was committed by a three-judge panel to the jurisdiction of the Psychiatric Security...
State police arrest men who allegedly had machetes at Columbia park
COLUMBIA, Connecticut — Upon witnessing two men with machetes stumble out of the woods at Recreation Fields in Columbia, a witness was alarmed enough to call state police on Monday afternoon. According to a state police release, troopers were dispatched to the recreation area on Hennequin Road around 3...
Michelle Troconis granted request for public defender by judge for appeals process
STAMFORD, Conn. — A Stamford judge has granted a request by Michelle Troconis, who asked for a public defender to represent her during the appeal process. Troconis appeared in front of the judge for less than a minute on Tuesday before the judge announced his decision. “Just asking that...
Cheshire ice sculptor spends days inside 18-degree studio
CHESHIRE, Conn. — Bill Covitz has owned “Ice Matters” for 25 years, but during summer heat waves, people become especially curious about his ice capades. “Ice Matters is a sculpture company, and we do ice sculptures for weddings and corporate events and holiday parties,” said Covitz, who works out of a 17' by 17' freezer/studio that’s on his residential property in Cheshire.
Man accused of sexual assault of minor in Naugatuck arrested in Georgia
NAUGATUCK, Conn. — A man accused of sexually assaulting a child in Naugatuck has been found in Georgia, according to police. Naugatuck police have been searching for Jamel Young, 53, who allegedly sexually assaulted a 9-year-old girl while staying in town, according to police. Police announced their search for Young last month on social media.
$12 million in grants awarded to 17 Connecticut towns and cities to improve infrastructure
HARTFORD, Conn. — The Connecticut Department of Transportation is awarding more than $12 million in grants to 17 towns and cities throughout Connecticut. These projects are aimed at improving transportation accessibility and safety. The grants are being awarded through CTDOT’s Community Connectivity Grant Program which uses state funds to...
Falsified tax returns result in Newington landscape contractor to pay $1.75 million
HARTFORD, Conn. — The United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut announced Tuesday that a Newington landscape contractor was ordered to pay $1.75 million and to serve three years of probation for tax evasion. The press release said Anthony Niro has paid restitution of over $1.4 million to...
1 dead, 1 injured after Manchester head-on crash: Police
MANCHESTER, Conn. — A woman died and another was injured after a head-on crash in Manchester Monday, according to the town's police department Tuesday. Police said they went to the area of Highland Street at 7:59 p.m. on Monday after receiving a report about the crash. Investigators who arrived...
Connecticut primary Election Day is less than a month away: Your guide to the candidates
HARTFORD, Conn. — Everyone’s eyes are focused on November’s election. Before it happens, Connecticut's primary election on Aug. 13 must come first. The U.S. Vote Foundation says, “In primary elections, a party selects a candidate for a General Election, and you vote for a candidate who will be nominated to be on a ballot.”
New office to promote equity and inclusion within Connecticut state government to be established
HARTFORD, Conn. — The Connecticut Office of the Governor announced it is establishing an Office of Equity and Opportunity. The office will be responsible for making the state government a “leader in equity and inclusion” with the goal of getting rid of barriers and creating opportunities, Gov. Ned Lamont said.
Family watches helplessly as first responders continue search for 2 missing swimmers in Candlewood Lake
DANBURY, Conn. — The search continues for two missing swimmers in Connecticut’s largest lake as first responders spent Tuesday out on Candlewood Lake in Danbury with no results. Local and regional dive teams deployed for the day in the scorching summer sun searching for the two men, ages...
4 firefighters injured after fire at multi-family home in New Haven
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A fire at a three-floor multi-family home in New Haven Monday evening left four firefighters injured, according to city officials in New Haven. The three-alarm fire happened around 7 p.m., with heavy flames at the home on Dixwell Avenue as firefighters arrived, city Mayor Justin Elicker said.
4 arrested after person allegedly beaten with bat in Groton home invasion: Police
GROTON, Conn. — Four people were arrested in connection to a home invasion investigation in Groton, according to the city's police department Monday. Police said that at 3:23 a.m. Sunday, City of Groton police received multiple 911 calls reporting that a person was allegedly beaten with a bat and that a gun was displayed in the area of the Branford Manor apartment complex.
Man dies after car collides with highway structures on I-91 south in New Haven: State police
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A man died after a car collided with multiple highway structures along Interstate 91 south in New Haven Monday, according to Connecticut State Police. The crash closed the highway in the area of exit 2 for about 3 hours before being reopened, state police said.
Big Y warns customers about compromised credit card terminals
CONNECTICUT, USA — Anyone who shopped at a Big Y Supermarket recently may want to check their bank accounts. The Massachusetts-based grocery giant that operates stores across Connecticut said two of their locations were compromised. One of those locations is in Plainville and the other is Naugatuck. Big Y...
Man facing murder charge in stabbing death of Windsor man: Hartford police
HARTFORD, Conn. — A man was arrested in connection to a fatal stabbing in April, according to the Hartford Police Department Monday. Peter Logan, 31, of Hartford is facing a murder charge following the death of Jason Williamson, 41, of Windsor, and was held on a $2 million bond, police said.
Harwinton man charged in 2023 death of Burlington teen
BURLINGTON, Connecticut — State police have charged a Harwinton man in connection with the 2023 death of 17-year-old Sophie Ringquist. Officials charged 19-year-old Cooper Oullette with first-degree manslaughter after an investigation revealed that Ringquist died during a domestic violence incident with Oullette. According to Oullette's arrest warrant, he and...
Waterbury man seriously injured in moped accident
WATERBURY, Conn. — On July 13, around 10 p.m. the Waterbury Police Department responded to an accident that occurred at the intersection of West Main Street and Riverside Street. According to police, a 51-year-old Waterbury resident was riding his moped when he was struck by a vehicle. He was...
Police say 24-year-old Bloomfield man died in shooting Saturday
BLOOMFIELD, Conn. — One person is dead after a shooting in Bloomfield Saturday evening, the police department reports. Around 7:40 p.m., police responded to 5 Evan Lane after receiving word of a shooting. Upon arrival, they located a 24-year-old man from Bloomfield suffering from a single gunshot wound to the neck, police said.
Jury finds 22-year-old guilty of sexual assault in CCSU dorm
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. — A jury in New Britain Superior Court found a 22-year-old man from Columbia, Conn. guilty of first-degree sexual assault on Friday, according to a release from the state’s Division of Criminal Justice. On Oct. 23, 2020, Cole Szegda sexually assaulted a Central Connecticut State...
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