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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. In it, police said you can see officers responding to the Fair Haven neighborhood in the early hours of Saturday, June 22 for […]
10-year-old Brutally Molested by School Counselor in Connecticut; Perpetrator Arrested after Several Students Reported Inappropriate Touching
A young girl, who is under the age of 10, bravely came forward to report an incident of inappropriate touching by a local man in his twenties. This courageous act led to the identification of several other victims, as stated in the arrest warrants filed by the police. Connecticut State...
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 […]
New Haven gang member faces up to life in prison for killing rival
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A 20-year-old member of New Haven’s Exit 8 gang could spend the rest of his life in prison. Quaymar Suggs pleaded guilty on Monday to conspiracy to engage in a pattern of racketeering activity, according to an announcement Tuesday by Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of […]
Twins turn 3 in hospital after father allegedly tried to drown them at West Haven beach
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Monday was a birthday celebration some thought Gianna and Giovanni might not have. The twins turned three years old, marking a milestone about a week after police said their father tried to drown them at a West Haven beach. “I’m very happy and excited to celebrate with them,” their mother, […]
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 …
Angry Trio Assaults Bouncers In Separate Incidents At Milford Restaurant, Police Say
The alleged attacks happened in New Haven County, at Stonebridge Restaurant on Daniel Street. Milford Police said they were first called at around 11 p.m. Friday, June 28, when off-duty officers working a private detail witnessed 19-year-old Gisell Materan, of New Haven, throwing up inside the restaurant. When bouncers attempted...
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 […]
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...
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...
2 seriously injured after car crashes into tree in New Haven
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — New Haven police say two people were seriously injured after a car struck a tree early Tuesday morning. Officers responded to the crash in the area of Farren Avenue and Fairmont Avenue around 1:46 a.m. Fire crews had to extricate two people from the vehicle. Police said the driver is […]
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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