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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 […]
Man charged with manslaughter in hit-and-run death of Hartford toddler
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A Hartford man has been charged in the death of toddler who was killed in a hit-and-run on New Britain Avenue last month, according to Hartford police. Melvin Daniels, 30, was charged with second-degree manslaughter, evading responsibility involving death, and illegally tinted windshield. He turned himself in on Monday on 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 ...
Gas leak prompts evacuations in Hartford
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - Some buildings were evacuated in Hartford because of a gas leak. Hartford police confirmed that the leak was in the area of Laurel Street on Tuesday morning. The Hartford Fire Department responded and was said to have the situation under control. Police said the gas was...
Connecticut leaders push for road safety following recent deaths of trooper, DOT worker
Gov. Ned Lamont is holding a news conference in Wallingford to advocate for road safety following the recent deaths of two state employees who were killed while on the job in separate incidents.
2 injured after car crashes into pole in Manchester
MANCHESTER, Conn. (WTNH) — Manchester fire officials say two people were extricated after a car crashed into a pole early Sunday morning. Officials said the crash occurred on the 400 block of Center Street. Two people had to be extricated from the vehicle and were both transported to local trauma centers for non-life threatening injuries.
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...
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...
Mass. man sentenced to life for 2020 double fatal shooting in Conn., DA says
A Springfield man received a life sentence nearly four years after fatally shooting two Western Massachusetts residents in Manchester, Connecticut, according to the Office of the State’s Attorney Judicial District of Hartford Connecticut. On the morning of Aug. 2, 2020, the Manchester Police Department received two calls reporting a...
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 ...
Connecticut Issues Arrest Warrant for Ravizza
A Vineyard resident who has been charged in six mainland stabbings will also face a murder charge in Connecticut. Jared Ravizza, 26, was in Plymouth District Court Monday to see if he was competent to stand trial for the stabbings in Massachusetts. No determination was made, but during the hearing court officials said that an arrest warrant had been issued out of Connecticut on charges of murder, criminal mischief and two counts of animal cruelty.
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 […]
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 ...
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