Old Lyme
CRIME & SAFETY
Old Lyme resident seriously injured in Salem crash: State Police
SALEM, Conn. — An Old Lyme resident suffered serious injuries in a Salem crash Friday evening, according to a release from Connecticut State Police. According to state troopers, at approximately 5:24 p.m., a driver was “negotiating a slight ‘S’ turn in the roadway going south on Route 85 when he lost control of his vehicle.
Golf cart wiring caused a house fire in Old Lyme
OLD LYME, Conn. (WTNH) – The Old Lyme Fire Department asked people to avoid the White Sands Beach area due to a structure fire Saturday afternoon. The fire was reported at 4:20 p.m. according to the Old Saybrook Fire Department who responded to a mutual aid call. The Old Lyme Fire Marshal is reporting that […]
Crews put out house fire in Old Lyme
OLD LYME, CT (WFSB) – Firefighters put out a house fire in Old Lyme on Saturday. The fire broke out at a home on Seaside Lane. Old Lyme Fire Marshal Dave Roberge said it started as a golf cart fire before flames extended to the home. The front of the home was charred.
Waterford police seeks assistance to identify Target shoplifter
WATERFORD, CT (WFSB) - Waterford police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in a theft at a local Target store. On July 14, 2024, around 4:47 p.m., the suspect reportedly entered the Target store and stole approximately $700 worth of merchandise, including a hoverboard and a scooter.
At least one person taken to hospital following crash on I-95 in East Lyme
At least one person was taken to the hospital following a two-car crash on Interstate 95 in East Lyme. The crash was reported just after 11:10 a.m. on I-95 North, according to Connecticut State Police and the state Department of Transportation. The two-car crash sent at least one person to the hospital in an ambulance, state police said. The injuries were believed to be minor. According to the ...
Preston Man Dies After Rolling Classic Convertible Off Retaining Wall
The crash occurred in New London County around 9:30 a.m., Sunday, July 21, in Preston near 194 Middle Road. According to the Connecticut State Police, Kraid Bressette, age 60, of New London County in Preston, died after he drove his convertible into the northbound grassy roadside and onto a stone retaining wall before rolling on its right side.
Saved but not sorry: Waterford emergency crews rescue dog stuck in recliner couch
WATERFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — First responders worked a unique case Saturday when a dog managed to get stuck inside a recliner. Using their tools, Waterford firefighters helped Waterford-East Lyme Animal Control get the dog out of the motorized recliner couch and back to his family, happy to see him safe again. “Judging by his expression, […]
Estuary Thrift Shop closed indefinitely after van drives through building
OLD SAYBROOK, Conn. (WFSB) - The Estuary Thrift Shop in Old Saybrook is closed after a van drove through the building. Estuary is a local thrift store that raises money for programs for the shoreline elderly community and Meals on Wheels. One van drove into the building this morning on...
Fatal Crash: 44-Year-Old ID'd As Victim After Being Ejected From Car On I-91 In Rocky Hill
It happened just before 3 a.m. Saturday, July 20, in Hartford County on northbound I-91 in Rocky Hill. According to Connecticut State Police, a 2008 Nissan Versa was traveling near Exit 24 when it veered into the right shoulder and hit a guardrail. The driver, Middlesex County resident Marcos Benitez...
Two Charged With Murder In Connection To Fatal Oxon Hill Shooting: Police
Oxon Hill resident Maverick Miller, 33, and Clinton resident Jujuan Hunter, 31, are facing multiple murder charges in connection to the fatal shooting of Tyrone Jones in early July. According to police, at around 10 a.m., on Saturday, July 6, officers were called to the 800 block of Southern Avenue...
Clinton Police Recognized for CALEA Accreditation
During the regular meeting on July 3, the Town Council, along with state legislators, honored the Clinton Police Department for being officially accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). CALEA is an independent nonprofit formed in 1979 that aims to improve public safety services by overseeing...
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