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32 arrests made in Hartford this week as money, drugs and guns seized: Police
HARTFORD, Conn. — Hartford police report that citywide operations led to 32 arrests this week. After receiving citizen complaints of narcotic and quality of life issues, the Hartford Police Narcotics Unit spent the past week serving multiple warrants, seizing money and taking a considerable amount of drugs off the streets, according to a release Friday from the police department.
Abigail Horn Charged With Attempted Homicide Of Infant: DA
Abigail Horn, 18, is charged with attempted homicide, aggravated assault, and endangering the welfare of a child, prosecutors wrote in a release. Witnesses told Bethlehem police in May that they saw Horn "smothering" the then-6-week-old child, according to authorities. Others said Horn caused the baby to "scream and gasp for air," and on a separate occasion, "squeezed the infant and caused the infant to scream in apparent pain."
Police make arrest as investigation continues into shooting that killed woman in Meriden
Meriden police continue to investigate to determine who shot and killed a woman during a fight on Monday night and they have arrested another woman who they suspect was involved in the altercation that night. Police found the victim, Beth Ndwiga, 28, of Meriden, on State Street around 10 p.m....
Hartford police arrest 2 for attempted child exploitation
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Two men were taken into custody Thursday after they arrived at a location in Hartford under the impression they were going to exchange money for sexual acts with a child, according to police. The arrests were part of an operation with Hartford police and the FBI Crimes Against Children/Human Trafficking Task […]
Driver charged in fatal motorcycle crash in Hartford
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A Hartford woman faces multiple charges in connection to a deadly crash that happened in May, according to police. Hartford police arrested 37-year-old Ingrid Galarza Thursday and charged her with negligent homicide with a motor vehicle, second-degree assault, operating without a license, failure to renew registration, insufficient insurance and improper turn. […]
Waterbury Police Department almost fully staffed
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — The Waterbury Police Department is on the verge of being fully staffed for the first time in years, while staffing shortages still impact other departments across the country. Brass City leaders said some officers are transferring into Waterbury from areas including San Diego, Florida and New York. Other officers are entering […]
DUI Driver, 65, Plows Car Into Building, Occupied Vehicles In New Milford: Cops (PHOTOS)
A 65-year-old DUI driver has been arrested after police say she plowed her vehicle into two occupied vehicles, a telephone pole, and a building in New Milford Friday evening, July 25.The crash happened around 5:25 p.m. at the intersection of Madison Avenue and River Road, New Milford Police Ca…
Truck fire closed I-691 East in Meriden
Interstate 691 East was closed in Meriden for hours on Thursday morning after a tractor-trailer fire. State troopers were called to I-691 East near exit 2A around 1:33 a.m. and the driver reported a wheel-related failure, a lockup, while going uphill. The cabin was already catching fire when the driver...
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