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Fugitive wanted for murder has ties to Waterbury
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WTNH) — A fugitive wanted for murder in Texas and escape in Mississippi has ties to Waterbury, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. Joshua Zimmerman has a warrant for his arrest in Harris County, Texas for murder and one in DeSoto County, Mississippi for escape. The U.S. Marshals Service Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task […]
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 …
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. The video below first aired on July 2, 2024. In it, police said you can see officers responding to the Fair Haven […]
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 accused of leaving propane tanks around New Britain courthouse in January
Archive video above aired on Jan. 19, 2024. NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (WTNH) — The man accused of leaving propane tanks around the courthouse in New Britain in January has roughly 15 charges against him. Pasquale Sanseverino, 49, was charged in March with two counts of first-degree breach of peace and first-degree threatening. He was held […]
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 ...
Kids who were saved from attempted drowning in West Haven out of hospital
WEST HAVEN, CT (WFSB) - The kids who were saved from an attempted drowning in West Haven were released from the hospital Tuesday. West Haven Mayor Dorinda Borer says that they were officially released and their transportation home has been scheduled. Monday morning, the officers who jumped in to rescue...
Emergency crews rescue kayaker from Quinnipiac River
A kayaker was rescued from the Quinnipiac River late Tuesday. Emergency crews just before 8 p.m. responded to the Quinnipiac Marsh off of State Street near the North Haven and Hamden city line on the report of a person in the river who appeared to be in distress, according to the Hamden Fire Department. Fire crews from the Hamden and North Haven Fire Departments responded and used a boat to ...
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...
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...
Juvenile accused of recklessly driving stolen vehicle around Bristol
BRISTOL, Conn. (WTNH) — Bristol police say a juvenile was arrested this week for allegedly driving a stolen vehicle through the city. Police said they were patrolling the area of Riverside Avenue near Blakeslee Street when they noticed a stolen black Jeep Grand Cherokee driving recklessly- driving on sidewalks and through construction zones. The driver […]
Women arrested for attacking bouncers in separate incidents at Milford restaurant
MILFORD, CT (WFSB) – Three women are facing charges for allegedly assaulting officers in separate incidents at a Milford restaurant, according to police. Both incidents happened at the Stonebridge Restaurant on Daniel Street. Milford police were working private duty detail. Authorities said around 11 p.m. Friday night, 19-year-old Gisell...
City increases police presence at parking lots used by Yale New Haven Hospital staff after multiple theft, assault incidents
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Police are increasing their presence at parking lots used by Yale New Haven Hospital staff after multiple break-in, car theft and assault incidents. The lots, which are located on Sherman Avenue and Martin Luther King Boulevard, have seen 17 incidents in the last few weeks. Three juveniles have been arrested […]
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 […]
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