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Bloomfield police officers help deliver baby
BLOOMFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — Tuesday was an eventful day for a few police officers, who experienced a possibly once in a lifetime experience. The Bloomfield Police Department received a 911 call from a woman in labor around 10:30 a.m. They quickly dispatched crews to the scene and officers were able to help delivery a healthy […]
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 […]
Woman part of group that rammed car so they could steal it, police say
SOUTH WINDSOR, CT (WFSB) - A woman is accused of helping to steal a vehicle on Route 5 in South Windsor last year. Police said they charged 24-year-old Yanassis Ruiz of Greenfield, MA with conspiracy to commit larceny of a motor vehicle and second-degree failure to appear. They had a...
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 […]
Connecticut man convicted in Vermont murder, attempted murder
CHELSEA, Vt. (WCAX) - A Connecticut man has been found guilty in a double-shooting in Vermont that left one man dead. The Orange County state’s attorney says Devon Dennis of Hartford, Connecticut, was found guilty on Friday of second-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, aggravated assault and cocaine trafficking. Vermont...
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 […]
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...
Burns and blazes: Officials warn of unauthorized fireworks ahead of Fourth of July
Despite fewer firework-related injuries compared to other states, Massachusetts still sees dozens of instances of injury and property destruction from the devices every year. And Springfield first responders are preparing for an increased number of calls in the coming days. Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire counties accounted for 71 fireworks-related...
Safe Streets Connecticut: June 2024
“If we felt the pain of loss each time an ecosystem was destroyed, a species wiped out, or a child killed by war or starvation, we wouldn’t be able to continue living the way we do. It would tear us apart inside. The losses continue because they aren’t registered, they aren’t marked, they aren’t seen as important. By choosing to honor the pain of loss rather than discounting it, we break the spell that numbs us to the dismantling of our world.”
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