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CT man charged in abuse investigation involving infant who suffered 58 rib fractures, brain bleeds
A Pomfret man faces a child endangerment charge in connection with a child abuse investigation involving an infant who suffered more than two dozen rib fractures and brain bleeding. Zachary Beausoleil, 22, was arrested Monday on one count of risk of injury to a minor, according to Connecticut State Police. The warrant affidavit supporting the arrest indicates that state police detectives with ...
Lebanon woman arrested after threatening to 'shoot up' East Hampton school: Police
EAST HAMPTON, Conn. — A Lebanon woman was arrested Wednesday after threatening to "shoot up" a school in East Hampton Tuesday, according to the town's police department. Monica Smith, 57, of Lebanon, is facing charges of falsely reporting an incident concerning serious physical injury or death and misuse of the emergency 911 system.
Man Hit By Car Crossing Norwich Street Near School In Critical Condition
The man, whose name has not been released, was crossing the London Turnpike by Stanton Elementary School around 6:30 a.m. in Norwich when he was hit, police said. Members of the East Great Plains Fire Department who happened to be passing by the area at the time of the crash were quick to begin life-saving measures on the man, Norwich Police said.
Man charged in Norwich murder eligible to post cash bond
Oct. 2—A 23-year-old man held on a $5 million bond and poised to go to trial in the shooting death of a Norwich woman can post bond if his family can come up with the $350,000 to secure his release. New London Superior Court Judge John Newson on Wednesday granted a request by the lawyer for Atlantikh Balidemaj to allow for a 7% cash bail option, as allowed by new state Judicial Branch rules. ...
Norwich man arrested after 15 grams of fentanyl found at his home. Here are the charges.
A Norwich man who is prohibited from possessing firearms was caught with a gun, drugs and money Friday. At approximately 10:40 a.m. Sept. 27, members of the Connecticut State Police Violent Crimes Task Force East Office and the Norwich Police Department Detective and Patrol divisions executed a search and seizure warrant at a Shetucket Avenue residence in the Taftville section of Norwich. ...
Brick & Basil retires the trailer and opens a full-service restaurant in Norwich
Oct. 2—NORWICH — When John Ryan bought the former Yantic River Inn in January 2023 to expand his popular trailer-based wood-fired oven pizza next door, he immediately put up a "Coming Soon" sign. "I thought it would be as simple as putting in a pizza oven and cleaning up a bit," Ryan said Tuesday, the eve of Wednesday's grand opening for Brick & Basil Wood-Fired Pizza at 270 W. Town St. "But ...
Pedestrian Struck In Lebanon Crosswalk Rushed To Hospital: Police (UPDATE)
New details have been released after a pedestrian was rushed to the hospital on Thursday morning, Oct. 3, according to the Lebanon City Police.A pedestrian was walking west in the crosswalk of South Ninth Street/PA Route 72 in Lebanon City when a vehicle making a left turn from Chesnut Street to he…
This CT freshman is 6-8, 335 pounds and has an offer from Syracuse. ‘He’s an absolute monster’
STAFFORD – The Stafford co-op football team has a draft to pick weightlifting teams for the summer at the beginning of June. Coach Brian Mazzone came in to see what was going on at one point and noticed Joel Budd’s name still up on the board. “Why hadn’t anybody picked Budd yet?” Mazzone wanted to know. “He’s not coming here,” the kids said. “Yes, he is,” Mazzone said. “No, he’s going to ...
Expectant families in Northeastern Connecticut without labor and delivery services
WINDHAM, Conn. — Expectant mothers in Northeastern Connecticut said they are living in a maternity care desert, which is a place without local options for labor and delivery services. “There have been a number of labor and delivery units particularly in small rural hospitals that have closed around the...
Serious injuries reported after pedestrian struck in Norwich
NORWICH, Conn. (WTNH) — East Great Plains fire officials say a pedestrian sustained serious injuries after he was struck by a vehicle Wednesday morning. Chief Bob Drozynski said an adult male suffered serious injuries after being struck around 6:30 a.m. Police later said the injuries were to the head. Glenwood Ave at New London Turnpike […]
Police find cocaine, narcotics at home less than 1,500 feet from school in Waterford
Oct. 2—WATERFORD — A local man and a Groton woman were arrested Tuesday after police searched the man's home and seized 35 grams of cocaine, narcotics, drug-related packaging, a scale and $506 in cash. According to police, the home, which is less than 1,500 feet from Waterford High School, had been under investigation for months for drug-related activity, leading to the arrests. David Todaro, ...
Waterford man arrested in connection with January 6 U.S. Capitol breach
WASHINGTON — A Waterford man was arrested on Thursday for civil disorder during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol according to officials. James Roe Cleary, 56, of Waterford was charged in the District of Columbia with a felony offense of obstruction of law enforcement during a civil disorder.
U.S. Navy awards Electric Boat $243 million for Virginia Class submarine program
NORWICH, Conn. (WTNH) — The U.S. Navy awarded Electric Boat a $243 million contract to continue producing spare parts and materials for the Virginia Class submarine program, according to an announcement from Sen. Joe Courtney (D-Conn). The funding supports the Navy’s goal of increasing operational availability for the U.S. attack submarine fleet. “This contract clearly […]
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