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CT man struck police cruiser, led officers on pursuit before striking guardrail on I-95
A man faces charges for allegedly striking a police cruiser in East Haven last week before leading police on a pursuit that ended when he crashed into a guardrail on Interstate 95. The incident began shortly after 10 p.m. when police learned that the driver of a Honda Civic with a stolen license plate on it failed to stop for a Branford police officer, according to Capt. Joseph Murgo of the ...
Wolcott man who led lucrative catalytic converter theft ring pleads guilty
HARTFORD, Conn. — The Wolcott man that prosecutors call the leader of a catalytic converter theft and trafficking ring pleaded guilty to related offenses in Hartford federal court on Monday, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut. Alexander Kolitsas, 30, steered illegal activity...
Facebook Marketplace Thief Steals $1,400 Tool, Police In Bloomingdale Say
Jayson Moralessales, of Orange, agreed to meet the seller in person to buy the tool, but instead, fled with the item without paying on Oct. 5, police in Bloomingdale said. Moralessales was identified as a suspect and arrested on Monday, Oct. 7, police said. He was released on a summons pending his court appearance.
Waterbury man arrested for attempting to sell a stolen Land Rover online
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — A Waterbury man was arrested for allegedly attempting to sell a stolen 2018 Land Rover, according to police. Police say that the suspect, 38-year-old Marvin Williams, has a prior history of car theft arrests and convictions. He was arrested on Sept. 30 and was charged with larceny of a motor vehicle […]
Arrested Can Collector Out On Bail
Robert Cardone Jr. has been bailed out of prison in advance of his next court date — a month after the 22-year-old homeless man was first locked up on can-throwing, bomb-threat charges. Cardone had been detained at the Whalley Avenue jail since his Aug. 30 arrest. He was released...
After a Rough Summer, Southbury Green Lands Barnes & Noble
Another week, another change in the normally stable retail and restaurant scene in Southbury, Connecticut. I have great news for those of us who have missed having a national bookstore in town, Barnes & Noble continues it's investment in Connecticut, a new one is coming to the Southbury Green shopping center.
Treasure Hunting: Rarities Await You at Connecticut’s ‘Elephant’s Trunk Flea Market’
It was a gorgeous Sunday morning in October 2024 when Mindy and I realized that in the 45 years we've lived in New Fairfield, we've never checked out the legendary New Milford Elephant's Trunk Flea Market. At 4:15 am, the parking lot gates open as a line of cars and...
A Gathering of Strength, Love, and Legacy
This citizen contribution was submitted by Making A Difference Foundation President and Founder Earl A. McCoy Sr. about a Sept. 21 outing hosted by his local fathers support group known as Fatherhood RealMen RealTalk. Beneath the towering trees of Sleeping Giant State Park Pavilion, fathers, sons, and supporters gathered for...
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