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Waterbury 18-year-olds charged for stealing 21 guns from Salem store
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Two 18-year-olds were charged for stealing guns and committing two carjackings. According to police, Tyssan “Tigger” Woods and Eduardo Cruz, both from Waterbury, stole 21 firearms from Statewide Pawn Shop in Salem. After the burglaries, Woods and another individual committed two carjackings. Police have only recovered eight of the stolen firearms. […]
ARREST WARRANT: Man charged with manslaughter following Burlington teen’s 2023 death
BURLINGTON, CT (WFSB) - A man was charged in connection with the death of a Burlington teen last year. State police identified the suspect as 19-year-old Cooper Oullette of Harwinton. The incident happened on May 21, 2023. Troopers said they received a call around 1:25 a.m. from the Bristol Police...
A CT child died of blunt injuries. Detectives allege he was ‘tortured, tormented’: warrant
A 2-year-old child who died earlier this year suffered what a detective described in a court document as the worst injuries he has ever seen in his career, leading to the arrests of the boy’s mother and her boyfriend who were caring for the toddler. Luis Dejesus, 24, and Alyjah Almodovar, 21, each face charges in connection with the death of the child, who has not been identified, according to ...
Newtown woman accused of stealing over $132K in antiques from Cornwall home
CORNWALL, Conn. (WTNH) — A 39-year-old woman is facing charges after stealing more than $132,000 in antiques from a home in Cornwall, according to Connecticut State Police. Jessica Ann Thompson, of Newtown, has been charged with third-degree burglary and first-degree larceny, with the property being worth possibly hundreds of thousands of dollars. She stole paintings, […]
Notorious Meriden After-Hours Club Raided, Nets 3 Arrests, More To Come, Police Say
The incident occurred in New Haven County on Saturday, July 13, at 190 Grove St., in Meriden. According to Lt. Darrin McKay of the Meriden Police, the purpose of the search was to recover evidence from a recent assault that occurred at the property. McKay said many of the problems...
Serious injuries reported in Watertown motorcycle crash
WATERTOWN, CT (WFSB) – Serious injuries were reported in a motorcycle crash in Watertown on Tuesday, according to police. Authorities said it happened in the area of Litchfield Road and Killorin Road around 1:20 p.m. A motorcycle and a sedan were involved. The motorcycle rider, who police identified as...
Man, woman accused of robbing Cromwell Super 8 at gunpoint
CROMWELL, Conn. (WTNH) — Cromwell police say two suspects were charged after allegedly robbing a Super 8 Motel at gunpoint Tuesday. Officers responded to the motel on Industrial Park Road after report of the robbery. The victim provided a description of the suspects, and police said they were quickly located and taken into custody. 28-year-old […]
Fugitive from Connecticut Arrested in Glynn County
A fugitive wanted for multiple charges, including first-degree sexual assault, is now in custody thanks to the vigilant work of Glynn County Police officers. 🚨 The Details: Jamel Rasheen Young, subject to a nationwide extraditable warrant, was arrested Monday evening at Eagle Pointe Apartments. Naugatuck, Connecticut, police had tipped off Glynn County Police Department about Young’s likely arrival at his sister’s apartment in Glynn County.
Final suspect arrested in connection to ATM burglary at gas station
MILFORD, CT (WFSB) – Milford police arrested a New Britain man in connection with an ATM robbery at a gas station on January 30, 2024. Officers responded to a report at Galaxy Fuel, located at 180 New Haven Ave, where they discovered the front door of the business ripped off and glass shattered.
2-year-old OK after being found unconscious in Southington pool
SOUTHINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Southington police say a 2-year-old is okay after being found unconscious in a pool Sunday. Police said emergency crews were dispatched to Autumn Drive, where they were told an adult was administering CPR to the roughly 2.5-year-old child. The child had regained consciousness and was crying when crews arrived, according to […]
CSP responds to reported street takeover in Bethany
BETHANY, Conn. (WTNH) — Connecticut State Police are investigating after a street takeover event was reported on Saturday. Troopers were dispatched to the area of Beacon Road around 7:18 p.m. for report of the possible street takeover event. However, the two troopers dispatched to the area were either cleared shortly after arriving or prior to […]
Man in critical condition after stabbing in West Hartford, Conn.
A man is in critical condition with life-threatening injuries after he was stabbed in West Hartford on Saturday night and police said they arrested a suspect hours later. Police said the man was stabbed on Reed Avenue and arrived at a hospital in a private vehicle. Officers responded to the...
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