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DUI Driver, 65, Plows Car Into Building, Occupied Vehicles In New Milford: Cops (PHOTOS)
A 65-year-old DUI driver has been arrested after police say she plowed her vehicle into two occupied vehicles, a telephone pole, and a building in New Milford Friday evening, July 25.The crash happened around 5:25 p.m. at the intersection of Madison Avenue and River Road, New Milford Police Ca…
Abigail Horn Charged With Attempted Homicide Of Infant: DA
Abigail Horn, 18, is charged with attempted homicide, aggravated assault, and endangering the welfare of a child, prosecutors wrote in a release. Witnesses told Bethlehem police in May that they saw Horn "smothering" the then-6-week-old child, according to authorities. Others said Horn caused the baby to "scream and gasp for air," and on a separate occasion, "squeezed the infant and caused the infant to scream in apparent pain."
2 inmates die at Garner Correctional Institute in Newtown
NEWTOWN, Conn. (WTNH) — The Connecticut Department of Correction is investigating the deaths of two incarcerated men at Garner Correctional in Newtown. Officials said one death happened on July 19 and the other on July 21. In both cases, officials said staff administered life-saving measures, but neither man survived. State police and the Department of […]
Devastating Drowning at Popular Summer Spot Near New York
More details are expected to come out regarding the downing at this popular vacation destination. There are so many things to do in the summer like go swimming, boating, hiking, and more. May New Yorkers agree that one of the most beautiful places to do all of that is at Candlewood Lake in Connecticut.
Connecticut Suspects Are In Love With Ugly Hats This Season
Naugatuck Police are seeking the public's assistance in identifying an individual they believe placed a skimmer device on a self-checkout register at the local Walmart. A skimmer device allows the perpetrator to steal your money without even being at the checkout kiosk. Here is the alert posted by Naugatuck PD...
Waterbury Police Department almost fully staffed
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — The Waterbury Police Department is on the verge of being fully staffed for the first time in years, while staffing shortages still impact other departments across the country. Brass City leaders said some officers are transferring into Waterbury from areas including San Diego, Florida and New York. Other officers are entering […]
First chief of police hired for town of Southbury
SOUTHBURY, Conn — The town of Southbury's Board of Selectmen hired its first police chief on July 18 after voting to establish a police force independent of the Resident Trooper Program, according to a release Wednesday. Sgt. Chris Grillo, a Southbury Police Department veteran, is set to become chief...
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