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Speed a factor in deadly crash that killed Four in Waterbury
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — The Waterbury PoliceDepartment said they believe speed is a factor in a two-car crash that leftfour people dead late Friday night. According to the preliminary police investigation, two cars were travelingat a “high rate of speed,” one going northbound and the other southbound near 690Thomaston Ave. around 11 p.m. That’s when, […]
21 guns stolen from Salem store by teens who jacked cars and trafficked guns: Prosecutors
HARTFORD, Conn. — Two 18-year-olds from Waterbury were indicted by a federal grand jury in New Haven last month for stealing 21 guns, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut. The indictment also includes allegations of gun trafficking and armed carjackings. Tyssan “Tigger”...
Shoplifting incident leads to arrest of four in Naugatuck
NAUGATUCK — Police responding to a shoplifting complaint on July 16 at the Stop & Shop on 727 Rubber Avenue arrested four individuals, uncovering several outstanding warrants in the process. At approximately 5:30 p.m., officers encountered 38-year-old Jaclyn Kichar of Ansonia attempting to leave the scene in a vehicle...
Third suspect charged in ATM theft from CT gas station that caused thousands of dollars in damages
Police have charged a third suspect in connection with a burglary in Milford where several suspects stole an ATM from a gas station in January, causing thousands of dollars worth of damage. Steve Irizarry, 31, of New Britain was charged Monday with third-degree burglary, conspiracy to commit third-degree burglary, first-degree criminal mischief, conspiracy to commit first-degree criminal ...
Trio accused of stealing from Naugatuck Tractor Supply store
NAUGATUCK, Conn. (WTNH) — Three suspects were charged Sunday in connection to a reported larceny at a Tractor Supply store, according to Naugatuck police. Officers responded to the New Haven Road store around 1 p.m. Driving near the scene, police found the suspect car and stopped it. Police said they found multiple stolen items in […]
Newtown Woman Accused Of Stealing Over $50K Of Artifacts, Chainsaws, From CT Home
Fairfield County resident Jessica Thompson of Newtown, age 39, was arrested on Tuesday, July 16 in connection with a Litchfield County burglary reported in September 2023, Connecticut State Police announced on Wednesday, July 17. According to a police affidavit, on Sept. 6, 2023, a trooper responded to a Cornwall home...
After card skimming incident at Big Y, here are ways you can protect your payment information
In today’s age of modern technology, one of the worst fears for consumers is a fraud attack. Card skimming is an increasingly popular way for scammers to obtain your payment information. It’s not just at gas stations either. Although gas stations are well known for issues with card skimming because of the location of the card readers, some grocery stores and other kinds of shops have fallen ...
Dog struck by car after being abandoned in Canton woods
BURLINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Burlington & Canton Animal Control officials are hoping to find the owner of a dog they say was struck by a car on Route 44 after being abandoned in the woods. Officials said the roughly 1-year-old, intact, male terrier mix was found in the woods near the intersection of Route 44 […]
Vehicle fire closes lanes on I-91 in Wallingford
WALLINGFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A reported vehicle fire closed down two lanes of Interstate 91 southbound Thursday morning, according to the Department of Transportation. The closure was between Exits 17 and 15 as of 6:40 a.m. The lanes were reopen by 8 a.m. This is a developing story. Check back with News 8 for more […]
Emergency crews respond to fire at Seymour scrapyard
SEYMOUR, Conn. (WTNH) — Seymour fire officials say no injuries were reported after a fire broke out in a auto wrecking yard Thursday morning. Crews were dispatched to the scrapyard on Silvermine Road just after 7 a.m. for reports of a fire with explosions. Upon arrival, they found multiple scrap vehicles on fire underneath a […]
No Injuries Reported After Fire In Seymour
SEYMOUR — There were no injuries reported after a reported explosion in a scrapyard Thursday morning. Police, fire and EMS were sent to 11 Silvermine Road at about 7 p.m. July 18 after callers reported an explosion and fire, according to a social media post from the Seymour Fire Department.
Hamden Police Department fully staffed for 1st time in decade
HAMDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Thunderous applause echoed Friday through the rotunda at Hamden Town Hall as four new officers took the oath to join the town’s police department. “To be able to be one of the last four to make this historic moment is just an honor,” 38-year-old Travis Hargrove said. That historic moment, Chief […]
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