A homeowner called Stratford Police to his 200 block of Burritt Ave. home around 4:30 a.m. to report the shooting. He told officers that he saw two men attempting to steal his car from the driveway. It's unclear who fired first, but police noted multiple bullet holes in the man's...

The United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, Vanessa Roberts Avery, publicly announced on Oct. 1 that 28-year-old Bridgeport resident Jermel Bates has been sentenced to 84 months in federal prison for trafficking crack cocaine and fentanyl. U.S. District Judge Jeffrey A. Meyer imposed the sentence, which includes four years of supervised release after his jail term.

What started out as a clothing swap between students who wanted to express their new gender identities has expanded into a flourishing community resource. Located in the Sexuality and Gender Equality Center, SAGE, the innovative closet is filled with shelves and hangers that hold a diverse range of clothing options for the whole campus community to utilize.

BRIDGEPORT, CT (WFSB) - A man was sentenced to federal prison for trafficking 24 guns from Georgia. This man was identified as Tyree Thomas, 39, from Bridgeport. U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden sentenced Thomas to 42 months of prison followed by three years of release. Officials said Thomas' criminal...

Oct. 30—Three former utility cooperative officials convicted on theft charges in connection with lavish trips to the Kentucky Derby and a West Virginia golf resort have been ordered to report for their federal prison sentences on or before noon on Dec. 4. Former Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative CEO Drew Rankin, former Norwich Public Utilities General Manager John Bilda and ...

Hip-hop is a genre that rarely accommodates newcomers or those who aren't fully committed. It demands dedication, resilience, and a willingness to face enormous struggles head-on. daFinchi is a testament to this ethos and is openly sharing his journey and the unique challenges he's faced. Based in Bridgeport, CT, daFinchi, also known as Peter Finch, brings a unique blend of experiences to the table. By day, he's a tenacious personal injury lawyer, fiercely advocating for his clients. By night he's an ardent rapper, pouring the same intensity into his music. Balancing these two demanding worlds, he shows an unwavering commitment to both his legal and musical pursuits, while also being a devoted husband and family man. Now, he's back with another winner, "Future Me," an ode to his future self, reminding him not to forget where he's come from.

Nearly a $1 million worth of federal earmarks are en route to the city’s police department — to help pay for a virtual reality driving simulator, an expanded police training center library, and a revived local law enforcement ​“cadet” program. Mayor Justin Elicker, Police Chief...

Dondré Roberts, a member of the Connecticut Apartment Association and a New Haven landlord, speaks at a Wednesday press conference in Newington. Another group on Wednesday added its voice to the cohort clamoring for lawmakers to take action to push towns to make it easier to build more apartments: landlords.

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Are you looking for a unique Halloween costume? Google Trends has narrowed down the popular ideas by area. In the New Haven, the most Googled costumes were a cat, the “Monster High” character Clawdeen Wolf, Catwoman, a mermaid and Poison Ivy. Close to the Rhode Island border, the top costumes […]

SEYMOUR, CT (WFSB) - Seymour High School was placed into lockdown mode on Wednesday morning. Seymour First Selectwoman Annmarie Drugonis said the police department responded to a threat made against the school. “The lockdown has now been lifted, and normal school activities have resumed,” Drugonis said. “To enhance safety, there...

NAUGATUCK, Conn. (WTNH) — A 42-year-old Naugatuck man is facing a slew of charges after allegedly growing marijuana in a basement. Mark Rich, a convicted felon, has been charged with criminal possession of a firearm, having high-capacity magazines, violations of firearms, lower receivers and frame restrictions, cultivation of cannabis, disorderly conduct and interference with emergency […]

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Planning to catch a train on Tuesday? Slightly fewer Metro-North Railroad trains will be on the rails. The railroad will work on a modified schedule and will operate at 94% of its normal weekday level. Schedule adjustments are available online and on the Metro-North’s app.

DERBY, Conn. (WTNH) — When an idea becomes a reality with the support of school leaders, big things can happen. Throw your dancing shoes on for this one but don’t tie them because we’re heading to Derby. Meet Derby middle schooler Jack Bouton. He’s got a knack for music and he dreams big. “I would […]

The New Haven-based organization Love146 recently received an $800,000 federal grant for survivor services from the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs and Office for Victims of Crime. Love146 plans on using the grant to expand its “Supporting Connecticut’s Transition-Age Youth into Adulthood” project, which helps formerly trafficked...

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has activated the first BlinkLink Wrong Way Driving Detection System in Fairfield. It's one of 105 detection systems that are online across the state and can be found at Exit 21 on I-95 South. "If a driver is entering the highway in the wrong...

On Wednesday evening, two candidates running in the 2024 U.S. Senate election in Connecticut will meet on the debate stage.

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The New Haven Police Department will receive nearly a $1 million funding boost, according to Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn). The money is expected to be used to improve police cadet training, including a virtual reality driving simulator, forensic lab equipment and a real-time video and camera system.

The New Haven Democratic Town Committee has drafted a statement in support of Puerto Rico, after comedian Tony Hinchcliffe called the island ​“a floating island of garbage” during his set at Donald Trump’s New York rally on Sunday. Read the statement in full below:. The New...

As we prepare to set our clocks back for daylight saving time, many are reminded about the potential impacts on our mental health.

A proposed new six-year police union contract would boost not only salaries but also officers’ morale and mental health, thanks in part to an overhauled time-off system in the agreement. Police Chief Karl Jacobson made that pitch on Tuesday evening to the Board of Alders Finance Committee, which unanimously...