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Juvenile arrested after 15-year-old shot in Norwalk
NORWALK, Conn. (WTNH) — A 16-year-old juvenile was arrested in Norwalk on Saturday, July 13 after a 15-year-old was shot in the Roodner Court Public Housing Complex. According to a release, police received a call of shots fired at the complex shortly before 7 p.m. At the scene, officers receives information that a 15-year-old victim […]
Conn. man facing charges for murder of Vermont woman found dead in large toolbox
A Connecticut man is facing charges for the murder of a Vermont woman whose body was found in a large toolbox on a river sandbar back in February. Vermont State Police said Wednesday that they have applied for an arrest warrant for Jakiy Tramaine Corey Keith, 24, of Hartford, Connecticut, charging him with second-degree murder and unauthorized burial or removal of a body in connection with the death of 29-year-old Kayla Wright, of Derby.
MTA found mostly responsible for Metro-North wreck that killed 6 after SUV drove onto tracks: lawyer
The MTA was found to be mostly responsible for a deadly 2015 Metro North crash in which a train plowed into an SUV that errantly drove onto the tracks in Westchester County. A jury of six people found the cash-strapped agency liable for the Valhalla wreck that killed five commuters and the driver, and could lead the MTA to forking over tens of millions of dollars in damages. The victims’ family and injured passengers successfully argued the train engineer failed to slow the train down sooner and a flawed system on the tracks led to the third rail piercing through...
Law enforcement agencies collaborate in Danbury to make multiple drug-related arrests
DANBURY, Conn. — A collaborative effort by several law enforcement agencies in Danbury resulted in multiple arrests on Tuesday, according to a release from the city’s police department. Around 3:14 p.m. on July 16, detectives from the Danbury Police Department Special Investigations Division, members of the Drug Enforcement...
Troconis Granted Public Defender in Move to Appeal Conviction in Dulos Murder
STAMFORD – Michelle Troconis has been granted a public defender to appeal her 14-and-a-half-year prison sentence for the aiding in the murder of Jennifer Dulos. Troconis appeared in Stamford... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. And if you want to...
ARMONK MAN INDICTED FOR ATTEMPTED AGGRAVATED MURDER OF NORTH CASTLE POLICE SERGEANT
Defendant allegedly attempted to stab the sergeant multiple times as police were taking him into custody; Second officer fired duty pistol twice to stop defendant. On July 16, Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah announced today that an Armonk man was indicted for the attempted murder of a North Castle police sergeant in May.
Unfortunate News from Monday's Vehicle Blaze in City as Deputy Chief Pigg Confirms Several Pets Killed
Although the three individuals involved in a motor vehicle fire Monday on Interstate 79 in Bridgeport were transported for medical care, there were some fatalities. Unfortunately, Bridgeport Fire Department Deputy Chief Greg Pigg confirmed that four animals were lost in the accident. Pigg said there were three dogs and a cat there were killed as a result of the incident.
Monroe police make arrest for Dunkin’ Donuts coffee throwing incident
MONROE, CT — A 30-year-old Danbury woman turned herself in on a warrant Saturday, charging her for the alleged attack on a barista at the Dunkin’ Donuts on Route 34. On May 5, police were dispatched to the store at 1:47 p.m., after the employee, a 17-year-old Monroe male, complained that a female customer threw a hot cup of coffee at him.
Norwalk first responders save person from drowning in river
A Norwalk police officer and a Norwalk firefighter jumped into the Norwalk River Monday morning to save a person from drowning, according to police. Emergency crews responded to the area of 146 East Avenue just after 10 a.m. for the report of a person drowning. The officer and the firefighter...
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, […]
Speed driving social media influencer arrested in series of N.J. burglaries, cops say
A well-known social media influencer was arrested and charged with a series of burglaries spanning several towns in New Jersey, as well as with other crimes in New York and Connecticut, officials with the Fairfield Police Department said Wednesday. Antonio Ginestri, 19, of Queens, New York and a alleged 16-year-old...
Harrowing Rescue Saves Fairfield Woman Hiking In New Hampshire After Injury
The incident occurred in New Hampshire on Saturday, July 13, on the 19 Mile Brook Trail in Green's Grant. According to Sgt. Glen Lucas with New Hampshire Fish & Game, Carrie Euring, age unknown, of Fairfield, was planning to hike the 19 Mile Brook Trail to the Carter Dome Trail in an effort to summit Mt. Hight.
Statement from First Selectman Fred Camillo on Saturday’s shooting
“Any attempt to disrupt the political process with violence must be condemned in the strongest terms. What happened on Saturday is not the first time we have witnessed this in our country, but it must be the beginning of the end of acceptance of it as just part of public life.
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