Driver Dies From Injuries In Head-On Connecticut Crash Driver Dies From Injuries In Head-On Connecticut Crash
Driver Dies From Injuries In Head-On Connecticut Crash Police are investigating after a driver died from injuries he suffered in a head-on crash in Connecticut. Authorities in New Haven County received a report about a crash in Wolcott in the area of 969 Woodtick Road at about 5:45 a.m. on Monday, July 18, the Wolcott Police Department reported. Police reported that a northbound vehicle had crossed into the southbound lane and struck a vehicle that was traveling south. The driver of the northbound vehicle suffered critical injuries and died at the hospital, police said. Authorities said the driver of the southbound vehicle was hospitalized f…
Man Apprehended After Stealing Truck On I-84, Ramming Patrol Cruisers, CT State Police Say Man Apprehended After Stealing Truck On I-84, Ramming Patrol Cruisers, CT State Police Say
Man Apprehended After Stealing Truck On I-84, Ramming Patrol Cruisers, CT State Police Say A Connecticut man has been apprehended after jumping out of a car on a busy highway to steal a truck and ramming two state police cruisers before fleeing. The incident took place in New Haven County on I-84 in Southbury around 8 a.m. on Thursday, June 16. According to the state police, Robert Brown got out of a vehicle that was traveling westbound on I-84 near Exit 13 in Southbury and ran across the highway to the eastbound side. Brown, of Wolcott, then stole a construction worker's truck and drove eastbound intentionally ramming two occupied state police cruisers parked in the median, the…
Wolcott Mom Accused Of Leaving 2-Year-Old Home Alone Wolcott Mom Accused Of Leaving 2-Year-Old Home Alone
Wolcott Mom Accused Of Leaving 2-Year-Old Home Alone A Connecticut mom has been arrested after allegedly leaving her 2-year-old home alone to go shopping. The child was found crying in New Haven County in Wolcott around 9:30 p.m., Thursday, May 19, according to police. Police officers responded to a home on Long Meadow Drive where a neighbor found a very young child wandering in the front yard all by himself, wet and crying, said the Wolcott Police. The neighbor picked up the barefoot child, who was only wearing shorts, and a T-shirt, and immediately called the police, the department said. The child was found by the neighbor after she heard…
Multi-Agency Probe Results In Seizure Of AR-15 Variants, Other Weapons, CT State Police Say Multi-Agency Probe Results In Seizure Of AR-15 Variants, Other Weapons, CT State Police Say
Multi-Agency Probe Results In Seizure Of AR-15 Variants, Other Weapons, CT State Police Say Connecticut State Police, along with multiple police agencies, seized numerous handguns and assault rifles illegally sold as part of an investigation into gun trafficking. According to police, officers served warrants on Tuesday, March 22, in New Haven County in Waterbury and Wolcott, and Fairfield County in Shelton. During the searches, police seized AR-15 rifles, handguns, high-capacity magazines, and ammunition, as well as a number of narcotics and other contraband, state police said. Hartford County resident Bryan Joyce, age 36, of Southington, was arrested and charged with numerous gu…
CT State Police Announce Firearms Seizure After Ghost Guns Trafficking Investigation CT State Police Announce Firearms Seizure After Ghost Guns Trafficking Investigation
CT State Police Announce Firearms Seizure After Ghost Guns Trafficking Investigation Connecticut State Police reported that a significant number of firearms were seized following a long-term investigation into illegal "ghost guns" trafficking. Search warrants were executed in New Haven County, in Shelton, Waterbury, and Wolcott, on Monday, March 21, as part of the investigation of the trafficking in the greater Waterbury area, according to Connecticut State Police. Police said authorities located illegally sold and possessed AR-15 variant rifles and handguns, high-capacity magazines, and ammunition. Authorities also seized narcotics and other contraband during the search …
Woman Wins $77,000 In CT Lottery Woman Wins $77,000 In CT Lottery
Woman Wins $77,000 In CT Lottery Sevens were wild for a pair of lucky CT Lottery players who cashed in winning tickets worth big prizes. In New Haven County, Wallingford resident Cynthia Jackson won $77,000 playing "Mega 7s" on a ticket sold at Nisa's Variety on East Center Street in Wallingford, lottery officials announced on Tuesday, Jan. 18. Later that week, on Thursday, Jan. 20, a winning $277,777 "Mega 7s" prize was cashed in by Westerly, Rhode Island resident Mark Britton that was sold at the Bestway Convenience on Libert Street in Pawcatuck in New London County. According to CT Lottery, “when a winning scratch tick…
Members Of Drug Trafficking Organization Apprehended, CT State Police Say Members Of Drug Trafficking Organization Apprehended, CT State Police Say
Members Of Drug Trafficking Organization Apprehended, CT State Police Say Two Connecticut men have been arrested by state police following a month's long investigation into a drug trafficking organization in the state. According to the state police, a New Haven County drug trafficking organization located in Waterbury has been dismantled after the investigation by the State Police Statewide Narcotics Task Force and several other agencies. During the investigation, state police executed two search warrants on Monday, Nov. 8, ending with the arrests of Ralph Kenrick, age 55, of Wolcott, and his brother, Darryl Brown, age 61, of Waterbury. Kendrick was charged with…
Winning $250,000 Lottery Ticket Sold At CT Gas Station Winning $250,000 Lottery Ticket Sold At CT Gas Station
Winning $250,000 Lottery Ticket Sold At CT Gas Station A lucky area resident cashed in a winning $250,000 lotto ticket that was sold at a busy Connecticut gas station. On Monday, Sept. 27 in Hartford County, a Manchester resident cashed in a "$250,000 Cashword 8" scratcher that was sold at the Best Gas station on Tolland Turnpike in Manchester. Related story - 'I Was In Shock': Connecticut Man Wins $100,000 Lottery Prize According to CT Lottery, “when a winning scratch ticket is validated through a Lottery Retailer's terminal, the remaining number of unclaimed prizes for that prize level is automatically updated reflecting one less prize. Unti…
These Connecticut Schools Awarded Blue Ribbon Status These Connecticut Schools Awarded Blue Ribbon Status
These Connecticut Schools Awarded Blue Ribbon Status Several schools in Connecticut have earned top marks in 2021 by being recognized with National Blue Ribbon status. US Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced 325 schools across the country were recognized for their overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among students. In Connecticut, these schools were designated as National Blue Ribbon recipients: Andrew Avenue Elementary School in Naugatuck (New Haven County); Frisbie Elementary School in Wolcott (New Haven County); Northwestern Regional High School in Winsted (Litchfield County); Thames River Magn…
COVID-19: Here Are CT's Current Hotspots For Cases, Other New Data COVID-19: Here Are CT's Current Hotspots For Cases, Other New Data
Covid-19: Here Are CT's Current Hotspots For Cases, Other New Data Health officials in Connecticut are closely monitoring 13 communities that have become COVID-19 hotspots as the state works to vaccinate all residents 16 and older. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said that there were 42,067 COVID-19 tests administered statewide on Thursday, April 8, resulting in 1,012 laboratory-confirmed cases for a 2.41 percent positive infection rate, down from 3.84 percent the previous day. Though the COVID-19 data continues to show improvements in Connecticut, health officials are cautioning that there have been some areas across the state where newly-confirmed infections…
CT Hit-Run Driver That Killed One, Injured Another Nabbed, Police Say CT Hit-Run Driver That Killed One, Injured Another Nabbed, Police Say
CT Hit-Run Driver That Killed One, Injured Another Nabbed, Police Say A Connecticut hit-and-run driver man allegedly struck two people crossing a roadway, killing one, has been arrested by police.  Christopher Luna, age 29, of Waterbury, was turned himself in to police on Monday, March 29, for the incident which took place on Tuesday, March 23, in Waterbury, said Waterbury Police Sgt Robert Davis. Christopher Luna being taken into custody.Waterbury Police Department According to Davis, when officers responded to the scene, they found two pedestrians were on the shoulder of the roadway in the area of 900 Meriden Road. Both of the pedestrians were hit by a…
CT Pedestrian Killed By Hit-Run Driver, Police Say CT Pedestrian Killed By Hit-Run Driver, Police Say
CT Pedestrian Killed By Hit-Run Driver, Police Say Police are asking for help after one of two pedestrians struck by a hit-and-run driver in Connecticut has died. The incident took place around 11 p.m., Tuesday, March 23, in the area of 900 Meriden Road in Waterbury. According to police, when officers responded to the scene, they found two pedestrians were on the shoulder of the roadway in the area of 900 Meriden Road, said Sergeant Nadine Amatruda of the Waterbury Police Department. Both of the pedestrians were hit by a gold or tan-colored vehicle, she added. The vehicle fled in an unknown direction.  One of the pedestria…