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Vernon, CT man arrested on multiple drug, firearm charges
VERNON — Law enforcement agencies, including the East Central Narcotics Task Force (ECNTF), the DEA Diversion Task Force, and Vernon Police Department, conducted a successful search and arrest operation at a Rockville residence on May 1, leading to the detention of a local man on numerous narcotics and firearms charges.
Westfield murder case to be featured on ‘48 Hours’
WESTFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- This weekend, an episode of the crime investigation series ‘48 Hours’ will feature a case we have been following over the years involving a Westfield police detective who was recently sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his wife of 33 years. We sat down with ‘48 Hours’ correspondent Nikki Battiste for an exclusive preview of the episode.
Woman faces charges for abandoning cats in Walmart parking lot, killing kitten
SOUTHINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Police arrested a resident of New Britain in connection with an incident involving the abandonment of two cats in a Walmart parking lot. Ana Rodriguez has been charged with two county of cruelty to animals after authorities found a dead kitten and an injured adult cat in the parking lot April […]
Hartford hit-and-run victim's family grieves the loss of a father
Ashley Davila Morales is the daughter of Gilbert Davila. She remembers her dad affectionately giving her the title ‘bodyguard,’ as a young child. “He would put me on his shoulders, and that to me, I always took it to the heart,” Ashley said. “For me, for him to call me his bodyguard, like listen I’m too small to be your bodyguard."
Springfield man arrested, after police seize firearm
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Police in Springfield responded to a gun call on Thursday evening. According to the Springfield Police Department, at around 10:15 p.m. officers were deployed to the scene of Los Angeles Street for reports of a gun call that involved a suspect. The suspect was then identified...
WATCH: Police officer rescues snapping turtle in South Windsor
SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. (WTNH) — A police officer saved a snapping turtle from a busy road in South Windsor. Police responded to a snapping turtle in the middle of the road a few weeks ago near Doris Lane and Lake Street. Since animal control officers were not available, police used their advice and expertise to […]
The Russian Lady reopens under new name, ownership
(WFSB) - The longtime Hartford nightclub The Russian Lady has reopened with a new name, new look and new owner. “We’ve been here 50 years so instead of changing the name completely, we wanted to call it The Lady,” said Jonathan Heggenhougen, the new owner. Heggenhougen is excited...
Massachusetts man believed to be connected to Burlington shooting incident
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — A Springfield, Massachusetts, man is waiting to be extradited to Vermont for an alleged connection to a 2023 shootout in Burlington. Walter Jones was arrested in Massachusetts back in March on unrelated charges. He is being considered a person of interest in a 2023 gunfire incident on Riverside Avenue, where bullets hit buildings and even a gas line, forcing some neighbors to evacuate.
Task force nabs drug suspect in North Haven
NORTH HAVEN, CT (WFSB) - A man faces a list of drug charges after a task force busted him in North Haven. Police said they arrested Jeremy Cruz-Velez, 25, of Hartford. Officers said they found a suspicious vehicle parked behind a Best Western hotel in North Haven around 3:40 a.m. on Thursday.
Police investigating “smash and grab” at West Hartford mall
FARMINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Police are investigating a “smash and grab” type of theft on Thursday inside the Westfarms Mall. Officers said that shoppers were frightened by the sound of shattering glass, but police said there is no threat to the public. Farmington police responded to the scene and confirmed that no weapons were involved. […]
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