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Three teens, juvenile arrested for causing $20,000 worth of damage to high school in Deep River
DEEP RIVER, CT (WFSB) - Four people were arrested for burglarizing and damaging a high school in Deep River earlier this month. State police announced on Friday that they charged Jonathan Gosnell, 18, Henry Grabowski, 18, and Mackie Olynnger, also 18, with third-degree burglary, first-degree criminal mischief, conspiracy to commit third-degree burglary, and conspiracy to commit first-degree criminal mischief.
Man robbed bank in New Haven
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — On April 8, at 9:07 a.m., police responded to a report of a robbery at the Wells Fargo bank on Chapel Street. According to witnesses, a man wearing all black attire, a mask, and gloves, forcibly grabbed a customer after she completed her transaction. He then placed her in a […]
Uber driver held at gunpoint in carjacking in North Haven
NORTH HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — On March 1, police received a 911 call from a victim who was carjacked at gunpoint. The victim, an Uber driver, had picked up a 17-year-old juvenile and 20-year-old Jehki Stewart of Hartford from an address in Hamden and drove them to their destination on North Frontage Road. When they […]
Oystahs, Right Ahead at Saybrook Point and Marina on Sunday, April 28th!
Enjoy an afternoon of oysters, wines, champagnes, ales, cocktails, local artisans and live music on the terrace with Jamie’s Junk Show, all set against the stunning backdrop of our picturesque marina with breathtaking water views. Savor the freshness of oysters sourced from Connecticut, Rhode Island, Long Island, and Block Island.
Body Found Floating In Mad River In Waterbury
The incident occurred in New Haven County around 11:10 a.m., Friday, April 26, near 135 East Liberty Street in Waterbury. According to Lt. Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police, the body was removed from the waters of the Mad River and confirmed to be dead. Police did not reveal if...
Viral video gives closer look at crimes committed by ‘CT Kia Boyz’
(WFSB) - A viral YouTube documentary about the “CT Kia Boyz”, a group of teens known for stealing cars across the state, has racked up millions of views in a matter of days. The video takes a closer look at car thefts in Connecticut and the teens committing...
How often do tornadoes touch down in the Tri-State Area?
NEW YORK -- Spring and warmer weather mean more storms, including tornadoes. Experts say we don't have to be in the thick of severe weather season to witness a touchdown.Homes shredded, trees turned projectiles, a plane tossed around like a toy -- the destruction left in the wake of a tornado can be devastating, even here in the Tri-State Area.How often are there tornadoes in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut?Nelson Vaz, warning coordination meteorologist at the National Weather Service, says in an area the size of New York City, "Once every four years, we're probably going to see a...
U.S. News & World Report ranks Connecticut top high schools. Which ones made the list?
U.S. News & World Report released its 2024 best public high schools rankings for the U.S. on Tuesday, releasing rankings both at a national and state level. Locally, Marine Science Magnet High School of Southeastern in Groton ranked as the No. 3 high school in the state, falling two places from where it ranked last September. It ranked No. 225 in the nation.
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