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Video shows ATV rider crash into New Haven police cruiser
NEW HAVEN, CT (WFSB) – Footage released Wednesday afternoon shows an ATV rider crash into a New Haven police cruiser. Authorities said the crash happened around 3:40 p.m. Sunday on Farnum Drive. Police were addressing complaints of people illegally operating dirt bikes and ATVs in the city. “Officers responded...
21-year-old ring leader of crime spree arrested in Southington
SOUTHINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — A 21-year-old alleged ring leader of statewide criminal activity is facing 10 charges after committing various crimes in Southington and across the state, police said. Police arrested Ethan, Nieves, 21, of Newington, on Monday at his New Britain court appearance, after a nine-month-long investigation. According to police, Nieves was using a […]
Man arrested in 2023 New Haven homicide
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A New Haven man faces multiple charges, including murder, in the 2023 shooting death of another man, police announced Wednesday. New Haven police said their investigation into the death of 26-year-old Tyrese Blue, Jr. remains open and active after the arrest of Lewis Santiago. Officers were called to Cedar and […]
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.
Could marijuana be re-classified as a less dangerous drug in CT?
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (WTNH) — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency is moving to re-classify marijuana as a less dangerous drug — a move that would drastically affect dispensaries across Connecticut. The federal proposal would change marijuana from a Schedule 1 drug to a Schedule 3 drug which is much less dangerous to the public. The proposed […]
These Connecticut restaurants are offering Cinco De Mayo deals
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — What better way to celebrate Cinco De Mayo than surrounded by friends, family, a table of the finest Mexican cuisine, margaritas and of course, music? These Connecticut restaurants will be offering special Cinco De Mayo deals and events this Sunday. New Haven County Te Amo Tequila Bar – New Haven […]
More arrests after 100 people protest outside Yale president’s house
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Four more people were arrested Wednesday night after about 100 students and locals protested outside the Yale University president’s house in New Haven. The pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in the driveway and street across from President Peter Salovey’s house. Some students said the police resorted to violence during the protest. “Multiple […]
Smile! You’re On A Covid-$ Camera
The streets have eyes — an additional 266 and counting, to be precise — now that several million dollars in one-time federal aid have translated into a trove of new police surveillance cameras watching out for crime across the city. Those cameras come courtesy of an Elicker administration...
Officer injured as man allegedly found with guns, machete fights with police during traffic stop
A Willimantic police officer was injured apprehending a man who allegedly fought with police during a traffic stop on Wednesday that led to the discovery of two shotguns in his vehicle, police said. Khalil Walton, 27, of Waterbury faces charges of assault on a police officer, possession of drug paraphernalia, operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license and illegal possession of a long ...
No threat to public after apparent grenade found in Bridgeport
Police are investigating after finding what appears to be a grenade in the North End of Bridgeport. Authorities said they received a call at 4 p.m. about a suspicious object in the 200 block of Tesiny Avenue. Bridgeport police, firefighters and state police responded to the scene. Troopers removed the...
Shots fired at popular North Haven shopping area
A man has been arrested in connection to shots fired at a popular shopping area in North Haven on Tuesday night. Officers were called to the Target plaza on Universal Drive around 9:30 p.m. for a report of shots fired. A witness reported seeing someone fire more than one shot...
Can East Haven’s Mayor delete critical comments on social media?
Comments critical of East Haven Mayor Joseph Carfora have been removed from at least one post on his Facebook page. The page is a private page run by the mayor in his capacity as a public figure and is not operated by the town of East Haven. In an April 4 post, Carfora said he […] The post Can East Haven’s Mayor delete critical comments on social media? appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
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