CRIME & SAFETY
Trumbull crash closes Route 15, serious injuries reported
TRUMBULL, Conn. (WTNH) — Authorities responded to a serious motor vehicle crash on Route 15 south of Exit 47 in Trumbull. The crash happened around 12:06 pm. According to state police, serious injuries have been reported. The Connecticut State Police Collision Analysis Reconstruction Squad (CARS) unit has been notified and is on the scene. Route […]
Shocking video shows teen ATV rider smashing into windshield of a cop car that cut him off in Connecticut park
Shocking video captured the moment a teenage ATV rider was seriously injured when he smashed into a police cruiser that cut him off from riding illegally in a Connecticut park. New Haven police released the footage Wednesday showing the unidentified 19-year-old ATV rider losing control and smashing into the squad car’s windshield in East Rock Park on Sunday afternoon, according to WSFA. “This is an unfortunate and stark reminder of the extreme dangers of illegal ATV and dirt bike riding on city streets, both for pedestrians and the operators of the vehicles themselves,” New Haven Police Chief Karl Jacobson said. NY college...
Man accused of selling drugs that led to overdose in Bridgeport
MILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly selling drugs to a person who overdosed in April in Bridgeport. Milford police arrested Tyler Patteson, 29, of Stratford, on an active arrest warrant. Patterson was charged with illegal sale of a controlled substance. He was held on a $5,000 bond and is […]
$50,000 reward offered in West Haven highway ramp homicide case
WEST HAVEN, CT (WFSB) - A $50,000 reward was announced for information that leads to an arrest and conviction of whoever killed a man on a highway ramp nearly four years ago. Jawara Stennett, 39, of Brooklyn, NY, was shot and killed on the Interstate 95 exit 43 on-ramp around 10 p.m. on Aug. 2, 2020.
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.
Teens, suspicious behavior and mock weapons: CT officials warn of assassin games
Even though Senior Assassin, Water Wars and similar assassination-themed games have been a springtime tradition for teens in many Connecticut communities, police are stepping up warnings about the risks after a pair of incidents this week. “Trumbull police strongly urge adults to talk with teens about the risks of this game, and make sure they understand their actions,” Trumbull’s police ...
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...
Trumbull police warn of ‘senior assassin’ game after scare
TRUMBULL — Police responded to a call on April 30 involving a teenager seen with what looked like a handgun, stoking fears in a quiet neighborhood. The incident was later identified as part of a trending high school game known as “senior assassin.”. Authorities arrived after a concerned...
Pilot Killed After Plane Headed To New Haven Crashes
The plane crashed around 7:10 a.m., Thursday, May 2, near Daniel Village, Georgia, and was headed for New Haven, the Richmond County Sheriff's Office in Augusta, Georgia. The Federal Aviation Authority said the Beechcraft 36 crashed in a residential neighborhood. Only the pilot was on board. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will investigate, the FAA said.
Convicted felon faces weapons, drug charge in New Haven
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A convicted felon is facing numerous weapon and drug charges after police found illegal items in his car Thursday, including nearly 20 grams of cocaine. Officers arrested Quezon A. Jones, 26, of New Haven following a search of his person and vehicle. According to state police, various police agencies executed […]
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