CRIME & SAFETY
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.
South Windsor Woman Accused Of Keying Car At Stop & Shop
Hartford County resident Mimi L. Fluharty, age 62, of South Windsor, was arrested on Tuesday, April 30, for an incident in February at the Stop & Shop at 1739 Ellington Road in South Windsor. According to Lt. Mark Cleverdon of the South Windsor Police, Fluharty turned herself in to police...
Investigation into gunshots fired at driver in Bristol leads to arrest
Bristol police have arrested a suspect who is accused of shooting at a driver, getting into another person’s car and then assaulting police officers who were taking him into custody. Police said the investigation started when they received several calls reporting a shooting on Stevens Street on Thursday. One...
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 ...
House fire closes road in Farmington
FARMINGTON, CT (WFSB) - A fire closed a road in Farmington on Thursday morning. Police said that Plainville Avenue, also known as Route 177, was closed between Webster Street and New Britain Avenue. They asked drivers to seek alternate routes and avoid the area. There’s no word on injuries or...
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 […]
Office of Inspector General releases preliminary report, body camera footage of Hartford officer shooting at man
The Connecticut Office of the Inspector General released its preliminary report and body camera footage Wednesday of an officer-involved shooting Saturday in Hartford.
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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