CRIME & SAFETY
Truck driver sought by police after Oxford crash
OXFORD, Conn. (WFSB)—Investigators seek to identify a driver involved in a crash on Main Street in Oxford. Approaching midnight on Friday, a truck crashed into a tree at Quarry Walk Plaza and fled the scene. The town’s Resident Trooper is now seeking more information about the vehicle involved.
2 women arrested for drugs, motor vehicle violations in Milford
MILFORD, CT (WFSB) - A traffic stop in Milford led to the arrests of two women on a variety of drug charges. Police arrested Jasiman Gray, 33, and 30-year-old Artaya Taylor, both of New Haven, on April 28. They said they stopped the women in the area of Old Gate...
Arrest made after Naugatuck officers fired at a knife-wielding man
NAUGATUCK, Conn. (WFSB) - 24-year-old Kyle O’Creene was arrested and charged yesterday after approaching police officers with a knife, resulting in them firing their weapons. The incident occurred on April 25, 2024, at approximately 9:12 a.m. Police had received a 911 call stating a man with a knife was...
Man shot in Waterbury has life-threatening injuries: police
Police are investigating a shooting in Waterbury on Thursday afternoon and said the victim has life-threatening injuries. Officers responded to the intersection of Bishop and Bronson streets at 1 p.m. after receiving a report of a shooting and found a crime scene, police said. But before the officers got there,...
‘Everything was on fire’: Truck driver who survived massive, fiery crash says he’s lucky to be alive
NORWALK, Conn. (NEWS 12 CONNECTICUT) – One of the three drivers involved in a fiery crash on I-95 in Connecticut is speaking out about the incident. For the first time, Hazeth Aracena is sharing an exclusive video of the flaming wreck that shut down the interstate for days. Experts...
Erica Blake Steals $400 In Items From Milford Macy's: Police
The incident happened in New Haven County on Monday, May 6 around 4:45 p.m., when a shoplifter was confronted by police at the Macy's in Milford at 1201 Boston Post Rd. (Route 1). According to Milford Police, an investigation determined that the alleged shoplifter, New Haven resident Erica Blake, had...
2 arrested following road rage incident on Route 8
LITCHFIELD, CT (WFSB) – Two men are facing charges after a road rage incident on Route 8, according to state police. Howard Vazquez, 48, of Torrington, was charged with assault second-degree, breach of peace second-degree, reckless endangerment second-degree, and reckless driving. Jordan Millette, 25, of Waterbury, was charged with...
Milford Gun Connected To Hill Murder
A gun purchased in Milford ended up connected to a Hill homicide — after the purchaser lent the firearm to a relative’s friend, who lent it to another friend, who then tried to sell the gun in New Haven, only to be shot and killed himself. Those details...
Connecticut airport evacuated after inert grenade found in woman's luggage
Tweed New Haven Airport in Connecticut was evacuated after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers found a grenade in a woman's luggage on Wednesday morning. Authorities said they saw an image of a grenade in a person's bag just after 8 a.m. That's when checkpoint screenings were stopped, the gate was pulled down and passengers were evacuated to gate 3.
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