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CT restaurant inspections reveal roaches, rodent droppings, unsafe food practices
Roaches, rodent droppings, shrimp at room temperature and chicken thawing on a counter are among the conditions found separately at restaurants during inspections by the Central Connecticut Health District. Records from the district show at least 16 restaurants during January and February have had priority item violations found during routine health inspections. The Central Connecticut Health ...
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...
21-Year-Old Admits Roles In Murders, Shootings In CT: Faces Life In Prison
A 21-year-old man has admitted his participation in several violent shootings and murders in Connecticut, federal officials announced.New Haven resident Tyjon Preston pleaded guilty to a racketeering offense related to his role in the violent Exit 8 street gang within the city, the US Attorney…
Dog euthanized in Hartford after being abandoned with rosary beads tied to paw
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A blind dog had to be euthanized on Thursday after she was found abandoned in Hartford. According to the Hartford Animal Shelter, the approximately 15-year-old dog was blind and barely moving when officials found her Wednesday on Brook Street. She was wearing a sweatshirt, a camo collar and had rosary beads […]
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...
Man sentenced for trafficking Mexican-sourced heroin, fentanyl, and crack into CT
BRIDGEPORT, CT (WFSB) - A man was sentenced for trafficking an array of drugs sourced from Mexico into Connecticut. Jason Cox, 50, formerly of Bridgeport and Savannah, GA, was sentenced on Wednesday to 10 years in prison, according to Vanessa Roberts Avery, U.S. attorney for the District of Connecticut. According...
2 men charged with stealing ATM from Wallingford gas station
WALLINGFORD, Conn. (WTNH) – Wallingford police have arrested two men accused of stealing an ATM from a gas station on North Turnpike Road in January. 22-year-old Ethan Nieves and 31-year-old Alex Sierra, both of New Britain, were charged this month with third-degree burglary, third-degree conspiracy to commit burglary, second-degree criminal mischief, second-degree conspiracy to commit […]
Trio of women resisted arrest following wrong-way driving incident in Hartford, state police say
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - Three women face a list of charges after they resisted arrest from what turned out to be a wrong-way driving incident in Hartford. Brenda Crespo, 34, of East Hartford, Esmeralda Crespo, 32, of Bristol, and 25-year-old Jennifer Crespo of Hartford were arrested. State police said they...
24-Year-Old Caught Going 120 MPH In Naugatuck: Police
Hartford County resident Jean Rivera, age 24, was arrested on Tuesday, April 24 in connection with an alleged reckless driving incident that happened in New Haven County earlier in the same day, Connecticut State Police announced. According to state police, at around 9 a.m., a trooper saw a black BMW...
Torrington man found guilty of burglarizing woman’s home
TORRINGTON, CT (WFSB) - A man from Torrington was found guilty on Thursday of burglarizing a woman’s home back in 2019. Samuel Jacobs, 30, was found guilty of first-degree burglary and possession of a controlled substance, according to Judicial District of Litchfield state’s attorney David Shannon. According to...
Video, documents reveal more about East Hartford police lieutenant’s DUI arrest
EAST HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - New video obtained by the Eyewitness News I-Team raises new questions about an East Hartford police officer’s arrest on charges he was driving under the influence. Lieutenant Joseph Ficacelli has been on desk duty since his arrest three months ago. His case is sealed.
Man gets 45 years for 2020 murder in Hartford
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - A man was sentenced to 45 years in prison for the 2020 murder of a man in Hartford. Yamil Rohena, 28, of Hartford, learned his fate on Tuesday, according to Sharmese Walcott, Hartford Judicial District state’s attorney. Rohena shot and killed 27-year-old Kwadir Paris on...
Loved ones demand justice outside Waterbury Court after woman struck and killed in Wolcott
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Family and friends of Alexandra “Allie” Standish gathered outside Waterbury Superior Court on Wednesday, continuing their quest for justice after the tragic death of the 37-year-old Wolcott woman. Standish was fatally hit by a car in her driveway on February 10th. “It’s hard,” said Jessica Tepper, a close friend of Standish. […]
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