CRIME & SAFETY
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...
Police officers meet in Bristol to spread awareness on mental health
BRISTOL, CT (WFSB) - Police officers, firefighters, EMS workers. They witness the unthinkable, then bring it home. Nearly 200 suicides from members of law enforcement happen every year in America. “It’s normal to see something horrible and not be okay with it,” said Newtown Police Chief David Kullgren.
Two-car crash in Wolcott leaves one dog dead, multiple injuries
WOLCOTT, Conn. (WTNH) — A two-car crash around 5:15 p.m. on Friday resulted in the death of one dog and two serious injuries. The crash happened at the intersection of Wolcott Road and Mad River Road. Involved in the collision was a silver car, occupied by two adults, which had pulled out of Mad River […]
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...
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...
Police investigating after man's body pulled from river in Waterbury
The body of a man was pulled from a river in Waterbury on Friday morning. Police responded to the area of 135 East Liberty Street after getting a report of a body in the Mad River. The body was taken from the river and police confirmed the man was dead.
Man accused of killing his wife in Simsbury
SIMSBURY, CT (WFSB) – A man is accused of killing his wife in Simsbury on Friday, according to police. Authorities said it happened at a home on Wildwood Road around 11:24 a.m. Police responded for the report of a fight. Officers found a woman with life-threatening injuries. She was...
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...
Waterbury police working to combat EBT skimming
WATERBURY, CT (WFSB) - Stealing SNAP benefits, a ruthless trend gaining popularity nationwide. The Connecticut Department of Social Services is alerting cardholders to follow steps to protect themselves. A Waterbury mother of two, who doesn’t want to be identified, is warning SNAP benefit users that the money you spend on...
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