CRIME & SAFETY
Man arrested for shooting incident and assault on Bristol officers
BRISTOL, CT (WFSB) - A man was arrested for a shooting incident and assaulting the officers who arrested him. Police did not identify the suspect. They said that on Thursday, they received multiple calls that reported a shooting on Stevens Street. One caller said that a person in a dark...
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...
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...
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 ...
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. […]
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.
Police in Manchester apprehend 2 Hartford men with warrants, discover ghost gun
MANCHESTER, Conn. — Two Hartford men were apprehended by law enforcement in Manchester on Tuesday, according to a Wednesday release from the Manchester Police Department. Frankie Almodovar-Roman, 22, and Junior Jorge, 20, both had active warrants and were taken into custody, according to police. On Tuesday, members of the...
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 surround Connecticut capitol after threat made
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Officers surrounded the state capitol building after Hartford police told Connecticut State Capitol Police that a person claimed to be there with a gun. The person, who was potentially emotionally distressed, had threatened to kill those who were inside, according to capitol police. Officers could be seen on Tuesday afternoon outside […]
CT man sentenced to 3 years for shooting at woman after sending ‘several pages’ of harassing texts
A Hartford man was sentenced to three years in prison after he pulled a rented Jeep up to a mini van and fired shots at a man and woman inside after giving them the middle finger. Duwade Gilzene, 34, appeared in Hartford Superior Court on Thursday afternoon and was sentenced by Judge David P. Gold to 12 years in prison, suspended after three years. On Nov. 14, 2022, the Hartford Police ...
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