CRIME & SAFETY
Driver killed after hitting tree in Hebron
HEBRON, Conn. (WFSB) - A driver was killed in a crash after hitting a tree that started a fire on West Street Sunday morning. According to State Police, troopers responded to the report of a car fire around 9:48 a.m. in the area of Karlswood Road. They say the vehicle...
Stratford police seek public’s help locating ‘armed and dangerous' suspect
STRATFORD, Conn. — Stratford police and state police are seeking help from the public in locating a suspect who they believe was involved in an armed robbery at the Stratford Motor Inn on March 19. Brittany Rondeau, 37, of Marlborough is “armed and dangerous,” according to a release from...
Officials investigating after fire at Clarion Inn in New London
NEW LONDON, CT (WFSB) - Officials are investigating after a fire broke out at the Clarion Inn in New London Sunday night. The hotel is located at 269 North Frontage Road. This is an active investigation. Stay tuned to Channel 3 for updates.
Three teens, juvenile arrested for causing $20,000 worth of damage to high school in Deep River
DEEP RIVER, CT (WFSB) - Four people were arrested for burglarizing and damaging a high school in Deep River earlier this month. State police announced on Friday that they charged Jonathan Gosnell, 18, Henry Grabowski, 18, and Mackie Olynnger, also 18, with third-degree burglary, first-degree criminal mischief, conspiracy to commit third-degree burglary, and conspiracy to commit first-degree criminal mischief.
Felony Charges Janessa Mione After Children Found In Street
Janessa Louise Mione of Lebanon's two "children left the residence and were wandering the neighborhood unattended," the police stated in the release. The affidavit explained that a neighbor didn't just stumble across the young girls, they knocked on her door as a possible "new home" after Mione allegedly threw them out. One girl was in a t-shirt dress and the other was in a long-sleeved t-shirt with leggings, neither had a jacket and it was around sunset on April 19 so the stranger let them in. Suddenly, the 4-year-old said she wanted ice cream and ran out of the home, so while carrying the toddler, the woman ran into the street after her, catching the preschooler, and waiting with the two girls until the police arrived.
Investigation files into the deaths of artist Ellis Ruley and son-in-law now public record
Norwich ― A 6-inch-thick Norwich Police Department binder contains seven years of investigative work into the mysterious deaths of posthumously famous African American folk artist Ellis Ruley and his son-in-law, Douglas Harris more than a half century ago. The contents show a lack of an initial investigation into Harris’...
Montville police working to locate reckless street bike operator
MONTVILLE, Conn. (WTNH) — The Montville Police Department is asking the public for help in locating a street bike operator who has repeatedly driven recklessly and evaded officers. Over the course of several weeks, a handful of residents in the area of Raymond Hill Rd. have made multiple complaints to Montville police about a motorcycle […]
Serious motorcycle crash closed Berlin Turnpike
WETHERSFIELD, CT (WFSB) - A serious motorcycle crash closed the Berlin Turnpike on Sunday morning. Wethersfield police officers responded to the report of a car crash with serious injuries on 1750 Berlin Turnpike at 6:31 a.m. on Sunday. Officers discovered that the collision involved a motorcyclist with serious injuries. Aetna...
Fire extinguished in Norwich
Norwich ― Firefighters extinguished a fire Saturday at a multi-family mixed-use property at 277 Central Ave. that was found in the wall of an attached porch. Norwich and Taftville firefighters were called out for reports of the fire at 1:50 p.m. and arrived to find heavy smoke at the rear of the building, Norwich Fire Battalion Chief Mark Benjamin said.
Barbers leap into action to save girl about to run into traffic
Two quick-thinking barbers in East Hartford, Connecticut, jumped into action to save a child they noticed running in the street towards traffic. Security footage from April 10 shows the moment the two barbers dashed out the door once they noticed the girl running by the shop and towards a busy street. In the video, one […]
19-Year-Old Woman Killed, 4 Hospitalized In Willington Crash
It happened around 10:15 p.m. Saturday, April 27, in Tolland County in the town of Willington. A 2007 Subaru Legacy with five occupants, all from the town of Bethel in Fairfield County, was traveling southbound on River Road when the driver lost control, causing the vehicle to overturn, according to Connecticut State Police.
Drones, UTVs used to put out Bolton brush fire
BOLTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Multiple departments came together to extinguish a brush fire Saturday in Bolton, according to the Vernon Fire Department. The fire was in the area near Bolton Notch, also known as Painted Rock. Vernon sent in firefighters, two engines, two UTVs, a drone and other equipment.
Man critically injured in Rocky Hill crash
A man is in critical condition after a car crash on New Britain Avenue in Rocky Hill Friday evening. Police said a man was critically injured in the crash, which involved three vehicles. Another person has minor injuries, according to authorities. Police said the road was closed in both directions...
No injuries reported in rollover crash in Killingworth
KILLINGWORTH, Conn. (WTNH) — A rollover crash occurred Saturday morning in Killingworth, according to state police. At around 11:36 a.m. state police received calls about a rollover crash on Rt 9 South near exit 15. Troopers, local fire departments, and emergency medical services all responded to the crash. State police say no injuries were reported.
Kia Boyz: Documentary features a group of young Connecticut men allegedly stealing Kia and Hyundai cars regularly
CONNECTICUT, USA — For years, a trend has circulated on social media, where groups of people who call themselves “Kia Boyz” are videotaping the theft of Kias and Hyundais across the country. At least one of those groups exists in Connecticut and was recently featured in a video on YouTube.
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