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Enfield K-9 helps solve burglary investigation
ENFIELD, Conn. (WGGB/WSHM) - K-9 Odin with Enfield Police assisted the midnight shift on Monday morning with a burglary investigation. According to the Enfield Police Department, Odin tracked half a mile mile from the incident location to a house which resulted in locating the juvenile suspect responsible for the burglary.
Part of I-84 East closed in Hartford after crash
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Part of Interstate 84 East is closed in Hartford after a car crash. Police said the left and center lanes are closed. The crash happened around 10:39 p.m. and involved two cars. This is a developing story, stick with News 8 for updates.
2 arrested, machine gun seized during Springfield traffic stop
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) – Two people are facing several charges after a traffic stop late last week in Springfield. Springfield Police spokesperson Ryan Walsh said that officers were in the area of Adams Street Friday night when they reportedly saw a driver, identified as 21-year-old Randy Perez-Coiscou of Springfield, run a stop sign at the intersection of Adams Street and Dwight Street Extension. Police tried pulled the vehicle over on Adams Street, but Perez-Coiscou reportedly didn’t immediately stop.
‘Smash-and-grab’ reported at Bloomfield business
BLOOMFIELD, CT (WFSB) - Police in Bloomfield said on Monday that they are investigating a smash-and-grab incident. It happened at the Snipes retail store in the Copaco Plaza. Police reported that merchandise and cash from the registers was taken. The store was still trying to tally the total loss. The...
Second fire in two days destroys historic Conn. country club
A historic West Hartford country club celebrating its centennial year is destroyed after two fires in two days. Firefighters arrived to the Wampanoag Country Club just after 2:20 a.m. on Sunday and found heavy fire coming through the roof of the same building that had been on fire just 24 hours earlier on Saturday morning.
How a $500 monthly stipend is helping more than 100 Springfield-area families
SPRINGFIELD — Diapers, wipes, clothes, food. It all adds up quickly for Destiny Rivera of Springfield, a single mother of a 2-year-old. Her daughter, Natalya, “never sits down,” she said. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we...
Dozens displaced after apartment fire in Avon
AVON, Conn — Dozens of people have been displaced after a fire at an apartment complex on Sunday evening. The fire started on the third-floor balcony area of a unit in building 44 at the Avon Place Apartments on Avonwood Road. The fire spread up and over the balcony, fire officials said.
Cory Menard Admits To OUI Crash That Killed Katelyn Gress
Cory Menard, of Granby, pleaded guilty to vehicle homicide while operating negligently and under the influence of alcohol; and reckless assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, the Northwestern District Attorney said. A judge sentenced him to two and a half years in prison with two years of probation once...
PS5, designer items reportedly taken during break-in at Hartford smoke shop, owner says
Multiple items were reportedly taken during a break-in at a Hartford smoke shop on Monday, according to the store's owner. The owner of the All Gas No Brakes Smoke Shop on Prospect Avenue said someone smashed the glass with a brick to get inside the store. While inside the store,...
Sunny, mild day on tap after frosty start
After a frosty start on Tuesday, there's a sunny and mild day on tap. Most of the state had a frost advisory in place through the morning. It has since expired. The day will feature lots of sunshine with milder temperatures. Highs will be in the middle 60s away from the water.
Family Equality picnic will start Westfield Pride celebrations a month early
WESTFIELD — Westfield Pride, created in 2023 to celebrate, support and honor the LGBTQIA+ community of Westfield, is gearing up for a first-time family event in May and a month of celebrations and education in June for International Pride Month. Kathi Bradford, president of Westfield Pride, said after she...
Springfield Police search for missing 16-year-old
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Police in Springfield are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing teenager. According to the Springfield Police Department, 16-year-old Jama Ali was reported missing on April 11. Officials said he is about 5′8′' and weighs 140 lbs. He is also known to have a...
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