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CRIME & SAFETY
Traffic stops are nerve-racking for both officers and drivers. CT police are trying to calm tensions
When flashing blue-and-red lights in your rearview mirror mean a traffic stop, don’t just keep going, don’t try pulling onto the highway median, and don’t frantically rummage under the seats while the police officer is approaching. And be sure the car is in park or even shut off when the officer arrives. “Absolutely I’ve had drivers who didn’t put the car in park or they hit the windshield ...
Waterford police seek help identifying shoplifting suspect
WATERFORD — The Waterford Police Department is seeking public assistance in identifying a man who attempted to steal items from a local Wal-Mart on May 12. According to police, the unidentified male suspect entered the store and attempted to leave with a shopping cart full of merchandise without paying.
Middletown police are looking for larceny suspects who stole from 3 stores
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. — The Middletown Police Department is attempting to identify two larceny suspects who stole from three city stores on Tuesday. According to a Facebook post by police, the two suspects allegedly stole $237.88 worth of merchandise, including Yankee candles, Tampax, and leggings from the Washington St. store.
Police are looking for women who stole Tampax, candles, and more from Walgreens
MIDDLETOWN, CT (WFSB) - Middletown police need help identifying two women who stole items from the local Walgreens. On May 14, the two suspects stole $237.88 worth of merchandise including Yankee candles, Tampax, and leggings from the Walgreens on 311 Main Street. The suspects also stole from CVS on 308...
Northern Westchester CVS Incident Involving Woman Leads To Chase, 3 Arrests
Three Connecticut men were apprehended after an incident involving a woman in a CVS parking lot in New York led to a police chase and separate crashes.The chain of events began around 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 17 in Northern Westchester County.The North Castle Police Department received a call from a p…
Bicyclist injured in New London car collision
NEW LONDON — On Thursday, police and emergency crews were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident involving a car and a juvenile bicyclist at the intersection of Jefferson Ave. and Ashcraft Rd. at around 3:05 p.m. The young cyclist sustained injuries that were deemed non-life-threatening and was promptly transported...
Minor taken to hospital after car and bike collide in New London
A minor was taken to the hospital after a car collided with a bike in New London on Thursday evening. The police department responded to the area of Jefferson Avenue and Ashcraft Road just after 3 p.m. A car and bike collided, and the minor on the bike was taken...
Downtown Mystic to have increased police presence this summer
“No matter what part of Connecticut you’re from, mystic is a go-to destination,” Danbury’s Patti Keckeisen said. From its shops to its restaurants, downtown Mystic takes on a whole new life come summertime. “Mystic has grown tremendously on both fronts, population wise and visitor wise,” Margaret Macris,...
Six years after a nearly deadly attack on her, ex-CT police officer champions bill to protect victims
When then-Hartford Police officer Jill Kidik survived a brutal knife attack to her neck during a routine call six years ago Friday, she nearly lost her voice. Now years into her recovery, Kidik has found her voice in a new way — advocating for victims of violence. That advocacy has led to the passage of a state bill that will broaden protections for victims whose attackers are deemed not ...
Man pursues insanity verdict in Mashantucket stabbing
A former Baltimore, Maryland man, charged with stabbing a Mashantucket man in the face and neck in 2018, is seeking to convince a judge that he needs mental health treatment, not prison, for his alleged crime. A trial started on Friday in New London Superior Court for 47-year-old Dontae Glen...
East Hampton police cruiser struck; driver of other vehicle cited
EAST HAMPTON, CT (WFSB) - A driver was found to be at fault for striking a police cruiser in East Hampton. Police said the driver hit the East Hampton cruiser as the driver left the parking lot of the Atlantic Gas Station on High Street on Friday morning. The cruiser...
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