CRIME & SAFETY
Shocking video shows teen ATV rider smashing into windshield of a cop car that cut him off in Connecticut park
Shocking video captured the moment a teenage ATV rider was seriously injured when he smashed into a police cruiser that cut him off from riding illegally in a Connecticut park. New Haven police released the footage Wednesday showing the unidentified 19-year-old ATV rider losing control and smashing into the squad...
Woman faces charges for abandoning cats in Walmart parking lot, killing kitten
SOUTHINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Police arrested a resident of New Britain in connection with an incident involving the abandonment of two cats in a Walmart parking lot. Ana Rodriguez has been charged with two county of cruelty to animals after authorities found a dead kitten and an injured adult cat in the parking lot April […]
Waterbury man accused of having illegal machete in car
WILLIMANTIC, Conn. (WTNH) — A Waterbury man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly having multiple illegal items in his car including a machete and drugs. Police arrested Dante Khalil Walton, 27, of Waterbury, after a motor vehicle stop. According to police, an officer was enforcing traffic on Wednesday near West Main Street when he saw […]
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...
Selkirk Woman Killed In Head-On SR 85 Crash In Bethlehem
The Albany County wreck happened just before 7 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, in Bethlehem, on State Route 85 near the Albany city limits. Bethlehem Police said a 28-year-old Saratoga County man from Clifton Park was driving westbound on Route 85 when he crossed over the center line and struck an eastbound vehicle.
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.
Pilot Killed After Plane Headed To New Haven Crashes
The plane crashed around 7:10 a.m., Thursday, May 2, near Daniel Village, Georgia, and was headed for New Haven, the Richmond County Sheriff's Office in Augusta, Georgia. The Federal Aviation Authority said the Beechcraft 36 crashed in a residential neighborhood. Only the pilot was on board. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will investigate, the FAA said.
Woman dies after being struck by vehicle in Hamden
HAMDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A woman has died from her injuries after being struck by a vehicle last night in Hamden. Last night at 10:52, Hamden officers arrived at 2320 Dixwell Ave. where they found a woman who had been struck by a vehicle. According to police, initial observation determined that the woman’s injuries “were not believed to be […]
Driver suffered a medical emergency prior to rollover crash in Orange
ORANGE, Conn. (WTNH) — A rollover collision between two vehicles occurred last night in Orange after a driver suffered a medical emergency, said police. At around 7:00 p.m., police officers and firefighters arrived at the intersection of Derby Ave. and Racebrook Rd. on reports of a crash. Police say a Mercedes E350 was waiting at […]
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 ...
'My justice is in heaven' | Family of victim in 2023 New Haven homicide speaks out after police make arrest
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — New Haven police announced Wednesday that they made an arrest in a 2023 homicide that took the life of 26-year-old Tyrese Blue, Jr. Twenty-seven-year-old Lewis Santiago, of New Haven, was arrested last week in connection to the case. Blue Jr.'s mother, Sharon Baines-Blue, said while she is thankful for the work of the detectives, it doesn't truly feel like justice to her.
Landlord Charged With Abduction After Tenant Dispute In Northern VA: Police
A 43-year-old man was charged with abduction after a dispute with a much younger, female tenant in Woodbridge, police said.Elith Samuel Parada was arguing with the 23-year-old tenant at a home on the 2700 block of Burrough Hill Lane in Woodbridge around 10:30 p.m. april 21, when he physically preve…
Police investigating pedestrian death
HAMDEN, Conn. (WFSB) - A woman has died after being struck by a vehicle Friday night. According to police, officers responded around 10:52 to the area of 2320 Dixwell Avenue for a report of a pedestrian being struck by a motor vehicle. When they arrived, officers located a female who...
Warrant execution leads to convicted felon’s arrest on drug, weapons charges
NEW HAVEN, CT (WFSB) - A man faces drugs and weapons charges after state police executed a search warrant. Quezon Ableek Jones, 26, of New Haven, was arrested on May 2. Troopers said they obtained information that Jones, a convicted felon, was involved on drug sales. They execute d the...
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