CRIME & SAFETY
Middletown police and federal agents seize drugs, weapons in raid
MIDDLETOWN — In a joint operation on April 19, the Middletown Police Department’s Investigative Services Division, Emergency Response Team, and the federal Drug Enforcement Agency executed a search and seizure warrant at 52 North Main Street, dismantling an illicit drug market operation. The raid concluded a comprehensive investigation...
Portion of I-95 to remain closed for several days after tractor-trailer carrying thousands of gallons of gasoline explodes into massive inferno
A tanker truck filled to the brim with gasoline slammed into a tractor-trailer and burst into a fiery inferno Thursday morning on Interstate 95 in Connecticut. The blaze — which shut down both sides of the highway, a major East Coast artery — erupted at about 5 a.m., according to the Hartford Courant. And if that’s not enough of a travel nightmare for drivers, the portion of the major highway affected by the fire will remain closed for the next 2-5 days, WTNH reported. The tanker, which was carrying about 8,500 gallons of gas, hit the truck and a passenger vehicle near Exit...
Alleged ringleader of crime spree throughout CT arrested on several larceny, burglary charges
A Newington man who police say was the ringleader of “statewide criminal activity” that included commercial burglaries and the thefts of catalytic converters, wheels and ATVs has been arrested on several larceny and burglary charges. Ethan Angel Nieves, 21, was taken into custody Monday during an appearance in New Britain Superior Court, according to the Southington Police Department. Police ...
In Middletown, fire crews welcome 'help from above'
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. — For the past year, firefighters in Middletown have had another perspective when they head to a scene courtesy of their new “Aerial Support Team”. The team now has a dozen members who are all certified to fly one of the two high-tech drones the department bought to help them with rescue efforts.
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...
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.
Body found in Connecticut River, Hartford police investigating
HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - Police are investigating after a body was discovered in the Connecticut River Monday afternoon. According to police, officers were called to an area near the Charter Oak Landing after a caller reported seeing a body in the water. Police said the body was determined to be...
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