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Westerly woman found guilty of repeatedly punching a child, throwing another across a room
Westerly, R.I. ― A 27-year-old local woman was found guilty last week in Rhode Island of assaulting two children, including one who she punched 10 times. Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced Thursday that on May 10, a Washington County Superior Court jury found Taurie Richardson guilty of two counts of second-degree child abuse.
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.
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,...
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...
Police rescue woman from burning Pawcatuck home
Pawcatuck ― Police officers forced their way into a burning Washington Street home early Thursday to rescue a woman trapped inside, fire officials said. The sole occupant of the multifamily home at 5 Washington St., who is an elderly woman recovering from a recent surgery, called 911 to report the fire at 2:02 a.m.
1 injured in crash on entrance ramp to Rt. 2
NORWICH, Conn. (WFSB)—A driver in Norwich was injured during a crash on Wednesday. It occurred at 6:30 p.m. on the on-ramp to Rt. 2 eastbound, state police say. When firefighters arrived at the ramp from West Town Street, they found a wrecked vehicle but no rollover. It’s driver suffered...
Person wounded in shooting in Griswold. What we know
One person was wounded in a shooting in Griswold Thursday. Preliminary reports from Connecticut State Police indicate on Thursday at approximately 6:50 p.m. troopers from Troop E responded to a report of an assault involving a gun on North Main Street in Griswold. One individual was injured and was transported...
Fire rips through business in Gales Ferry
GALES FERRY, CT (WFSB) - A big fire ripped through a business in Gales Ferry on Wednesday night. According to investigators, it broke out in a building at R.B. Kent & Son Inc on Baldwin Hill Road. Firefighters said they responded around 9 p.m. The fire chief told Channel 3...
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...
Shots fired incident under investigation in Griswold
GRISWOLD, CT (WFSB) – State police are investigating after shots were fired in Griswold on Thursday evening. Troopers responded to the area of North Main Street. Police said the scene was still active as of 9 p.m. No further information was available.
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