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Waterbury police working to combat EBT skimming
WATERBURY, CT (WFSB) - Stealing SNAP benefits, a ruthless trend gaining popularity nationwide. The Connecticut Department of Social Services is alerting cardholders to follow steps to protect themselves. A Waterbury mother of two, who doesn’t want to be identified, is warning SNAP benefit users that the money you spend on...
Body found in Mad River in Waterbury
WATERBURY, CT (WFSB) - A body was found in a river in Waterbury on Friday morning. According to police they responded to the Mad River in the area of 135 East Liberty Street around 11:12 a.m. The body was removed from the river and confirmed to be deceased, police said.
24-Year-Old Caught Going 120 MPH In Naugatuck: Police
Hartford County resident Jean Rivera, age 24, was arrested on Tuesday, April 24 in connection with an alleged reckless driving incident that happened in New Haven County earlier in the same day, Connecticut State Police announced. According to state police, at around 9 a.m., a trooper saw a black BMW...
Man robbed bank in New Haven
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — On April 8, at 9:07 a.m., police responded to a report of a robbery at the Wells Fargo bank on Chapel Street. According to witnesses, a man wearing all black attire, a mask, and gloves, forcibly grabbed a customer after she completed her transaction. He then placed her in a […]
Waterbury mall replacing movie theater as part of revitalization plan
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — A movie theater is moving into the Brass Mill Center once again. Apple Cinemas held its grand opening at the Waterbury mall on Friday. The new business features 12 remodeled theaters and replaces the old Regal Cinemas, which closed in 2022. “It does bring more business to the community, which we […]
Family Friday: Ending April with festivals, farm fun and amusement parks
(WFSB) - This weekend in Connecticut is full of family fun! Whether you’re looking for a day on the farm, illuminating festivals or seeking an adventurous afternoon, here are a few ways to spend your days. April 26 & 27. Wolcott Fairgrounds & Pond. 3:00pm – 10:00pm. Local...
Driver, 33, Killed In High-Speed Woodbridge Crash: Cops
A 33-year-old driver was killed in an overnight crash in Woodbridge, police said.Donnell Tyquan Epps was heading north at a high rate of speed on Redwing Drive in a 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo when he lost control of the car and left the roadway around 2:30 a.m. near Shallow Court, county police sai…
Softball Team Treasurer Arrested At Oxford High School Sporting Event For Theft
James "Rudy" Allen, of Cochranville, "improperly used" more than $6,000 in funds intended for a youth softball team, the Oxford Police Department said in a news release. Allen was arrested at an Oxford High School sporting event on Thursday, April 24, police said. Court documents show he's been charged with Theft by failure to make required disposition of funds and receiving stolen property.
New Haven gang member admits role in murders
NEW HAVEN, CT (WFSB) - A New Haven gang member pleaded guilty to gang-related crimes on Wednesday. Tyjon Preston, also known as “TJ”, 21, of New Haven, pled guilty to related crimes from his role in a violent New Haven street gang. The prosecution is part of the...
Police officers meet in Bristol to spread awareness on mental health
BRISTOL, CT (WFSB) - Police officers, firefighters, EMS workers. They witness the unthinkable, then bring it home. Nearly 200 suicides from members of law enforcement happen every year in America. “It’s normal to see something horrible and not be okay with it,” said Newtown Police Chief David Kullgren.
Feds recover another $1 million stolen from New Haven
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Friday that it had recovered significant amounts in two stolen wire transfer cases last summer. The government recovered $2,288,385 for victims of two separate business email compromise scams. One of the victims was the New Haven School Department, and the other was a New Haven-based healthcare company.
Uber driver held at gunpoint in carjacking in North Haven
NORTH HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — On March 1, police received a 911 call from a victim who was carjacked at gunpoint. The victim, an Uber driver, had picked up a 17-year-old juvenile and 20-year-old Jehki Stewart of Hartford from an address in Hamden and drove them to their destination on North Frontage Road. When they […]
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