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Body found in Yantic River identified as Norwich man. What we know
The body of the deceased man found in the Yantic River in Norwich last week has been identified as Daniel Busby, 26, of Norwich. As of Monday morning, the cause of death was still pending and will be determined by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Norwich Police Detective...
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Money stolen from drive-through ATM in Norwich. Here's what we know.
An ATM at a local bank was heavily damaged and a significant amount of money was stolen. At approximately 8:50 a.m. on Sunday, members of the Norwich Police Department Patrol and Detective divisions responded to the Eastern Connecticut Savings Bank branch located at 666 West Main St. in Norwich for reported damage to the drive-through ATM. ...
One Person Killed in Two-Vehicle Accident in Salem
According to WBOY, officials have now confirmed that one individual has died following a two-vehicle accident in Salem. Officials were originally dispatched to the scene at 12:08 p.m. The accident occurred on 65 US Highway 50 East.
Norwich Fire Department completes rope rescue in just over 8 minutes
NORWICH, Conn. — The Norwich Fire Department completed a quick and impressive rope rescue on Thursday evening. Around 5:35 p.m. on May 2, Norwich Emergency Dispatch received a call from a resident at Indian Leap Condominiums on Yantic Street who reported someone was yelling for help from the west side of Indian Leap Falls, according to a release from the fire department.
The lion is back at Mohegan Park in Norwich
Norwich ― The zoo is long gone from Mohegan Park, but a beloved lion has returned. A bright yellow lion drinking fountain that long adorned the entrance to the former zoo has been refurbished with new plumbing and fresh paint. The lion sits again in its original spot beside a more mundane drinking fountain to the delight of old timers and youngsters seeing it for the first time.
Backers of new animal shelter in Montville raise $4,000 at ‘pup rally’
Montville ― David Turner, one advocate for building a new $2.2 million animal shelter in town, took a bag of dog treats from his pocket Sunday and fed one to his dog ― a 12-year-old Goldendoodle named Max. Turner, a 25-year Montville resident, said part of the reason...
2 Ledyard women charged with animal cruelty
LEDYARD, Conn. (WTNH) – Two Ledyard residents were charged Wednesday with animal cruelty, according to Ledyard police. Quiana L. Durham, 33, and Precious Michaud, 28, were both charged with five counts of cruelty to animals after turning themselves in on active arrest warrants. The charges stem from a call police said Durham made to Ledyard […]
Executive director who led Norwich Historical Society to prominence departs
Norwich ― From walking tours to efforts to preserve historic buildings, the Norwich Historical Society has taken a prominent role in promoting the city’s history. Society leaders credit part-time Executive Director Regan Miner for the group’s success. Miner, a 2010 Norwich Free Academy graduate, earned an undergraduate degree in history at the University of Connecticut and master’s degree in public history at Central Connecticut State University.
Meet the Man Behind the Hit Yacht Rock Song About South County Living
Rhode Island is a bit far north for palm trees, but the Ocean State is the star of a yacht rock song called “Coconut Kevin” that’s been rising on the music charts and offers a tip of the flip-flop to a part-time Westerly resident. “Coconut” Kevin Martin,...
Norwich man charged with manslaughter for hitting woman, driving off
NORWICH, Conn. (WTNH) — A 34-year-old man was driving at least 70 mph before he fatally hit a woman in Jewett City, and then drove off, according to an arrest warrant. Curt Rivard, Jr., of Norwich, was charged soon after the Sept. 22 crash with evading responsibility and driving while under the influence. Wednesday, Connecticut […]
Who pays the most taxes in Norwich? Here are the city's top 10 taxpayers
Nine of the top 10 highest taxpayers in Norwich for the 2022 assessment are still in the top 10 for the 2023 assessment, with only The Mashantucket Pequot Tribe not in the top 10 this time. As assessed in October, Norwich’s net grand list is $2.872 billion, with real estate...
Mustafa comes home and gives back to help the next generation
New London — There are many inhabitants of the 06320 who proclaim devotion to their city — talking it more than walking it — often sounding like editorials that have forgotten the point they want to make. And then you were there Sunday at Caulkins Park, withstanding...
US Army Sgt. Jeremiah Peikert Charged In CT Murder Plot
Army Sergeant Jeremiah Peikert of Azle, Texas, age 30, was arrested on charges connected to his brother's alleged scheme to have four people killed and extradited to Connecticut on Wednesday, May 1, Connecticut State Police announced on Friday, May 3. According to state police, Peikert's brother, 31-year-old Joshua Peikert, had...
Does Connecticut prosecute gun offenders? Prosecutors say statistics don’t tell the whole story
When Franc Gjergjaj of East Lyme was arrested in connection with the Feb. 17, 2021, shooting death of 17-year-old Ronde Ford in New London, he faced four criminal charges: carrying a pistol without a permit, having a weapon in a motor vehicle, tampering with physical evidence and interfering with an officer.
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