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Fatal hit-and-run crash under investigation in Waterbury
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — An early morning hit-and-run accident has left one pedestrian dead in Waterbury. The Waterbury Police Department arrived at 62 Chase Ave. at around 2:12 a.m. for a hit-and-run motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. Officers at the scene found 46-year-old Dwayne Hunter, who had been struck in the roadway. Hunter was driven to Saint Mary’s Hospital where he died […]
One dead in early morning tractor trailer crash
HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - One person is dead following a tractor trailer crash early Saturday morning. According to emergency officials, the crash occurred at the intersection of Middletown and Foxon Avenues and involved a tractor trailer and one other vehicle, a black BMW. A fire broke out, causing significant damage to both vehicles.
Fire breaks out at home in Monroe
MONROE, CT (WFSB) - A fire broke out at a home in Monroe Saturday afternoon. Officials say that at around 4:45 P.M., firefighters were called to William Henry Drive on reports of a possible house on fire from the side. Police and firefighters arrived quickly and the blaze was extinguished.
Meriden Mall Powder Attack Suspect Arrested: Police
The New Haven County incident happened on Thursday, May 16 in Meriden. Cindy Luzunaris, age 42, walked into Windsor, a women’s clothing store at the Meridan Mall, located at 470 Lewis Avenue, just before 12:45 p.m., authorities said. The Meridan resident then reportedly threw a powdery substance into an...
Waterbury woman who defrauded Medicaid sentenced to 11 months in prison
HARTFORD, Conn. — A Waterbury woman was sentenced to 11 months in prison on Wednesday in Hartford Superior Court for defrauding Medicaid, according to a release on Thursday from the state’s Division of Criminal Justice. Adrieonna Fisher, 30, billed the government health insurance program for Personal Care Assistant...
Seymour residents urged to take precautions after dog taken by coyote
Seymour residents are being urged to take extra precautions to keep your pets safe after a coyote took a dog that was outside without supervision. The town's first selectman said a resident reported that their dog was taken by a coyote on Thursday. Woodbridge Regional Animal Control said they also...
Dog found tied to fence and abandoned outside CT farm
Authorities are looking for whoever is responsible for leaving a dog tied up and abandoned in Southbury. The dog, a female German Shepherd, was found shortly after 7:30 a.m. on Thursday at the Willow Creek Horse Farm, according to the Southbury Police Department. The animal was found tied to a fence at the entrance of the farm, police said. Police and Southbury Animal Control are investigating ...
New AMR EMTs earned while they learned
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — The Waterbury area has a new batch of EMTs as part of a new trend. Instead of paying for their training, they got a paycheck while being trained to save lives. American Medical Response in Waterbury is Connecticut’s latest emergency response company to roll out an “earn while you learn” program. On […]
With green lights and a hashtag challenge, Waterbury speech therapist ignites stuttering awareness
After watching her patients struggle not only with speech difficulties but also with social mistreatment because of them, a Waterbury speech-language pathologist decided to take action. Danra Kazenski, Ph.D., a clinical associate professor at the University of Vermont and founder of Vermont Stuttering Therapy in Waterbury, has made it her...
Members of violent Waterbury-based 960 street gang face life in prison
WATERBURY, Conn. — State and federal officials announced that two more members of a violent Waterbury-based street gang called 960 have been convicted on multiple charges in Bridgeport Federal court. “These convictions stemmed from the defendants' involvement, and multiple acts of violence against rival gang members, and innocent bystanders...
Flags at gravesites honor Monroe veterans’ sacrifice
MONROE, CT — Members of American Legion Sippin-Winspur Post 176 placed miniature American flags at veterans’ gravesites in every cemetery in town Saturday morning. Victor Yanosy, commander of Post 176, said it was Armed Forces Day, a time to honor veterans from all branches of the U.S. armed services.
A swell of CT violence killed a bystander, left another paralyzed. Two gangsters face life in prison.
Two members of a violent Waterbury street gang have been found guilty by a federal jury of racketeering charges — marking 14 members of the 960 street gang who have been taken off the street and convicted following an extensive investigation that culminated in a 36-count indictment. Gabriel Pulliam, also known as “G,” 30, and Julian Scott, also known as “Ju Sav,” 25, were found guilty last ...
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