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Popular CT music, food festival that draws statewide interest moves to the streets this year
The idea is to add a street festival atmosphere to an event that celebrates food and restaurants. The two-day Hartford Taste event is returning this summer, but with a new location that couldn’t be more apropos, organizer Marc Sherer said. The festival, which features many bands of several genres of music and food highlighting 32 area restaurants, will be held at Pratt and Trumbull streets in ...
How a CT man trafficked drugs from Cal. to CT. And a traffic stop turned up $180K and 9 cellphones.
A New Britain man has been sentenced to more than 11 years in federal prison for his role in trafficking fentanyl and cocaine from California to Connecticut. Ramon Ramos-Acevedo, 48, was sentenced to 135 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, during a hearing Tuesday in federal court in Hartford, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut. ...
A CT diner is all about classic, American breakfast and lunch. Here’s how they make it work
Warm and inviting comes to mind when you first step foot into Dom’s Broad Street Eatery. You feel like you are stepping back to a simpler time: Cozy booths, friendly chatter, and classic American breakfasts. As owner Jason DiBella put it, “My dad definitely started something special here.” His father, Dominic DiBella, opened up Dom’s in 2001 in Windsor. After his passing in 2011, Jason DiBella ...
Local police warn of nationwide missing children scam
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - A social media scam that worked its way across the country has been posted in Connecticut. The Hartford Police Department, along with police departments nationwide, said it has been seeing a new scam that involves fake missing children. Police said the scammers post pictures of missing...
Driver slams into New Britain police cruiser
NEW BRITAIN, CT (WFSB) – A police cruiser was struck head-on by a driver in New Britain on Wednesday afternoon, according to authorities. It happened in the area of East Street and Newington Avenue. Authorities said a 17-year-old girl was speeding on East Street and spun out while making...
Suspects sought in Plainville Kohl’s theft
PLAINVILLE, CT (WFSB) - Police said they were looking for a couple of theft suspects who stole from a retail store in Plainville. Limited details were released. However, police posted surveillance photos on Wednesday of two people who committed a larceny at the business. Anyone who recognizes them was asked...
Potential solutions to solve wrong-way crashes in Connecticut
MIDDLETOWN, CT (WFSB) - It’s something we’ve seen time and time again: wrong way crashes taking the lives of innocent people. Sunday night was the most recent occurrence. Luckily no one was hurt, but this is a worrisome trend. Wrong way drivers are on the rise. Last week,...
Man known as ‘G’ arrested for 2021 overdose death in Stafford
STAFFORD, CT (WFSB) – A man is facing charges in connection with a 2021 overdose death that happened in Stafford, according to state police. Authorities said 38-year-old Rohan Robinson of Putnam was charged with manslaughter second-degree and illegal sale of controlled drugs. Troopers responded to a home on Meadow...
CT State Police Targeting Crash Hotspots
(WFSB) - The I-Team is looking into Connecticut’s speeding problem. If you think you’ve seen more police on the highways recently - it’s because you have. For the next year, State Police are stepping up patrols, on a mission to slow you down. State Trooper Justin Nunez...
Heavy rain tonight with localized flooding possible
Cooler temperatures are on tap for Wednesday and there will be on-and-off showers through the day. There will be on-and-off showers throughout the day. It won't be a washout during the day. Heavier rain is expected to move in tonight. Some areas could see localized flooding issues. The heavy rain...
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