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Multi-family home in Norwich riddled with gunfire
A multi-family home was riddled with gunfire in Norwich on Monday evening, police said. Officers were called to the area of Cliff and North Cliff streets just before 5:30 p.m. Authorities found evidence of gunfire at the scene. Investigators determined that a building housing multiple families was struck by several...
Fight At Groton Park Causes Panic, Hundreds Flee, Cops Say
The incident occurred in New London County around 1 p.m., Saturday, May 11, at Poquonnock Plains Park in Groton. According to Capt. Gregory McCarthy of the Groton Police, at the time of the incident, the park was the site of several youth sporting events with several hundred spectators in attendance.
Police logs ― May 15, 2024
Celso A. Ajche Vicente, 40, of 66 Convent St., Norwich, was charged May 7 with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Robert F. Fox, 55, of 31 1/2 Lester Ave., Pawcatuck, was charged May 7 with second-degree breach of peace and Saturday with violation of a protective order.
Shots fired at residence on Cliff Street in Norwich CT. Here's what we know
Gunshots were fired into a residence on Cliff Street in Norwich on Monday. Norwich Police said that at approximately 5:25 p.m. Monday, the dispatch center received several 911 calls reporting shots fired in the area of Cliff Street and North Cliff Street in Norwich. Numerous patrol officers responded to the...
Man rescued from water by Good Samaritans in Noank has died
Groton ― Town police have said a man, who was rescued earlier this month by Good Samaritans in the water in Noank, has died. Police identified the man as Douglas Crawford, 66, of Westerly, R.I. According to his obituary, Crawford, who served on the boards of the Watch Hill...
40 people save pair of horses stuck in deep mud in grueling 5-hour rescue through Connecticut woods
Two horses stranded on their sides in a swampy mess were hauled to safety by 40 first responders who battled through knee-deep mud in Connecticut woods to pull off the strenuous, five-hour rescue, officials said. The horses wandered about three-quarters of a mile behind a Lebanon farm when they got stuck in a “swampy area” Saturday, the city’s volunteer fire department said. One in the pair was trapped for seven hours, according to the department. Horse saved after being stranded on roof for 5 days becomes symbol of hope for flooded Brazil Rescuers with multiple agencies used a cargo truck to shuttle...
CT woman arrested on DUI charge after rolling car over into wooded area
A woman was arrested on a DUI charge over the weekend when she rolled her car over off the road and into a wooded area in Ledyard. Officers responded to the 200 block of Iron Street just after 12:20 a.m. on Saturday on the report of a rollover crash and found the driver of the vehicle sitting on top of her car, which was on its side in a wooded area off the eastbound side of the road, ...
Students safe after 3-vehicle crash involving school bus in Stonington
Stonington ― Seven students escaped injury when the bus they were riding in was involved in a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Jeremy Hill Road, Taugwonk Road and Route 184 on Monday afternoon. Stonington Police Department Deputy Chief Todd Olson said the bus driver was taken to Lawrence...
Thieves snatch $4,000 worth of items from Ulta in Lisbon
LISBON, CT (WFSB) - A trio of suspects stole $4,000 worth of merchandise from an Ulta in Lisbon over the weekend. State police said it happened at the River Road business on Saturday around 8:25 p.m. Troopers said three people went into the store, took the items, then fled in...
Police Officer, US Navy Reservist Daniel McCracken Killed
Chester City police officer Daniel D. McCracken died on May 6, 2024 of a non-combat-related incident while deployed in the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility, a spokesperson for the U.S. Navy said. CENTCOM's area of responsibility "stretches from Northeast Africa across the Middle East to Central and South...
Police Officer Zachary Barber honored with VFW National Law Enforcement Public Servant Citation
A number of Norwich Police Department personnel as well as two civilians were honored at the Norwich City Council meeting Monday night. Officer First Class Zachary Barber was presented the VFW National Law Enforcement Public Servant Citation. This award is given to an individual who serves in a municipal, county, state or federal unit tasked with enforcement of the laws pertaining to their area of responsibility. Norwich Mayor Peter Nystrom presented Barber with a proclamation at the city council meeting, which thanked him for his efforts.
Montville police K-9 among those honored at memorial service in Washington, D.C.
Montville ― Several local police officers attended a memorial ceremony Saturday in Washington, D.C., that honored police K-9 Barrett and 25 others from around the country killed in the line of duty last year. Lt. David Radford wrote in an email Monday that the annual ceremony, which is called...
Large Crane Flips, Shuts Route 9 In Central Jersey (UPDATED)
A large crane overturned closing Route 9 in Middlesex County, authorities said.The crash occurred at about 9:20 a.m. on Monday, May 13 on the southbound ramps to Route 184 (King George Post Road) in Woodbridge, NJDOT reported.The on- and off-ramps remained closed at about 1 p.m., Woodbridge police …
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