CRIME & SAFETY
South Windsor Woman Accused Of Keying Car At Stop & Shop
Hartford County resident Mimi L. Fluharty, age 62, of South Windsor, was arrested on Tuesday, April 30, for an incident in February at the Stop & Shop at 1739 Ellington Road in South Windsor. According to Lt. Mark Cleverdon of the South Windsor Police, Fluharty turned herself in to police...
WATCH: Police officer rescues snapping turtle in South Windsor
SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. (WTNH) — A police officer saved a snapping turtle from a busy road in South Windsor. Police responded to a snapping turtle in the middle of the road a few weeks ago near Doris Lane and Lake Street. Since animal control officers were not available, police used their advice and expertise to […]
Vernon, CT man arrested on multiple drug, firearm charges
VERNON — Law enforcement agencies, including the East Central Narcotics Task Force (ECNTF), the DEA Diversion Task Force, and Vernon Police Department, conducted a successful search and arrest operation at a Rockville residence on May 1, leading to the detention of a local man on numerous narcotics and firearms charges.
Police in Manchester apprehend 2 Hartford men with warrants, discover ghost gun
MANCHESTER, Conn. — Two Hartford men were apprehended by law enforcement in Manchester on Tuesday, according to a Wednesday release from the Manchester Police Department. Frankie Almodovar-Roman, 22, and Junior Jorge, 20, both had active warrants and were taken into custody, according to police. On Tuesday, members of the...
Task force nabs drug suspect in North Haven
NORTH HAVEN, CT (WFSB) - A man faces a list of drug charges after a task force busted him in North Haven. Police said they arrested Jeremy Cruz-Velez, 25, of Hartford. Officers said they found a suspicious vehicle parked behind a Best Western hotel in North Haven around 3:40 a.m. on Thursday.
Vernon man dies from motorcycle crash in Bolton
BOLTON, CT (WFSB) - A motorcyclist from Vernon died in a crash in Bolton on Wednesday night, according to state police. Authorities said it happened on West Street (Route 85) around 5 p.m. The driver of a Toyota Highlander was driving northbound and made a left turn in the path...
Police investigating “smash and grab” at West Hartford mall
FARMINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Police are investigating a “smash and grab” type of theft on Thursday inside the Westfarms Mall. Officers said that shoppers were frightened by the sound of shattering glass, but police said there is no threat to the public. Farmington police responded to the scene and confirmed that no weapons were involved. […]
Office of Inspector General releases preliminary report, body camera footage of Hartford officer shooting at man
The Connecticut Office of the Inspector General released its preliminary report and body camera footage Wednesday of an officer-involved shooting Saturday in Hartford.
Manchester man sentenced to 4 years in prison for unlawfully possessing handgun
HARTFORD, Conn. — A fugitive felon who illegally possessed a loaded handgun was sentenced to four years in federal prison on Wednesday, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut. Elliot Otero, 34, of Manchester, was sentenced in Hartford; his 4 years in prison...
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