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CRIME & SAFETY
Wrong-Way Crash: Bar Receipts, Social Media Lead To Arrest After Woman, 25, Killed In Danbury
The crash happened on Route 7 in Danbury around 2 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 10 in the southbound lane just north of Exit 7. Danielle Dempsey, age 25, of Danbury, was driving a gray 2005 Honda Accord when a black 2018 Dodge Challenger driving in the wrong direction struck her vehicle head-on, Connecticut State Police said.
Traffic stop leads to arrest of father, son in Stratford
STRATFORD, CT (WFSB) - A father and son faces a list of charges after drugs and a gun were found during a traffic stop in Stratford, according to police. Josue M. Aponte Jr. 20, of Derby and 42-year-old Josue M. Aponte Sr. of Stratford face a list of charges. Stratford...
Norwalk Carjacking Suspect Caught, Police Say
New Haven County resident Tyssan Woods, age 18, of Waterbury, was arrested on Tuesday, May 14, for the Thursday, March 28 incident on Westport Avenue. According to Lt. Tomasz Podgorski of the Norwalk Police, the department received a call around 5 a.m., March 28, for an attempted carjacking at gunpoint in the area of Westport Avenue.
Derby man charged with operating drug factory
STRATFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A 20-year-old Derby man is facing several charges after police said that he drove recklessly, refused to stop for police and then hit a cruiser. An officer tried to stop Josue Manuel Aponte on Monday because he wasn’t wearing a seat belt, didn’t signal before turning and had a registration that […]
4-year-old boy reported missing in Waterbury
WATERBURY, CT (WFSB) - State police said a 4-year-old boy was reported missing out of Waterbury. Troopers said Ian Gael disappeared on Monday. They described him as having black hair and brown eyes. He weighs about 35 pounds. They said Ian was last seen wearing a red sweater and black...
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...
ID Released For Driver In Stratford Crash That Killed 4
Massachusetts resident Alexander Dennis, age 21, of the town of Wayland in Middlesex County, was positively identified on Tuesday, May 14, by the state Medical Examiner's Office as the driver of a 2016 Honda CRV the wrong way on the Merritt Parkway (Route 15) in Fairfield County around 1:45 a.m., Thursday, May 9, in Stratford.
New Haven police continue crackdown on illegal ATV and dirt bike riding
The City of New Haven and surrounding communities continue to crack down on illegal ATV and dirt bike riding in the city. The city police department is anticipating the usage of the machines to increase as the weather gets nicer heading into the summer months. But they have already confiscated...
Suspect to appear in court for Ansonia woman’s murder
HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - A man charged with murder in Ansonia is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday. Jose Morales was charged with murder and tampering with evidence after the death of Christine Holloway. Later this morning, at 10 a.m., the suspect is scheduled to appear in Milford for...
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