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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.
Ceremony celebrates exemplary police work, honors former Monroe officers
MONROE, CT — Monroe police officers solved complex cases and responded to a wide variety of calls in 2022 and 2023, from arresting a woman selling fentanyl and a man calling in a bomb threat, to dealing with the paranormal and embarking on an investigation that led to the arrest of a murder suspect. Officers even helped deliver a baby during one call.
Police, FBI, U.S. attorney provide update on Waterbury gang prosecution
WATERBURY, CT (WFSB) - State prosecutors and investigators provided an update on the prosecution of violent Waterbury street gang members. The news conference happened at 10:30 a.m. in Waterbury. U.S. Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery, Waterbury state’s attorney Maureen Platt, FBI Special Agent in Charge Robert Fuller, Waterbury Police Chief Fernando...
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...
Thief uses sledge hammer to steal jewelry from Trumbull Mall: police
Police are investigating after a thief allegedly used a sledge hammer to steal jewelry from a display case at the Trumbull Mall on Thursday evening. Authorities received several calls about a smash and grab jewelry theft from Saba Jewelers at 5:30 p.m. A person dressed in dark clothing entered the...
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.
Troy 19-Year-Old Leads Troopers On Chase Before Crashing, Police Say
The Washington County incident happened just before 11 p.m. Sunday, May 12, in the town of Easton. New York State Police said troopers attempted to stop a vehicle on State Route 40 for traffic violation when the driver failed to stop, leading to a pursuit. The driver, 19-year-old Rensselaer County...
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