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Top 3 Most Dangerous Cities In Connecticut: The Emergence Of Vulnerability
Connecticut, known as The Constitution State is situated in southern New England with a population exceeding three million according to the World Population Review. It has the highest per-capita income of all states making it one of the wealthiest and safest among the states. It has the fourth-lowest violent crime rate which is considerably lower than the country’s violent crime rate. However, it has its downside because not all areas in the state share equal resources which prompts the occurrence of the top 3 most dangerous cities in Connecticut. The data include crime details taken from the FBI’s recent statistics.
New Home Needed: Meet the Latest Adorable Puppies Up for Adoption in vernon rockville, CT
Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around vernon rockville.
Arguments wrap on police search of Farmington home in Jennifer Dulos investigation
Attorneys in the Michelle Troconis case wrapped up arguments Tuesday in Stamford Superior Court on a motion from the defense to suppress all evidence seized at the Farmington home Troconis shared with Fotis Dulos when his estranged wife disappeared.
Hartford Man Convicted After Cops Find Over $51K Cash, 4K Oxycodone Tablets & More in Massive Drug Ring Crackdown
The United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut confirmed yesterday that 30-year-old Jose Lora from Hartford has been convicted. Lora was a part of a narcotics ring dealing in oxycodone pills, counterfeit oxycodone laced with fentanyl and other drugs around Hartford, according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
Vernon, CTDOT team up to cut down on nip bottle drinking and driving
VERNON, Conn. (WTNH) — Nip bottles are more than a littering problem on Vernon’s streets. Mayor Daniel Champagne said it’s also becoming a problem with cutting down on drinking and driving. “It’s very dangerous because it puts all of us at risk,” he said. “Every single one of us should want to address this problem.” […]
Electricians Sue Amazon Over Nooses at Construction Site of Windsor-Based Distribution Center
A group of Connecticut electricians have filed a lawsuit against Amazon and two contractors, alleging hostile working conditions related to a series of nooses found hanging in a construction site for the company’s Windsor-based distribution center. In a complaint filed Thursday in the U.S. District Court of Connecticut, five...
Firefighters respond to car fire at Pratt & Whitney
EAST HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - Firefighters responded to a fire at Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford. A Channel 3 crew that passed the scene reported that the fire appeared to be in a parking lot. When it got into the parking lot, a damaged Audi surrounded by firefighters could...
Suspended Springfield cop Jeffrey Alicea not read Miranda rights before arrest, court finds
A Springfield police officer suspended from duty and facing a pair of criminal charges after his supervisors found he threw his girlfriend to the ground and handcuffed her was not read his Miranda rights before his arrest, according to a recent court ruling. The statements made by Jeffrey Alicea —...
OP-ED | Fighting ‘Food Deserts’ – Can Hartford Run A Supermarket?
It’s a question that’s been nagging at public officials for decades: how do you address the problem of so-called “food deserts” in urban areas? Some members of the Hartford City Council once again think they’ve found the answer: get the city into the retail food business.
Bond Reduction Was the Reason Hartford Man Accused of Murder Was Out on Bond | 5-Million Bond
Violent crimes including homicides and frequent shootings continue to skyrocket crime in the city of Hartford which has registered 28 homicides to date this year. Despite the time of day, shootings are among the top local news across Connecticut. Hartford Mayor Bronin showed his disappointment when speaking to the media in a press conference last week. Bronin’s main questions circled around the Hartford man accused of murder who was out on bond even though he was accused of shooting another man back in March of 2022.
Ex-CT Police Officer Being Held As Fugitive In Burglary Spree In NJ: Police
Connecticut State Police said only that Patrick Hemingway was being held in Essex County, and that the arrest warrant had not yet been served. Police did not say where in NJ he was being held. Hemingway is a former officer with the Glastonbury Police Department, who last week said only...
37K Connecticut kids may lose child care this week
BLOOMFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) – Thousands of families across the state are at risk of losing child care this week when COVID-19 relief money expires on Sept. 30. Connecticut received $370 million in aid for child care during the pandemic. The money helped many day cares across the state stay open, including the Bloomfield Childcare Center. […]
Correction Officer Arrested on Charges She Brought Drugs and Cell Phones Into Facility
State police arrested a Connecticut correction officer last week on charges she attempted to smuggle contraband including drugs and cellular phones into MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution, according to spokespeople for the police and Department of Correction. State troopers charged Dezerae Ortiz, 25 of Manchester, with nine counts including conveyance of an...
CT manchester's Most Loveable Dogs Eagerly Awaits Forever Homes Today!
Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around manchester..
New England’s Biggest Halloween Event is Bigger and Scarier This Year
Fright Fest at Six Flags New England is going to help your therapist's business. Six Flags New England in Agawam, Massachusetts is proud to be the Scare Capital of New England. They have promised to leave no... tombstone unturned to deliver the most terrifying Halloween event on the planet…Fright Fest....
New Britain Avenue reopens in West Hartford after crash
New Britain Avenue has reopened in West Hartford following a crash, according to police. A car rolled over on New Britain Avenue near Cortland Street around 3:30 p.m. New Britain Avenue was closed between Westgate Street and Mayflower Street, but has since reopened. The extent of injuries is unknown at...