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Three teens, juvenile arrested for causing $20,000 worth of damage to high school in Deep River
DEEP RIVER, CT (WFSB) - Four people were arrested for burglarizing and damaging a high school in Deep River earlier this month. State police announced on Friday that they charged Jonathan Gosnell, 18, Henry Grabowski, 18, and Mackie Olynnger, also 18, with third-degree burglary, first-degree criminal mischief, conspiracy to commit third-degree burglary, and conspiracy to commit first-degree criminal mischief.
Driver charged with negligent homicide in fiery crash that shut down Connecticut highway bridge
A man accused of causing a fiery crash that shut down a major Connecticut highway bridge and killed a fuel delivery truck driver has been charged with negligent homicide, police said Thursday.State police said Reginald Collins, 59, turned himself in Wednesday after learning that authorities had issued an arrest warrant for him related to the April 2023 crash on Interstate 95, a major artery between New York and Boston. His lawyer denied the allegations and said they came as a surprise.State police said Thursday that Collins was driving his car on the southbound side of the Gold Star Memorial Bridge...
Family Friday: Ending April with festivals, farm fun and amusement parks
(WFSB) - This weekend in Connecticut is full of family fun! Whether you’re looking for a day on the farm, illuminating festivals or seeking an adventurous afternoon, here are a few ways to spend your days. April 26 & 27. Wolcott Fairgrounds & Pond. 3:00pm – 10:00pm. Local...
CT towns weigh affordable housing, wetlands protection
Last month, Newtown, Connecticut’s Inland Wetlands Commission narrowly voted to allow a 117-unit housing development between here and nearby Taunton Lake. The local land trust appealed that vote over concerns about stormwater runoff into the wetlands. Newtown’s one of several Connecticut towns where groups known as inland wetlands commissions...
Viral video gives closer look at crimes committed by ‘CT Kia Boyz’
(WFSB) - A viral YouTube documentary about the “CT Kia Boyz”, a group of teens known for stealing cars across the state, has racked up millions of views in a matter of days. The video takes a closer look at car thefts in Connecticut and the teens committing...
Man sentenced for trafficking Mexican-sourced heroin, fentanyl, and crack into CT
BRIDGEPORT, CT (WFSB) - A man was sentenced for trafficking an array of drugs sourced from Mexico into Connecticut. Jason Cox, 50, formerly of Bridgeport and Savannah, GA, was sentenced on Wednesday to 10 years in prison, according to Vanessa Roberts Avery, U.S. attorney for the District of Connecticut. According...
How often do tornadoes touch down in the Tri-State Area?
NEW YORK -- Spring and warmer weather mean more storms, including tornadoes. Experts say we don't have to be in the thick of severe weather season to witness a touchdown.Homes shredded, trees turned projectiles, a plane tossed around like a toy -- the destruction left in the wake of a tornado can be devastating, even here in the Tri-State Area.How often are there tornadoes in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut?Nelson Vaz, warning coordination meteorologist at the National Weather Service, says in an area the size of New York City, "Once every four years, we're probably going to see a...
Body Found Floating In Mad River In Waterbury
The incident occurred in New Haven County around 11:10 a.m., Friday, April 26, near 135 East Liberty Street in Waterbury. According to Lt. Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police, the body was removed from the waters of the Mad River and confirmed to be dead. Police did not reveal if...
As national election looms, CT towns say they need more money for early voting
Concerns over who will fund early voting in Connecticut are back in discussion at the state Capitol. The discussions come ahead of a high-stakes presidential election in November, with some town leaders decrying an initial funding allocation from the state, which they say is inadequate to fund staffing and equipment needs for early voting.
U.S. News & World Report ranks Connecticut top high schools. Which ones made the list?
U.S. News & World Report released its 2024 best public high schools rankings for the U.S. on Tuesday, releasing rankings both at a national and state level. Locally, Marine Science Magnet High School of Southeastern in Groton ranked as the No. 3 high school in the state, falling two places from where it ranked last September. It ranked No. 225 in the nation.
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