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2 arrested after police seize crack, fentanyl during traffic stop near school
PLAINFIELD, CT (WFSB) – Two people are facing charges after officers seized crack and fentanyl during a traffic stop near a school, according to Plainfield police. Authorities said 51-year-old Jamie Dionne and 38-year-old Pamela Dionne, both of Plainfield, were each charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance, two counts of possession with intent to sell, two counts of possession with intent to sell within 1,500 feet of a school, possession of drug paraphernalia and operating a drug factory.
1 injured in crash on entrance ramp to Rt. 2
NORWICH, Conn. (WFSB)—A driver in Norwich was injured during a crash on Wednesday. It occurred at 6:30 p.m. on the on-ramp to Rt. 2 eastbound, state police say. When firefighters arrived at the ramp from West Town Street, they found a wrecked vehicle but no rollover. It’s driver suffered...
Bensalem man was high, speeding and unlicensed in crash that killed couple: police
A 31-year-old Bensalem man who authorities say was high on drugs, has been charged with fleeing the scene of an accident that killed a Connecticut couple before he allegedly stole and crashed a dump truck in a failed get-away attempt. John T. Wadlinger was arraigned Wednesday on three dozen offenses...
Shots fired at residence on Cliff Street in Norwich CT. Here's what we know
Gunshots were fired into a residence on Cliff Street in Norwich on Monday. Norwich Police said that at approximately 5:25 p.m. Monday, the dispatch center received several 911 calls reporting shots fired in the area of Cliff Street and North Cliff Street in Norwich. Numerous patrol officers responded to the...
Plainfield police: 88-year-old drives through stop signal, causes crash
PLAINFIELD, CT (WFSB) - An elderly person drove through a stop signal and caused a crash in Plainfield, according to police. They identified the driver as 88-year-old Noella Deroko. The crash happened at the intersection of Norwich and Cemetery roads around 12:20 p.m. on Wednesday. It involved two vehicles. Police...
Multi-family home in Norwich riddled with gunfire
A multi-family home was riddled with gunfire in Norwich on Monday evening, police said. Officers were called to the area of Cliff and North Cliff streets just before 5:30 p.m. Authorities found evidence of gunfire at the scene. Investigators determined that a building housing multiple families was struck by several...
Thieves snatch $4,000 worth of items from Ulta in Lisbon
LISBON, CT (WFSB) - A trio of suspects stole $4,000 worth of merchandise from an Ulta in Lisbon over the weekend. State police said it happened at the River Road business on Saturday around 8:25 p.m. Troopers said three people went into the store, took the items, then fled in...
Nearly 40 people involved in rescue of 2 horses stuck in mud in Connecticut
Nearly 40 people worked to rescue two horses that became stuck in a swamp on Saturday in Connecticut. Firefighters responded to a call reporting the trapped horses in Lebanon, Conn., around 2 p.m. on Saturday, according to the fire department. At the scene, first responders found the horses had wandered about three-quarters of a mile into the woods, becoming stuck up to their undersides in mud.
Police logs ― May 15, 2024
Celso A. Ajche Vicente, 40, of 66 Convent St., Norwich, was charged May 7 with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Robert F. Fox, 55, of 31 1/2 Lester Ave., Pawcatuck, was charged May 7 with second-degree breach of peace and Saturday with violation of a protective order.
Fire rips through business in Gales Ferry
GALES FERRY, CT (WFSB) - A big fire ripped through a business in Gales Ferry on Wednesday night. According to investigators, it broke out in a building at R.B. Kent & Son Inc on Baldwin Hill Road. Firefighters said they responded around 9 p.m. The fire chief told Channel 3...
Ledyard woman disputes animal cruelty charges
Ledyard ― Precious Michaud of Ledyard says she is the kind of animal lover that throws themed birthday parties for her pets and bought name brand booties for Lulu, her 2-year-old cocker spaniel. But last month police seized nine animals from the Highland Drive home Michaud shares with her...
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