COVID-19: Here's When CT Residents Age 65 To 74 Can Start Scheduling Vaccination Appointments COVID-19: Here's When CT Residents Age 65 To 74 Can Start Scheduling Vaccination Appointments
Covid-19: Here's When CT Residents Age 65 To 74 Can Start Scheduling Vaccination Appointments Connecticut residents 65 and older can begin making reservations to receive a COVID-19 vaccine beginning this week. Gov. Ned Lamont announced Monday, Feb. 8, those Connecticut residents between ages 65 and 74 will be able to register beginning on Thursday, Feb. 11, as the state rolls into the next phase of its vaccination program.  Vaccinations for individuals over the age of 75 will continue as well.  One caveat is the state's access to the vaccine, Lamont said, as he stressed patience on the part of the state 350,000 residents between the ages of 65 and 74 who are anxious to re…
CT Woman Killed After Being Rear-Ended In Crash, State Police Say CT Woman Killed After Being Rear-Ended In Crash, State Police Say
CT Woman Killed After Being Rear-Ended In Crash, State Police Say A Connecticut woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash after allegedly being rear-ended by another vehicle. Marie Mathieu, age 58, was killed around 5:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 4, in Hartford County on Route 2 in Glastonbury, said the Connecticut State Police. According to police, a Mercedes-Benz, driven by Mark Herbst, of Hartford, was traveling on Route 2 westbound, east of the Exit 9 on-ramp, when he rear-ended Mathieu's vehicle, located on the shoulder of Route 2 westbound, at the top of the Exit 9 on-ramp, state police said. Herbst was not injured in the crash and refused medical trea…
Candidate Accused of Domestic Violence, Dropped Out Of Race, May Still Win GOP Nomination Candidate Accused of Domestic Violence, Dropped Out Of Race, May Still Win GOP Nomination
Candidate Accused of Domestic Violence, Dropped Out Of Race, May Still Win GOP Nomination Early voting results indicate that a man who was arrested and then dropped out of the primary election for Congressional Second District could win the nomination. As of Wednesday, Aug. 12, morning, Republican Thomas Gilmer, who had dropped out of the race on Monday, Aug. 10, was leading Justin Anderson by just a handful of votes: Gilmer: 7,875 Anderson: 7,797 Gilmer, 29, of Madison, was arrested Monday, Aug. 10, and charged with first-degree unlawful restraint and second-degree strangulation, police said.  The Connecticut GOP confirmed Aug. 11 that Gilmer had been arrested and drop…
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power Two Days After Rain, Wind Storm Here's How Many Are Still Without Power Two Days After Rain, Wind Storm
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power Two Days After Rain, Wind Storm More than 1,000 Connecticut residents are still without power two days after a series of storms ripped through the region, flooding the area, downing trees and power lines. As of just before 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15, about 48 hours after the storms began, Eversource was still working to repair outages that continue to impact 1,035 of its 1,279,556 customers. United Illuminating was also still working on one outage in Woodbridge that was affecting three customers. Multiple outages were still being reported in: Ashford, Barkhamsted, Bethel, Brookfield, Colchester, Columbia, Dari…
Man Who Admitted Killing Family, Dog Faced Fraud Probe In Connecticut Man Who Admitted Killing Family, Dog Faced Fraud Probe In Connecticut
Man Who Admitted Killing Family, Dog Faced Fraud Probe In Connecticut The 44-year-old father of three from Connecticut accused of killing his wife, children and family dog in Florida was reportedly being accused by federal investigators for insurance fraud over the span of several years. Anthony Todt, of Colchester, Connecticut, reportedly confessed to killing his family in Celebration, Florida, last month after being taken into custody by Osceola Sheriff’s deputies. Deputies were called to a residence in Florida on Monday, Jan. 13, to the home that the Todt family was leasing. A man - now identified as Todt - was seen taken away in handcuffs, and officials …
CT Man Admits To Killing Wife, Three Kids CT Man Admits To Killing Wife, Three Kids
CT Man Admits To Killing Wife, Three Kids A Connecticut man confessed to killing his wife and three children in Florida, police said. Anthony Todt, of Colchester, reportedly confessed to killing his family in Celebration, Florida, after being taken into custody by Osceola Sheriff’s deputies. Deputies were called to a residence in Celebration on Monday, Jan. 13, to the home that the Todt family was leasing. A man - now identified as Todt - was seen taken away in handcuffs, and officials reported that four bodies were found in the Florida residence. The Medical Examiner later identified the deaths as a homicide, but specific details…
Four CT Family Members Feared To Be Dead Four CT Family Members Feared To Be Dead
Four CT Family Members Feared To Be Dead Four Connecticut residents are feared to be dead, and a suspect has been taken into custody in Florida, police said. Fear mounted for the family of Colchester, Connecticut residents Tony and Megan Todt when they went dark and stopped responding to inquiries from friends and family on Monday, Jan. 6, while they were supposed to be on a vacation in Florida. Four bodies were reportedly found in the home the Todts were leasing in Celebration, Florida after the family reportedly received an eviction from their home. It remains unclear how the four died, pending their autopsies. The family of fi…
Two Nabbed With Gun, Drugs During Apparent Drug Deal Gone Wrong, Bridgeport Police Say Two Nabbed With Gun, Drugs During Apparent Drug Deal Gone Wrong, Bridgeport Police Say
Two Nabbed With Gun, Drugs During Apparent Drug Deal Gone Wrong, Bridgeport Police Say Two are men were busted during an apparent "drug deal gone wrong," after police responded to a Text-to-911 call reporting a robbery. Jeffrey Marroquin, 21, of Colchester, and Hector Rios, 18, of Bridgeport, were arrested around 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 2, after police responded to an East Main Street parking lot to investigate the reported robbery, said Scott Appleby, director of the Office of Emergency Management in Bridgeport. During a search of Marroquin and Rios, police found one Charter Arms .22 caliber modified loaded survival rifle, under a seat as well as what appeared to…
CT State Police Release Sites, Times For Holiday Roving Patrols CT State Police Release Sites, Times For Holiday Roving Patrols
CT State Police Release Sites, Times For Holiday Roving Patrols Connecticut State Police will be out in force during the holiday season, targeting distracted or impaired drivers on area highways. Troopers will be assigned to conduct roving patrols for nearly two weeks beginning on Friday, Dec. 20, as the roadways are expected to be filled with motorists traveling to see friends and family. Police noted that “a busy week will be made even more heavily traveled with Christmas falling on a Wednesday.” According to AAA, a record-breaking 112.5 million Americans are expected to travel for the holiday season, including more than 102 million who will likely …
Mosquito-Borne EEE Virus Found In Two Cities In Fairfield County Mosquito-Borne EEE Virus Found In Two Cities In Fairfield County
Mosquito-Borne EEE Virus Found In Two Cities In Fairfield County Two cities in Fairfield County are among the 26 locales in Connecticut to report cases of the mosquito-borne EEE virus that has been rapidly spreading. Shelton and Stamford were among 26 towns to report cases of eastern equine encephalitis. Other towns include:  Bethany; Chester; Colchester; Columbia; East Haddam; East Lyme; Groton; Haddam; Hampton; Killingworth; Ledyard; Lyme; Madison; Middlefield; Montville; North Stonington; Old Lyme; Plainfield; Salem; South Windsor; Sterling; Stonington; Voluntown; Waterford. Three people in Connecticut - one each from East Haddam, East Lyme and O…
Third CT Resident Dies From EEE Mosquito-Borne Illness Third CT Resident Dies From EEE Mosquito-Borne Illness
Third CT Resident Dies From EEE Mosquito-Borne Illness Connecticut health officials have announced that a third person has died from Eastern Equine Encephalitis and that a fourth person has been diagnosed with the mosquito-borne illness. State Epidemiologist Dr. Matthew Cartter said Tuesday, Oct. 1, that an East Haddam resident who died during the third week of September was confirmed to have had Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).   The person, in their 60s, became ill during the second week of September, the Connecticut Department of Health said. The department added that the CDC has al…
State Police Release DUI Patrol Info, Checkpoint Locations For Thanksgiving Week Details State Police Release DUI Patrol Info, Checkpoint Locations For Thanksgiving Week Details
State Police Release DUI Patrol Info, Checkpoint Locations For Thanksgiving Week Details With tens of thousands of travelers driving through Connecticut during the Thanksgiving week, State Police are ramping up their plans to keep highways safe for all during the holiday rush. Beginning on Wednesday, Nov. 21, just after midnight, and running through Sunday, Nov. 25 at 11:59 p.m., state police will supplement its normal routine patrol personnel with additional Troopers throughout the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Across the state, Troopers will patrol roads and highways across Connecticut focusing on aggressive drivers, unsafe drivers and drunk drivers. In addition, the sta…