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CT Student Brought BB Gun To School, Causing Lockdown, Early Dismissal: Police CT Student Brought BB Gun To School, Causing Lockdown, Early Dismissal: Police
CT Student Brought BB Gun To School, Causing Lockdown, Early Dismissal: Police A Connecticut high school was put on lockdown and students were sent home early after a teenager brought what appeared to be a pistol and showed it off in a bathroom, authorities said.  Martin Williams, 18, of Enfield, was charged with including carrying a dangerous weapon, possessing a weapon on school grounds, first-degree reckless endangerment, risk of injury to a child, and first-degree breach of peace, Enfield Police said.  Related: 8 CT Elementary School Students Hospitalized After Bus Crash Students at Enfield High School told the school's resource officer around 10:30 a.m…

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by Josh Lanier
News
Homeowner Speaks Out After CT HS Football Player Is Called Racial Slur Homeowner Speaks Out After CT HS Football Player Is Called Racial Slur
Homeowner Speaks Out After CT HS Football Player Is Called Racial Slur Residents in a northern Connecticut town are speaking out after an Enfield High School football player was called a racial slur during his team's annual fundraising program. The player approached a home to sell a "fundraising item" when the homeowner called the player a racial slur among other statements on Saturday, Aug. 13, Enfield Superintendent Christopher J. Drezek said in a statement. The student then called his coach and parents who arrived at the scene shortly after. "Although this did not happen in a school, it happened to one of our kids during a fundraiser for one of our athlet…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
CT Girl Struck, Killed In Crash Involving Distracted Driver, Police Say CT Girl Struck, Killed In Crash Involving Distracted Driver, Police Say
CT Girl Struck, Killed In Crash Involving Distracted Driver, Police Say A 14-year-old Connecticut girl was hit and killed by a texting driver who had allegedly been swerving all over the roadway prompting 911 calls, according to police. Hartford County resident Jaylene Gonzalez of Enfield was hit by a pickup truck around 3:15 p.m., Sunday, March 6, as she walked along 150 North Road with her 12-year-old cousin in East Windsor. The freshman soccer player at Enfield High School was hit by Tolland County resident Jesse Robert Pincince, age 37, of Ellington, said Lt. Carl Matthew Carl of the East Windsor Police Department.  Jaylene GonzalezGoFundMe An investig…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Jersey Mike's To Open New Location In Connecticut Jersey Mike's To Open New Location In Connecticut
Jersey Mike's To Open New Location In Connecticut A popular sandwich shop is set to open a new location in Connecticut later this week. Jersey Mike's Subs announced that it will host the grand opening in Hartford County on Wednesday, Nov. 17. The eatery is located in Enfield, at 39 Hazard Ave. The franchise owner Ken Schanke, a Tolland County resident from Somers, has worked to develop the location for more than four years. "We are thrilled to be joining the Enfield community with the opening of Jersey Mike's Subs,” Schanke said. “Our founding spirit of ‘give to give’ will be our driving passion as we open our doors to our staff, c…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Suspect At Large In Stabbing Death Of 16-Year-Old, State Police Say Suspect At Large In Stabbing Death Of 16-Year-Old, State Police Say
Suspect At Large In Stabbing Death Of 16-Year-Old, State Police Say Police are on the hunt for a "person of interest" involved in the overnight murder of a 16-year-old boy. Enfield detectives, along with the Connecticut State Police Major Crimes Unit, are investigating the stabbing death of Justin Brady, police said. A student at Enfield High School, the teen was stabbed at an Enfield home at 15 Hoover Lane. Police have released little information except to say they are investigating the event. State Police said they are "assisting" with the investigation. Enfield Public Schools Superintendent, Kent Pierce, said on Twitter: "State…

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by Kathy Reakes