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CT Inspector General Investigating After Woman Dies In Police Custody
The Connecticut Office of Inspector General is investigating the death of a 49-year-old woman who was in police custody.
Linda Praylow, of Hartford, died in a holding cell on Sunday, April 7, while in the custody of the Hartford Police.
She was arrested on Friday, April 5, for two outstanding warrants and held on a $20,000 bond. Police did not say what the warrants were for.
On Sunday, during the early morning hours, Praylow was discovered unresponsive in her cell, Inspector General Robert Devlin Jr. said.
Devlin said Hartford Police rendered medical aid, and American Medi…
Double-Fatal CT Crash: Man, 44, Woman, 36, ID'd As Victims
A Connecticut man and a woman were killed in a single-car crash that left the vehicle upside down in a parking lot.
The collision occurred in Hartford around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 21 in the area of 1200 Park St.
According to Hartford Police Lt. Aaron Boisvert, Kevin McCrorey, age 44, and Emily Echevarria, age 34, both of Hartford, were found inside a red Cadillac XT5 by officers in a Park Street parking lot.
"Both suffered catastrophic injuries and were pronounced deceased on scene," Boisvert said.
The vehicle had struck a light pole, fence, transformer, concrete pole, and …
18-Year-Old Nabbed For Crash That Killed CT Police Officer
A man who allegedly drove under the influence and t-boned a police cruiser, killing one of the officers inside, has been arrested for the incident, authorities announced.
On Thursday, Sept. 21, Connecticut State Police announced the arrest of Richard O. Barrington, age 18, for his role in a fatal Hartford County crash.
The crash, which occurred in the city of Hartford, happened on Wednesday, Sept. 6 just before 10:30 p.m.
A 2014 Chevrolet Impala Hartford Police car was traveling east on Asylum Street near the intersection of Broad Street with the emergency lights on, making its way to t…
Violent Night: 3 Killed Within Miles In Separate Connecticut Shootings
Three people were killed within miles of each other in two separate Connecticut shootings.
The first victim was shot in Hartford around 12:30 a.m., Sunday, in the area of 675 Wethersfield Ave.
In a separate event just miles away, two men were killed during a shooting at around 1:55 a.m., Sunday, in the area of 82 Sterling St., said Lt. Aaron Boisvert of the Hartford Police.
During the first shooting, Jordan Phipps, age 24, of Bloomfield, was found when Hartford Police responded to a Shotspotter notification on Wethersfield Ave., Boisvert said.
When officers arrived, they found Phipps …
CT Man Distributes Drugs At Inn: Nabbed With Over 300 Bags Of Fentanyl In Car, Police Say
A man who allegedly distributed drugs at an inn was caught with large quantities of illegal narcotics after being trailed by an unmarked law enforcement vehicle in Connecticut, police said.
Hartford resident Bruce Michaud, age 36, was arrested on drug possession and firearm charges following an investigation into his alleged distribution of narcotics at the Bradley Inn in Windsor Locks at 5 Ella Grasso Tnpk., Windsor Locks Police announced on Friday, July 14.
According to the department, Michaud, who has an extensive criminal history of narcotics sale, assault, an…
12-Year-Old CT Girl Killed In Drive-By Shooting, 3 Others Wounded, Police Say
A 12-year-old Connecticut girl was killed during a drive-by shooting that injured three others.
The shooting took place in Hartford around 8:40 p.m. on Thursday, April 20 at 48 Huntington St., said Lt. Aaron Boisvert, of the Hartford Police.
Hartford police responded to the area on a ShotSpotter activation that recorded numerous bullets had been fired, Boisvert said.
Upon arrival, officers located an 18-year-old male, suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers also located a 12-year-old girl, suffering from a gunshot wound to her head and abdomen, he added.
The girl, identified as…
CT State Rep. Accused Of Operating Under Influence After Crash
A Connecticut state representative has been stripped of her committee assignment after being arrested for operating under the influence following a crash near the state capitol.
Rep. Robin Comey, a Democrat in New Haven County who represents Branford and the 102nd District, was arrested on Thursday, March 16 after allegedly crashing her Honda, Hartford Police confirmed on Friday, March 17.
Comey, age 55, allegedly failed field sobriety tests and was arrested following the crash, police said.
House Speaker Matt Ritter of Hartford released a statement Friday morning, saying that Comey, …
Person Approached By Man, Woman Shot, Killed Near CT Intersection, Police Say
A Connecticut man was shot and killed after being confronted by a man and woman while walking on a city street.
The incident took place in Hartford around 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 9 in the area of 2194 Main St.
Hartford Police officers responded to the area on a report of an unconscious male. Upon arrival, officers found 46-year-old Lamonte Brown, of Hartford lying on a sidewalk with apparent gunshot wounds, said Lt. Aaron Boisvert, of the Hartford Police.
According to Boisvert, surveillance cameras show Brown was walking on Main Street when he was approached by a man and woman. The…
Man Found Shot To Death On Porch Of CT Home, Police Say
Police are searching for a suspect after a Connecticut man was found shot to death on the porch of a second-floor home.
The shooting took place in Hartford around 5:20 p.m., Monday, Nov. 7 at 135 Nelson St.
According to Lt. Aaron Boisvert, of the Hartford Police, officers responded to a rear, second-floor porch at 135 Nelson Street on a citizen report of a person shot.
Upon arrival, officers located a man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The victim, identified as Chester Gaston, age 46, of West Hartford, was unresponsive, Boisvert said.
Officers began life-savi…
32-Year-Old Shot To Death In CT Motel Room, Police Say
Police are searching for the killer of a 32-year-old who was found shot to death in Connecticut.
The incident took place in Hartford around 11:15 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 6 at the Travel Inn Motel located at 100 Weston St.
When officers responded to the motel for a reported unresponsive male, they found Angel King, of Hartford, suffering from a gunshot wound, according to Lt. Aaron Boisvert of the Hartford Police.
King was transported to St. Francis Hospital for treatment and was pronounced dead, Boisvert said.
During an autopsy on Monday, Nov. 7, the manner of death was ruled homicide by the&n…
CT Man Nabbed For Fatal Hit-Run Charged With Manslaughter, Police Say
A Connecticut man has been nabbed for a hit-and-run crash that killed a 52-year-old.
Jahbez Copeland, age 23, of South Windsor, was arrested on Wednesday, Oct. 26, by Hartford Police for the crash which took place on Saturday, Jan. 1 in the area of Main and Battles Street.
On Jan. 1, patrol officers responded to the area of Main Street at Battles Street on a report of a serious crash involving a pedestrian, said Lt. Aaron Boisvert, of the Hartford Police.
Upon arrival, officers located Michael A. Brown, of Windsor, in the roadway, unresponsive, suffering from seve…
Police Investigating Suspicious Death Of CT 38-Year-Old As Homicide
Police are investigating as a homicide the suspicious death of a man found by concerned citizens in Connecticut.
The man, identified as Antonio Tosado-Lopez, age 38, of Hartford, was found around 2 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 11 in the rear parking lot of 700 Park St., said Lt. Aaron Boisvert, of the Hartford Police.
According to Boisvert, officers responded to the area after concerned citizens informed the Hartford Fire Department about an unconscious man on Park Street.
When officers arrived, Hartford Fire was providing medical attention to Tosado-Lopez until EMS arrived on the scene. …
CT Man Found Dead In Crashed Car From Gunshot Wound, Police Say
A Connecticut man died after he was shot while driving a car and crashed.
The incident took place in Hartford around 1 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 13 on Hillside Avenue.
The victim, identified as Jose Arriaga, age 28, of Hartford, was discovered when officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert, said Lt. Aaron Boisvert, of the Hartford Police.
A report of a crash near 386 Hillside Avenue came in while officers were responding, Boisvert said. Once on the scene, officers found Arriaga in the crashed vehicle.
Arriaga was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Boisvert said inve…
