Pair Of CT Schools Operating Under Shelter-In-Place Order After Social Media Threat Pair Of CT Schools Operating Under Shelter-In-Place Order After Social Media Threat
Pair Of CT Schools Operating Under Shelter-In-Place Order After Social Media Threat Two Connecticut schools will be operating in shelter-in-place mode after receiving a social media threat just hours after receiving a bomb threat. Police are investigating a social media school threat involving the schools in Waterbury: Enlightenment School and Jonathan E. Reed Elementary School on Tuesday, Sept. 27. The threat came just hours after the Enlightenment school was evacuated due to a call-in bomb threat on Monday, Sept. 26, Lt. Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police said. The state police bomb squad swept the school and no explosives were found, police said. While investi…
Convicted CT Felon Nabbed For Attempted Home Invasion, Police Say Convicted CT Felon Nabbed For Attempted Home Invasion, Police Say
Convicted CT Felon Nabbed For Attempted Home Invasion, Police Say A convicted felon has been nabbed for an attempted armed home invasion while the family was inside the home. The incident took place around 4:30 p.m., Sunday, July 31 in Waterbury. Officers responded on a report a man was attempting to force entry into a residential home with a firearm while a family was inside, said Lt. Robert Davis, of the Waterbury Police. During an investigation, officers were able to get a description of the suspect and the vehicle involved, Davis said. Shortly after, officers located Wayne Early, age 36, of Waterbury, walking back to a disabled motor vehicle f…
Man Accused Of Entering Garage, Shoving CT Woman, Stealing Her Vehicle Man Accused Of Entering Garage, Shoving CT Woman, Stealing Her Vehicle
Man Accused Of Entering Garage, Shoving CT Woman, Stealing Her Vehicle A warrant has been issued for a Connecticut man who allegedly entered a woman's garage, pushed her down, and then stole her SUV. The incident took place in New Haven County in Wolcott around 9:15 a.m. Thursday, July 21. During the incident, the suspect, identified as Litchfield County resident Michael Moniz, age 31, of New Milford, the female homeowner went into the garage and was pushed down by Moniz, who then took her car keys (that were on a hook in the garage), and drove off in her 2022 Chevy Trailblazer, said the Wolcott Police. He was caught on video outside of the home, and hours la…
CT Bicyclist Dies After Fatal Hit-Run, Driver Arrested, Police Say CT Bicyclist Dies After Fatal Hit-Run, Driver Arrested, Police Say
CT Bicyclist Dies After Fatal Hit-Run, Driver Arrested, Police Say A 22-year-old Connecticut man has been charged in connection with the hit-and-run death of a bicyclist who was left lying injured in the roadway. The crash took place in New Haven County in Waterbury on Thursday, July 21 around 10 p.m. in the area of East Main Street. When officers arrived on the scene they found Daryl Hammond, age 59, of Waterbury, lying in the roadway with life-threatening injuries, said Lt. Ryan Bessette, of the Waterbury Police. Hammond was transported to Saint Mary’s Hospital and was considered to be in critical condition with life-threatening injuries, Bessette …
Missing CT Teen, Baby Found Safe, Police Say Missing CT Teen, Baby Found Safe, Police Say
Missing CT Teen, Baby Found Safe, Police Say A missing Connecticut 15-year-old and her 8-month-old have been found safe and returned home after being reported missing for two days. The Waterbury teen, identified as Domenica Barbecho, and her daughter Valarie Barbecho, were last seen leaving her residence around 10 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19. A Silver Alert was issued by the Waterbury Police, and within hours the teen and her baby had been located, according to the Waterbury Police. Earlier Story: Alert Issued For Missing Waterbury Teenage Girl, 8-Month-Old "It was reported by relatives that Domenica has left the residence in the …
Alert Issued For Missing CT Teenage Girl, 8-Month-Old Alert Issued For Missing CT Teenage Girl, 8-Month-Old
Alert Issued For Missing CT Teenage Girl, 8-Month-Old Updated story: Missing CT Teen, Baby Found Safe, Police Say Police in Connecticut are asking the public for help locating a 15-year-old girl and her 8-month-old daughter who have been missing for two days. The Waterbury teen was identified as Domenica Barbecho, and her newborn daughter Valarie Barbecho was last seen leaving her residence around 10 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19. "It was reported by relatives that Domenica has left the residence in the past with Valarie for several days until returning home," said Lt. Ryan Bessette, of the Waterbury Police.  It is believe…
CT Duo Nabbed On Narcotics, Gun Charges CT Duo Nabbed On Narcotics, Gun Charges
CT Duo Nabbed On Narcotics, Gun Charges A Connecticut duo was allegedly nabbed with drugs and a loaded gun after being stopped by police. The two men were stopped in Waterbury around 9:50 p.m., Friday, July 15 in the area of Bank and Porter streets. Officers were patrolling the area after receiving complaints from residents in the area of loitering and drinking, said Lt. Ryan Bessette, of the Waterbury Police. The two men, identified as Marcus Rountree, age 31, and Armande Harrison, age 23, both of Waterbury, were searched by officers following an investigation, Bessette said. Officers found Rountree to be in possession of…
CT Man Who Shot 2-Year-Old Boy Turns Himself In To Police CT Man Who Shot 2-Year-Old Boy Turns Himself In To Police
CT Man Who Shot 2-Year-Old Boy Turns Himself In To Police A man wanted for allegedly shooting a 2-year-old Connecticut boy while showing off his gun has turned himself in to police. New Haven County resident Kharis Samuels, age 20, of Waterbury, surrendered on Monday, June 27. Samuels fled on Tuesday, June 21, after shooting the boy while showing a gun to others in the Waterbury home, said Lt. Ryan Bessette, of the Waterbury Police. The family did not call 911 and instead brought the toddler to Waterbury Hospital around 1:35 p.m. The hospital notified police, and the child was then flown to Connecticut Children's hospital where he is listed in st…
32-Year-Old CT Woman Killed In Crash 32-Year-Old CT Woman Killed In Crash
32-Year-Old CT Woman Killed In Crash A 32-year-old Connecticut woman was killed during a single-car crash over the weekend. The crash took place in New Haven County around 11:15 p.m., on Saturday, June 11 in Waterbury. Elizabeth Hynes, age 32, was found by responding police officers to the area of 104 Greenwood Ave., for a one-car crash, said Lt. Ryan Bessette, of the Waterbury Police. Officers located a vehicle that struck the roadway curb and some landscaping causing the vehicle to roll over onto its side, Bessette said. Hynes, of Waterbury, was pronounced dead at the scene, he added. There were no other occupa…
Husband Of CT Woman Found Dead In Street To Be Charged With Murder, Police Say Husband Of CT Woman Found Dead In Street To Be Charged With Murder, Police Say
Husband Of CT Woman Found Dead In Street To Be Charged With Murder, Police Say A Connecticut man will be charged with the murder of his wife after she was found lying dead on a city street, a victim of domestic violence, police said. The incident took place in New Haven County around 10:20 a.m., Tuesday, April 26 in Waterbury on Willow Street. The victim, identified as Moesha Panton, was found when Waterbury police responded to an assault complaint in the area of Willow Street at Roseland Avenue, said Lt. Ryan Bessette, of the Waterbury Police. See Earlier Story: Woman Found Dead In Waterbury After Assault Complaint, Police Say Officers found Panton l…
Man Arrested, Accused Of Robbing Bank In Connecticut Man Arrested, Accused Of Robbing Bank In Connecticut
Man Arrested, Accused Of Robbing Bank In Connecticut A 34-year-old man was arrested and accused of robbing a bank in Connecticut. New Haven County resident Robert Creighton, of Waterbury, was charged with second-degree robbery in an incident that happened in March at a bank in Prospect, according to an announcement from Connecticut State Police on Wednesday, April 27. Police received a report at about 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16, about a robbery at Ion Bank, located at 24 Waterbury Road in Prospect, according to a police report. A teller told police that a man, who authorities later identified as Creighton, put a note on the counter tha…
CT Woman Found Dead After Assault Complaint, Police Say CT Woman Found Dead After Assault Complaint, Police Say
CT Woman Found Dead After Assault Complaint, Police Say A Connecticut woman was found dead after police responded to an assault complaint. The incident took place in New Haven County around 10:20 a.m., Tuesday, April 26, in Waterbury in the area of Willow Street at Roseland Avenue. Officers located a woman who had sustained visible injuries and was pronounced dead on the scene, said, Lt. Ryan Bessette, of the Waterbury Police. The investigation is active and further information is currently available, police said. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Waterbury Police Detective Bureau at 2…