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Pair Lead High-Speed Pursuit In Stolen Car Through 4 CT Towns After Armed Robbery: State Police
A high-speed police chase that spanned several Connecticut towns on Sunday, Dec. 29, ended with two people in custody, Connecticut State Police said.
The incident began when Newington police responded to an armed robbery at Lowe's on the Berlin Turnpike just after 8:20 a.m., according to Newington police. The suspects, later identified as Scott A. Tenney, 35, of East Hartford, and Samantha K. Tobey, 34, of Enfield, fled in a black Honda CR-V, police said.
The vehicle was later confirmed to be stolen from Hartford. Police attempted a traffic stop after Tenney — who also has ties to…
Patriots Safety Jabrill Peppers Arrested On Assault, Strangulation, Drug Charges: Report
Details have been released in the arrest of Jabrill Peppers.
A victim in Braintree, MA, told police Saturday, Oct. 5 that the 29-year-old New England Patriots safety became upset when someone called her phone while they were having sex, NBC10 says citing a police report.
Peppers, a New Jersey native and four-time state high school football champion, smashed her head against the wall, pushed her down the stairs, and choked her at least six times, NBC10 said.
Citing court paperwork, CBS said the athlete answered the door without a shirt on saying, "I know what is going on." He…
CT Man Admits Committing 37 Robberies Across State
A Connecticut man has admitted to committing at least 37 violent robberies across the state in 2022.
Hartford County resident Lonny Cross, age 45, of Bristol, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, May 21, for the crimes that ranged from Hartford to Fairfield County and one in New York in September and October 2022, said Vanessa Roberts Avery, US Attorney for the District of Connecticut.
According to court documents and statements made in court, Cross committed 37 robberies and attempted robberies of gas station convenience stores, mini-markets, and liquor stores in North Branford, Waterbury, Wol…
Tip Leads To Quick Arrest Of Dealer Coming To Stamford From NY Daily, Police Say
A man allegedly coming from the Bronx to Fairfield County daily to peddle drugs was nabbed quickly after police received a tip.
Anthony Rivera, age 44, was charged on Friday, Jan. 12, after the Stamford Police drugs and organized crime unit received a tip that he was driving a red Mitsubishi to the area of West Broad Street to peddle various narcotics, said Assistant Chief Richard Conklin of the Stamford Police.
After receiving the tip, the unit was set up in the area, and "sure enough," said Conklin, the red Mitsubishi pulled into the driveway of a home and began selling to various buyers …
Duo Wanted In Shelton Armed Robbery, Assault Nabbed, Police Say
Two men were nabbed in connection with an armed robbery and assault in Fairfield County.
Bridgeport resident Ashan Langston, age 22, and New Haven County resident Jalen Bolton, age 21, of Waterbury, were charged for the Monday, Nov. 27 incident in Shelton.
The arrests stem from an armed robbery and assault that occurred around 5:30 p.m. at the Municipal Parking lot, said Det. Christopher Nugent of the Shelton Police.
The victim came to the Shelton Police Department to report that he was robbed at gunpoint, but managed to fight off three attackers and get the license plate of the …
Drunk Driver From Fairfield County Busted With LSD During Traffic Stop, Police Say
A 36-year-old man is facing driving while intoxicated charges after allegedly being caught drunk behind the wheel with illegal drugs in the car, police said.
The upstate New York incident happened Thursday evening, Aug. 31, in Warren County, on Route 9 in Lake George, according to state police.
Connecticut resident Andrew Tustian, of Stratford, was stopped for multiple vehicle and traffic law violations before troopers determined he was intoxicated, police said.
Troopers also discovered multiple controlled substances in the car, including lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), according to poli…
Stamford Man Found Sleeping In Car With Pound Of Pot In Trumbull, Police Say
A man was found sleeping in his vehicle along with more than a pound of marijuana in Fairfield County, police said.
The incident took place in Trumbull around 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2 on Woodridge Circle.
Enzo Aleman, age 19, of Stamford, was arrested after officers were called to investigate a vehicle with its engine running since the night before, said Lt. Brian Weir, of the Trumbull Police.
Police located a Honda Accord parked and occupied by two men inside, and a registration plate from another vehicle, Weir said.
The investigating officer also noticed a strong o…
Target Thieves Use Fake Name, Found With Drugs In CT: Police
A duo accused of stealing hundreds from a Connecticut Target was also found to be in possession of drugs and under a false name, police said.
It happened on Sunday, Aug. 27 in New Haven County when the two Christopher Connors, age 45, and Nicholas Clark, age 43, reportedly walked into the Milford Target located at 1191 Boston Post Road (Route 1).
The duo put merchandise, totaling over $250, into a reusable shopping bag and walked out of the store without paying, police said.
Milford Police detained Connors and Clark, and the Target loss prevention officer identified them as the shop…
20-Year-Old Nabbed With Gun, Drugs In Norwalk, Police Say
A Fairfield County man was busted with a gun, ammo, and drugs after a police officer was notified of a suspicious vehicle.
The incident occurred in Norwalk around 10:50 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 6 in the parking garage at 30 Day St.
When the officer went to check out the "suspicious" vehicle, he noticed a Glock 9mm handgun on the driver's side floorboard of the vehicle, said Lt. Joe Dinho, of the Norwalk Police.
Officers also found a 33-round high-capacity magazine and oxycodone during a search, Dinho said.
The driver, identified as Donate Jayden Scullark, age 20, of Norwalk, resisted arrest as …
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…
Accused Dealer Busted: 34-Year-Old Charged For Norwalk Drug Sales
A Fairfield County man has been charged with possession of heroin and crack with an intent to sell following an investigation into drug sales in the area.
Robert Dennison, age 34, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Friday, May 26 by Norwalk Police Special Services agents during the execution of a search warrant, said Lt. Joe Dinho, of the Norwalk Police.
The warrant was served at a home in Ryan Park on Raymond St., in Norwalk, Dinho said. During the search, officers found Dennison in possession of crack and heroin which contained fentanyl and were packaged for sale, Dinho said.
Dennison was ch…
Man In 'Altered Mental' State Busted With Guns, Drugs In CT, Police Say
A Connecticut man who held police at bay for several hours last week has been charged with alleged criminal possession of weapons and drugs.
New Haven County resident Eric Warren, age 50, of Ansonia, was arrested on Tuesday, March 14 on a warrant for the Wednesday, March 8 incident at his home.
During the original incident, Ansonia Police responded to Warren's home on a report of a person in an altered mental state acting irrationally and armed with a handgun, said Lt. Patrick Lynch.
Lynch said when police arrived, Warren refused to exit the home when contacted by the police. After several…
Man Charged After Vape Shop Busted For Selling Cannabis, Hallucinogens In Norwalk: Police
A third person has been charged after illegal narcotics, psychedelic mushrooms, and other drugs were seized from several vape shops in Fairfield County, police said.
Earlier Report - Vape Shops Busted For Selling Narcotics, Psychedelic Mushrooms In Norwalk: Police
Stratford resident Manuel Nieves, age 44, was arrested at his home on Thursday, March 9 in connection to the illegal sale of cannabis and hallucinogens at NYC Exotic Snax, a vape shop located in Norwalk at 117 Washington St., according to Norwalk Police.
The vape shop was one of three that wer…
'Pseudo-Narcotics': CT Store Busted For Selling THC Products, Police Say
Police raided an Enfield convenience store this week and arrested the co-owners for selling "pseudo-narcotics," authorities said.
Hartford County residents Tariq Mehmood, age 32, and Wagas Ali, age 30, both of Enfield, are charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, Enfield police said.
Police said they went to the Smoke + Mark at 169 Elm Street on Tuesday, Feb. 14, and found between $25,000 to $30,000 worth of the THC products, authorities said. While recreational marijuana is legal in Connecticut, buyers must be at least 21, and products cannot be marketed to…
