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Video Released Of Fairfield County Woman Crashing Into Eight Police Vehicles Video Released Of Fairfield County Woman Crashing Into Eight Police Vehicles
Video Released Of Fairfield County Woman Crashing Into Eight Police Vehicles A video has been released of an incident in which seven officers were injured when a wanted Fairfield County woman drove into their police vehicles during a multi-town chase before crashing. The incident started in New Haven County in Waterbury around 8:45 a.m., Sunday, April 3. Shortly before 8:45 am. officers received information that Hannah Casperson, age 25, of Brookfield, was in a white Hummer at Rutledge and East Main streets in Waterbury, said Chief Fernando Spagnolo, of the Waterbury Police, said during a press conference. Hannah CaspersonWolcott Police Department/Facebook Casp…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Seven Officers Hospitalized After Chase Involving Wanted Fairfield County Woman Seven Officers Hospitalized After Chase Involving Wanted Fairfield County Woman
Seven Officers Hospitalized After Chase Involving Wanted Fairfield County Woman A Fairfield County woman wanted for a string of car robberies and other crimes was arrested after crashing into eight police vehicles, and injuring seven officers. Hannah Casperson, age 25, of Brookfield, was arrested on Sunday, April 3, in Monroe. The incident started in New Haven County in Waterbury around 8:45 a.m., Sunday police received information that Casperson, who was wanted for the robberies, and a host of other crimes was in the area in a white Hummer, said Lt. Ryan Bessette, of the Waterbury Police. Officers attempted to make contact with Casperson who was in the driver’s …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Photos: Pickup Truck Severs Utility Pole, Crashes Into Monroe House Photos: Pickup Truck Severs Utility Pole, Crashes Into Monroe House
Photos: Pickup Truck Severs Utility Pole, Crashes Into Monroe House A pickup truck slammed into a telephone pole in Monroe, sending the vehicle careening into a house. The incident took place around 2:45 a.m., Friday, Sept. 20, on Wheeler Road, said the Monroe Volunteer Fire Department. Arriving first responders found a pickup truck which left the roadway, severed a telephone pole and struck a local residence, the department said. A pickup truck slammed into a telephone pole and then into a home.Monroe Volunteer Fire Department There were no reported injuries, officials said. Eversource reported there were 16 power outages in the area. Crews are makin…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Crash Sends Vehicles Crashing Into Bushes, Ditch In Monroe Crash Sends Vehicles Crashing Into Bushes, Ditch In Monroe
Crash Sends Vehicles Crashing Into Bushes, Ditch In Monroe A crash sent two vehicles crashing into the bushes and a ditch in Monroe, but luckily there were no serious injuries. The incident took place Tuesday, Aug. 13 in the evening at the intersection of Route 110 and Wheeler Road, said the Monroe Volunteer Fire Department. Both vehicles in the bushes.Monroe Volunteer Fire Department Firefighters, police, and paramedics all responded to the crash site. There were no serious injuries, the department said.

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by Kathy Reakes