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Police & Fire
Athletic Fields Damaged By ATVs At Plainville School
Police in a Connecticut town are asking the public for help identifying and locating two ATVs and their drivers who allegedly caused heaving damage to a middle school soccer/softball field. The vandalism took place in Hartford County around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Plainville. A witness reported that the quads were ridden by teenage boys, police said. The camouflage ATV. Plaiville Police Department One quad was green camouflage and the other was neon orange and white. The orange and white ATV. Plaiville Police Department If anyone has any informati…
Police & Fire
Fatal Crash: Police Cruiser Hits Person In CT
A person was struck and killed by a Stamford Police Department marked patrol vehicle that was responding to a call for service. The crash took place in Stamford on Wire Mill Road during the afternoon on Wednesday, July 26. The pedestrian, a Stamford resident, was rushed to the hospital where life-saving measures were unsuccessful, said Stamford Chief of Police Timothy Shaw. No further details were made available. The investigation is being handled by the Connecticut State Police. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of the deceased," Shaw said. This is a …
Obituaries
Former Police Officer, Beloved Musician From CT Dies
A former police officer and beloved musician who grew up in Fairfield County and joined many popular acts on stage is being remembered for his talented guitar playing. New Haven County resident Gary Ciuci of Milford died on Tuesday, May 2 at the age of 69, according to his obituary. After growing up in Bridgeport and graduating from Central High School, Ciuci went on to become a Westport Special Police Officer. He retired from this position before his death. Additionally, Ciuci also played guitar with several popular acts including The Ciuci Brothers, The Black …
Police & Fire
Christmas Crash Kills 3 In West Hartford
Three people died in an early-morning crash on Christmas morning in West Hartford, police said. Police and fire departments rushed to Simsbury Road near Timberwood Road, where they found two vehicles had collided around 6:50 a.m., township police said. Despite life-saving efforts, two occupants were pronounced dead at the scene while the third was rushed to an area hospital, where they, too, died, authorities said. The identities of the victims had not been released as of 1:20 p.m. The crash remains under investigation.
Police & Fire
Five Hospitalized Investigating Hazmat Situation In CT Home
Several police officers in Connecticut were hospitalized following a hazmat situation at an area home, authorities announced. In Hartford County, police responded to conduct a welfare check in Windsor at approximately 11 a.m. on Plymouth Street. Upon arrival, police said that officers were met by “some type of noxious substance,” which left several with difficulty breathing and painful throats. In total, four officers were brought to an area hospital for treatment and evaluation of non-life-threatening injuries, as well as one person who was inside the Plymouth Street home. All five are e…
Schools
Bomb Threat Under Investigation At CT High School
A Connecticut high school was evacuated after a bomb threat was made targeting the building, authorities announced. In New Haven County, a threat was made targeting the Hamden High School through a 911 call at around 8 a.m. on Tuesday, April 5, school officials said. In response, the building was evacuated, with students and staff moved to a safe location. The nature of the threat was not disclosed. Police and fire personnel are investigating the threat and canvassing the building as a precaution. Parents have been advised not to go to the school to avoid interfering with the investigatio…
Police & Fire
Enfield Police Issue Alert For Spoofing Scam
Don’t fall for it. Law enforcement agencies in the region are cautioning area residents to be aware of a scam involving individuals who have been spoofing police department numbers and demanding cash. In Hartford County, the Enfield Police Department issued an alert following multiple instances of fraudsters spoofing their number in an attempt to rob unaware area residents. “Spoofing is the act of disguising a communication from an unknown source as being from a known, trusted source,” department officials said. “If you ever doubt the legitimacy of someone identifying themselves as (poli…
Police & Fire
Hit-Run Crash Under Investigation In Region
One person was injured during a hit-and-run crash in Western Massachusetts. The incident took place around 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 1, on Exchange Street in Chicopee, according to 22 News. The news channel reported a vehicle hit a parked car and then left the area. Police told the news channel the vehicle, with the driver and passenger inside, were caught a short distance away. One of the suspects was taken to the hospital with injuries but the injuries are said to be minor. The crash is under investigation. No word on any arrests. To read the entire 22News story, click here…
Police & Fire
Police Raid Secret, Underground Night Club, Arrest Alleged 'Owners'
Police broke up a large underground club across the street from a city-building over the weekend. On Sunday, Oct. 27, around 3 a.m. police responded to a report of an injury at a large warehouse at the corner of East Aurora and Gear streets in Waterbury, across from the city's DPW warehouse, according to the Republican American. Upon investigation police made at least three arrests - the DJ and two of the people who 'owned' the club (they ran the operation, but did not own the space or have the landlord's permission to host an illegal night club). Police were told someone had been hi…
Police & Fire
Police Issue Alert To Area Residents For Screen-Sharing Scam
Police are warning of a new scam involving instances of fraud stemming from screen-sharing software that gives scammers access to personal computers and smartphones. The scams that involve remote access software being used to target devices, one of which was recently used on an area resident. Police said that a fraudster posing as a customer care executive from Amazon advised the victim that a “fraud alert” has been placed on their account. The victim acknowledged that they had an Amazon account but did not have the Amazon app on their phone. The fraudster took this opportunity to direct…
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Six Arrested, Nine Cops Hospitalized After Protesters Clash With Police In Stamford
Six people were arrested and nine police officers were hospitalized during a clash at a protest in Stamford. The protesters were marching for justice for Steven Barrier, a 23-year-old who died due to a medical emergency while in custody last year. The protest began Saturday afternoon, Aug. 8 at Home Depot and proceeded to the Stamford PD headquarters on Bedford Street. During the course of the march, numerous businesses and motorists were affected by the group, Stamford Police Chief Timothy Shaw said. After arriving at police headquarters, the group did not comply with requests to dispers…
News
State May Add Manslaughter To Charges Man Faces For Fatal Hit-Run Crash
A 22-year-old volunteer firefighter and town constable accused in a fatal hit-and-run Fairfield County may face charges of manslaughter. Declan Kot, of Easton, pleaded not guilty Wednesday, July 15, in connection with the July Fourth incident that left a 32-year-old woman dead in the Town of Fairfield. Kot has been charged with misconduct with a motor vehicle and tampering with evidence, in addition to other lesser charges. During court on Wednesday, prosecutors told the judge the state may add manslaughter charges after allegations came to light that he may have been driving under …
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