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Update: New Details Released About Shooting Deaths Of Suspect, CT State Police K9 Update: New Details Released About Shooting Deaths Of Suspect, CT State Police K9
Update: New Details Released About Shooting Deaths Of Suspect, CT State Police K9 The Connecticut Office of the Inspector General is investigating an officer-involved fatal shooting of a suspect during an incident that also left a State Police K9 dead, officials announced. The investigation is focusing on an incident in New London County on Thursday, Dec. 21 that resulted in the death of 42-year-old Vaughn Malloy and State Police K9 Broko, the Office of the Inspector General announced on Wednesday, Dec. 27.  Earlier Report - CT State Police K9 Killed In Line Of Duty In Pawcatuck: 'Was Hero In Every Sense' According to officials, around 7:30 p.m. on the da…

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by Ben Crnic
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Historic Covered Bridge Reopens After Sustaining Severe Damage Historic Covered Bridge Reopens After Sustaining Severe Damage
Historic Covered Bridge Reopens After Sustaining Severe Damage One of the last covered bridges in Connecticut has reopened to traffic after suffering severe damage when a person towed a backhoe through it.  Earlier Report - One Of Last Covered Bridges In CT Severely Damaged By Backhoe The West Cornwall Covered Bridge in Litchfield County, located in West Cornwall by the intersection of Route 128 and Route 7, reopened to traffic on Tuesday, Jan. 17, according to the Connecticut Department of Transportation.  The bridge was originally closed on Friday afternoon, Dec. 23, when someone towed a backhoe through the structure, severely damaging several wood…

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by Ben Crnic
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One Of Last Covered Bridges In CT Severely Damaged By Backhoe One Of Last Covered Bridges In CT Severely Damaged By Backhoe
One Of Last Covered Bridges In CT Severely Damaged By Backhoe A historic covered bridge in Connecticut was severely damaged after someone towed a backhoe through it, officials said.  The West Cornwall Covered Bridge in Litchfield County, located in West Cornwall by the intersection of Route 128 and Route 7, was damaged on Friday afternoon, Dec. 23, when the backhoe struck multiple wooden beams that support the bridge's roof, according to the state's Department of Transportation.  Because of the severe damage, engineers are now analyzing the bridge, which will be closed for about a week, officials said. Detours have been put in place for people to avo…

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by Ben Crnic
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7-Year-Old Girl Killed, Father Injured In Massive Norwalk House Fire 7-Year-Old Girl Killed, Father Injured In Massive Norwalk House Fire
7-Year-Old Girl Killed, Father Injured In Massive Norwalk House Fire A 7-year-old girl was killed and her father injured during a massive house fire in Fairfield County. The blaze broke out in Norwalk around 5 a.m., Saturday, May 14 at 7 Nelson Ave. Arriving Norwalk firefighters found heavy fire on the front of the house, a burning power line down across the street, and two vehicles on fire in the driveway, said Assistant Fire Chief Edward McCabe of the Norwalk Fire Department. A man and woman who had escaped the fire with their 9-year-old son were in the backyard, attempting to rescue their 7- year-old daughter, who was asleep in a second-floor bedroom, M…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Body Of 20-Year-Old Drowning Victim Located In CT Swimming Area Body Of 20-Year-Old Drowning Victim Located In CT Swimming Area
Body Of 20-Year-Old Drowning Victim Located In CT Swimming Area The body of a drowning victim has been recovered in northern Connecticut near the Massachusetts border. At about 3:10 on Thursday, Aug. 26, Connecticut State Police from Troop C in Tolland, received a report of a possible drowning in the area of 21 Lyons Rd., in Stafford Springs.  A 911 caller reported that an adult male had gone into a swimming area and had not resurfaced.  CT State Police and Stafford Constables responded to assist the fire department in searching the area and located the body of the victim, now identified as Alaine Nitch-Ball, age 20, a resident of Stafford.&n…

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by Joe Lombardi
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CT Woman Killed On I-84 Penned Chilling Final Facebook Post CT Woman Killed On I-84 Penned Chilling Final Facebook Post
CT Woman Killed On I-84 Penned Chilling Final Facebook Post A Connecticut woman who was hit and killed while standing in the middle of I-84 left a chilling final Facebook post just a few days before her death. According to police, Hartford County resident Melisa Doyle, age 33, of Manchester, was standing in the eastbound traffic lane when a 2009 Ford Focus SE struck and killed her around midnight on Tuesday, Aug. 3, near Exit 48B, the Capitol Avenue exit in Hartford. Three days earlier, on Saturday, July 31, Doyle had posted to Facebook that she was going to walk by the water and hoped she didn't kill herself. After hearing of her death, frien…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Arrest Made In CT Playground Shooting Death Arrest Made In CT Playground Shooting Death
Arrest Made In CT Playground Shooting Death A Connecticut man has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of another man at a popular playground. Jorden Rudel, age 24, was arrested on Thursday, July 1 in New Haven County by detectives from the Woodbridge Police Department and the CT State Police for the Monday, June 7 murder of a 33-year-old man. Rudel, of Derby, is charged with shooting Rondell Atkinson,  on the property of the Pease Road Playground/Alegi Athletic Field in Woodbridge, police said. Earlier story: Body Riddled With Bullet Wounds Found On CT Playground, Police Say Atkinson, of West Haven, whose …

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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: Police Break Up Large Party Near UConn Campus COVID-19: Police Break Up Large Party Near UConn Campus
Covid-19: Police Break Up Large Party Near UConn Campus State Police broke up a large party that was held overnight near the UConn campus in Storrs in violation of COVID-19 pandemic guidelines. Just before 11:30 p.m. Saturday, March 6, troopers responded to 160 Birch Road in Mansfield for a complaint of a large, loud party. Upon arrival, the troopers witnessed the disturbance and observed numerous college-aged students inside the residence. An estimated total of 150 to 200 students were observed, according to police.  The renters at this residence admitted to hosting the party, state police said.  No PPE, such as mask-wearing, or so…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man Busted For Operating Drug Factory In Fairfield County, State Police Say Man Busted For Operating Drug Factory In Fairfield County, State Police Say
Man Busted For Operating Drug Factory In Fairfield County, State Police Say A Fairfield County man has been arrested by the state drug task force for allegedly selling drugs from his home. Dashon Johnson, age 41, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 18, on a warrant following an investigation into drug sales in the area, said the Connecticut State Police. Johnson, who is a convicted felon, was allegedly selling drugs from his home on Lenox Avenue in Bridgeport, state police said. During the search, detectives found the cash, a firearm, an amount of crack cocaine, cocaine, heroin, and drug packaging materials.  Johnson was taken into custody without …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Hiker With Bad Bee-Sting Reaction Saved By First Responders Hiker With Bad Bee-Sting Reaction Saved By First Responders
Hiker With Bad Bee-Sting Reaction Saved By First Responders A hiker with a severe reaction to bee stings was saved from hiking trails in Hartford County. Firefighters in Burlington said they were alerted to a distressed hiker Saturday, Aug. 15 at around 11 a.m. They responded to the blue-yellow trail on the Torys Den Hiking Trail. The 911 dispatcher was able to track the location of the hiker using the caller’s GPS phone location and emergency responders were able to find the woman in times to provide medical care. He had made it about 1.5 miles along the trail. It took responders about 15 minutes to find him, firefighters said. Additional assistan…

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by Kristin Palpini
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Three Injured In Multi-Vehicle Crash That Causes Hours-Long Merritt Parkway Closure Three Injured In Multi-Vehicle Crash That Causes Hours-Long Merritt Parkway Closure
Three Injured In Multi-Vehicle Crash That Causes Hours-Long Merritt Parkway Closure Three people were injured during a three-vehicle crash on the Merritt Parkway. The crash took place just before 9:30 a.m., Thursday, May 2, northbound on the Merritt Parkway in Westport, reported the Westport Fire Department. When firefighters arrived on the scene they found multiple vehicles involved and people walking around the roadway, so a second engine was added to the assignment for manpower, the department said. Westport EMS, Westport Police and CT State Police also responded to the scene. Three people were injured during a crash on the Merritt Parkway.Town of Westport Fire De…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Suspect Hospitalized After Officer-Involved Shooting Causes Road Closure, CT State Police Say Suspect Hospitalized After Officer-Involved Shooting Causes Road Closure, CT State Police Say
Suspect Hospitalized After Officer-Involved Shooting Causes Road Closure, CT State Police Say An officer-involved shooting that led to the closure of a busy area roadway is underway investigation. At approximately 6 p.m. on, Saturday, April 20, two Wethersfield officers attempted a motor vehicle stop of the suspect’s vehicle on Route 99 (Silas Deane Highway), state police said.  After a collision between the suspect's vehicle and a Wethersfield Police cruiser, one officer exited his vehicle and the suspect’s vehicle drove towards that officer, who then discharged his firearm, said police. The male suspect was injured and transported to Hartford Hospital, according to police. T…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Chaotic Commute: Storm's Strength Catches Motorists, Officials Off Guard Chaotic Commute: Storm's Strength Catches Motorists, Officials Off Guard
Chaotic Commute: Storm's Strength Catches Motorists, Officials Off Guard Snowfall totals from throughout the region Everyone was caught off guard by the strength of the season's first Nor'easter, especially commuters who were caught in hours-long traffic backups. The storm caused havoc on roadways and created a nightmare for state and local officials who had not prepared for such heavy snow and sleet. What happened? The changeover to sleet happened about two to three hours later than was predicted, causing snowfall accumulation totals to be higher than expected. One thing is for sure. Commuters are mad as hell and want to know why officials weren't p…

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by Kathy Reakes