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CT Man Accused Of Using Police Lights So He Could Get To Work Faster CT Man Accused Of Using Police Lights So He Could Get To Work Faster
CT Man Accused Of Using Police Lights So He Could Get To Work Faster A Connecticut man has been charged with allegedly impersonating a police officer after he was found to have police lights inside his Dodge Challenger so that he could get to work faster. New London County resident Michael Marshall, 43, of Groton, was charged on Wednesday, Oct. 25 during a stop on I-95. According to Connecticut State Police, an on-duty trooper out of Bridgeport after observing the Challenger displaying several steady red and blue illuminated lights.  A run of the license plate found the vehicle did not belong to a law enforcement agency, state police said. When asked …
Deer Crashes On Rise In CT: Here Are Towns With Most Past Collisions Deer Crashes On Rise In CT: Here Are Towns With Most Past Collisions
Deer Crashes On Rise In CT: Here Are Towns With Most Past Collisions Officials in Connecticut are warning motorists to look out for deer as the peak season for collisions involving the animals approaches.  According to AAA Northeast, deer crashes in the Nutmeg State are increasing "by leaps and bounds," and the peak time of year for collisions has been starting earlier and earlier every year, officials announced on Tuesday, Oct. 10. This was evidenced by Fall 2022, during which there were as many as 460 deer crashes in the state from October to December. This comes out to around one crash every five hours, officials said, the greatest number of collisio…
Man, Woman Charged In Strangulation Death Of 17-Year-Old CT Girl Man, Woman Charged In Strangulation Death Of 17-Year-Old CT Girl
Man, Woman Charged In Strangulation Death Of 17-Year-Old CT Girl Two Connecticut residents have been charged with the strangulation death of a 17-year-old girl found when police responded to a report of an unresponsive female. New London County resident Dnazia Uzzle, age 17, of Groton, was found on Saturday, April 15, around 3 a.m. at a home in the area of Jefferson Avenue and Buchanan Road in New London. According to New London Police Capt. Matthew Galante, when police arrived they found Uzzle unresponsive and transported her to Lawrence and Memorial Hospital where she later died. In addition to Uzzle, two other people were found at the scene with…
24-Year-Old Fairfield University Grad Killed In Crash ID'd As Daughter Of Ex-NBA Player 24-Year-Old Fairfield University Grad Killed In Crash ID'd As Daughter Of Ex-NBA Player
24-Year-Old Fairfield University Grad Killed In Crash ID'd As Daughter Of Ex-nba Player A young woman killed in a horrific Connecticut crash earlier this week was the first child and only daughter of a former NBA player. Tiara Wheeler was 24 years old. Her father, Tyson Wheeler, played for the University of Rhode Island men's basketball team as point guard from 1994 to 1998 when the Rams advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight before being drafted by the Toronto Raptors. He later appeared in an NBA game as a member of the Denver Nuggets in 1999. The crash took place in New London County on Monday, Aug. 28 at around 9:30 p.m. in Groton at the intersection of Long Hill Road and t…
Dirt Bikes, ATVs Involved In Fatal CT Crash, Police Say Dirt Bikes, ATVs Involved In Fatal CT Crash, Police Say
Dirt Bikes, ATVs Involved In Fatal CT Crash, Police Say A 24-year-old woman who was a passenger on a dirt bike was killed and the driver received critical injuries in a multiple-vehicle crash on a busy Connecticut roadway. New update - 24-Year-Old Fairfield University Grad Killed In Crash ID'd As Daughter Of Ex-NBA Player The incident took place in New London County in Groton around 9:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 28 at the intersection of Long Hill Road and the Meridian Street Extension. According to Groton Deputy Chief Paul Gately, a preliminary investigation found that a 2010 Audi Q7 being operated by Crystal C. Vinoya, ag…
$1M Winner: Powerball Player Gets Lucky In CT $1M Winner: Powerball Player Gets Lucky In CT
$1M Winner: Powerball Player Gets Lucky In CT One lucky Connecticut resident has found themselves a millionaire after buying a winning Powerball ticket.  The prize-winning Powerball ticket worth $1 million was sold in New London County on Monday, July 17 in Groton, Connecticut Lottery announced.  The million-dollar ticket was sold at the Citgo gas station located at 182 Fort Hill Rd., lottery officials said.  The winning numbers were 5, 8, 9, 17, and 41. 
New Update: ID Released For Person Killed In Fiery Crash On I-95 Bridge In CT New Update: ID Released For Person Killed In Fiery Crash On I-95 Bridge In CT
New Update: ID Released For Person Killed In Fiery Crash On I-95 Bridge In CT The identity has been released of a person who was killed in a fiery crash on a stretch of I-95 in Connecticut. It happened around 11 a.m. Friday, April 21 when a 2006 Toyota Avalon was traveling southbound in New London County on the right lane, approaching the Gold Star Memorial Bridge, in the Town of Groton, Connecticut State Police said.  The Avalon sustained a tire failure, causing the tire to deflate.  Following the tire failure, the Toyota Avalon traveled from the right lane, across the left acceleration lane, and into the right acceleration lane for th…
ID Released For 17-Year-Old Girl Found Dead In CT Home, 2 Others Hospitalized With Stab Wounds ID Released For 17-Year-Old Girl Found Dead In CT Home, 2 Others Hospitalized With Stab Wounds
ID Released For 17-Year-Old Girl Found Dead In CT Home, 2 Others Hospitalized With Stab Wounds Police in Connecticut have released the identity of a teenager found dead inside a home along with two others suffering from stab wounds. New London County resident Dnazi Uzzle, age 17, of Groton, was found around 3:10 a.m., Saturday, April 15 by New London Police who responded to a residence in the area of Jefferson Avenue and Buchanan Road for a report of an unresponsive female, said Capt. Matthew Galante, of the New London Police. When officers and emergency personnel arrived on the scene, they found Uzzle and transported her to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London, where she was p…
Wrong-Way Crash: Driver Charged After Striking Patrol Cruiser, CT State Police Say Wrong-Way Crash: Driver Charged After Striking Patrol Cruiser, CT State Police Say
Wrong-Way Crash: Driver Charged After Striking Patrol Cruiser, CT State Police Say A Connecticut man is behind bars after allegedly driving in the wrong direction on a major highway and slamming into a state police cruiser and then fleeing the scene. The incident took place in New Haven on Friday, March 31 on I-91 around 8:30 p.m. between Exits 1 and 2. According to state police, troopers attempted to stop a wrong-way driver that was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes on I-91 between exits 2-1. The vehicle failed to stop and struck a police cruiser while in the left lane.  The vehicle continued northbound, traveling the wrong way, where it eventually rolle…
How Much Snow, Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Fairfield County How Much Snow, Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Fairfield County
How Much Snow, Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Fairfield County Although most of the winter was snow-free for the most part, residents across Connecticut saw plenty of the white stuff fall thanks to a late-winter Nor'easter.  Related Story - Nor'easter: Potent Storm With Gusty Winds Brings Mix Of Snow, Rain, Causes School Closures The storm, which began on Monday evening, March 13, and continued into Tuesday, March 14, brought several inches of rain and snow across the state, according to the National Weather Service, which reported precipitation totals for municipalities in several counties.  Here are the reported totals for Connecticut…
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region A quick-moving storm season brought the first accumulating snowfall to the region. Here's a look at some snowfall totals reported to the National Weather Service and other sources as of Monday morning, Dec. 12. If you don't see your town listed, post the total in a comment. New York Manhattan Central Park, Trace Queens LaGuardia Airport, 0.4 inches Nassau County Manhasset Hills, 0.3 inches Suffolk County North Babylon, 0.4 inches Islip Airport, 0.4 inches West Islip, 0.2 inches Rockland County Chestnut Ridge, 2.1 inches Orange County Monroe 3.5 inches Westchester Westc…
Know Him? Police Searching For CT Armed Robbery Suspect Know Him? Police Searching For CT Armed Robbery Suspect
Know Him? Police Searching For CT Armed Robbery Suspect Police are asking the public for help identifying a man who robbed a Connecticut convenience store at knifepoint. The incident took place in New London County around 7:15 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3 at the Henny Penny at  1270 Gold Star Highway in Groton. Groton Police said the man walked into the school, brandished a knife, and demanded money. Once receiving an undisclosed amount of cash, the man left and fled in a vehicle before police arrived, police said. The suspect was described as a dark skin Hispanic male, with short black hair and black facial hair, wearing blue jeans and a…
Hit-Run Driver Rams Into Wendy's, Breaks Gas Line, Police Say Hit-Run Driver Rams Into Wendy's, Breaks Gas Line, Police Say
Hit-Run Driver Rams Into Wendy's, Breaks Gas Line, Police Say Police in Connecticut are searching for a hit-and-run driver who struck a Wendy's, causing a gas line to break loose. The incident took place in New London County around 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 10 at the Wendy's located at 689 Long Hill Road in Groton. Groton Emergency Dispatch received several 911 calls regarding a vehicle that had struck a portion of Wendy’s restaurant building, said Capt. Greg McCarthy, of the Groton Police. When officers arrived on the scene they found the driver had fled and the damage to the building had caused the gas line to come loose, McCarthy, said.…
Dump Truck Driver Killed In Single-Vehicle CT Crash Dump Truck Driver Killed In Single-Vehicle CT Crash
Dump Truck Driver Killed In Single-Vehicle CT Crash A Connecticut dump truck driver was killed and a passenger injured during a single-vehicle crash after hitting a tree. The crash took place in New London County around 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 7 in Groton. According to Capt. Greg McCarthy of the Groton Police, emergency dispatch received several 911 calls regarding a serious motor vehicle accident on Fort Hill Road in the area of Vergennes Court.  When officers arrived on the scene, they located a dump truck that had struck a tree on the south side of Fort Hill Road just east of Vergennes Court, McCarthy said. Offi…
CT Man Accused Of Leaving Wife With No Heat, Food CT Man Accused Of Leaving Wife With No Heat, Food
CT Man Accused Of Leaving Wife With No Heat, Food A Connecticut man has been arrested for allegedly leaving his wife without heat, food, or money. The arrest took place in New London County on Friday, Oct. 21 in Groton. On Thursday, Sept. 29 Ledyard officers initiated an investigation into Robert Barnett, age 58, of Groton, after receiving a complaint from his wife in a case regarding her being physically removed from her Ledyard home, said Capt. Kenneth Creutz, of the Ledyard Police Following an investigation, Barnett was arrested for that incident. On Wednesday, Oct. 19, the victim made a second complaint saying Barnett r…
Deer Collisions On Connecticut Roadways Expected To 'Increase By Leaps, Bounds,' AAA Warns Deer Collisions On Connecticut Roadways Expected To 'Increase By Leaps, Bounds,' AAA Warns
Deer Collisions On Connecticut Roadways Expected To 'Increase By Leaps, Bounds,' AAA Warns With fall in full swing and days becoming shorter, deer collisions on Connecticut roadways "increase by leaps and bounds," warns AAA Northeast. "Drivers need to steer clear of deer beginning this month, the start of deer mating season in Connecticut, when more deer traverse wooded areas along the state’s roadways at twilight," said the AAA. Although animal-related crashes are costly and dangerous to drivers, they’re generally underreported, AAA Northeast spokeswoman Fran Mayko said. However, data from the UConn Crash Data Repository reports there were 418 deer-related crashes between Octob…
Man Found In Possession Of Backpack With Pipe Bombs In CT, Police Say Man Found In Possession Of Backpack With Pipe Bombs In CT, Police Say
Man Found In Possession Of Backpack With Pipe Bombs In CT, Police Say A Connecticut man has been arrested after police allegedly found a backpack full of pipe bombs when responding to a medical call. The incident took place in New London County around 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 20 in Groton. According to Det. Lt. David Miner, of the Groton Police Department, officers responded to a medical call for a person in the area of 516 Gold Star Highway near Tollgate Road. While on the scene officers identified suspicious items inside a backpack belonging to the individual, Miner said. The backpack contained what was believed to be improvised explosive devices or me…
Alert Issued For Missing 27-Year-Old CT Man Alert Issued For Missing 27-Year-Old CT Man
Alert Issued For Missing 27-Year-Old CT Man Police issued an alert about a missing 27-year-old Connecticut man who was last seen in late June. Max Scott was last seen by family and friends in New London County on Saturday, June 25, walking on South Road in Groton, according to an announcement from the Town of Groton Police Department on Wednesday, July 6. Police said Scott is known to frequent the Poquonnock Bridge area. He is described as being about 6-foot-1 and slim, with long dark hair, a beard, and blue eyes, authorities reported. Authorities asked anyone with information about Scott's whereabouts or who lives in the Sou…
Man Accused Of Sexual Assault In Connecticut Extradited From Massachusetts Man Accused Of Sexual Assault In Connecticut Extradited From Massachusetts
Man Accused Of Sexual Assault In Connecticut Extradited From Massachusetts A man wanted for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in Connecticut in 2021, has been captured. Jonathan D. Tobey, age 38, of Yarmouth, Massachusetts, was extradited on Wednesday, June 22 for the incident which took place in New London County, in December 2021 in Groton. An investigation into the complaint resulted in an arrest warrant being issued for Tobey, who was captured in Yarmouth on Friday, June 17, said Deputy Chief of Police Paul Gately, of the Groton Police. Tobey was charged with two counts of sexual assault. He is being held on a $500,000 bond pending his arraignment on Thu…
Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Connecticut Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Connecticut
Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Connecticut Thousands in Connecticut are without power the morning after storms rolled through the region knocking down utility poles and downing trees. As of 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 9, Eversource was reporting that 3,883 of the company’s 1.29 million Connecticut customers were still in the dark, with some municipalities reporting hundreds of outages. Earlier story - Heavy Rain Causes Flooding In Parts Of Region; Here's Long-Range Outlook As Storm Moves Out The United Illuminating Company was also reporting 10 active outages impacting 63 of its customers in Connecticut. According to Eversou…
Woman Killed After Vehicle Crashes Into CT Residence Woman Killed After Vehicle Crashes Into CT Residence
Woman Killed After Vehicle Crashes Into CT Residence A Connecticut woman was killed after losing control of her vehicle and crashing into a mobile home. The incident took place in New London County just before 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 18, in Groton. According to Captain Gregory McCarthy, of the Groton Police, when officers arrived on the scene of the crash at 301 Buddington Road, they found a 2007 Toyota Avalon had hit a mobile home in the Eastwood Mobile Home Park with an unresponsive woman inside the car. An investigation found that the car was traveling north from the upper lot of the mobile home area and headed downhill, crashed into …
Man Killed After Being Struck By Bus On I-95, CT State Police Say Man Killed After Being Struck By Bus On I-95, CT State Police Say
Man Killed After Being Struck By Bus On I-95, CT State Police Say Police are investigating a fatal crash on a stretch of I-95 in Connecticut. It happened around 8:20 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 12 in New London County, on the northbound side near Exit 89 in the Town of Groton. A bus was traveling in the right lane of two lanes when it struck a pedestrian, according to Connecticut State Police. Emergency Responders arrived on the scene and transported pedestrian to a nearby hospital hospital in New London, where he succumbed to his injuries.  The victim has been identified as David Voebel, age 38, of Colchester. Several passengers on the bus…
Power Outages Now Being Reported In Connecticut As Wintry Storm Sweeps Through Power Outages Now Being Reported In Connecticut As Wintry Storm Sweeps Through
Power Outages Now Being Reported In Connecticut As Wintry Storm Sweeps Through A storm bringing a mix of snow, freezing rain and sleet has already left some Connecticut residents without power with the worst of the wintry weather expected to hit later as the temperature plummets in the afternoon. As of around 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 4, Eversource was reporting multiple active outages that were impacting 349 of the company’s 1.29 million customers in Connecticut. Outages were being reported in: Guilford: 140; Wilton: 69; Salisbury: 57; Sharon: 17; Stamford: 15; Greenwich: 12; Canaan: 10; North Canaan: 10; Haddam: 9. There were fewer than three outages in Darien, …
Storm Cleanup Causes Closures At These CT Schools Storm Cleanup Causes Closures At These CT Schools
Storm Cleanup Causes Closures At These CT Schools Some schools in Connecticut were forced to close on Monday, Jan. 31 as the state continues to clean up from the weekend storm that dumped more than a foot of snow in certain parts of the region. In New London County, which was among the hardest-hit areas in Connecticut, Norwich and Groton Public Schools were closed on Monday to allow the town to continue cleaning up from the storm. Officials said that the amount of snow was too much for public works staffers to remove in one day. “The health and safety of all students is our priority, and we look forward to returning to campus (on) Tuesday…
Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region
Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region Snowfall totals from the powerful Nor'easter that slammed the region ranged from more than two feet to several inches. Here are totals from the National Weather Service and other reports from at or around sunset on Saturday, Jan. 29. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 8.3 inches Nassau County Elmont, 17.3 inches Jericho, 12 inches Levittown, 19.2 inches Massapequa, 16 inches Plainedge, 16 inches  Seaford, 12 inches Syosset, 14 inches Wantagh, 14 inches Suffolk County Amit…
Nor'easter: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region Nor'easter: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region
Nor'easter: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region This story has been updated. Snowfall totals from the powerful Nor'easter that is winding down from west to east Saturday afternoon, Jan. 29, are quickly coming in. Here are some totals from the National Weather Service and other reports as of at or around sunset on Saturday. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 8.3 inches Nassau County Elmont, 17.3 inches Jericho, 12 inches Levittown, 19.2 inches Massapequa, 16 inches Plainedge, 16 inches  Seaford, 12 inches Syosset, 14 inches W…
Woman Wins $77,000 In CT Lottery Woman Wins $77,000 In CT Lottery
Woman Wins $77,000 In CT Lottery Sevens were wild for a pair of lucky CT Lottery players who cashed in winning tickets worth big prizes. In New Haven County, Wallingford resident Cynthia Jackson won $77,000 playing "Mega 7s" on a ticket sold at Nisa's Variety on East Center Street in Wallingford, lottery officials announced on Tuesday, Jan. 18. Later that week, on Thursday, Jan. 20, a winning $277,777 "Mega 7s" prize was cashed in by Westerly, Rhode Island resident Mark Britton that was sold at the Bestway Convenience on Libert Street in Pawcatuck in New London County. According to CT Lottery, “when a winning scratch tick…
Two Lucky CT Residents Win $50K Each In State Lottery Two Lucky CT Residents Win $50K Each In State Lottery
Two Lucky CT Residents Win $50K Each In State Lottery A pair of CT Lottery players are feeling lucky after cashing in tickets worth $50,000 that were sold at area convenience stores. Lottery officials announced that in New London County on Monday, Jan. 10, Oakdale resident Russell Bowen cashed in a winning “Powerball” ticket worth $50,000 on a ticket sold at Henne Penny Hartford Road 23 on the Hartford Turnpike in Waterford. That same day, a Plainville resident in Hartford County won the top prize playing “$50,000 Win It All” on a ticket sold at the Dairy Mart on Bradley Avenue in Waterbury. According to CT Lottery, “when a winning scratch t…
First Lady Jill Biden Will Be Back In Connecticut For A New Visit First Lady Jill Biden Will Be Back In Connecticut For A New Visit
First Lady Jill Biden Will Be Back In Connecticut For A New Visit Connecticut is getting ready to roll out the red carpet as the Nutmeg State prepares to welcome First Lady Jill Biden back to visit with Navy families. The White House announced that Biden will travel to Groton in New London County with Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro to visit with US Navy families of the USS Delaware at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 9. Following that appearance, Biden and Toro are scheduled to attend a holiday gathering being held by the United Through Reading at the US Submarine Veterans Club in Groton at 5:15. p.m. The trip will mark the First Lady's s…
Fairfield County Man Wins $50,000 CT Lottery Prize In Ticket Purchased At Food Mart Fairfield County Man Wins $50,000 CT Lottery Prize In Ticket Purchased At Food Mart
Fairfield County Man Wins $50,000 CT Lottery Prize In Ticket Purchased At Food Mart A trio of Connecticut residents is feeling lucky after cashing in winning CT Lottery tickets worth tens of thousands of dollars that were sold at area convenience stores. On Tuesday, Nov. 23, New London County resident Hoai Tam Trinh, of Groton, cashed in a winning $50,000 "POWERBALL" ticket that was sold at the Veterans Convenience on Gold Star Highway in Groton. Later that day, Hartford County resident Camilla Buckerrough, of Bristol, claimed a top $100,000 prize on a "$100,000 Cashword 11" ticket that was sold at the Pine Street Package Store in Bristol. On Wednesday, Nov. 24,…
Woman Wins $113K In CT Lottery Woman Wins $113K In CT Lottery
Woman Wins $113K In CT Lottery A pair of Connecticut residents are feeling lucky after winning six-figure prizes playing the CT Lottery games. East Hartford resident Leslie Irizarry won $113,427 playing “Fast Play - $10 Super 7s Progressive” on a ticket sold at the Woodlawn Db Mart on Maple Avenue in Hartford that was cashed in on Monday, Nov. 8. Later that same day, in New London County, Groton resident Kane Borady cashed in a winning $100,000 “CASH5” ticket that was sold at the Groton Mart on Poquonnock Road. According to CT Lottery, “when a winning scratch ticket is validated through a Lottery Retailer's terminal, t…