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CT Paraprofessional Sexually Assaulted 2 Underage Students, Sent Lewd Texts: Police CT Paraprofessional Sexually Assaulted 2 Underage Students, Sent Lewd Texts: Police
CT Paraprofessional Sexually Assaulted 2 Underage Students, Sent Lewd Texts: Police A 24-year-old Connecticut paraprofessional has been accused of sexually assaulting two underage students and sending lewd, inappropriate texts, authorities said. Dean Allen Jones, of Hartford, worked at STRIVE (Success Through Responsibility, Initiative, Vision, and Education) High School in West Hartford, police said. School leaders contacted West Hartford police on Jan. 16 to report Jones had allegedly inappropriately touched two students, authorities said.  After an investigation, police said Jones not only touched the children but also sent one of them sexual text messages, author…

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by Josh Lanier
Obituaries
Victim Hit, Killed In Crash ID'd As 87-Year-Old Woman Victim Hit, Killed In Crash ID'd As 87-Year-Old Woman
Victim Hit, Killed In Crash ID'd As 87-Year-Old Woman A Connecticut woman who was seriously hurt after being struck by a car on Friday, Nov. 8, has died, authorities said.  Patricia Brulotte, 87, was hit just after 5 p.m. in the area of Oakwood Avenue and St. James Street in West Hartford, police said. Paramedics took the West Hartford woman to an area hospital, where she later died.  The driver who hit her remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities, West Hartford Police said.  Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.  Investigators ask anyone with information on the incident to contact West …

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Mother, Son, 55-Year-Old Woman ID'd As Victims Of Triple-Fatal Christmas West Hartford Crash Mother, Son, 55-Year-Old Woman ID'd As Victims Of Triple-Fatal Christmas West Hartford Crash
Mother, Son, 55-Year-Old Woman ID'd As Victims Of Triple-Fatal Christmas West Hartford Crash Police have released the identities of three people killed in a two-car Christmas Day crash in Connecticut, including a mother and son. The crash took place in West Hartford around 6:50 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 25, on Simsbury Road near Timberwood Road.  Novellette Bailey, age 55, Faye Dawson-Judkins, age 52, and Raheim Dantae Berry Nelson, age 17, all of Hartford, were killed in the crash, West Hartford police said. Raheim Dantae Berry Nelson was the son of Faye Dawson-Judkins, officials said. When the crash occurred, responding West Hartford Police and fire employees provided e…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Suspect Nabbed In Shooting On College Campus In Connecticut After Multi-State Search Suspect Nabbed In Shooting On College Campus In Connecticut After Multi-State Search
Suspect Nabbed In Shooting On College Campus In Connecticut After Multi-State Search A 22-year-old man wanted in connection with a shooting at a university in Connecticut that sparked a multi-state search has been captured by police. Darnell Barnes was arrested around 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, and charged in connection with a shooting and car crash on Friday, Nov. 4 at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford. The incident began when West Hartford Police responded to the west side of the campus on a report of a rollover crash around 2:30 p.m., on Friday. Once on the scene, officers found a victim who had been shot multiple times.  Police said Barnes…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
CT Man Nabbed For Violent Road-Rage Incident, Police Say CT Man Nabbed For Violent Road-Rage Incident, Police Say
CT Man Nabbed For Violent Road-Rage Incident, Police Say A Connecticut man has been charged in connection with a road-rage incident in which he allegedly pulled a gun and hit the victim while threatening to kill them. The incident took place in West Hartford around 11:45 p.m., Wednesday, July 27. According to the West Hartford Police, the incident began in Simsbury where the suspect cut in front of the victim while driving aggressively, said Assistant Chief Lawrence Terra. The victim followed the suspect ultimately ending at 43 Lemay St., in West Hartford. The suspect, identified as Christopher Rung, then exited his vehi…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Suspect Nabbed After Shots Fired Through Wall Of CT Home Suspect Nabbed After Shots Fired Through Wall Of CT Home
Suspect Nabbed After Shots Fired Through Wall Of CT Home A Connecticut man has been charged with allegedly firing shots from his apartment into the apartment next door. The incident took place in West Hartford on Friday, July 22 on Hillcrest Avenue. West Hartford Police responded to the area of Hillcrest Avenue for a report of projectiles entering an apartment causing wall damage, said West Hartford Assistant Chief of Police Lawrence A.Terra. Officers attempted to make contact with the resident of the neighboring apartment but the resident barricaded themself in their apartment and refused to speak with the police, Terra said. An…

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by Kathy Reakes
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CT Road-Rage Incident Leads To Shot Fired, Police Say CT Road-Rage Incident Leads To Shot Fired, Police Say
CT Road-Rage Incident Leads To Shot Fired, Police Say Two out-of-state men were arrested following an alleged road-rage incident on I-84 in which a shot was fired. The incident took place on Monday, March 15, when West Hartford Police were requested by Connecticut State Police to the area of I-84 East by exit 48 regarding a road rage incident, said Lt. Aaron Vafiades. The incident was originally reported to Connecticut State Police via 911. The investigation revealed the victim and suspects were involved in a road rage incident prior to coming to a stop in the area of 1445 New Britain Ave., where an altercation ensued, Vafiades…

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by Kathy Reakes
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State Police Investigating Potential 'Use Of Force' By Officers State Police Investigating Potential 'Use Of Force' By Officers
State Police Investigating Potential 'Use Of Force' By Officers Connecticut State Polie is investigating alleged excessive use of force by several officers during a traffic stop that ended with one person in the hospital after jumping off a 70-foot landing.  According to the state police, on Wednesday, Jan. 20, detectives from the Connecticut State Police were requested by the Hartford State’s Attorney’s Office to assume the investigation into the potential use of force incident in West Hartford. The investigation stems from an incident that occurred on I- 84 eastbound, Exit 46 ramp in the city of Hartford at approximately 9:30 p.m., Wednesday, inv…

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by Kathy Reakes