(Watch) CT Felon on Probation Rams Cop Cars During Chase, Tries To Crash Civilian Car: Police (Watch) CT Felon on Probation Rams Cop Cars During Chase, Tries To Crash Civilian Car: Police
(Watch) CT Felon on Probation Rams Cop Cars During Chase, Tries To Crash Civilian Car: Police A convicted felon on probation faces a long list of charges after a chaotic police chase across multiple Connecticut towns ended with a dramatic arrest late last week, authorities announced on Wednesday, Jan. 8.  Julian Ramos, 24, of Hartford, is accused of ramming two police cruisers, trying to run a civilian off the road, and endangering countless lives during the high-speed pursuit, authorities said. The chase began when Willimantic Police alerted State Troopers about a Honda Civic linked to multiple recent traffic stops. Ramos, the driver, was spotted at a gas station on Boston Pos…
Suspended, Drunk Driver Breaking Into Cars In CT Commuter Lot Resists Arrest: State Police Suspended, Drunk Driver Breaking Into Cars In CT Commuter Lot Resists Arrest: State Police
Suspended, Drunk Driver Breaking Into Cars In CT Commuter Lot Resists Arrest: State Police An intoxicated driver operating a vehicle on a suspended license was arrested over the weekend after a witness reported an attempted vehicle break-in at a commuter lot, Connecticut State Police said. At approximately 12:28 p.m., the Harwinton Resident Trooper was conducting motor vehicle enforcement near the Exit 46 (formerly Exit 42) commuter lot when they were flagged down by a witness on Sunday, Jan. 5, state police said. The witness reported seeing a man, later identified as Lawrence Patterson, 71, of Meriden, trying to force entry into a red Jeep Wrangler parked in the lot. The trooper…
Sacred Heart University Staffer Busted On Attempted Child Sex Charges: Police Sacred Heart University Staffer Busted On Attempted Child Sex Charges: Police
Sacred Heart University Staffer Busted On Attempted Child Sex Charges: Police A Sacred Heart University Athletics Department staff member has been suspended after being arrested on felony sex charges involving attempted sexual assault of a minor, authorities said.  Matthew Janik, 39, of Seymour, who served as an associate director of athletic communications, faces a series of serious accusations, including enticing a minor by computer, attempted second-degree sexual assault, attempted illegal sexual contact, and attempted commercial sex abuse of a minor, Bloomfield Police said.  Court records reveal that Janik was being held on $250,000 bail. While the det…
Erratic DUI Christmas Driver Had Babies In Car During I-84 Hit-Run Crash: CT State Police Erratic DUI Christmas Driver Had Babies In Car During I-84 Hit-Run Crash: CT State Police
Erratic DUI Christmas Driver Had Babies In Car During I-84 Hit-Run Crash: CT State Police A Massachusetts woman was intoxicated and had two babies and another adult in the vehicle when police say she caused a crash and then fled the scene on I-84 in Connecticut on Christmas. Pheak Si, 40, of Lowell, was behind the wheel of a purple Honda Accord when she struck a vehicle in the eastbound lanes of I-84 in Vernon then continued east near Exit 67 around 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 25, Connecticut State Police said. Troopers found the vehicle driving erratically near Exit 72, and failing to stay in its lane, police said. They conducted a motor vehicle stop and identified the driver as …
Naughty List: 8 Santas Busted During NJ SantaCon Over Fights, Crashes, Chaos Naughty List: 8 Santas Busted During NJ SantaCon Over Fights, Crashes, Chaos
Naughty List: 8 Santas Busted During NJ SantaCon Over Fights, Crashes, Chaos Some people attending SantaCon 2024 in Hoboken, including several from out of state, couldn't help but end up on the naughty list. Hoboken police said eight people were arrested at the annual event on Saturday, Dec. 21, where people dress up as Santa Claus for a bar crawl, a spinoff of the popular event held every year in New York City (scroll down for details).  Overall, police issued 16 traffic summonses, dealt with 13 fights, and responded to three motor vehicle crashes, police said. Last year saw only two arrests. Those arrested this year were: 21-year-old Derek Nolan, 21 of Sad…
Convicted Felon Accused Of Killing CT Woman Who 'Enjoyed Helping Others' Convicted Felon Accused Of Killing CT Woman Who 'Enjoyed Helping Others'
Convicted Felon Accused Of Killing CT Woman Who 'Enjoyed Helping Others' A convicted felon prohibited from possessing firearms has been charged in the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old woman remembered for her caring nature and bright future, according to Meriden police. Trevor Smith, 42, was arrested Friday and faces charges of criminal possession of a firearm and criminal use of a gun, police said. He is also wanted on an unrelated warrant out of New Haven, though authorities did not provide details about that case. Smith is accused of fatally shooting Beth Ndwiga, a 28-year-old healthcare office worker, on July 22 at the Meriden Green. After months of investig…
Good Samaritan Turned Hero Cheered For Actions After Downtown Stamford Attack, Robbery Good Samaritan Turned Hero Cheered For Actions After Downtown Stamford Attack, Robbery
Good Samaritan Turned Hero Cheered For Actions After Downtown Stamford Attack, Robbery Police in Connecticut are praising a Good Samaritan for helping a woman who was attacked and robbed earlier this week and for later helping capture the alleged suspect. The incident occurred Tuesday evening, Dec. 17, when an 18-year-old woman was walking in downtown Stamford near the intersection of Atlantic Street and Tresser Boulevard. A man tackled her to the ground and tried to steal her handbag, police said. Although she managed to fight him off, he grabbed her cell phone and ran away.  An unnamed 60-year-old man from Rockleigh, New Jersey, saw the crime and immediately took actio…
Baby Injured By Glass As Man Smashes Truck Window, Strangles Mom at Fairfield Rest Stop: Cops Baby Injured By Glass As Man Smashes Truck Window, Strangles Mom at Fairfield Rest Stop: Cops
Baby Injured By Glass As Man Smashes Truck Window, Strangles Mom at Fairfield Rest Stop: Cops A Dominican Republic man is accused of strangling a woman and hurting her baby with falling glass after he smashed his way into a truck at a Connecticut rest stop on I-95, authorities said.  Ariel Dejesus Valdez, 28, who was in the US on a temporary visa, was extradited from Rhode Island on Monday, Dec. 16, following an alleged attack at the North Fairfield Service Plaza on I-95 on Dec. 7, Connecticut State Police said.  A woman who was riding with Valdez said they were returning to Massachusetts from transporting vehicles when they stopped at the Fairfield County rest stop t…
CT Teen Who Struck BF's Ex-GF,  Friend In Hit-Run Crash Jailed: Report CT Teen Who Struck BF's Ex-GF,  Friend In Hit-Run Crash Jailed: Report
CT Teen Who Struck BF's Ex-GF, Friend In Hit-Run Crash Jailed: Report A 19-year-old Connecticut woman was arrested and charged in a hit-and-run crash that sent two pedestrians to the hospital with serious injuries, authorities said. NBC Connecticut identified the victims as the woman's boyfriend's ex-girlfriend and her friend. Melany Camanero, of Waterbury, surrendered on Thursday, Dec. 12, after a warrant was issued for her arrest on charges of criminal attempt to commit murder, two counts of first-degree assault, and evading responsibility resulting in serious physical injury. Camanero is accused of striking two women with her car near 38 Walnut Ave. in Wat…
CEO Murder: How A Hash Brown At McDonald's Ended Manhunt For Luigi Mangione CEO Murder: How A Hash Brown At McDonald's Ended Manhunt For Luigi Mangione
CEO Murder: How A Hash Brown At McDonald's Ended Manhunt For Luigi Mangione The rare times in which Luigi Nicholas Mangione removed his face mask may have been the main reason for his arrest for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson after a five-day manhunt. Click here for a new, updated story - CEO Murder: Luigi Mangione Notebook Detailing Shooting Plans Revealed, Reports Say In the first instance, Mangione was asked by a receptionist at a hostel in Manhattan's Upper West Side to remove the mask so she could compare his face to the photo on an allegedly fake ID. The 26-year-old Maryland native checked in there 10 days before the targeted shooti…
CEO Murder: Whiz Kid Suspect May Have Spiraled After Traumatic Back Surgery CEO Murder: Whiz Kid Suspect May Have Spiraled After Traumatic Back Surgery
CEO Murder: Whiz Kid Suspect May Have Spiraled After Traumatic Back Surgery Luigi Nicholas Mangione, the whiz kid Ivy League-educated high school valedictorian accused of the execution-style murder of the CEO of one of the nation's largest healthcare providers, may have spiraled out of control after traumatic back surgery. Click here for a new, updated story - CEO Murder: How A Hash Brown At McDonald's Ended Manhunt For Luigi Mangione The procedure, which allegedly left Mangione in significant physical and emotional distress, may have contributed to his deteriorating mental state, a factor authorities are considering as part of their investigation. …
Norwalk Teen Attacked Friend At His Home, Stole $3K: Police Norwalk Teen Attacked Friend At His Home, Stole $3K: Police
Norwalk Teen Attacked Friend At His Home, Stole $3K: Police A 19-year-old Connecticut man is accused of robbing his friend of $3,000 while visiting the friend's home earlier this week, authorities said. Boston Leger, 19, of Norwalk, was arrested and charged with first-degree robbery and third-degree assault, police said. A friend of Leger's said the teen came to his home on Wednesday, Dec. 4, and a fight broke out, Norwalk police said. The man said Leger stole $3,000 in cash and left. Detectives arrested Leger at his home without incident. He was being held on a $30,000 bond, authorities said. Leger is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 15.