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Truck Crash Shuts Down Part Of I-95 In CT, Scatters Plywood Across Highway Truck Crash Shuts Down Part Of I-95 In CT, Scatters Plywood Across Highway
Truck Crash Shuts Down Part Of I-95 In CT, Scatters Plywood Across Highway Both sides of Interstate 95 remain closed in Westbrook hours after a crash scattered dozens of plywood sheets across the highway. The crash, involving a tractor-trailer and a box truck, was reported shortly before 7:45 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, near Exit 64 south, according to Connecticut State Police. Authorities confirmed injuries but did not release details on the severity. Cleanup crews worked for hours to clear the debris, but I-95 remained closed in both directions between Exits 64 and 65 as of midday, according to CTRoads. It was unclear when the highway would reopen. Police continued r…
CT Police Chase: Child Hospitalized, Cruiser Rammed, Driver Still At Large CT Police Chase: Child Hospitalized, Cruiser Rammed, Driver Still At Large
CT Police Chase: Child Hospitalized, Cruiser Rammed, Driver Still At Large A police chase that began in Groton endangered families and officers when a car rammed a town police cruiser, struck a truck carrying children, and sped across multiple towns before the driver disappeared into the woods. Police said the chase started after a black 2002 Mercedes S500 fled a traffic stop in Groton City. Officers spotted the car in a parking lot, but when they approached, the driver “fled and rammed a Groton Town Police cruiser,” authorities said. The chase raced through local roads, with the Mercedes weaving recklessly into oncoming traffic and ignoring speed limits and stop …
Wegmans Makes CT Debut With New Supermarket: What Shoppers Can Expect (PHOTOS) Wegmans Makes CT Debut With New Supermarket: What Shoppers Can Expect (PHOTOS)
Wegmans Makes CT Debut With New Supermarket: What Shoppers Can Expect (Photos) A beloved grocery chain from upstate New York has arrived in the Constitution State. Wegmans officially opened its first Connecticut supermarket in Norwalk on Wednesday, July 23. The 92,000-square-foot store is located at 675 Connecticut Avenue, about a mile from exit 13 on Interstate 95. The new Wegmans features signature offerings like fresh produce, seafood, bakery goods, a large selection of cheeses, and deli meats. It also offers made-to-order meals like sushi, sandwiches, pizza, and chef-prepared salads.  The Norwalk site includes a two-story parking deck with 551 spaces, a…
Hungry Kidnapper Forces Victim To Drive Him To Milford McDonald's, Ends Up In Cuffs: Police Hungry Kidnapper Forces Victim To Drive Him To Milford McDonald's, Ends Up In Cuffs: Police
Hungry Kidnapper Forces Victim To Drive Him To Milford McDonald's, Ends Up In Cuffs: Police A 28-year-old Connecticut man is behind bars after police say he forced his alleged kidnapping victim to stop at a McDonald's for food — a decision that ultimately led to his arrest. Alexander Mathews, of Milford, is charged with second-degree kidnapping, second-degree threatening, and second-degree breach of peace following his arrest on June 2, according to Milford police. Officers were called to the McDonald’s on Boston Post Road around 1 p.m. after receiving reports of a possible kidnapping, authorities said. But by the time officers arrived, Mathews had fled ran away. Police launched …
Watch Wrong-Way Ansonia Drunk Driver Busted After Making U-Turn On I-95: Police Watch Wrong-Way Ansonia Drunk Driver Busted After Making U-Turn On I-95: Police
Watch Wrong-Way Ansonia Drunk Driver Busted After Making U-Turn On I-95: Police A Connecticut State Trooper stopped a potentially deadly situation when a car was spotted heading the wrong way on Interstate 95 near Bridgeport. Benjamin Mitchell, 24, of Ansonia, faces multiple charges following his arrest just after 2 a.m. on Tuesday, June 10, Connecticut State Police said.  The car was traveling south in the northbound lanes near Exit 27A. The trooper saw the vehicle suddenly swerve left, cut across all three lanes of traffic, and take the exit ramp to Route 8 north — barely avoiding several other cars, State Police said.  Daily Voice The trooper quic…
2-State Chase Ends After Police Box In Sedan On I-95; Passenger Raises Legal Red Flag 2-State Chase Ends After Police Box In Sedan On I-95; Passenger Raises Legal Red Flag
2-State Chase Ends After Police Box In Sedan On I-95; Passenger Raises Legal Red Flag A Bridgeport man is facing multiple charges after leading police on a cross-state pursuit that ended with a tense roadside stop in Greenwich, authorities said.  Heury Aponte, 23, fled a traffic stop in New York on Tuesday evening, April 22, according to Connecticut State Police.  Authorities in New York alerted troopers in Bridgeport and the Westchester County Real-Time Crime Center as the vehicle headed toward Connecticut on Interstate 95. State Troopers and Greenwich Police located the car on I-95 northbound and boxed it in, bringing it to a stop. But the alleged crimes didn't …
3 Kids Found In Drunk CT Woman's Car In I-95 Traffic Stop: Police 3 Kids Found In Drunk CT Woman's Car In I-95 Traffic Stop: Police
3 Kids Found In Drunk CT Woman's Car In I-95 Traffic Stop: Police A Connecticut woman was arrested on Interstate 95 in Westchester County after allegedly driving drunk with three children in her car, police said. The incident happened late Sunday night, April 20, at around 11:13 p.m., when troopers pulled over a 2014 Toyota Camry traveling northbound in Rye for multiple traffic violations, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, April 22.  Police said the driver, Claudia R. Ruiz, 40, of Greenwich, showed signs of intoxication and failed field sobriety tests at the scene. Troopers also said they found three children, ages 1, 6, and 11, were passen…
Car Carrier Erupts Into Flames On I-95 In CT Early Morning Fire Car Carrier Erupts Into Flames On I-95 In CT Early Morning Fire
Car Carrier Erupts Into Flames On I-95 In CT Early Morning Fire A truck hauling multiple vehicles caught fire early Wednesday, April 9, on Interstate 95 in Norwalk, destroying several cars in the process, authorities said. The flames broke out around 5:50 a.m. near Exit 14 South on I-95, Norwalk firefighters said.  Four of the six cars on the carrier were destroyed in the fire near Exit 14 South.  Norwalk Fire Department Firefighters believe the blaze started in the truck’s brakes. The driver couldn't use their fire extinguisher to put it out, which allowed the flames to creep onto the vehicles on the trailer, officials said. Four of …
Man Critically Injured After Milford Tractor-Trailer Crash On I-95 Ejects Him Into Tree: Police Man Critically Injured After Milford Tractor-Trailer Crash On I-95 Ejects Him Into Tree: Police
Man Critically Injured After Milford Tractor-Trailer Crash On I-95 Ejects Him Into Tree: Police A 63-year-old man was critically injured after his car clipped a tractor-trailer on Interstate 95 earlier this week, sending him out of control into a wooded area, where he hit a tree and was pinned beneath his vehicle, authorities said. The Brooklyn man was driving south near Exit 39B in Milford around 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, when his Ford Escape veered into a neighboring tractor-trailer, Connecticut state police said. The impact caused the Ford Escape to spin 180 degrees before crashing into a wire barrier. The vehicle then careened into an embankment and down a hill, where it struck…
'I'm Going To Kill You': Road Rage Incident Lands CT Man Behind Bars, Police Say 'I'm Going To Kill You': Road Rage Incident Lands CT Man Behind Bars, Police Say
'I'm Going To Kill You': Road Rage Incident Lands CT Man Behind Bars, Police Say A 24-year-old Connecticut man was arrested after police said he threw objects at another driver and threatened to kill them during a dispute on Interstate 95, authorities said. Pasquale F. Bruno, of Stamford, was charged with throwing objects at a vehicle, reckless driving, criminal mischief, and threatening, Connecticut State Police announced Tuesday, March 11. The victim told police the ordeal began after around 1:30 on Dec. 27, 2024, when they spotted an Infiniti and a Hyundai driving erratically on the interstate in Darien, weaving through traffic and using the right shoulder to pa…
CT Man Tops 100MPH In Failed Escape Attempt On I-95: Police CT Man Tops 100MPH In Failed Escape Attempt On I-95: Police
CT Man Tops 100MPH In Failed Escape Attempt On I-95: Police A Connecticut man faces multiple charges after leading state police on a high-speed chase topping 100 mph on Interstate 95, officials said. Joshua Z. Tarzia, 24, of Norwalk, was charged with reckless endangerment, engaging police in pursuit, reckless driving, interfering with an officer, operating without insurance, and driving an unregistered vehicle, Connecticut State Police said. Troopers attempted to stop a blue BMW just before 10 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, in Norwalk for reckless driving and a missing rear registration plate. Instead of pulling over, the driver sped up, hitting triple …
New Midweek Storm Update: Here Are Latest Snowfall Projections As System Heads East New Midweek Storm Update: Here Are Latest Snowfall Projections As System Heads East
New Midweek Storm Update: Here Are Latest Snowfall Projections As System Heads East Brand-new snowfall projections have been released for a major winter storm that is heading toward the East Coast. Click here for a new, updated story - Here's Timing, Latest Snowfall Predictions For Major New Winter Storm It's expected to arrive in the Northeast late Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 19, moving up from the south before winding down around midday on Thursday, Feb. 20, according to the National Weather Service. Snowfall Projections Areas in the darkest shade of blue in the first image above from AccuWeather could see more than a foot of accumulation, according to the l…
26-Year-Old Man Charged In 4-Car Crash Involving Police Cruiser On CT Bridge 26-Year-Old Man Charged In 4-Car Crash Involving Police Cruiser On CT Bridge
26-Year-Old Man Charged In 4-Car Crash Involving Police Cruiser On CT Bridge A 26-year-old man faces assault charges after allegedly rear-ending a police cruiser on a construction assignment and causing a four-vehicle crash on a busy bridge in Connecticut, authorities announced.  New London resident Billy Ray Goff turned himself in to authorities on Monday, Aug. 19 on an active arrest warrant related to a crash in September 2023 on the Gold Star Bridge in the New London County town of Groton, Connecticut State Police announced.  The bridge carries Interstate 95 over the Thames River.  According to police, on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, just after 3 p.m.…