Police ID 22-Year-Old CT Truck Driver Killed In Tractor-Trailer Crash On I-91 In Windsor Police ID 22-Year-Old CT Truck Driver Killed In Tractor-Trailer Crash On I-91 In Windsor
Police ID 22-Year-Old CT Truck Driver Killed In Tractor-Trailer Crash On I-91 In Windsor A 22-year-old Connecticut man was killed after his truck crashed into the rear of a tractor-trailer on I-91, according to Connecticut State Police. Investigators are asking witnesses to come forward. Frank Mute, 22, of Meriden, was killed when the Mercedes-Benz truck he was driving struck the rear of a Volvo tractor-trailer near southbound Exit 35B at about 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, Connecticut State Police said. The other tractor-trailer driver was not injured. Mute's Mercedes-Benz was towed because of disabling damage. The other truck was able to drive away. Police are seeking witness…
CT Man, 43, Trespasses In NY Pool Before Fleeing, Struggling With Deputy: Sheriff CT Man, 43, Trespasses In NY Pool Before Fleeing, Struggling With Deputy: Sheriff
CT Man, 43, Trespasses In NY Pool Before Fleeing, Struggling With Deputy: Sheriff A Connecticut man is facing a felony assault charge after allegedly trespassing at a Hudson Valley, NY home, swimming in the residence’s pool, and later struggling with a sheriff’s deputy, authorities said.  Fairfield County resident Anthony James Morelli, 43, of Stamford, was arrested following the incident on Sunday, June 7, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Tuesday, June 9. According to the Sheriff's Office, deputies responded a little before 10 a.m. to a private residence in the town of Putnam Valley after receiving a report of an unknown man trespassing on the proper…
CT Business Owner, Mom Of 3, Killed In Domestic Violence Incident, Man In Critical Condition CT Business Owner, Mom Of 3, Killed In Domestic Violence Incident, Man In Critical Condition
CT Business Owner, Mom Of 3, Killed In Domestic Violence Incident, Man In Critical Condition A mother of three was found dead, and a man was left fighting for his life after what police say was a domestic violence incident inside a Connecticut home. Carrie Stetson, 54, a Winsted business owner, was found dead inside a home in the 200 block of Oak Street in Winchester, according to police. Leon Stetson, 67, suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to Hartford Hospital, where he was listed in critical condition. Authorities did not disclose the cause of her death.  The incident unfolded Monday night, June 8, when police said the two were discovered around 9:40 p.m. after som…
5 Men Accused Of Trying To Pay For Sex With Child Arrested In New Britain Sting 5 Men Accused Of Trying To Pay For Sex With Child Arrested In New Britain Sting
5 Men Accused Of Trying To Pay For Sex With Child Arrested In New Britain Sting Five men who allegedly negotiated online to pay for sex with a child were arrested after arriving at a Connecticut hotel during an undercover sting, authorities said. Investigators posted an advertisement for adult services on a popular classified website, Connecticut State Police said. Undercover detectives then posed as adults with access to an underage child. During online conversations, the suspects allegedly negotiated a price for sex with the child before traveling to the New Britain hotel, where they were arrested without incident, according to investigators. Those arrested wer…
Missing East Hartford Teen Found Dead In Glastonbury; Police Suspect He Drowned Missing East Hartford Teen Found Dead In Glastonbury; Police Suspect He Drowned
Missing East Hartford Teen Found Dead In Glastonbury; Police Suspect He Drowned The body of an 18-year-old Connecticut man who had been missing for nearly a week was found over the weekend, and police believe he may have drowned. Isaiah Williams, of East Hartford, was last seen on June 1 near the Trestle Railroad Bridge on Cedar Street in East Hartford. His family reported him missing the following day. Police and more than 100 community volunteers searched for Williams in the days that followed. East Hartford police said Williams' body was located in Glastonbury on Sunday, June 7. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of his death. His cause of death remain…
Wet Bandits: 2 Arrested After Copper Pipe Theft Floods Windsor Locks Home Wet Bandits: 2 Arrested After Copper Pipe Theft Floods Windsor Locks Home
Wet Bandits: 2 Arrested After Copper Pipe Theft Floods Windsor Locks Home A suspected burglary at a vacant Connecticut home ended with a foot chase, extensive property damage, and two men behind bars, according to police. Mathew Jones, 46, of Waterbury, and Reginald Leach, 45, of Hartford, are facing multiple felony charges after police said they were caught inside the vacant home during the break-in, Windsor Locks police said. Jones was arrested after a foot chase through neighboring yards, while Leach was found hiding behind a shower curtain in a downstairs bathtub.  The incident happened early Saturday, June 6, at about 4:45 a.m., after a neighbor report…
5 Men Injured In Random Stabbing Spree At Penn Station: Report 5 Men Injured In Random Stabbing Spree At Penn Station: Report
5 Men Injured In Random Stabbing Spree At Penn Station: Report Five people were injured in a random stabbing attack inside Penn Station in New York City — and a suspect is in custody, according to reports.  The attack happened shortly after 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, on the NJ Transit concourse inside the Midtown Manhattan transit hub, ABC7 reported, citing FDNY officials.   One person suffered serious injuries, two people sustained moderate injuries, and two others were left with minor injuries, according to the outlet. All five victims were taken to Bellevue Hospital and are expected to survive.  Authorities said the suspect, a 51…
Police ID CT Motorcyclist, 21, Killed In Route 85 Crash; Troopers Investigating Police ID CT Motorcyclist, 21, Killed In Route 85 Crash; Troopers Investigating
Police ID CT Motorcyclist, 21, Killed In Route 85 Crash; Troopers Investigating A 21-year-old Connecticut man was killed after being thrown from his motorcycle and down an embankment during a weekend crash, authorities said. Dylan Owen Keefe was riding a Harley-Davidson on Saturday, June 7, along Gilead Street (Route 85) in Hebron, when his motorcycle collided with a 2011 Subaru Legacy that was turning left into a driveway, according to Connecticut State Police. Keefe, of Hebron, was attempting to pass the Subaru on the left when the collision occurred, causing him to be thrown from the motorcycle, state police said. Paramedics took Keefe to Hartford Hospital, where h…
Body Of 200-Pound Black Bear Found Dumped Along Burlington Road With Bullet Wound Body Of 200-Pound Black Bear Found Dumped Along Burlington Road With Bullet Wound
Body Of 200-Pound Black Bear Found Dumped Along Burlington Road With Bullet Wound Environmental police are searching for answers after a dead black bear with what appeared to be a gunshot wound was found dumped along a Connecticut roadway. The 200-pound male bear was found on the side of Upson Road in Burlington on Sunday, June 7. During a preliminary investigation, officers found a wound behind the bear's front right shoulder that appeared to be a bullet hole, according to the Connecticut State Environmental Police. Investigators do not believe the shooting happened on Upson Road. Instead, they suspect the bear's body was left there after it was killed el…
Police ID CT Motorcyclist Killed In I-84 Crash; Seek Witnesses In Fatal Wreck Police ID CT Motorcyclist Killed In I-84 Crash; Seek Witnesses In Fatal Wreck
Police ID CT Motorcyclist Killed In I-84 Crash; Seek Witnesses In Fatal Wreck Authorities have identified the 35-year-old Connecticut motorcyclist who was killed in a weekend crash on I-84, and police are now seeking witnesses as they work to determine what caused the fatal wreck. Enrique Rivera died after his Yamaha YZF-R7 crashed into a guardrail near Exit 23 in Waterbury shortly before 10 a.m. on Sunday, June 7, Connecticut State Police said. Authorities said the Waterbury man veered onto the right shoulder before crashing at the South Main Street overpass. Paramedics took Rivera to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries. Police closed the highway for…
Man Who Stole $102K From CT Medicaid With Fake Autism Treatments In Glastonbury Sentenced Man Who Stole $102K From CT Medicaid With Fake Autism Treatments In Glastonbury Sentenced
Man Who Stole $102K From CT Medicaid With Fake Autism Treatments In Glastonbury Sentenced A former East Hartford man who owned a Glastonbury-based autism services company has been sentenced after authorities said he fraudulently collected more than $102,000 from Connecticut's Medicaid program. Glenroy Patterson, 49, of Jersey City, New Jersey, was given a three-year suspended sentence and five years of probation last week, according to Chief State's Attorney Patrick J. Griffin. The judge also ordered the former East Hartford man to pay $102,084.17 in restitution and never to serve as a Medicaid provider again.  Patterson pleaded guilty in March to health insurance frau…
Wrong Dog Put Down After Deadly NJ Attack? Owner Charged, New Dog Seized Wrong Dog Put Down After Deadly NJ Attack? Owner Charged, New Dog Seized
Wrong Dog Put Down After Deadly NJ Attack? Owner Charged, New Dog Seized A New Jersey woman has been charged after investigators determined the wrong dog may have been surrendered and euthanized following a fatal pit bull attack that injured a local resident and killed her pet, authorities said. The case stems from an attack that happened near 91 Springfield Ave. in Summit at approximately 5:52 a.m. on Nov. 5, 2025, local police said. A 70-year-old woman was walking her small dog when two pit bulls broke free from their handler and launched an unprovoked attack, police said. The woman was knocked to the ground and suffered injuries to both upper thighs, her…
New Britain Man Sentenced In Kidnapping, Killing Of Massachusetts Father New Britain Man Sentenced In Kidnapping, Killing Of Massachusetts Father
New Britain Man Sentenced In Kidnapping, Killing Of Massachusetts Father A Connecticut man will spend 43 years in prison for the kidnapping and killing of a Massachusetts father whose body was found bound inside a car in a Somers field. Timothy Lange, 36, of New Britain, was sentenced June 3 to 48 years in prison, suspended after 43 years to serve, followed by five years of probation, according to Tolland Judicial District State's Attorney Craig P. Nowak. The sentence stems from the kidnapping and death of Jason Comes, a Massachusetts father. A Tolland Superior Court jury in Rockville found Lange guilty March 5 of second-degree kidnapping, felony murder, and ta…
Ex-Hartford Officer Accused Of Shooting Man 9 Times Arraigned On Manslaughter Charge Ex-Hartford Officer Accused Of Shooting Man 9 Times Arraigned On Manslaughter Charge
Ex-Hartford Officer Accused Of Shooting Man 9 Times Arraigned On Manslaughter Charge A former Hartford police officer charged in a fatal shooting appeared before a judge after prosecutors accused him of unlawfully killing a man during a standoff earlier this year. Joseph Magnano, 23, of Hartford, appeared in court Friday, June 5, for his arraignment on a first-degree manslaughter charge in the death of 55-year-old Steven "Stevie" Jones. The Office of Inspector General ruled that Magnano shot Jones nine times on Blue Hills Avenue on Feb. 27. Jones later died from his injuries on March 3. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled his death a homicide. Magnano was one of…
2 Men Broke Into CT Home Before Killing 69-Year-Old Man, Shooting Woman In Head: Police 2 Men Broke Into CT Home Before Killing 69-Year-Old Man, Shooting Woman In Head: Police
2 Men Broke Into CT Home Before Killing 69-Year-Old Man, Shooting Woman In Head: Police A 69-year-old Connecticut woman who was shot in the head during a targeted home invasion that left a man dead told police two intruders entered her Milford home shortly before the attack, authorities said. Frederick Werner was shot and killed inside a home in the 800 block of East Broadway in Milford shortly before 3 a.m. Wednesday, June 3. A 69-year-old woman who was also shot in the attack told police she woke up to the sound of two men entering her home shortly before the shooting, according to Milford police. Police said Werner was shot multiple times and died at the scene. The wo…
Another Former CT High Student Accuses Ex-Wrestling Coach Of Sexual Assault: Police Another Former CT High Student Accuses Ex-Wrestling Coach Of Sexual Assault: Police
Another Former CT High Student Accuses Ex-Wrestling Coach Of Sexual Assault: Police A former Connecticut high school coach is facing new charges after a second former student accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was 15 years old, authorities said. Jordan Miron, 36, a former Stratford High School wrestling coach, was charged with six counts of second-degree sexual assault and six counts of risk of injury to a minor involving illegal sexual contact with a victim younger than 16, Stratford police said on Friday, June 5. The charges stem from allegations made by a separate former student and come on top of charges from a previous arrest. He was ordered held on a $20…
Drunk Driver Crashes Into Pole, Runs From Scene In East Haddam: State Police Drunk Driver Crashes Into Pole, Runs From Scene In East Haddam: State Police
Drunk Driver Crashes Into Pole, Runs From Scene In East Haddam: State Police An intoxicated driver is facing several charges after Connecticut State Police said he crashed into a pole in East Haddam and ran away.  Mark Kudlach, 45, of Lisbon, was arrested Thursday night, June 4, following the crash on Hopyard Road. State police said troopers were called to the 400 block around 7:50 p.m. after receiving reports of a vehicle that struck a pole. An investigation determined Kudlach had been driving while intoxicated and left the scene after the crash, according to police. Troopers later took him into custody. He was charged with interfering with or resisting…
Teen Busted Hiding In Bristol Yard After Ditching Stolen Car With Armor-Piercing Ammo: Police Teen Busted Hiding In Bristol Yard After Ditching Stolen Car With Armor-Piercing Ammo: Police
Teen Busted Hiding In Bristol Yard After Ditching Stolen Car With Armor-Piercing Ammo: Police A 19-year-old Waterbury man was arrested after police say he fled from officers in a stolen vehicle before being tracked down in a Bristol neighborhood. Ronnie Robernson Cajou Jr. was taken into custody Thursday, June 5, after officers found him hiding in the yard of a nearby home following a search involving local and state authorities, Bristol police said. Officers spotted a stolen vehicle around 5:55 p.m. and attempted a traffic stop, according to Bristol Police Lt. Vllaznim Sadriu. The driver fled instead. “A short time later, the vehicle was abandoned by its occupants, who fled the ar…
NYU Student From CT Accused Of Raising Swastika Flag Above Building During Commencement NYU Student From CT Accused Of Raising Swastika Flag Above Building During Commencement
NYU Student From CT Accused Of Raising Swastika Flag Above Building During Commencement A Connecticut-born New York University student is facing hate crime charges after authorities say he raised a flag featuring swastikas above a campus building during commencement ceremonies. Alexander Stepnowsky, 23, of Fairfield, Connecticut, was arrested Tuesday afternoon, June 2, on Manhattan's Lower East Side. According to the New York City Police Department, he is charged with one count of hate crime burglary, two counts of aggravated harassment, and one count of criminal trespassing in a hate crime. Authorities allege Stepnowsky raised a flag depicting a Star of David, two s…
CFO Admits Stealing More Than $739K From CT Software Company: Feds CFO Admits Stealing More Than $739K From CT Software Company: Feds
CFO Admits Stealing More Than $739K From CT Software Company: Feds A Connecticut woman who served as chief financial officer for a Danbury software company has admitted stealing more than $739,000 from her employer in a years-long fraud scheme, federal authorities said. Pamela Aguilar, 65, of Shelton, pleaded guilty to wire fraud Wednesday, June 4, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut. She faces up to 20 years in prison. Aguilar worked as the CFO for a Danbury-based software company identified in court documents as "Company A." Federal prosecutors said Aguilar defrauded the company between approximately 2018 and 2025. Au…
CT Man Accused Of Using Fake Checks To Scam Food Suppliers Out Of Hundreds Of Thousands CT Man Accused Of Using Fake Checks To Scam Food Suppliers Out Of Hundreds Of Thousands
CT Man Accused Of Using Fake Checks To Scam Food Suppliers Out Of Hundreds Of Thousands A Connecticut man is facing federal fraud charges after prosecutors say he used fraudulent checks to obtain food shipments from wholesale suppliers, leaving companies with losses totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars. Michael Salvaggi, 61, of Seymour, faces 10 federal criminal charges, including eight counts of wire fraud, one count of mail fraud, and one count of interstate transport of property taken by fraud, the US Attorney for the District of Connecticut said.  According to court documents, Salvaggi allegedly told suppliers he owned trucking and wholesale food businesses …
Plainville Man Accused Of Armed Bank Robbery After Months-Long Investigation Plainville Man Accused Of Armed Bank Robbery After Months-Long Investigation
Plainville Man Accused Of Armed Bank Robbery After Months-Long Investigation A Connecticut man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he robbed a local bank and threatened employees while displaying a weapon. Jeffrey Thibeault, 58, was arrested on Wednesday, June 4, following a months-long investigation into a robbery at M&T Bank on East Street in Plainville, according to police. He is charged with robbery, threatening, and larceny. Investigators said a man walked into the bank on Feb. 20, pulled a weapon, threatened the teller, and demanded cash, Plainville police said. The suspect then fled with an undisclosed amount of money. No one was…
2 Children Seriously Injured In CT Chain-Reaction Crash That Hurt 5 2 Children Seriously Injured In CT Chain-Reaction Crash That Hurt 5
2 Children Seriously Injured In CT Chain-Reaction Crash That Hurt 5 Two children suffered severe injuries, and three adults were hurt in a three-vehicle crash on Route 81 in Connecticut that remains under investigation, according to authorities. The crash happened around 3:23 p.m. Monday, June 1, near the intersection of Killingworth Road (Route 81) and the Dollar General driveway at 958 Killingworth Road, Connecticut State Police said. Investigators said a Honda HR-V was exiting the Dollar General driveway and attempting to turn left into the southbound lane of Route 81 when it struck the left rear of a southbound Scion TC. The impact sent the Scion spinn…
Ex-New Britain Mayor Sought $205K Severance Payout; Report Says She May Have Broken Laws Ex-New Britain Mayor Sought $205K Severance Payout; Report Says She May Have Broken Laws
Ex-New Britain Mayor Sought $205K Severance Payout; Report Says She May Have Broken Laws Former New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart sought more than $200,000 in severance pay she was not entitled to receive when she left office, according to a new investigative report that accuses her of a pattern of seeking taxpayer-funded benefits beyond what city rules allowed. The Hartford-based Crumbie Law Group released a 91-page final report on Thursday, June 4, alleging that Stewart repeatedly bypassed required approval processes while seeking compensation and benefits far above what she was owed. Investigators called her actions "shocking" and "egregious" and urged New Britain leaders to tig…
2 Men Charged With Stealing $300K Check For New Police HQ In CT: Cops 2 Men Charged With Stealing $300K Check For New Police HQ In CT: Cops
2 Men Charged With Stealing $300K Check For New Police HQ In CT: Cops Two New York men are facing felony charges after police say they stole a $300,000 check intended to help pay for the construction of a police department's headquarters in Connecticut.  Davis Segui, 62, of Brooklyn, and Mahamadou Sillah, 26, of the Bronx, allegedly stole the $300,000 payment after a town-issued check meant for work on Wilton's new police headquarters was diverted into an account Segui allegedly opened while posing as the intended recipient, police said. The check was issued in March 2024 as a partial payment for construction work on the new police building on Danbury Ro…
Burlington Man Living In Home Of Woman's Suspicious Death Faces New Domestic Violence Charges Burlington Man Living In Home Of Woman's Suspicious Death Faces New Domestic Violence Charges
Burlington Man Living In Home Of Woman's Suspicious Death Faces New Domestic Violence Charges A Connecticut man who lives in the home where a woman was found dead earlier this year has turned himself in to police after being charged with strangling and threatening a woman he met on a dating app. Cole Werhan, 28, of Burlington, turned himself in to police on Wednesday, June 25, and was charged with disorderly conduct, second-degree threatening, and second-degree strangulation/suffocation, according to Connecticut State Police. His bond was initially set at $100,000 before a judge raised it to $750,000. This is Werhan's third domestic violence case since 2024, according to authorities…
6th Child ID'd In Avon Daycare Sex Abuse Probe As Former Employee Faces More Charges 6th Child ID'd In Avon Daycare Sex Abuse Probe As Former Employee Faces More Charges
Avon's Jan Carlos Berrios-Otero Faces More Sex Abuse Charges Police investigating a Connecticut daycare worker accused of sexually assaulting multiple children have identified a sixth alleged victim in the case. Avon police filed a new arrest warrant against Jan Carlos Berrios-Otero, alleging he sexually assaulted a 4-year-old boy who attended the BrightPath Avon Early Learning and Child Care Center. Authorities say the warrant would add charges of fourth-degree sexual assault and risk of injury to a child against the 29-year-old already facing multiple counts of abuse.  Related: Jan Carlos Berrios-Otero Worked At Multiple Connecticut …
Mass Woman Killed In Virginia Bus Crash Was Headed To Long-Awaited Vacation; Among 5 Dead Mass Woman Killed In Virginia Bus Crash Was Headed To Long-Awaited Vacation; Among 5 Dead
Mass Woman Killed In Virginia Bus Crash Was Headed To Long-Awaited Vacation; Among 5 Dead A Massachusetts woman killed in the deadly Virginia charter bus crash was looking forward to a long-awaited Florida vacation and promised a friend she would call when she arrived.  That call never came. Priscilla R. Mafalda, 25, of Worcester, was identified as the fifth victim killed in the crash on I-95 near Quantico, Virginia. The wreck happened early Friday morning as travelers made their way south. A family of four from Greenfield, Massachusetts, was also killed.  The day before the crash, Mafalda shared her excitement about the trip in a text message to her friend and c…
CT Painter's Body Found Hidden Under Mattress In Mass Greenhouse; Friend Charged In Killing CT Painter's Body Found Hidden Under Mattress In Mass Greenhouse; Friend Charged In Killing
CT Painter's Body Found Hidden Under Mattress In Mass Greenhouse; Friend Charged In Killing A dead body hidden beneath a mattress in a greenhouse led police to arrest a Massachusetts painter now charged with murdering a Connecticut man after he returned to the scene covered in blood, officials said.  Cole Bushnell, 41, of Sheffield, was arraigned Tuesday, June 2, in Great Barrington District Court on a murder charge in the death of Michael Moore, a 40-year-old from Winsted, the Berkshire County District Attorney's Office said. Bushnell is being held without bail and was ordered to have no contact with witnesses in the case. Police began investigating on Monday after a worker …
Teen Accused Of Injuring 2 Troopers In I-91 Enfield Crash Deported, Charges Dropped Teen Accused Of Injuring 2 Troopers In I-91 Enfield Crash Deported, Charges Dropped
Teen Accused Of Injuring 2 Troopers In I-91 Enfield Crash Deported, Charges Dropped A teenager accused of crashing into two Connecticut State Police troopers on I-91 and seriously injuring them will no longer face charges in Connecticut after being deported from the United States, authorities said. Joel Alexander Caiza Nishve, 18, was charged following a crash on the interstate in Enfield that injured Troopers Christopher Genovese and Matthew Cerri last summer.  The Ecuador native had entered the United States illegally in 2023, according to federal authorities. ICE officials told reporters that Caiza Nishve was taken into custody on Aug. 8 in Hartford.  His ICE…
Family Left Homeless, Popular Donut Shop Closed After CT Strip Mall Fire Family Left Homeless, Popular Donut Shop Closed After CT Strip Mall Fire
Family Left Homeless, Popular Donut Shop Closed After CT Strip Mall Fire A Connecticut community is coming together to help a family that lost everything after a fire tore through a strip mall and the attached home where they lived. The fire broke out Saturday, May 30, at a Clinton commercial plaza on East Main Street that houses Beach Donut and several other businesses. Firefighters were called at approximately 9:45 a.m. and arrived to find heavy smoke and flames coming from the rear of the building. According to fire officials, the blaze spread rapidly through the attic because of strong winds. Crews brought the fire under control shortly after 10:15 a.m. Now…