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Watch Wanted CT Woman Crash Into Police Cruisers Before High-Speed Chase: Cops Watch Wanted CT Woman Crash Into Police Cruisers Before High-Speed Chase: Cops
Watch Wanted CT Woman Crash Into Police Cruisers Before High-Speed Chase: Cops A high-speed chase that started on Route 2 and ended with a suspect hiding under a deck has landed an Old Saybrook woman behind bars with a $500,000 bond, according to Connecticut State Police. Electra Chiulli, 33, who had an active warrant, was spotted by troopers a little after 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, on Route 2 in Bozrah after officers noticed her black Subaru Legacy missing a front license plate and swerving between lanes. When police ran her information, they discovered Chiulli was already wanted for leading Old Saybrook police on a previous pursuit, authorities said.  …
K9 Officer 'Boss' Tracks Down CT Teens Who Stole, Crashed Car: Police K9 Officer 'Boss' Tracks Down CT Teens Who Stole, Crashed Car: Police
K9 Officer 'Boss' Tracks Down CT Teens Who Stole, Crashed Car: Police A group of teenagers found themselves in handcuffs after crashing a stolen car and running into the woods — only to be sniffed out by a four-legged officer. Connecticut State Police say it all began when a gray Subaru Crosstrek, reported stolen earlier that day, was seen weaving dangerously through traffic on Main Street in Killingly on Saturday afternoon, March 8. Witnesses said the driver nearly caused several accidents before slamming into another car at Westcott Road. But instead of stopping, the Subaru sped off. It wasn’t long before the same vehicle was found smashed against a tree on…
CT Man Left Wrecked Car On I-84 In West Hartford, Drove Away In Another Vehicle: Police CT Man Left Wrecked Car On I-84 In West Hartford, Drove Away In Another Vehicle: Police
CT Man Left Wrecked Car On I-84 In West Hartford, Drove Away In Another Vehicle: Police A Connecticut man was arrested this week after police say he crashed his car on I-84, left it on the highway, then jumped into another vehicle and sped away. Unfortunately for him, all of this was captured on a Department of Transportation camera, authorities said.  Chaviel Gonzalez, 21, of Hartford, was arrested Tuesday morning, March 11, and charged with operating an unregistered motor vehicle, misuse of a registration plate, illegal operation without insurance, evading responsibility, and interfering with an officer, Connecticut State Police said.  The chaos unfolded around 6:4…
CT Woman Clocked At 100MPH Ran From Police Because She Didn't Want Criminal Record: Cops CT Woman Clocked At 100MPH Ran From Police Because She Didn't Want Criminal Record: Cops
CT Woman Clocked At 100MPH Ran From Police Because She Didn't Want Criminal Record: Cops A Connecticut woman caught speeding over 100 miles per hour on I-84 led police on a high-speed chase because she told troopers she didn't want a speeding ticket to blemish her criminal record, authorities said.  Natasha Ramos-Bauza, 26, of Meriden added multiple allegations to her criminal record, including engaging police in a pursuit, reckless driving, improper passing, and failure to maintain a lane, Connecticut State Police said.  Police spotted Ramos-Bauza near east Exit 46 in Hartford on Monday, March 10, around 9:45 p.m. driving at more than twice the 50 mph speed limi…
CT Man Dead, 2 Seriously Injured After Truck Hits 3 Dirt Bikes in Voluntown CT Man Dead, 2 Seriously Injured After Truck Hits 3 Dirt Bikes in Voluntown
CT Man Dead, 2 Seriously Injured After Truck Hits 3 Dirt Bikes in Voluntown A 28-year-old man from Connecticut is dead, and three others were injured — two seriously — in a multi-vehicle crash, authorities said. Michael Alan Davis, of Norwich, died Monday night, March 10, after an F-150 pickup truck crashed into him and two others in Voluntown, according to Connecticut State Police. The truck was heading south on Ekonk Hill Road (Route 49) just after 7:30 p.m. when it hit three dirt bikes, killing Davis and seriously injuring two riders — ages 20 and 26 — police said. The 26-year-old was airlifted to Hartford Hospital’s trauma center for emergency treatment. A fou…
Wanted CT Man Busted Going 105 MPH In West Hartford After Someone Gave Him The Bird: Police Wanted CT Man Busted Going 105 MPH In West Hartford After Someone Gave Him The Bird: Police
Wanted CT Man Busted Going 105 MPH In West Hartford After Someone Gave Him The Bird: Police A Connecticut man wanted on an outstanding warrant was arrested after state police say he was caught speeding at more than 100 mph on I-84 in West Hartford — and it all started because another driver flipped him off, authorities said.  Collin Demo, 21, of Manchester, was pulled over near Exit 37 around 11 p.m. Saturday, March 8, after a trooper clocked his Mazda 3 at 105 mph in a 65 mph zone, according to Connecticut State Police. Troopers say Demo was weaving through traffic and using all lanes before he was stopped. When asked why he was driving so fast, Demo admitted he knew he was …
Drunk Woman 'Just Having Fun' Driving 119 MPH On I-84 In Southington: Police Drunk Woman 'Just Having Fun' Driving 119 MPH On I-84 In Southington: Police
Drunk Woman 'Just Having Fun' Driving 119 MPH On I-84 In Southington: Police A Connecticut woman who was clocked at 119 mph on I-84 while intoxicated told police she was "just having fun" and wanted to see how fast her car could go since she couldn't afford to take it out on a track, authorities said.  Amanda Offerdahl, 27, of Cheshire, was pulled over around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 8, near Exit 31 in Southington after a state trooper spotted her BMW 430i weaving between lanes and passing traffic at an "extremely high rate of speed," Connecticut State Police said. As the trooper began pacing the vehicle, Offerdahl allegedly accelerated even more on open st…
Canton Man Sent Threat Against Waterbury Schools, Officers Seize Guns: Police Canton Man Sent Threat Against Waterbury Schools, Officers Seize Guns: Police
Canton Man Sent Threat Against Waterbury Schools, Officers Seize Guns: Police A Connecticut man was arrested this week, and police seized his weapons after he allegedly sent an online threat about area schools, authorities said. Colby Kordas, 23, of Canton, was arrested on Thursday, March 6, after a woman saw a Snapchat post from him featuring a man holding a black-and-green rifle with the caption, "Schools better beware," Connecticut State Police said.  The message said he was in Waterbury. When troopers tracked Kordas down, he admitted to investigators that he took the photo of his friend holding the gun and made the social media post, but he said he nev…
CT Man Ejected, Killed In Route 15 SUV Crash CT Man Ejected, Killed In Route 15 SUV Crash
CT Man Ejected, Killed In Route 15 SUV Crash Police have identified the man who was killed this week after he was ejected from a vehicle that struck a guardrail. Manuel Goncalves, 62, of Meriden, died on Thursday afternoon, March 6, after crashing his SUV on Route 15 in Meriden, Connecticut State Police said.  Troopers were called to Route 15 just before North Broad Street in Meriden around 4:30 p.m. after Goncalves' Suburban veered across a lane of traffic and into the center median to hit the guardrail. He was thrown from the SUV, authorities said.  He was pronounced dead at the scene.  It's unclear why he…
Driver Bolts After High-Speed I-95 Crash Sends 1 To Hospital: Police Driver Bolts After High-Speed I-95 Crash Sends 1 To Hospital: Police
Driver Bolts After High-Speed I-95 Crash Sends 1 To Hospital: Police A Connecticut man is accused of driving more than 100 miles per hour before crashing on I-95 and running away, while the other driver was hospitalized, authorities said. Matthew Perez, 21, of Bridgeport, was arrested shortly after the crash and admitted to police that he fled following a hit-and-run in West Haven on Wednesday, March 5, Connecticut State Police said. Multiple 911 callers reported the crash near Exit 43 around 6:30 a.m., telling dispatchers that a driver was swerving through traffic at dangerous speeds before hitting another vehicle, police said. The other driver was transpo…
CT Man Strangled Woman, Left Her Injured In Motel Lobby Argument: Police CT Man Strangled Woman, Left Her Injured In Motel Lobby Argument: Police
CT Man Strangled Woman, Left Her Injured In Motel Lobby Argument: Police A Connecticut man was arrested this week after a woman claimed he shoved her to the ground and strangled her during a verbal argument that turned physical, authorities allege. Korey Barton, 22, of Stafford, was taken into custody Tuesday, March 4, following an alleged assault at a Willington motel, according to Connecticut State Police. The woman told police she and Barton were at a motel on Ruby Road around 6:45 a.m. when they began arguing. Troopers did not disclose the reason for the dispute. The woman told investigators that when she turned to leave, Barton grabbed her arm, threw her t…
CT Drunk Driver Busted With Sword In His Car: Police CT Drunk Driver Busted With Sword In His Car: Police
CT Drunk Driver Busted With Sword In His Car: Police A routine traffic stop took a sharp turn this week when police said they discovered the driver was intoxicated and carrying a 12-inch katana sword, authorities said.  Thomas O’Shaughnessy, of Salem, was pulled over just before 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 4, after police clocked him speeding at 81 mph in a 65-mph zone and swerving on Route 2 in Colchester, state troopers said. He smelled of alcohol, and his eyes were red and glassy. He was arrested after failing a field sobriety test, police said. As troopers searched O’Shaughnessy's Chevrolet Cruze, they found the katana on his floor…
‘I Messed Up’: Police Say CT Man Hit Teen, Drove Away ‘I Messed Up’: Police Say CT Man Hit Teen, Drove Away
‘I Messed Up’: Police Say CT Man Hit Teen, Drove Away A 68-year-old Connecticut man was arrested this week and charged with hitting a teenager with his SUV and driving away last year, authorities announced. Frank Bonito, of Haddam, was arrested on Monday, March 3, and charged with operating an unregistered vehicle, reckless driving, evading responsibility, risk of injury to a child, reckless endangerment, and multiple traffic violations, Connecticut State Police said. The teenager told police they were out for a run on Jackson Road in Haddam around noon on April 20, 2024, when they stopped to look at a stream. That’s when a Toyota Highlander h…
Wanted Man Busted After Landing At Bradley Airport Wanted Man Busted After Landing At Bradley Airport
Wanted Man Busted After Landing At Bradley Airport Authorities at Bradley International Airport arrested a fugitive wanted on felony theft charges in Pennsylvania after his flight landed Monday evening, according to Connecticut State Police. Christopher Heredia Ramirez, 31, was taken into custody at around 5:30 p.m. after U.S. Customs and Border Enforcement alerted Connecticut State Police about a wanted suspect on board an incoming flight, officials said. A records check confirmed that Ramirez was the subject of an extraditable warrant issued by the Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Office in Ohio for felony theft charges, according to police. On…
CT Man Busted After 'Pleasuring' Himself, Urinating At Train Station During Morning Rush: Cops CT Man Busted After 'Pleasuring' Himself, Urinating At Train Station During Morning Rush: Cops
CT Man Busted After 'Pleasuring' Himself, Urinating At Train Station During Morning Rush: Cops A Connecticut man with a history of run-ins with law enforcement was arrested following a disturbing act at a New Haven County train station last year, authorities said. Justin Robinson, 23, was caught on surveillance video urinating in multiple locations at a Meriden train station before sitting on the ground, taking out his phone, and masturbating at 7 a.m. on Nov. 6, 2024, Connecticut State Police said. Authorities had been called to the station multiple times regarding Robinson’s behavior. Police reviewing the footage recognized Robinson from previous encounters, the arrest warrant said…
CT Woman Charged in Crash That Killed 86-Year-Old Driver CT Woman Charged in Crash That Killed 86-Year-Old Driver
CT Woman Charged in Crash That Killed 86-Year-Old Driver A 41-year-old Connecticut woman has been arrested and charged with causing a deadly chain-reaction crash that killed an elderly man last year, authorities announced Monday, March 3. Lea J. Petzold, of Litchfield, is accused of negligent homicide in the Feb. 4, 2024, death of 86-year-old Robert Rumsey, Connecticut State Police said. Police said Petzold rear-ended Rumsey’s Toyota Corolla shortly after noon on Route 202 in Litchfield. The impact forced Rumsey’s vehicle into oncoming traffic, where it was hit by a Dodge Dart. Rumsey’s car ricocheted into a brick pillar on Tapping Reeve Drive, a…
CT Man Hits 115 MPH On I-91 In Rocky Hill, Leads Police Chase Before Arrest At Home: Cops CT Man Hits 115 MPH On I-91 In Rocky Hill, Leads Police Chase Before Arrest At Home: Cops
CT Man Hits 115 MPH On I-91 In Rocky Hill, Leads Police Chase Before Arrest At Home: Cops A Connecticut man hit 115 mph on I-91, leading police on a high-speed chase before being arrested over the weekend, authorities said. Shoaib Noori, 22, of Meriden, was spotted speeding past traffic near Exit 24 in Rocky Hill in a blue BMW 330i on Sunday afternoon, March 2, Connecticut State Police said. A trooper on patrol clocked him at 115 mph, well over the posted 65 mph limit. When the trooper attempted a traffic stop with lights and sirens, Noori allegedly refused to pull over and began dangerously weaving through traffic and driving on the shoulders and grassy areas near exit ramps, p…
Propane Tanks Explode Inside Box Truck In CT, Injuring 2 Propane Tanks Explode Inside Box Truck In CT, Injuring 2
Propane Tanks Explode Inside Box Truck In CT, Injuring 2 Two people were injured when propane tanks exploded in a box truck, Connecticut State Police said.  The incident happened Friday night, Feb. 28, just after 9 p.m. at the Conantville Road and Overlook Drive intersection in Mansfield.  One of the injured was air-lifted to a Rhode Island burn ward for second-degree burns while the other was rushed to an area hospital. Their injuries were considered life-threatening, police said.  The truck they were in was carrying multiple 20-pound propane tanks used for grills, authorities said. Investigators believe several exploded, but it'…
CT Man High On Drugs During Lisbon Crash: Cops; Also Charged In Wreck Where Newborn Later Died CT Man High On Drugs During Lisbon Crash: Cops; Also Charged In Wreck Where Newborn Later Died
CT Man High On Drugs During Lisbon Crash: Cops; Also Charged In Wreck Where Newborn Later Died A Connecticut man charged in a crash that killed a newborn last year was arrested again this week after police say he was high on fentanyl during another wreck. Eric LeBlanc, 25, was taken into custody on Wednesday, Feb. 26, following a crash on River Road in Lisbon, where officers found him with fentanyl and a loaded 9mm handgun, Connecticut State Police said.  Earlier Report: CT Man Accused in Deadly Crash Where Newborn Later Died Arrested After Another Wreck Troopers who responded to the crash said LeBlanc appeared intoxicated, noting his "pinpoint pupils and slow speech." During…
(UPDATE) CT Man Accused Of Crash Where Newborn Later Died, Arrested After 2nd Wreck: Police (UPDATE) CT Man Accused Of Crash Where Newborn Later Died, Arrested After 2nd Wreck: Police
(Update) CT Man Accused Of Crash Where Newborn Later Died, Arrested After 2nd Wreck: Police Update: Police on Friday, Feb. 28, reported that Eric LeBlanc admitted to using fentanyl before crashing in Lisbon earlier this week. Click here for more information.  Original: A Connecticut man wanted in connection with a 2024 crash that led to a series of tragic events, including the death of a newborn, was arrested this week after being involved in a second accident, authorities said. Eric Leblanc, 25, of Griswold, was arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 26, following a crash in Lisbon, Connecticut State Police reported. During the response, troopers learned he had an active warrant. Acco…
Bomb Threat Targets CT State Senator, Claims Mailbox Pipebomb Bomb Threat Targets CT State Senator, Claims Mailbox Pipebomb
Bomb Threat Targets CT State Senator, Claims Mailbox Pipebomb A Connecticut state senator said he and his family are safe after receiving an email claiming someone had placed a pipe bomb in his mailbox. It marks the second bomb threat against a state leader in a week. Senate Minority Leader Stephen Harding of Brookfield said he received the emailed threat on Wednesday, Feb. 26, and police quickly searched his home for potential explosive devices. They didn't find anything. Harding, a Republican, said the threat mentioned politics but didn't elaborate in a statement.  "My family and I are thankful for the always diligent and selfless work of the …
Serial Retail Thief Tied to $365K in Stolen Goods Busted In CT With Getaway Driver: Cops Serial Retail Thief Tied to $365K in Stolen Goods Busted In CT With Getaway Driver: Cops
Serial Retail Thief Tied to $365K in Stolen Goods Busted In CT With Getaway Driver: Cops A man accused of orchestrating a massive string of retail thefts across New England totaling more than $350,000 in stolen goods was caught in Connecticut this week, police said. David Pasquariello, 39, of Connecticut, was arrested Tuesday after police say he stole nearly $1,800 worth of electrical outlets from a home supply store in North Haven, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. According to investigators, Pasquariello has been linked to more than 200 thefts or attempted thefts across the region, with the total value of stolen goods exceeding $365,000. Detectives say he would enter st…
Mom Admits To Using Crack Before Crashing Car With Baby Inside In East Hartford: Police Mom Admits To Using Crack Before Crashing Car With Baby Inside In East Hartford: Police
Mom Admits To Using Crack Before Crashing Car With Baby Inside In East Hartford: Police A routine traffic crash quickly turned into a serious criminal investigation when police say a local woman admitted to using crack cocaine before getting behind the wheel—with a toddler in the car. Elizabeth Burnham, 35, of East Hartford, faces a litany of charges following her arrest on Monday morning, Feb. 24, Connecticut State Police said.  Troopers responded to a two-car crash on the exit 58 off-ramp from I-84 around 10:15 a.m. They found Burnham had rear-ended another vehicle because she “was not able to stop in time,” according to authorities.  No injuries were reported at …
'I Strangled Him': CT Inmate Murdered Cellmate, Laid Body On Table, Police Said 'I Strangled Him': CT Inmate Murdered Cellmate, Laid Body On Table, Police Said
'I Strangled Him': CT Inmate Murdered Cellmate, Laid Body On Table, Police Said Kyle McKinnon started his morning on Dec. 12, 2024, like hundreds of others at MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution — with one major exception: He murdered his cellmate, police said. The 31-year-old New London man climbed down from his top bunk, used the restroom, and washed his hands, but a nagging fact in the back of his mind made him change up his routine. That's when he turned to his cellmate, Kenneth Montaner Buscampeil — a 26-year-old serving a fourth-degree sexual assault conviction — wrapped his hands around the man's throat and choked him to death, a state police inv…
(Video) Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Hits Cop Car On I-84 In Farmington, Speeds Away, Police Say (Video) Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Hits Cop Car On I-84 In Farmington, Speeds Away, Police Say
(Video) Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Hits Cop Car On I-84 In Farmington, Speeds Away, Police Say A Connecticut man driving the wrong way on Interstate 84 East crashed into a state police cruiser before speeding off early Sunday, authorities said. Luis Adrian Correa-Cabrera, 31, of Hartford, is facing 10 charges after the high-speed incident near Exit 37 in Farmington, according to Connecticut State Police. The chaos started around 3:20 a.m. when the state's wrong-way detection system alerted troopers that a dark-colored SUV had entered the eastbound lanes—going west. Troopers quickly located the black Volvo XC90, but had little time to react before the driver, later identified as Corr…
Plainville Driver Hit 116 MPH On I-84 In New Britain With No License Or Insurance: Police Plainville Driver Hit 116 MPH On I-84 In New Britain With No License Or Insurance: Police
Plainville Driver Hit 116 MPH On I-84 In New Britain With No License Or Insurance: Police A Connecticut man was caught speeding at more than 116 mph on Interstate 84 before troopers pulled him over and discovered his Infiniti wasn’t even registered or insured, state police said. Thomas Eldridge, 33, of Plainville, faces multiple charges following his arrest on Wednesday, Feb. 19, in New Britain, Connecticut State Police said. Troopers from Troop H spotted the black Infiniti QX60 weaving through heavy traffic on I-84 in Farmington late that night, darting between lanes before accelerating sharply and veering right, police said. Once the driver hit an open stretch, the car rockete…
DUI Crash In Plainville Uncovers Loaded Gun, Ends In Arrest: Police DUI Crash In Plainville Uncovers Loaded Gun, Ends In Arrest: Police
DUI Crash In Plainville Uncovers Loaded Gun, Ends In Arrest: Police A Connecticut man was arrested after crashing his car while intoxicated with a loaded gun in his wrecked vehicle, police said. Michael Washington, 64, of Meriden, was arrested after troopers responded to a crash on Route 72 near Exit 4 in Plainville around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19, Connecticut State Police said. Washington appeared intoxicated and failed a field sobriety test, police said. Troopers took him into custody without incident. During the investigation, officers found a loaded gun with a high-capacity magazine in Washington's car, police said. The firearm and ammunition were …
New Britain Biker Gang Member Charged With 2021 Murder: Police New Britain Biker Gang Member Charged With 2021 Murder: Police
New Britain Biker Gang Member Charged With 2021 Murder: Police A Connecticut man with ties to the Outlaws Motorcycle Club has been charged in connection with a 2021 homicide after authorities tracked him down in Haddam. Timothy Lange, 35, of New Britain, was arrested by Connecticut State Police detectives, along with state and federal law enforcement, after a lengthy investigation into the death of Jason Comes, 42, of Wilbraham, Massachusetts.  Comes was found dead inside a vehicle on a remote stretch of Durkee Road in Somers in Aug. 2021. Investigators determined Lange was a known member of the Outlaws Motorcycle Gang. His arrest on Wednesday, F…
Drunk Driver Clocked At 128 MPH On I-95 Rushing To Get To CT Nightclub: Police Drunk Driver Clocked At 128 MPH On I-95 Rushing To Get To CT Nightclub: Police
Drunk Driver Clocked At 128 MPH On I-95 Rushing To Get To CT Nightclub: Police A New Jersey man who was speeding at more than twice the posted limit on I-95 while allegedly drunk over the weekend was in a hurry to pick up a friend from a nightclub, he told police. Venugopal Puppala, 25, of Newark, was pulled over after being clocked at 128 MPH in a 55 MPH zone near exit 43 in West Haven early Saturday, Feb. 15, Connecticut State Police said. Puppala told troopers he was driving at 120 MPH to pick up a friend from a nightclub in New Haven, according to police. Officers said he smelled strongly of alcohol and had bloodshot, watery eyes. He took a field sobriety test an…
Manchester Man Hit Friend With Car After Stealing From Their Home: Police Manchester Man Hit Friend With Car After Stealing From Their Home: Police
Manchester Man Hit Friend With Car After Stealing From Their Home: Police A Connecticut man is facing multiple charges after police said he robbed a friend and struck them with his car during an attempted escape. Donovan Rice, 25, of Manchester, was arrested Thursday evening, Feb. 13, in Somers after a homeowner called 911 to report he had visited their home earlier that day and tried to steal items worth about $300, Connecticut State Police said. The homeowner noticed Rice's pockets bulging as he left the house around 5 p.m. When confronted, Rice got into his car and put it in reverse, police said. That's when he's alleged to have struck them with the vehicle. …
CT Man Robbed By Middle School Friend Over $10 Ride Home: Police CT Man Robbed By Middle School Friend Over $10 Ride Home: Police
CT Man Robbed By Middle School Friend Over $10 Ride Home: Police A Connecticut man was attacked inside a car after a former middle school classmate allegedly turned a ride home into a violent robbery attempt, state police said. Manuel Diaz, 30, of Norwalk, was arrested early Wednesday, Feb. 12, after a Bridgeport man called police following the alleged attack, according to Connecticut State Police. Troopers responded to the southbound Exit 29 on-ramp of I-95 around 1:15 a.m. and found an Acura TL parked at an angle against the guardrail with both passenger doors wide open. The car’s interior was in disarray, showing signs of a struggle, police said. The…