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Hundreds Rally To Help CT Family After Deadly House Fire: 'They Lost Everything'
A devastating fire that destroyed a Connecticut home and claimed the life of a heroic firefighter has ignited an outpouring of support as the family attempts to rebuild. Valerie Cancellieri was lying in bed on the morning of Sunday, July 27, at her childhood home at 45 Maria Road in Plainville when she heard a noise. She got up to investigate and was met by a wall of flames, according to a GoFundMe page. She rushed to wake her mother, Cathy, whom she cares for, and called 911 as they ran outside. The home, where the family had lived for more than 30 years, was engulfed in flames. …
Police & Fire
Medical Examiner Releases Cause Of Death For CT Firefighter Killed In Line Of Duty
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has released its findings regarding the death of a Connecticut firefighter who died while battling a house fire over the weekend. Plainville Firefighter Raymond "Ray" Moreau, 60, died from blunt force trauma to the head, neck, body, and extremities, according to the autopsy report released Monday, July 28. Moreau was fatally injured when a piece of equipment fell from a firefighting apparatus and struck him as crews fought a blaze at 45 Maria Road in Plainville on Sunday morning. A 35-year veteran of the Plainville Fire Department and a U.S. Marine,…
Obituaries
Remembering Raymond Moreau: CT Pays Tribute To Dedicated Firefighter, US Marine Vet
Connecticut honors those who die in its service. That's the sentiment state and local leaders hope the community takes away following the death of Raymond "Ray" Moreau, a Plainville firefighter who died while battling a fire on Sunday, July 27. Plainville will host a memorial ceremony for Moreau at Plainville High School's Tinty Stadium at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. The public is invited. Posted by Plainville Fire Company on Sunday, July 27, 2025 Gov. Ned Lamont has ordered all flags at state buildings to be lowered to half-staff in recognition of the sacrifice Lamont made to the state. “…
Police & Fire
ID Of CT Firefighter Killed By Broken Piece Of Truck Outside Burning Home Released
Officials have identified the Connecticut firefighter killed in the line of duty death Sunday, July 27. Raymond Moreau, 59, had responded with the Plainville Fire Department to a structure fire at 45 Maria Road at approximately 6:20 a.m. Sunday, Connecticut State Police said at a press conference. Moreau was standing near a fire apparatus when a piece of the truck broke off and struck him, causing catastrophic injuries to his leg. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he died during surgery. Moreau joined the Plainville Fire Department in July 1990. Officials said he was a decorat…
Obituaries
‘He Lived Life To Fullest’: Father Of 2 ID'd As Victim In Fatal, Intentional Hit-Run Crash
A 44-year-old father of two who police say was the victim of an intentional hit-and-run crash in West Hartford has died from his injuries, and now his family is asking for the public’s help. John Marczak, a Plainville resident and Newington native, was struck by a vehicle near 202 South Main St. in West Hartford on June 7, according to police. He died of his injuries three days later, on June 10. Juan Pablo Novoa, 22, is accused of intentionally hitting Marczak with his car, prosecutors said during a court hearing earlier this month, according to the CT Post. Novoa is currently charged with…
Schools
CT Students Charged After Setting School Laptops On Fire In Dangerous TikTok Trend
Two Connecticut high school students have been arrested and charged after police said they triggered an evacuation last week by causing their school-issued laptops to produce toxic smoke as part of a viral social media trend, according to reports. Southington High School was evacuated on Wednesday, May 7, after two teens reportedly inserted metal objects into the laptops’ ports, causing the electrical components inside to spark and catch fire, Southington police said. The dangerous trend is known as the "Chromebook Challenge." Multiple schools in Connecticut have been evacuated or disrupted…
Police & Fire
Passenger Airlifted After Route 72 Rollover Crash
A rollover crash on Route 72 in Plainville sent multiple people to the hospital, including one with life-threatening injuries, authorities said. The crash was reported in the eastbound lanes near Exits 4A-B around 7:10 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, according to Connecticut State Police. It remains unclear why a Lexus traveling in the right lane veered into a Nissan in the center lane, causing both vehicles to skid. The Nissan struck a guardrail and came to a stop, but the Lexus rolled over multiple times before coming to a rest, police said. Both drivers sustained minor injuries and were taken…
Schools
CT Middle School Student Hospitalized, Charged After TikTok Laptop Fire Stunt: Police
A Connecticut middle school student who was hospitalized for smoke inhalation has now been charged with intentionally setting the laptop fire that led to the emergency, authorities said. Plainville firefighters responded to the Middle School of Plainville on Thursday, May 8, around 10:15 a.m., after a school-issued laptop began smoking. The school was evacuated, but students were later allowed to return once the building was deemed safe, Plainville police said. The teen was reportedly following a social media trend called the "Chromebook Challenge" when he stuck scissors into the mac…
Police & Fire
Woman Who Opened Fire Inside CT Police Station Gets 12 Years In Prison
A 53-year-old woman who admitted to firing multiple shots inside a Connecticut police department lobby in 2023 has been sentenced to 12 years in prison, authorities said. Suzanne Laprise, of Plainville, pleaded guilty in February to attempted first-degree assault and was sentenced on Tuesday, April 8, according to Bristol police. She must also serve five years of probation once she's released. She faces another eight years behind bars if she violates it. Laprise stumbled into the Bristol Police Department at 131 North Main St. around 11:30 p.m. on Oct. 6, 2023, pulled out a 9mm pistol…
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) Ice Causes CT Train Derailment, Closing Highway
Update: Police have reopened Route 372 following Saturday morning's train derailment. Original: A minor train derailment on Saturday morning, Feb. 22, caused major delays for some passengers and drivers The incident happened around 8 a.m. in Plainville when the Berkshire and Eastern train company derailed in the area of West Main Crossing, NBC Connecticut reported. The derailment was caused by ice, but no one was injured. Workers closed Route 372 (West Main Street) near the Plainville Town Hall as crews righted the engine, the report said. The roads were …
Police & Fire
CT Driver Hit 116 MPH On I-84 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…
Police & Fire
CT DUI Crash 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 …
Police & Fire
Woman Who Opened Fire In CT Police Station Takes Plea Deal: 'We Are Satisfied'
A Connecticut woman accused of opening fire inside the Bristol Police Department lobby has taken a plea deal, officials said. Suzanne Laprise, 51, of Plainville, pleaded guilty in New Britain Court in connection with the October 6, 2023, shooting inside the station, Bristol Police Chief Mark Morello said in a statement. Laprise admitted to a charge of an attempt to commit assault. Laprise arrived at the police department at 11:38 p.m. on Oct. 5, 2023, after drinking at a bar in Bristol, according to an investigation by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG). She entered the lobby holdin…
Obituaries
CT Police Lt Remembered For Dedication To Community: Army Vet Was 'Amazing Human Being'
A Connecticut community is mourning the loss of a dedicated police officer who spent his life working to improve his world and the lives of the people in it. Plainville Police Lt. John Quilter died Saturday, Jan. 18, surrounded by his family. The department did not disclose the cause of death. The 49-year-old Bristol native married his high school sweetheart, Missy, and they had three children. John recently became a grandfather for the first time, according to his obituary. Original Report: Plainville Lt. Dies Surrounded By Family John Quilter joined the Plainville Police D…
Obituaries
CT Officer Dies Surrounded By Family: 'He Was Truly One Of The Best'
A police lieutenant in Connecticut died this morning with his family by his side, authorities said. Plainville police announced that Lt. John Quilter passed away on Saturday, Jan. 18. Authorities did not say how he died or how old he was. "Words cannot express how heartbreaking and devastating this loss is to his family, PPD, Plainville, and all of the lives that John touched." Plainfield police said in a Facebook post. "He was truly one of the best and his loss will be felt deeply." Plainville police escorted his body to Plainville Funeral Home. Correction: An earlier v…
Police & Fire
Pair Lead High-Speed Pursuit In Stolen Car Through 4 CT Towns After Armed Robbery: State Police
A high-speed police chase that spanned several Connecticut towns on Sunday, Dec. 29, ended with two people in custody, Connecticut State Police said. The incident began when Newington police responded to an armed robbery at Lowe's on the Berlin Turnpike just after 8:20 a.m., according to Newington police. The suspects, later identified as Scott A. Tenney, 35, of East Hartford, and Samantha K. Tobey, 34, of Enfield, fled in a black Honda CR-V, police said. The vehicle was later confirmed to be stolen from Hartford. Police attempted a traffic stop after Tenney — who also has ties to…
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How The Internet Tracked Down CT Man's Stolen Car In Hours
The best true crime series happened in real-time this week on Reddit after a Hartford County man's car was stolen at a gas station, and his best friend decided to do something about it. Juan Marrero, of New Britain, stopped to get gas around midnight on Monday, Oct. 28, at the Shell Station on the border of Plainville and New Britain. He left the car running as he filled his tank. As Marrero waited, he noticed a friend a lane over and walked a few feet away to say hi. Within seconds, a black Mercedes pulls up, a man gets out, slips into the driver's seat of M…
Obituaries
'Gone Too Soon': Friends Mourn 23-Year-Old Killed In Motorcycle Crash
Loved ones of a Connecticut man killed in a crash on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 24, said he was a caring, funny, and loving young man. Peter Bienasz, of Plainville in Hartford County, was riding behind a Toyota Prius on Route 72 near the I-84 on-ramp, when he crashed into the back of the car, causing him to slam into a metal guardrail around 12:14 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, Connecticut State Police said. He was tossed from his bike and died at the scene. Original Report: Police Detail Crash That Killed 23-Year-Old Motorcyclist Facebook/Peter Bienasz Memorials poured in on social medi…
Police & Fire
23-Year-Old Killed In Wreck After Motorcycle Crashes Into Guardrail: Police
A 23-year-old Connecticut man was killed Thursday, Oct. 24, when he wrecked his motorcycle into a guardrail, authorities said. Peter Bienasz, of Plainville in Hartford County, was riding behind a Toyota Prius on Route 72 near the I-84 on-ramp, when he crashed into the back of the car, causing him to careen into a metal guardrail around 12:14 p.m., Connecticut State Police said. Bienasz was thrown from his motorcycle, and paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene, authorities said. The Prius' driver and passenger, both of New Britain, were not injured in the Plainville c…
Business
Tavern To Close Location In CT After 30 Years: Here's When
An Italian restaurant chain that has been around for three decades has announced when one of its Connecticut locations will close. First & Last Tavern will serve its last meals at its location in the Hartford County town of Avon at 26 West Main St. (Route 202) on Sunday, Nov. 10, the chain announced on social media. The restaurant did not specify a reason for the closure but thanked those who stopped by over the decades, many of whom celebrated major life events within its walls. "It's hard to believe 30 years has passed since we first opened our doors. As we reflect on it …
Lifestyle
These Are The Best Places In CT To Grab A Burger On National Cheeseburger Day
It's National Cheeseburger Day. And if you're looking for a great burger to celebrate, here are some of the best-reviewed spots in Connecticut according to Yelp. Hungry Bull Burger Co. — 381 Farmington Ave. in Plainville View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hungry Bull Burger Co. (@hungrybullburgerco) This Hartford County burger joint boasts a nearly perfect score on Yelp! with a 4.8 out of 5 stars rating. In fact, 80 of the restaurant's 94 reviews gave it a perfect score. Highlighted review: "Awesome first visit t…
Police & Fire
Know Them? Police Across CT Searching For Men Installing Card Skimmers
Police across Connecticut are searching for a group of men who are installing card skimmers on credit card machines. Several incidents have occurred in New Haven County in the past month. In Prospect, the owners of LaBonne's Markets said that at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 29, two men with accents wearing Hugo Boss apparel and hats bought a few items, paid cash, and while our cashier was making change, placed a credit card skimmer on register 3 at the market's Prospect store. The skimmer was found around 1:20 p.m. on Sunday, June 30, the following day. The market contacted the Prospect …
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