Fresh Out Of Jail, Durham Influencer Flexes Arrest Over 137MPH Porsche Reels On Instagram Fresh Out Of Jail, Durham Influencer Flexes Arrest Over 137MPH Porsche Reels On Instagram
Fresh Out Of Jail, Durham Influencer Flexes Arrest Over 137MPH Porsche Reels On Instagram “Tonight I got arrested. For exactly what you’d think I did.” That’s what Giovanni Petruzziello wrote on Instagram just hours after police say he was caught on video speeding in Ferraris, Porsches, and McLarens at speeds up to 137 mph, once in a 25 mph zone. The 27-year-old Durham, CT luxury car shop owner and influencer was charged with seven counts of reckless driving and three counts of second-degree reckless endangerment, Connecticut State Police said. Fresh out on $150,000 bond, Petruzziello hit Instagram to recap his Monday, May 19 traffic stop — and flex through the fallout for his …
137 MPH In 25 Zone: CT Influencer Posted Videos Speeding In Durham Residential Areas, Cops Say 137 MPH In 25 Zone: CT Influencer Posted Videos Speeding In Durham Residential Areas, Cops Say
137 MPH In 25 Zone: CT Influencer Posted Videos Speeding In Durham Residential Areas, Cops Say A 27-year-old Connecticut entrepreneur, luxury car shop owner, and social media influencer has been arrested after posting multiple videos of himself driving at dangerously high speeds through residential neighborhoods, authorities said. Giovanni Petruzziello, of Durham, was arrested and charged with seven counts of reckless driving and three counts of second-degree reckless endangerment, Connecticut State Police said. Troopers began investigating Petruzziello earlier this month after receiving a tip about videos shared to his more than 255,000 social media followers that show him speeding …
Driver Hit CT Child Riding His Bike, Sending Him To Hospital With Serious Injuries: Police Driver Hit CT Child Riding His Bike, Sending Him To Hospital With Serious Injuries: Police
Driver Hit CT Child Riding His Bike, Sending Him To Hospital With Serious Injuries: Police A New York man is facing serious charges after police say he veered out of his lane and hit a child riding a bike in Norwalk, seriously injuring the young victim. Giovani Holguin, 30, of Harrison, New York, turned himself in to police on Tuesday, May 14, after investigators tied him to the crash that happened on Wilson Avenue in Norwalk last month, authorities said.  According to Norwalk Police, the crash happened on April 19 around 7:15 p.m. Multiple 911 calls came in about a child struck by a car. First responders, including Norwalk Police, Fire, and EMS teams, rushed to the scene. T…
130 MPH: CT Teen Tries To Vanish In High-Speed Chase, Fails, Cops Say 130 MPH: CT Teen Tries To Vanish In High-Speed Chase, Fails, Cops Say
130 MPH: CT Teen Tries To Vanish In High-Speed Chase, Fails, Cops Say A teenager accused of reaching 130 miles per hour during a high-speed chase, driving without headlights at night, and using a "vanishing license plate" was arrested this week near his home, authorities said. Kelvin Cao, 19, of East Hartford, faces several charges stemming from the chase in Berlin, according to the Connecticut State Police. Police said they attempted to stop Cao on Route 9 in March, but he refused to pull over. Troopers say Cao made “several unsafe passing maneuvers around other traffic” and even “shut their lights off in the dark" to avoid capture. Troopers ended the pursu…
Watch: Stolen Box Truck Rams CT Police SUV, Other Vehicles In Wild Chase Caught On Camera Watch: Stolen Box Truck Rams CT Police SUV, Other Vehicles In Wild Chase Caught On Camera
Watch: Stolen Box Truck Rams CT Police SUV, Other Vehicles In Wild Chase Caught On Camera Newly released body camera footage shows the moment a 29-year-old Connecticut man in a stolen box truck crashes into a police SUV and several parked cars during a high-speed police chase, officials said. Dante Walton has been charged with larceny of a motor vehicle, engaging police in pursuit, reckless driving, and assault on a police officer following the April 23 chase, Waterbury police said. A contractor contacted police after someone stole their box truck in the 100 block of South Main Street. The body camera footage begins when officers spot the vehicle on Watertown Avenue, where the c…
120 MPH: Intoxicated Driver Led Police On Route 2 Chase Before Crashing Into Car, Cops Say 120 MPH: Intoxicated Driver Led Police On Route 2 Chase Before Crashing Into Car, Cops Say
120 MPH: Intoxicated Driver Led Police On Route 2 Chase Before Crashing Into Car, Cops Say A high-speed chase down Route 2 that nearly put construction workers in harm’s way ended with a crash and a drug-related arrest in Glastonbury. Marcus Douton, of Norwich, faces multiple charges, including driving under the influence and leading police on a pursuit at more than 120 mph on Wednesday, April 30, around 6:15 p.m., authorities said.  The incident began when multiple 911 callers reported a Lexus sedan driving erratically on Route 2 westbound in Bozrah. The vehicle had fresh damage to its front bumper, leading troopers to believe it had just been in a recent crash. Troopers i…
(Watch) Mob Surrounds Ansonia Police SUV During CT Street Takeover, Attacks Cruiser (Watch) Mob Surrounds Ansonia Police SUV During CT Street Takeover, Attacks Cruiser
(Watch) Mob Surrounds Ansonia Police SUV During CT Street Takeover, Attacks Cruiser A police officer found himself surrounded and under siege after responding to a chaotic street takeover over the weekend, with their cruiser being damaged as partiers jumped on the hood and smashed the windshield with a traffic cone.  Police said they received multiple calls about fireworks and reckless driving near Wakelee Avenue and Franklin Street in Ansonia on Saturday night, April 26. When the first officer got there, he saw a crowd of between 50 and 100 people blocking the road, with cars spinning out and driving dangerously, police said.  A police dashcam video shows d…
CT Drunk Driver Hit, Killed Man While Driving More Than Twice Speed Limit: Police CT Drunk Driver Hit, Killed Man While Driving More Than Twice Speed Limit: Police
CT Drunk Driver Hit, Killed Man While Driving More Than Twice Speed Limit: Police A 36-year-old Ledyard man accused of driving drunk and fatally striking a pedestrian now faces new charges following a months-long investigation, police announced. William Stonier, of Ledyard, is charged with failure to maintain a lane, reckless driving, and second-degree manslaughter, Connecticut State Police said. He was previously charged with driving under the influence and illegal firearm possession while intoxicated. Police said Stonier hit Richard Dupont, of Jewett City, on River Road near the intersection of Lee Road in Lisbon on Oct. 14, 2024. Dupont died at the scene. According …
Teen Charged In I-91 DUI Crash That Killed CT High School Senior: Police Teen Charged In I-91 DUI Crash That Killed CT High School Senior: Police
Teen Charged In I-91 DUI Crash That Killed CT High School Senior: Police A Connecticut teenager has been arrested and charged in the death of Isabela Jane Osler, a Branford High School senior who died in a drunk-driving crash on Interstate 91 last year, authorities said. The teen, whose name has not been released due to his age, is facing charges of manslaughter, driving without a license, operating under the influence, reckless driving, and multiple traffic violations, according to Connecticut State Police. The fatal crash happened on April 10, 2024, when a 1993 Jeep Cherokee Sport began swerving into the right-center lane near Exit 7 Southbound on I-91, where …
CT Drunk Driver Gets DUI While Asleep Behind Wheel In Self-Driving Tesla: Police CT Drunk Driver Gets DUI While Asleep Behind Wheel In Self-Driving Tesla: Police
CT Drunk Driver Gets DUI While Asleep Behind Wheel In Self-Driving Tesla: Police When Tesla began producing "self-driving cars," the engineers likely didn't have this in mind.  A man was found asleep behind the wheel of a self-driving car as it rolled down the center lane of I-91 in Connecticut at just 30 mph early Friday morning, April 18, according to state police. Guido Reinoso-Gallegos, 19, of Garden City, New York, faces multiple charges from the incident, Connecticut State Police said.  Police in Hartford received several 911 calls around 12:30 a.m. from drivers concerned about the slow-moving Tesla causing hazardous conditions for other drivers. Some r…
(WATCH) Drunk Wrong-Way Driver On I-91 Crashes Near Windsor After Swerving Across Lanes: Police (WATCH) Drunk Wrong-Way Driver On I-91 Crashes Near Windsor After Swerving Across Lanes: Police
(Watch) Drunk Wrong-Way Driver On I-91 Crashes Near Windsor After Swerving Across Lanes: Police It was a harrowing moment for drivers on I-91 over the weekend when a red SUV sped the wrong way down the highway and crashed into signposts before finally stopping near Windsor, Connecticut. William Chretien, 41, of West Springfield, Massachusetts, was arrested around 2 a.m. Saturday, April 12, near Northbound Exit 38 on I-91, according to Connecticut State Police. Other drivers dialed 911 to report an SUV swerving across lanes with no headlights. Troopers quickly located the car using traffic cameras. Troopers confirmed the SUV was driving without lights and weaving across all lanes. The…
Influencer Motorcyclist Hit 190 MPH On CT Highways, Films It, Gets Arrested: Cops Influencer Motorcyclist Hit 190 MPH On CT Highways, Films It, Gets Arrested: Cops
Influencer Motorcyclist Hit 190 MPH On CT Highways, Films It, Gets Arrested: Cops Filming a crime is usually a bad idea, and posting those videos to your personal YouTube page will likely end in handcuffs. That’s what happened to a 21-year-old Connecticut man who filmed himself speeding throughout the state, sometimes hitting speeds of 190 mph, authorities said.  Brice Bennett, of Bloomfield, was arrested Tuesday, April 8, and charged with reckless driving, failure to maintain a lane, and reckless endangerment, Connecticut State Police said. He was released on a $5,000 bond. Troopers launched their investigation after discovering multiple videos on a YouTube channel…