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Rib Fracture, Head Injury: Friends Recover After Serious CT Weekend Crash, Campaign Says
Support is on the rise for two friends who loved ones say suffered a litany of broken bones in a Connecticut crash this weekend.
According to Connecticut State Police, the crash happened at the intersection of Route 169 and Route 101 in Pomfret late Friday night, Feb. 8.
A GoFundMe campaign launched by Tharun Vadlamudi identified the victims as Vamsi Krishna and Prathap,
Krishna suffered multiple rib fractures and a head injury, requiring immediate and ongoing medical attention, the campaign says. Prathap sustained a broken left arm, minor bone fractures, cuts, a…
Unlicensed DUI Hartford Driver Arrested In I-84 Crash That Left Passenger Dead: State Police
An unlicensed, intoxicated Hartford man has been charged in connection with a high-speed crash on Interstate 84 that killed his passenger, according to Connecticut State Police.
The crash occurred around 6:53 a.m. on Feb. 8, 2024, near Exit 61 in Manchester, investigators said. Jason Ivers, 25, was driving a 2016 Nissan Juke westbound at a high rate of speed when his vehicle collided with a 2015 Hyundai Genesis, CT State Police said.
Police said Mirelly Vega, 25, a front-seat passenger in the Nissan, suffered life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead at Hartford Hospital. Ivers, who…
Repeat DUI Driver 'Pawed Like A Cat' After Being Woken Up By CT State Trooper On I-95: Police
A 24-year-old man was arrested for driving under the influence after a Connecticut State trooper found him asleep in his car on the shoulder of I-95, authorities said.
At approximately 3:18 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, a Troop E-Montville Trooper stopped to check on what appeared to be a disabled vehicle in the northbound lanes near Exit 91, Connecticut State Police said.
Instead, they found Christian Gonzalez, of East Haven, asleep behind the wheel with the driver’s side window rolled down, police said.
When the Trooper illuminated the vehicle with a flashlight, Gonzalez reportedly wok…
Stolen Car Chase Ends In Multiple-Car Crash On I-91 In CT; 2 Troopers' Cruisers Rammed: Cops
A wild high-speed chase that started in Massachusetts ended in mayhem on I-91 in Connecticut when a stolen car smashed into nine vehicles before state troopers and a police K-9 took down the suspect.
Rolando Garcia, 43, of Holyoke, Massachusetts, was arrested and faces multiple charges, including reckless endangerment, larceny of a motor vehicle, and resisting arrest, Connecticut State Police said.
The chaos began around 7:45 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, when Massachusetts State Police alerted Connecticut authorities that a stolen green 1999 Toyota Corolla had crossed the state line after flee…
Drunk Driver Busted Going Wrong Way On I-395 In CT: Police
A Rhode Island man was arrested after allegedly driving the wrong way on I-395 while under the influence, state police said.
John Turo, 22, of Westerly, was taken into custody early Saturday, Jan. 25, near Exit 11 southbound in Norwich, Connecticut State Police said.
Related: Alleged Drunk Norwich Driver Clocked At 130 MPH Because He Was In Hurry To See Cat, Police Say
Troopers responded to a 911 call around 2 a.m. about a driver heading north in the southbound lanes. When they arrived, they found a vehicle stopped on the shoulder, facing the wrong direction.
Turo was behind the wheel a…
23-Year-Old Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On Route 5/15 in Hartford
A 23-year-old woman was killed earlier this week after driving the wrong way on Route 5/15 northbound and colliding with an oncoming car, authorities said.
Kelly Lynn Caldwell, 23, of Vernon, died following a crash around 11:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, near Exit 90 on Route 5/15 in Hartford, Connecticut State Police said.
Kelly Lynn Caldwell
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It remains unclear why she entered the wrong side of the highway, but the crash is under investigation.
The driver of the other car, a 31-year-old man from Hartford, suffered minor injuries. Both individuals were tak…
Drunk CT Driver Causes Power Outage, Route 66 Closure After Hitting Utility Pole: Cops
A single-car crash early Thursday morning snapped a utility pole in half, draped power lines across Route 66, and led to the arrest of a local driver for driving under the influence.
Gabriel Brown, 26, of East Hampton, was driving a gray Ford Crown Victoria when he crashed into the utility pole around 12:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, near 426 West Main St. in Hebron, Connecticut State Police said. The crash forced authorities to close the highway while crews worked to clear the scene.
Brown told responding troopers he wasn’t injured, but officers quickly noticed signs of impairment, including …
Fentanyl, Heroin Seized In Drug Raid Of Ex-Con's Waterbury Home Where Child Was Present: Cops
A convicted felon with an extensive criminal history is back in custody following a drug raid at a Waterbury apartment that police said turned up crack cocaine, heroin/fentanyl, and more.
Jonathan Pabon-Reyes, 33, was arrested on Jan. 17, 2025, when officers from multiple law enforcement units executed a search and seizure warrant at 461 West Main Street, Apartment #8, police said.
Units involved included the Waterbury Police Department’s Vice and Intelligence Unit, Crime Prevention Unit, Gang Task Force, Connecticut State Police Violent Crime Task Force, and Auto Theft Unit.
Inside …
Southington Man Arrested In Haddam Assault Of Child, Faces Multiple Charges: Police
Authorities have charged a 21-year-old Connecticut man following an investigation into allegations of a sexual assault involving a minor in Haddam.
Dylan Martin, of Southington, was arrested at his home without incident Monday morning, Jan. 20, after troopers served an arrest warrant stemming from an incident reported in late Oct. 2024, according to Connecticut State Police.
The investigation began in Nov. 2024, after the Hampden County, Massachusetts, State’s Attorney’s Office notified authorities about the alleged crime.
Martin faces multiple charges, including risk of injury to a minor,…
CT Victim Learned Of Her Sexual Assault When She Saw It On Attacker's Phone: Police
A Connecticut man is facing multiple felony charges after police arrested him on allegations stemming from a disturbing incident reported late last year.
Rene Hernandez-Portillo, 36, of Westbrook, was arrested on Mon., Jan. 20, and charged with several offenses, including voyeurism with malice, voyeurism with intent to arouse, first-degree sexual assault, and fourth-degree sexual assault, Connecticut State Police said.
The charges followed a Westbrook Police investigation that began in Dec. 2024, when a victim reported a sexual assault alleged to have occurred in May 2024. Authorities said …
