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Man Crashes Into CT Pedestrian, Speeds Away Before Victim Hit By 2nd SUV: Police
A 73-year-old Connecticut man is recovering after being hit by two cars while crossing the street earlier this week. One of the drivers stayed to help, but the other allegedly sped away and was later caught, police said.
Diego Mosqura-Garcia, 31, of Meriden, was arrested on Friday, March 7, and charged with evading responsibility in a crash causing serious injury, driving with a suspended license, and failing to exercise due care near a pedestrian, police said.
Maurice Carrier was legally crossing Pratt and Cedar Streets in Meriden around noon Thursday when a blue Ford Explorer hit him and …
CT Man Sent Threat Against Area 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 Woman Found Sleeping Behind Steering Wheel On Route 8 Ramp, Busted On DUI, Drug Charges
A Connecticut woman was arrested after police found her slumped over the steering wheel of a running vehicle on a highway off-ramp, with suspected drugs hidden under her seat, authorities said.
Rebecca Johnson, 39, was taken into custody after police responded to reports of a vehicle blocking traffic on the Exit 50 off-ramp on Route 8 in Torrington just after 7 p.m. Monday, March 3, Connecticut State Police said.
Troopers arrived to find the Torrington woman slumped over in the driver’s seat of a still-running Toyota Yaris. The car remained in drive, police said.
After a few moments, a tro…
CT School Staffer Busted With Child Porn: Police
A Connecticut school staff member was arrested following a months-long investigation into the possession of child sexual abuse material, police said.
Jacob Senick, 24, of Bristol, was charged with first-degree possession of child sexual abuse material after being arrested on Tuesday morning, March 4, authorities said. He is being held on a $200,000 bond.
Senick, a paraprofessional at Destinations Academy on the campus of Bristol Eastern High School, was identified as possessing explicit videos involving minors, investigators said.
Authorities obtained both an arrest warrant for Senick and …
CT Man Hits 115 MPH On I-91, 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…
CT Woman Arrested After Hit-Run Crash Leaves Elderly Man Hospitalized For Months: Police
A 63-year-old man remains hospitalized with severe injuries months after a hit-and-run driver struck him at a busy New Haven intersection, police say. Now, authorities have arrested the woman they say was behind the wheel when it happened.
Jamira Perry, 27, was arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 26, following an extensive investigation into the November crash at Chapel and Temple streets, New Haven police said. She now faces multiple charges, including Evading Responsibility Resulting in Serious Injury, Assault 3rd of an Elderly Person, and Operating a Motor Vehicle Without a License.
Authorities sa…
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…
Drug Raid Turns Up Heroin, Cocaine, Loaded Gun In CT, Police Say
Two men including an ex-convict were arrested following a major drug investigation that turned up heroin, crack coaine, a significant amount of cash, weapons, and more in Connecticut, police said.
Specialized Waterbury officers were patrolling Oak and Howard streets around noon on Feb. 4, when they spotted Riyadh Easley, 33, of Waterbury operating a 2008 Honda Ridgeline, Lt. Ryan Bessette said.
At the time, Easley had an active arrest warrant.
During further investigation, officers saw Easley exit his vehicle and get into the passenger seat of an unregistered Infiniti QX60. Offic…
12-Hour Standoff Ends In Arrest Of CT Man, Police Say
A Connecticut man was arrested after a 12-hour standoff with police following an alleged domestic violence assault in which he threw a woman down a flight of stairs and struck her in the head with a dumbbell, authorities said.
On Monday, Feb. 10, at 9:19 a.m., Norwalk police responded to 16 Sable St., after receiving a report of a disturbance, Norwalk Lt. Tomasz Podgorski said. Officers spoke with the female victim, who told police that Deval Pendergrast, 34, had physically assaulted her inside the home.
After the attack, the victim was able to escape and was taken to the hospital for …
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…
Bloods Killer Hiding In Aunt's CT Apartment Arrested By Tactical Team, Police Say
A 19-year-old Bloods gangster wanted for an August murder in Yonkers, NY was tracked down and arrested inside a Stamford, CT apartment this week, authorities said.
Kelvin Mitchell was taken into custody at his aunt's apartment on Atlantic Street apartment following the execution of a search warrant on Wednesday, Feb. 5, Stamford Police Capt. Richard Conklin said.
Mitchell was wanted on a fully extraditable warrant for the killing of Daquan Glenn in Yonkers on Aug. 26, 2024, Conklin said. He faces charges of second-degree murder, second-degree attempted murder, second-degree assault, an…
CT Man Charged With Child Porn As Police Investigate Wife's Death
A months-long investigation into a fatal house fire led to the arrest of a Connecticut man on child pornography charges, officials said.
John T. Fairchild, 66, New Fairfield, was arrested Tuesday morning, Feb. 4, on a charge of third-degree possession of child pornography, according to Connecticut State Police.
Gaindawattie “Bindu” Fairchild, Fairchild’s wife, died in an April 2024 house fire on Wood Creek Road. The medical examiner determined there was no smoke in her lungs, meaning she was dead before the fire started, state police said.
This revelation launched an investigation. Police …
No Plates, No Brakes, No Luck: Reckless CT Driver’s Wild Ride Ends In Crash, Cuffs
A Connecticut man who mocked police by doing burnouts in front of them before leading a dangerous, high-speed chase was arrested after turning himself in this week, authorities said.
Bryan Ramos, 20, of Waterbury, was behind the wheel of a silver 2020 BMW with no license plates when he stopped in front of officers who were helping a stranded driver near Boston Post Road and Home Acres Avenue in Milford around 2:40 a.m. on Nov. 28, officers said.
He spun multiple donuts in the road before tearing off at high speed. Police attempted to pull him over, but he refused to stop, Milford authoritie…
$5,600 In Books Stolen From Wethersfield Library By Middletown Man: Police
A Middletown man has been charged in connection with the theft of books valued at approximately $5,600 from the Wethersfield Public Library, police said.
Levi Preston, 50, was identified as the suspect after a thorough investigation involving the Wethersfield and West Hartford Police Departments. The theft was first reported by the library director on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, according to the Wethersfield Police Department.
An arrest warrant was issued and approved by New Britain Superior Court. Preston was taken into custody on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2025, police said.
He has been charged with th…
CT Road Rage Incident Ends With Man Wrestling Gun Away From Duo In Driveway Attack: Police
A road rage encounter in Connecticut spiraled into a violent late-night assault last week, leading to the arrest of two suspects, officials said.
Monique Dauray, 59, and Scott Keilty, 63, both of Stonington, face multiple charges following the alleged assault on Thursday, Jan. 23, according to Connecticut State Police.
The incident began just before 11 p.m. on Providence New London Turnpike when a driver reported that an SUV carrying Dauray and Keilty drove erratically in front of him. The SUV slowed down repeatedly and "brake-checked" him before coming to a complete stop on the highway, au…
