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130 MPH: East Hartford 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…
Police K9 Takes Down NJ Fugitive Working In CT: Cops
A man wanted on multiple felony charges in New Jersey was arrested in Connecticut after authorities say he tried to escape arrest and had to be taken down by a police dog.
Alfred Ricciuti, 41, of Washington, NJ, was found Monday, May 5, working at a business in Somers, Connecticut State Police said. He is wanted on five extraditable felony arrest warrants in the Garden State.
Troopers spotted Ricciuti standing outside the business just before 5 p.m., but when they confronted him, he bolted, authorities said. That’s when a K9 named Viper was called in to help chase him down. …
Wanted CT Man Busted After Drunken Hit, Run Crash On I-95: Police
A hit-and-run on I-95 turned into a dramatic arrest after Connecticut State Police discovered the driver involved was not only drunk, but also wanted on multiple warrants, including one from out of state, authorities said.
Henrry Zavalavillatoro, 32, of New Haven, is charged with multiple felonies following his arrest on Friday, May 2, Connecticut State Police said.
Troopers were called to I-95 near Exit 65 in Westbrook on Friday, May 2, around 5:30 p.m. after a driver said a Nissan had sideswiped their vehicle when passing them on the shoulder, police said. The car sped off aft…
Hartford Woman Says Man Paid Her $100 To Rob CT Banks: Police
A Hartford woman was arrested this week on a three-year-old warrant after telling police that a stranger paid her $100 to drive around Connecticut robbing banks, authorities said.
Sarah Stuart, 24, was taken into custody on Wednesday, March 30, and charged with theft, conspiracy to commit robbery, and two counts of robbery, according to Connecticut State Police.
Stuart spoke with investigators in March 2022 after being identified as the woman involved in multiple bank robberies on the same day a week earlier, police said. She told investigators that a man who identified himself as “Jay,” wh…
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
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 …
Filth, Feces, Freezers: 35+ Animals Found In Squalid CT Home In Cruelty Case
More than 20 dogs, a goat, a mini horse, and other malnourished animals were rescued from a filthy Connecticut home, authorities said.
Kelly Desnoyers, 56, was charged with 35 counts of animal cruelty. Nicole Desnoyers, 22, also of Sterling, faces 40 counts, according to the Connecticut State Police.
Police responded on Feb. 13 after a concerned resident requested a welfare check, believing the Desnoyers were hoarding animals. When troopers arrived, they could see and hear numerous dogs inside the house, whimpering and yelping in distress, police said.
As they approached, the overwhelming …
CT Man Crashes Into Pole After Wine Tasting, BAC Twice Legal Limit: Police
A 51-year-old Connecticut man who police say crashed his car into a telephone pole while having twice the legal limit of alcohol in his system was arrested late last week, authorities said.
Jonathan Beck, of New Milford, was charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, failure to maintain the proper lane, and reckless endangerment, according to Connecticut State Police. He was arrested Friday, April 11.
Police said Beck’s BMW veered off Route 39 in New Fairfield on March 14 and crashed into a utility pole, which collapsed onto a parked vehicle, according to an arre…
Bloomfield Biker Busted After Posting Videos Of Motorcycle Speeding At 190 MPH: Police
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…
East Windsor Funeral Home Owner Stole $71K From Clients to Fund Gambling, Shopping Sprees: Cops
A Connecticut funeral home owner was arrested this week after police said he embezzled $71,000 from mentally and physically disabled clients, using the funds to gamble, shop, and dine out.
Philip Pietras, 51, of Coventry, was taken into custody on Sunday, April 6, and charged with first-degree larceny, according to Connecticut State Police.
Police began investigating Pietras in October 2024 after a financial agency that manages funds for disabled adults reported discrepancies in payments sent to one of Pietras’ funeral homes.
Pietras owns four funeral homes, including Bassinger and Do…
CT Man Killed Cat, Stabbed Woman In Neck Amid ‘Downward Spiral': Police
A Connecticut man in a "downward spiral" allegedly strangled a cat to death and attacked a woman with a knife, authorities said.
Mackenzie Anderson, 26, of Killingly, was arrested Thursday, April 3, and charged with malicious killing of an animal, disorderly conduct, assault with a weapon, and unlawful restraint, Connecticut State Police said.
Troopers responded to a Killingly home on Saturday, March 29, after a woman reported that Anderson had attacked her. He denies the claims, police said.
A neighbor called 911 after the woman banged on their door around 7 a.m., pleading for help.
The …
