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Watch Wanted CT Woman Crash Into Police Cruisers Before High-Speed Chase: Cops Watch Wanted CT Woman Crash Into Police Cruisers Before High-Speed Chase: Cops
Watch Wanted CT Woman Crash Into Police Cruisers Before High-Speed Chase: Cops A high-speed chase that started on Route 2 and ended with a suspect hiding under a deck has landed an Old Saybrook woman behind bars with a $500,000 bond, according to Connecticut State Police. Electra Chiulli, 33, who had an active warrant, was spotted by troopers a little after 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, on Route 2 in Bozrah after officers noticed her black Subaru Legacy missing a front license plate and swerving between lanes. When police ran her information, they discovered Chiulli was already wanted for leading Old Saybrook police on a previous pursuit, authorities said.  …
K9 Officer 'Boss' Tracks Down CT Teens Who Stole, Crashed Car: Police K9 Officer 'Boss' Tracks Down CT Teens Who Stole, Crashed Car: Police
K9 Officer 'Boss' Tracks Down CT Teens Who Stole, Crashed Car: Police A group of teenagers found themselves in handcuffs after crashing a stolen car and running into the woods — only to be sniffed out by a four-legged officer. Connecticut State Police say it all began when a gray Subaru Crosstrek, reported stolen earlier that day, was seen weaving dangerously through traffic on Main Street in Killingly on Saturday afternoon, March 8. Witnesses said the driver nearly caused several accidents before slamming into another car at Westcott Road. But instead of stopping, the Subaru sped off. It wasn’t long before the same vehicle was found smashed against a tree on…
Meriden Woman Clocked At 100MPH Ran From Police Because She Didn't Want Criminal Record: Cops Meriden Woman Clocked At 100MPH Ran From Police Because She Didn't Want Criminal Record: Cops
Meriden Woman Clocked At 100MPH Ran From Police Because She Didn't Want Criminal Record: Cops A Connecticut woman caught speeding over 100 miles per hour on I-84 led police on a high-speed chase because she told troopers she didn't want a speeding ticket to blemish her criminal record, authorities said.  Natasha Ramos-Bauza, 26, of Meriden added multiple allegations to her criminal record, including engaging police in a pursuit, reckless driving, improper passing, and failure to maintain a lane, Connecticut State Police said.  Police spotted Ramos-Bauza near east Exit 46 in Hartford on Monday, March 10, around 9:45 p.m. driving at more than twice the 50 mph speed limi…
'I'm Going To Kill You': Road Rage Incident Lands CT Man Behind Bars, Police Say 'I'm Going To Kill You': Road Rage Incident Lands CT Man Behind Bars, Police Say
'I'm Going To Kill You': Road Rage Incident Lands CT Man Behind Bars, Police Say A 24-year-old Connecticut man was arrested after police said he threw objects at another driver and threatened to kill them during a dispute on Interstate 95, authorities said. Pasquale F. Bruno, of Stamford, was charged with throwing objects at a vehicle, reckless driving, criminal mischief, and threatening, Connecticut State Police announced Tuesday, March 11. The victim told police the ordeal began after around 1:30 on Dec. 27, 2024, when they spotted an Infiniti and a Hyundai driving erratically on the interstate in Darien, weaving through traffic and using the right shoulder to pa…
Drunk Cheshire Woman 'Just Having Fun' Driving 119 MPH On I-84: Police Drunk Cheshire Woman 'Just Having Fun' Driving 119 MPH On I-84: Police
Drunk Cheshire Woman 'Just Having Fun' Driving 119 MPH On I-84: Police A Connecticut woman who was clocked at 119 mph on I-84 while intoxicated told police she was "just having fun" and wanted to see how fast her car could go since she couldn't afford to take it out on a track, authorities said.  Amanda Offerdahl, 27, of Cheshire, was pulled over around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 8, near Exit 31 in Southington after a state trooper spotted her BMW 430i weaving between lanes and passing traffic at an "extremely high rate of speed," Connecticut State Police said. As the trooper began pacing the vehicle, Offerdahl allegedly accelerated even more on open st…
CT Man Sent Threat Against Area Schools, Officers Seize Guns: Police CT Man Sent Threat Against Area Schools, Officers Seize Guns: Police
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…
Meriden Man Ejected, Killed In Route 15 SUV Crash Meriden Man Ejected, Killed In Route 15 SUV Crash
Meriden Man Ejected, Killed In Route 15 SUV Crash Police have identified the man who was killed this week after he was ejected from a vehicle that struck a guardrail. Manuel Goncalves, 62, of Meriden, died on Thursday afternoon, March 6, after crashing his SUV on Route 15 in Meriden, Connecticut State Police said.  Troopers were called to Route 15 just before North Broad Street in Meriden around 4:30 p.m. after Goncalves' Suburban veered across a lane of traffic and into the center median to hit the guardrail. He was thrown from the SUV, authorities said.  He was pronounced dead at the scene.  It's unclear why he…
Unlicensed Driver Bolts After High-Speed West Haven Crash Sends 1 To Hospital: Police Unlicensed Driver Bolts After High-Speed West Haven Crash Sends 1 To Hospital: Police
Unlicensed Driver Bolts After High-Speed West Haven Crash Sends 1 To Hospital: Police A Connecticut man is accused of driving more than 100 miles per hour before crashing on I-95 and running away, while the other driver was hospitalized, authorities said. Matthew Perez, 21, of Bridgeport, was arrested shortly after the crash and admitted to police that he fled following a hit-and-run in West Haven on Wednesday, March 5, Connecticut State Police said. Multiple 911 callers reported the crash near Exit 43 around 6:30 a.m., telling dispatchers that a driver was swerving through traffic at dangerous speeds before hitting another vehicle, police said. The other driver was transpo…
‘I Messed Up’: Police Say CT Man Hit Teen, Drove Away ‘I Messed Up’: Police Say CT Man Hit Teen, Drove Away
‘I Messed Up’: Police Say CT Man Hit Teen, Drove Away A 68-year-old Connecticut man was arrested this week and charged with hitting a teenager with his SUV and driving away last year, authorities announced. Frank Bonito, of Haddam, was arrested on Monday, March 3, and charged with operating an unregistered vehicle, reckless driving, evading responsibility, risk of injury to a child, reckless endangerment, and multiple traffic violations, Connecticut State Police said. The teenager told police they were out for a run on Jackson Road in Haddam around noon on April 20, 2024, when they stopped to look at a stream. That’s when a Toyota Highlander h…
CT Man Busted After 'Pleasuring' Himself At Meriden Train Station During Morning Rush: Cops CT Man Busted After 'Pleasuring' Himself At Meriden Train Station During Morning Rush: Cops
CT Man Busted After 'Pleasuring' Himself At Meriden Train Station During Morning Rush: Cops A Connecticut man with a history of run-ins with law enforcement was arrested following a disturbing act at a New Haven County train station last year, authorities said. Justin Robinson, 23, was caught on surveillance video urinating in multiple locations at a Meriden train station before sitting on the ground, taking out his phone, and masturbating at 7 a.m. on Nov. 6, 2024, Connecticut State Police said. Authorities had been called to the station multiple times regarding Robinson’s behavior. Police reviewing the footage recognized Robinson from previous encounters, the arrest warrant said…
Meriden Man Hits 115 MPH On I-91, Leads Police Chase Before Arrest At Home: Cops Meriden Man Hits 115 MPH On I-91, Leads Police Chase Before Arrest At Home: Cops
Meriden 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 Man High On Drugs During Lisbon Crash: Cops; Also Charged In Wreck Where Newborn Later Died CT Man High On Drugs During Lisbon Crash: Cops; Also Charged In Wreck Where Newborn Later Died
CT Man High On Drugs During Lisbon Crash: Cops; Also Charged In Wreck Where Newborn Later Died A Connecticut man charged in a crash that killed a newborn last year was arrested again this week after police say he was high on fentanyl during another wreck. Eric LeBlanc, 25, was taken into custody on Wednesday, Feb. 26, following a crash on River Road in Lisbon, where officers found him with fentanyl and a loaded 9mm handgun, Connecticut State Police said.  Earlier Report: CT Man Accused in Deadly Crash Where Newborn Later Died Arrested After Another Wreck Troopers who responded to the crash said LeBlanc appeared intoxicated, noting his "pinpoint pupils and slow speech." During…
(UPDATE) CT Man Accused Of Crash Where Newborn Later Died, Arrested After 2nd Wreck: Police (UPDATE) CT Man Accused Of Crash Where Newborn Later Died, Arrested After 2nd Wreck: Police
(Update) CT Man Accused Of Crash Where Newborn Later Died, Arrested After 2nd Wreck: Police Update: Police on Friday, Feb. 28, reported that Eric LeBlanc admitted to using fentanyl before crashing in Lisbon earlier this week. Click here for more information.  Original: A Connecticut man wanted in connection with a 2024 crash that led to a series of tragic events, including the death of a newborn, was arrested this week after being involved in a second accident, authorities said. Eric Leblanc, 25, of Griswold, was arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 26, following a crash in Lisbon, Connecticut State Police reported. During the response, troopers learned he had an active warrant. Acco…
Bomb Threat Targets CT State Senator, Claims Mailbox Pipebomb Bomb Threat Targets CT State Senator, Claims Mailbox Pipebomb
Bomb Threat Targets CT State Senator, Claims Mailbox Pipebomb A Connecticut state senator said he and his family are safe after receiving an email claiming someone had placed a pipe bomb in his mailbox. It marks the second bomb threat against a state leader in a week. Senate Minority Leader Stephen Harding of Brookfield said he received the emailed threat on Wednesday, Feb. 26, and police quickly searched his home for potential explosive devices. They didn't find anything. Harding, a Republican, said the threat mentioned politics but didn't elaborate in a statement.  "My family and I are thankful for the always diligent and selfless work of the …
Serial Retail Thief Tied to $365K in Stolen Goods Busted In North Haven: Cops Serial Retail Thief Tied to $365K in Stolen Goods Busted In North Haven: Cops
Serial Retail Thief Tied to $365K in Stolen Goods Busted In North Haven: Cops A man accused of orchestrating a massive string of retail thefts across New England totaling more than $350,000 in stolen goods was caught in Connecticut this week, police said. David Pasquariello, 39, of Connecticut, was arrested Tuesday after police say he stole nearly $1,800 worth of electrical outlets from a home supply store in North Haven, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. According to investigators, Pasquariello has been linked to more than 200 thefts or attempted thefts across the region, with the total value of stolen goods exceeding $365,000. Detectives say he would enter st…
CT Man Tops 100MPH In Failed Escape Attempt On I-95: Police CT Man Tops 100MPH In Failed Escape Attempt On I-95: Police
CT Man Tops 100MPH In Failed Escape Attempt On I-95: Police A Connecticut man faces multiple charges after leading state police on a high-speed chase topping 100 mph on Interstate 95, officials said. Joshua Z. Tarzia, 24, of Norwalk, was charged with reckless endangerment, engaging police in pursuit, reckless driving, interfering with an officer, operating without insurance, and driving an unregistered vehicle, Connecticut State Police said. Troopers attempted to stop a blue BMW just before 10 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, in Norwalk for reckless driving and a missing rear registration plate. Instead of pulling over, the driver sped up, hitting triple …
Mom Admits To Using Crack Before Crashing Car With Baby Inside On I-84: Police Mom Admits To Using Crack Before Crashing Car With Baby Inside On I-84: Police
Mom Admits To Using Crack Before Crashing Car With Baby Inside On I-84: Police A routine traffic crash quickly turned into a serious criminal investigation when police say a local woman admitted to using crack cocaine before getting behind the wheel—with a toddler in the car. Elizabeth Burnham, 35, of East Hartford, faces a litany of charges following her arrest on Monday morning, Feb. 24, Connecticut State Police said.  Troopers responded to a two-car crash on the exit 58 off-ramp from I-84 around 10:15 a.m. They found Burnham had rear-ended another vehicle because she “was not able to stop in time,” according to authorities.  No injuries were reported at …
'I Strangled Him': CT Inmate Murdered Meriden Cellmate, Laid Body On Table, Police Said 'I Strangled Him': CT Inmate Murdered Meriden Cellmate, Laid Body On Table, Police Said
'I Strangled Him': CT Inmate Murdered Meriden Cellmate, Laid Body On Table, Police Said Kyle McKinnon started his morning on Dec. 12, 2024, like hundreds of others at MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution — with one major exception: He murdered his cellmate, police said. The 31-year-old New London man climbed down from his top bunk, used the restroom, and washed his hands, but a nagging fact in the back of his mind made him change up his routine. That's when he turned to his cellmate, Kenneth Montaner Buscampeil — a 26-year-old serving a fourth-degree sexual assault conviction — wrapped his hands around the man's throat and choked him to death, a state police inv…
(Video) Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Crashes Into CT Cop Car On I-84, Speeds Away, Police Say (Video) Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Crashes Into CT Cop Car On I-84, Speeds Away, Police Say
(Video) Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Crashes Into CT Cop Car On I-84, Speeds Away, Police Say A Connecticut man driving the wrong way on Interstate 84 East crashed into a state police cruiser before speeding off early Sunday, authorities said. Luis Adrian Correa-Cabrera, 31, of Hartford, is facing 10 charges after the high-speed incident near Exit 37 in Farmington, according to Connecticut State Police. The chaos started around 3:20 a.m. when the state's wrong-way detection system alerted troopers that a dark-colored SUV had entered the eastbound lanes—going west. Troopers quickly located the black Volvo XC90, but had little time to react before the driver, later identified as Corr…
CT Driver Hit 116 MPH On I-84 With No License Or Insurance: Police CT Driver Hit 116 MPH On I-84 With No License Or Insurance: Police
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 Uncover Loaded Gun After Meriden Driver's Drunken Crash: Cops Police Uncover Loaded Gun After Meriden Driver's Drunken Crash: Cops
Police Uncover Loaded Gun After Meriden Driver's Drunken Crash: Cops 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 …
CT Biker Gang Member Charged With 2021 Somers Murder: Police CT Biker Gang Member Charged With 2021 Somers Murder: Police
CT Biker Gang Member Charged With 2021 Somers Murder: Police A Connecticut man with ties to the Outlaws Motorcycle Club has been charged in connection with a 2021 homicide after authorities tracked him down in Haddam. Timothy Lange, 35, of New Britain, was arrested by Connecticut State Police detectives, along with state and federal law enforcement, after a lengthy investigation into the death of Jason Comes, 42, of Wilbraham, Massachusetts.  Comes was found dead inside a vehicle on a remote stretch of Durkee Road in Somers in Aug. 2021. Investigators determined Lange was a known member of the Outlaws Motorcycle Gang. His arrest on Wednesday, F…
Drunk Driver Clocked At 128 MPH On I-95 In West Haven Rushing To Get To Nightclub: Police Drunk Driver Clocked At 128 MPH On I-95 In West Haven Rushing To Get To Nightclub: Police
Drunk Driver Clocked At 128 MPH On I-95 In West Haven Rushing To Get To Nightclub: Police A New Jersey man who was speeding at more than twice the posted limit on I-95 while allegedly drunk over the weekend was in a hurry to pick up a friend from a nightclub, he told police. Venugopal Puppala, 25, of Newark, was pulled over after being clocked at 128 MPH in a 55 MPH zone near exit 43 in West Haven early Saturday, Feb. 15, Connecticut State Police said. Puppala told troopers he was driving at 120 MPH to pick up a friend from a nightclub in New Haven, according to police. Officers said he smelled strongly of alcohol and had bloodshot, watery eyes. He took a field sobriety test an…
CT Man Robbed By Middle School Friend Over $10 Ride Home: Police CT Man Robbed By Middle School Friend Over $10 Ride Home: Police
CT Man Robbed By Middle School Friend Over $10 Ride Home: Police A Connecticut man was attacked inside a car after a former middle school classmate allegedly turned a ride home into a violent robbery attempt, state police said. Manuel Diaz, 30, of Norwalk, was arrested early Wednesday, Feb. 12, after a Bridgeport man called police following the alleged attack, according to Connecticut State Police. Troopers responded to the southbound Exit 29 on-ramp of I-95 around 1:15 a.m. and found an Acura TL parked at an angle against the guardrail with both passenger doors wide open. The car’s interior was in disarray, showing signs of a struggle, police said. The…
Dump Truck Slams Into SUV On I-84 In Waterbury, Speeds Away; Police Searching For Driver Dump Truck Slams Into SUV On I-84 In Waterbury, Speeds Away; Police Searching For Driver
Dump Truck Slams Into SUV On I-84 In Waterbury, Speeds Away; Police Searching For Driver A driver was lucky to walk away after a crash Thursday morning, Feb. 13, on I-84 in Waterbury when a dump truck slammed into their vehicle and sped away, state police said.  The large truck slammed into the SUV — flattening the vehicle's front half — near the westbound Exit 25A just after 9 a.m., Connecticut State Police said.  No one was injured in the hit-and-run crash.  The SUV driver gave police a good description of the dump truck, and troopers are searching for the vehicle and the person behind the wheel. Investigators urge anyone who witnessed the crash to contact Con…
'I'll Kill You:' 100 MPH Pursuit Ends In Arrest Of I-84 Road Rage Driver, CT State Police Say 'I'll Kill You:' 100 MPH Pursuit Ends In Arrest Of I-84 Road Rage Driver, CT State Police Say
'I'll Kill You:' 100 MPH Pursuit Ends In Arrest Of I-84 Road Rage Driver, CT State Police Say Connecticut State Police troopers got their guy. A 27-year-old Hartford is in custody after police say he was involved in a series of violent road rage incidents on I-84 before leading officers on a high-speed chase, CT State Police announced. Robert Patrick Misericordia was identified as the driver of an orange Honda Civic involved in at least three separate road rage incidents on the morning of Feb. 11, according to Connecticut State Police. The first incident was reported near Exit 18 in Waterbury, where a motorist told police that Misericordia cut him off, blocked his vehicle, and got …
Arrest Made In Deadly CT Motorcycle Crash That Left Two Boys Without Their Father Arrest Made In Deadly CT Motorcycle Crash That Left Two Boys Without Their Father
Arrest Made In Deadly CT Motorcycle Crash That Left Two Boys Without Their Father A Connecticut man has been arrested in connection with a deadly motorcycle crash that killed a 55-year-old rider last summer, police said. Tyler W. Griggs, 26, was charged with negligent homicide with a motor vehicle after an investigation into a June 1, 2024, crash on Hopeville Road in Griswold, according to Connecticut State Police. Authorities said Griggs was making a left turn from a driveway at 1089 Hopeville Road when he struck a motorcycle operated by Sean McGloin, who was traveling southbound. Police said McGloin was thrown from his black Suzuki Burgman motorcycle and suffered seve…
Ski-Masked West Haven Car Thief Leads I-95 Pursuit After Crash Of Stolen BMW: Cops Ski-Masked West Haven Car Thief Leads I-95 Pursuit After Crash Of Stolen BMW: Cops
Ski-Masked West Haven Car Thief Leads I-95 Pursuit After Crash Of Stolen BMW: Cops Two people are in custody and three are believed to be at large after a stolen BMW X6 crashed and an associated, stolen Audi S5 was ditched on I-95 before a police pursuit early Tuesday, Feb. 11, police said. At approximately 7:14 a.m., Connecticut State Police from Troop G-Bridgeport responded to a motor vehicle accident on I-95 northbound near Exit 16. As officers were en route, reports indicated that several occupants had fled the scene on foot, police said. The suspects were described as young males dressed in all black with ski masks. Officers from the Norwalk and Westport Police Depa…
Major Search On For I-84 Armed Road Rage Attacker Underway Major Search On For I-84 Armed Road Rage Attacker Underway
Major Search On For I-84 Armed Road Rage Attacker Underway A man who police say ditched his car in a rest area along I-84 after a road rage attack on the highway is being sought by authorities, Connecticut State Police said. UPDATE: Robert Misericordia Arrested In I-84 Road Rage Incidents, Police Say The incident involved a firearm and happened around 8:40 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, in the westbound lanes near Exit 17, CSP said. The victim shared photos of the incident with NBC Connecticut. #EXCLUSIVE: A manhunt is underway for the suspect in a string of road rage incidents on I-84. We spoke to a victim who recorded the man getting out of his…
Double-Dipping State Employee Stole $49K In Unperformed Work: State Police Double-Dipping State Employee Stole $49K In Unperformed Work: State Police
Double-Dipping State Employee Stole $49K In Unperformed Work: State Police A state employee has been arrested after stealing paychecks while working for both the state of Connecticut and the town of Litchfield, authorities announced. Erin Kennedy, 44, of Litchfield turned herself into Connecticut State Police at Troop L in Litchfield over the weekend, after an investigation into the alleged fraud, according to Connecticut State Police. Kennedy is accused of simultaneously working for the state and the town, collecting payments from both.  Court documents state that while working for the state, Kennedy's normal hours were 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., while she worked fo…
Rib Fracture, Head Injury: Friends Recover After Serious CT Weekend Crash, Campaign Says Rib Fracture, Head Injury: Friends Recover After Serious CT Weekend Crash, Campaign Says
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…