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CT Mom, Newborn Barricade Themselves in Bathroom As Man Tries To Break In: ‘Feared for My Life' CT Mom, Newborn Barricade Themselves in Bathroom As Man Tries To Break In: ‘Feared for My Life'
CT Mom, Newborn Barricade Themselves in Bathroom As Man Tries To Break In: ‘Feared for My Life' A Connecticut mother said she survived a terrifying ordeal when a screaming man, covered in mud, tried to break into her home late last week and threatened to harm her.  Joshua Pirie, 38, of Morris, was arrested Friday, March 14, following a violent outburst at a home that left a mother fearing for her life, according to Connecticut State Police. The woman said she heard screaming outside her home in Morris just before 3 p.m. Friday. When she looked out, she saw Pirie shirtless and covered in mud. He grabbed the woman's 11-year-old dog and began strangling it, she told police. He then…
Drunk Wrong-Way Driver On I-84 In CT Blames GPS: Police Drunk Wrong-Way Driver On I-84 In CT Blames GPS: Police
Drunk Wrong-Way Driver On I-84 In CT Blames GPS: Police A Massachusetts man was arrested over the weekend after police said he drove the wrong way on I-84 in Connecticut, blaming his GPS for the mistake, authorities said.  Alex Caiza-Apugllon, 28, of Chicopee, was arrested early Saturday morning, March 15, after troopers were alerted to a red Hyundai Elantra traveling east in the westbound lanes of the interstate in Farmington, according to Connecticut State Police. Police said Caiza-Apugllon initially entered the Fienemann Road off-ramp just before 5 a.m. Moments later, troopers spotted him reversing down the Exit 39A connector to Route 9 …
Police ID CT Pilot Killed When Plane Crashed Into Woods Police ID CT Pilot Killed When Plane Crashed Into Woods
Police ID CT Pilot Killed When Plane Crashed Into Woods A 69-year-old Connecticut man was killed earlier this week when the glider plane he was in crash-landed in the woods, authorities said. Bradley Daar, of Clinton, was identified as the pilot of the Single Engine Ultralight Glider that crashed in the Cedar Lake Road area of Deep River on Friday afternoon, March 14, Connecticut State Police said.  Paramedics airlifted him to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.  Troopers alerted the Federal Aviation Administration, National Transportation Safety Board, and Connecticut Airport Authority of the crash, but St…
Watch Wanted CT Woman Crash Into Police Cruisers Before High-Speed Chase In Lisbon: Cops Watch Wanted CT Woman Crash Into Police Cruisers Before High-Speed Chase In Lisbon: Cops
Watch Wanted CT Woman Crash Into Police Cruisers Before High-Speed Chase In Lisbon: 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…
CT Man Left Wrecked Car On I-84 Before Jumping In Another Vehicle, Speeding Away: Police CT Man Left Wrecked Car On I-84 Before Jumping In Another Vehicle, Speeding Away: Police
CT Man Left Wrecked Car On I-84 Before Jumping In Another Vehicle, Speeding Away: Police A Connecticut man was arrested this week after police say he crashed his car on I-84, left it on the highway, then jumped into another vehicle and sped away. Unfortunately for him, all of this was captured on a Department of Transportation camera, authorities said.  Chaviel Gonzalez, 21, of Hartford, was arrested Tuesday morning, March 11, and charged with operating an unregistered motor vehicle, misuse of a registration plate, illegal operation without insurance, evading responsibility, and interfering with an officer, Connecticut State Police said.  The chaos unfolded around 6:4…
CT Woman Clocked At 100MPH Ran From Police Because She Didn't Want Criminal Record: Cops CT Woman Clocked At 100MPH Ran From Police Because She Didn't Want Criminal Record: Cops
CT 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…
Norwich Man Dead, 2 Seriously Injured After Truck Hits 3 Dirt Bikes in Voluntown Norwich Man Dead, 2 Seriously Injured After Truck Hits 3 Dirt Bikes in Voluntown
Norwich Man Dead, 2 Seriously Injured After Truck Hits 3 Dirt Bikes in Voluntown A 28-year-old man from Connecticut is dead, and three others were injured — two seriously — in a multi-vehicle crash, authorities said. Michael Alan Davis, of Norwich, died Monday night, March 10, after an F-150 pickup truck crashed into him and two others in Voluntown, according to Connecticut State Police. The truck was heading south on Ekonk Hill Road (Route 49) just after 7:30 p.m. when it hit three dirt bikes, killing Davis and seriously injuring two riders — ages 20 and 26 — police said. The 26-year-old was airlifted to Hartford Hospital’s trauma center for emergency treatment. A fou…
Wanted CT Man Caught Flying At 105 MPH On 1-84 Because Someone Gave Him The Bird: Police Wanted CT Man Caught Flying At 105 MPH On 1-84 Because Someone Gave Him The Bird: Police
Wanted CT Man Caught Flying At 105 MPH On 1-84 Because Someone Gave Him The Bird: Police A Connecticut man wanted on an outstanding warrant was arrested after state police say he was caught speeding at more than 100 mph on I-84 in West Hartford — and it all started because another driver flipped him off, authorities said.  Collin Demo, 21, of Manchester, was pulled over near Exit 37 around 11 p.m. Saturday, March 8, after a trooper clocked his Mazda 3 at 105 mph in a 65 mph zone, according to Connecticut State Police. Troopers say Demo was weaving through traffic and using all lanes before he was stopped. When asked why he was driving so fast, Demo admitted he knew he was …
Drunk CT Woman 'Just Having Fun' Driving 119 MPH On I-84 In Southington: Police Drunk CT Woman 'Just Having Fun' Driving 119 MPH On I-84 In Southington: Police
Drunk CT Woman 'Just Having Fun' Driving 119 MPH On I-84 In Southington: 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 Ejected, Killed In Route 15 SUV Crash CT Man Ejected, Killed In Route 15 SUV Crash
CT 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…
2 Hit While Changing Tire On Route 2; 1 Seriously Wounded In Crash 2 Hit While Changing Tire On Route 2; 1 Seriously Wounded In Crash
2 Hit While Changing Tire On Route 2; 1 Seriously Wounded In Crash A car crashed into two people parked on the shoulder of a Connecticut highway changing a tire, sending them both to the hospital, authorities said.  The crash was reported on Route 2 in Norwich just before 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, Connecticut State Police said.  Two 29-year-olds from Rhode Island were stopped on the right shoulder of the eastbound lane tending to their vehicle when a 2005 Nissan Altima crashed into them, police said.  Both were taken to the hospital, with one suffering serious injuries in the crash.  State Police urge anyone who witnessed the cra…
CT Man Strangled Woman, Left Her Injured In Motel Lobby Argument: Police CT Man Strangled Woman, Left Her Injured In Motel Lobby Argument: Police
CT Man Strangled Woman, Left Her Injured In Motel Lobby Argument: Police A Connecticut man was arrested this week after a woman claimed he shoved her to the ground and strangled her during a verbal argument that turned physical, authorities allege. Korey Barton, 22, of Stafford, was taken into custody Tuesday, March 4, following an alleged assault at a Willington motel, according to Connecticut State Police. The woman told police she and Barton were at a motel on Ruby Road around 6:45 a.m. when they began arguing. Troopers did not disclose the reason for the dispute. The woman told investigators that when she turned to leave, Barton grabbed her arm, threw her t…
Salem Drunk Driver Busted With Sword In Colchester Stop: Police Salem Drunk Driver Busted With Sword In Colchester Stop: Police
Salem Drunk Driver Busted With Sword In Colchester Stop: Police A routine traffic stop took a sharp turn this week when police said they discovered the driver was intoxicated and carrying a 12-inch katana sword, authorities said.  Thomas O’Shaughnessy, of Salem, was pulled over just before 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 4, after police clocked him speeding at 81 mph in a 65-mph zone and swerving on Route 2 in Colchester, state troopers said. He smelled of alcohol, and his eyes were red and glassy. He was arrested after failing a field sobriety test, police said. As troopers searched O’Shaughnessy's Chevrolet Cruze, they found the katana on his floor…
‘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, Urinating At Train Station During Morning Rush: Cops CT Man Busted After 'Pleasuring' Himself, Urinating At Train Station During Morning Rush: Cops
CT Man Busted After 'Pleasuring' Himself, Urinating At 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…
CT Man Hits 115 MPH On I-91, Leads Police Chase Before Arrest At Home: Cops CT Man Hits 115 MPH On I-91, Leads Police Chase Before Arrest At Home: Cops
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…
Propane Tanks Explode Inside Box Truck In CT, Injuring 2 Propane Tanks Explode Inside Box Truck In CT, Injuring 2
Propane Tanks Explode Inside Box Truck In CT, Injuring 2 Two people were injured when propane tanks exploded in a box truck, Connecticut State Police said.  The incident happened Friday night, Feb. 28, just after 9 p.m. at the Conantville Road and Overlook Drive intersection in Mansfield.  One of the injured was air-lifted to a Rhode Island burn ward for second-degree burns while the other was rushed to an area hospital. Their injuries were considered life-threatening, police said.  The truck they were in was carrying multiple 20-pound propane tanks used for grills, authorities said. Investigators believe several exploded, but it'…
CT Man High On Drugs During Lisbon Crash: Cops; Charged In 2024 Wreck Where Newborn Later Died CT Man High On Drugs During Lisbon Crash: Cops; Charged In 2024 Wreck Where Newborn Later Died
CT Man High On Drugs During Lisbon Crash: Cops; Charged In 2024 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…
Griswold Man Accused Of Crash Where Newborn Later Died, Arrested After 2nd Wreck: Police Griswold Man Accused Of Crash Where Newborn Later Died, Arrested After 2nd Wreck: Police
Griswold 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…
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': New London Inmate Murdered Cellmate, Laid Body On Table, Police Said 'I Strangled Him': New London Inmate Murdered Cellmate, Laid Body On Table, Police Said
'I Strangled Him': New London Inmate Murdered 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…
Wrong Way Drunk Driver On I-395 Causes Head-On Collision In Norwich: Police Wrong Way Drunk Driver On I-395 Causes Head-On Collision In Norwich: Police
Wrong Way Drunk Driver On I-395 Causes Head-On Collision In Norwich: Police A Connecticut man was accused of being intoxicated when he went the wrong way on an I-395 off-ramp in Norwich and crashed head-on with another vehicle, police said. Theodore Kunsa, 45, of Voluntown, was arrested following the 1:19 p.m. crash on Thursday, Feb. 20, according to Connecticut State Police. No one was injured in the crash, authorities said. Related: Drunk Driver Blames GPS After Going Wrong Way on CT Highways, Police Say Troopers said Kunsa showed “several signs of intoxication” and failed a field sobriety test. He was arrested and charged with operating under the influence, …
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…
CT Tractor Trailer Driver Killed After Truck Hit Telephone Pole CT Tractor Trailer Driver Killed After Truck Hit Telephone Pole
CT Tractor Trailer Driver Killed After Truck Hit Telephone Pole A Connecticut man died after his tractor-trailer veered off the road and struck a telephone pole, authorities said. Jeffrey Vincent Benis, 55, of Windsor Locks, was driving a Mack 600 truck when it left River Road in Willington just before 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18, according to Connecticut State Police. It's unclear what caused the truck to leave the roadway. Paramedics rushed him to Rockville General Hospital, where doctors later pronounced him dead. State Police urge anyone who saw the crash or has information to contact Trooper First Class Andrew Sturmer at 860-896-3200 or Andrew.Stu…
CT Man, 70, Sexually Assaulted 3 Children Multiple Times Over Several Years: Police CT Man, 70, Sexually Assaulted 3 Children Multiple Times Over Several Years: Police
CT Man, 70, Sexually Assaulted 3 Children Multiple Times Over Several Years: Police A 70-year-old Connecticut man was arrested last week following months-long investigations into multiple accusations of child molestation that stretched across years, authorities said. Michael Collette, of Thompson, was arrested Friday, Feb. 14, and charged with two counts of first-degree sexual assault and three counts of risk of injury to a minor, Connecticut State Police said. The investigation began in November when a 9-year-old boy told police that Collette had repeatedly sexually assaulted him while babysitting him when the child's parents were away, a police report said.  The bo…
Manchester Man Hit Friend With Car After Stealing From Their Home: Police Manchester Man Hit Friend With Car After Stealing From Their Home: Police
Manchester Man Hit Friend With Car After Stealing From Their Home: Police A Connecticut man is facing multiple charges after police said he robbed a friend and struck them with his car during an attempted escape. Donovan Rice, 25, of Manchester, was arrested Thursday evening, Feb. 13, in Somers after a homeowner called 911 to report he had visited their home earlier that day and tried to steal items worth about $300, Connecticut State Police said. The homeowner noticed Rice's pockets bulging as he left the house around 5 p.m. When confronted, Rice got into his car and put it in reverse, police said. That's when he's alleged to have struck them with the vehicle. …
'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 Griswold Motorcycle Crash That Left Two Boys Without Their Father Arrest Made In Deadly Griswold Motorcycle Crash That Left Two Boys Without Their Father
Arrest Made In Deadly Griswold 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 Thieves Crash Stolen BMW, Ditch Audi On I-95 Before Pursuit Ski-Masked Thieves Crash Stolen BMW, Ditch Audi On I-95 Before Pursuit
Ski-Masked Thieves Crash Stolen BMW, Ditch Audi On I-95 Before Pursuit 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…