CT Woman Held Stepson Captive For 2 Decades In 'Horrific,' Inhumane Conditions: Police CT Woman Held Stepson Captive For 2 Decades In 'Horrific,' Inhumane Conditions: Police
CT Woman Held Stepson Captive For 2 Decades In 'Horrific,' Inhumane Conditions: Police A Connecticut woman has been arrested after police say she held her stepson captive for over two decades, subjecting him to extreme neglect and abuse before he allegedly set fire to their home in a desperate bid for freedom. Kimberly Sullivan, 56, of Waterbury, was arrested on Wednesday, March 12, and charged with multiple felonies, including first-degree assault, second-degree kidnapping, first-degree unlawful restraint, cruelty to persons, and first-degree reckless endangerment, police said.  New Report: Stepmom Accused Of Holding Man Hostage Posts Bond; Police Detail Victim's Lif…
Video Shows Intoxicated Driver 'Intentionally' Going Wrong Way On CT Highway: Police Video Shows Intoxicated Driver 'Intentionally' Going Wrong Way On CT Highway: Police
Video Shows Intoxicated Driver 'Intentionally' Going Wrong Way On CT Highway: Police A Connecticut man told police he "intentionally" drove the wrong way on a highway after smoking marijuana earlier this week, authorities said.  Joshua Halla, 26, of Wethersfield, was arrested Wednesday, March 5, around 8:30 p.m. after troopers stopped him on Route 15 in East Hartford, State Police said.  Multiple people called 911 after Halla's SUV got onto Route 15 driving south in the northbound lanes. A trooper raced to the scene, blocked his path, and forced the driver onto the shoulder before anyone was hurt.  Daily Voice When police got him out of the vehicle, Halla…
‘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 Accused Of Killingly Crash Where Newborn Later Died, Arrested After 2nd Wreck: Police CT Man Accused Of Killingly Crash Where Newborn Later Died, Arrested After 2nd Wreck: Police
CT Man Accused Of Killingly 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…
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. …
Worker Buried Alive: CT Contractor Admits 'Recklessness' In Trench Death, DA Says Worker Buried Alive: CT Contractor Admits 'Recklessness' In Trench Death, DA Says
Worker Buried Alive: CT Contractor Admits 'Recklessness' In Trench Death, DA Says A Connecticut contractor has pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment following the death of a worker who was buried alive at a Westchester construction site in 2021, officials announced.  Fairfield County resident Michael Conway, age 60, of Bethel, admitted to disregarding federal safety regulations that could have prevented the fatal collapse, Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace said on Friday, Feb. 7.  On May 4, 2021, 46-year-old Jose Vega was working inside a nine-foot-deep trench when it suddenly collapsed, completely burying him. The site lacked required cave-in…
CT Couple Killed In PA Hit-And-Run; Driver Sentenced To Up To 56 Years CT Couple Killed In PA Hit-And-Run; Driver Sentenced To Up To 56 Years
CT Couple Killed In PA Hit-And-Run; Driver Sentenced To Up To 56 Years A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to 26 years, nine months to 56 years, 10 months in state prison for causing the high-speed hit-and-run crash that killed a Connecticut couple in Bucks County last February. John Thomas Wadlinger Jr., 32, of Bensalem, received the sentence from Common Pleas Judge C. Theodore Fritsch on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, at the Bucks County Justice Center. He was also ordered to pay $14,971.11 in restitution and $8,100 in fines for the crash that killed Rebecca Whiddon, 33, and her husband Richard Whiddon, 37, both of Brooklyn, CT. Crash And Aftermath On Feb. 24, 2024, Wa…
Teens Busted After Pulling Fake Gun During Altercation at CT Trampoline Park: Police Teens Busted After Pulling Fake Gun During Altercation at CT Trampoline Park: Police
Teens Busted After Pulling Fake Gun During Altercation at CT Trampoline Park: Police Chaos erupted at a Connecticut trampoline park when a teenager stuck what appeared to be a gun in a 14-year-old's face during a fight, authorities said.  A concerned parent called 911 to report her 14-year-old son had been assaulted during the disturbance around 4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park on Hale Road in Manchester, police said.  Six suspects — all minors — ran away before police arrived.  Officers acted quickly, locating a vehicle nearby that matched witness descriptions. Inside were an adult driver and several juvenile…
CT Man Caught After Dragging Trooper 20 Feet In Motorcycle Escape: Police CT Man Caught After Dragging Trooper 20 Feet In Motorcycle Escape: Police
CT Man Caught After Dragging Trooper 20 Feet In Motorcycle Escape: Police A Connecticut motorcyclist who police say dragged a state trooper 20 feet during an attempted escape from a traffic stop sending the officer to the hospital has been arrested after a months-long investigation. Kelvin Miranda, 23, of East Hartford, was arrested last week, four months after a dramatic incident in Mansfield, Connecticut State Police said. A trooper patrolling Routes 195 and 275 around 9:30 p.m. on Sept. 10 heard motorcycles revving their engines and went to investigate. He spotted the bikes and pulled them over at Betsy Patterson Square in front of EO Smith High School.  …
Alleged CT Bank Robber Didn't Keep His Stolen Cash For Long Alleged CT Bank Robber Didn't Keep His Stolen Cash For Long
Alleged CT Bank Robber Didn't Keep His Stolen Cash For Long A bank robbery suspect didn’t make it far with his ill-gotten gains after police quickly arrested him and seized the cash and weapon used in the robbery, authorities said. Santinho Samacau, 20, of Norwich, faces numerous charges, including robbery in the first degree, larceny in the second degree, and reckless endangerment in the first degree, police said. Samacau is accused of robbing Centerville Bank on High Street in Norwich around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15. Authorities said he entered the bank with a pistol and demanded cash. He fled the bank with an undisclosed amount of cash, but …
CT Teens Made Homemade Explosives, 1 Seriously Hurt When DIY Bomb Exploded Early: Police CT Teens Made Homemade Explosives, 1 Seriously Hurt When DIY Bomb Exploded Early: Police
CT Teens Made Homemade Explosives, 1 Seriously Hurt When DIY Bomb Exploded Early: Police Two Fairfield County teens face charges after a homemade explosives experiment ended with one of them suffering severe hand injuries, police said. Nathaniel Lennon, 19, and Daniel Calarco, 18, both of Fairfield, are accused of making four homemade explosive devices and detonating three of them at the Pine Creek Marsh in December, according to police. The incident came to light after the teens told doctors at an area hospital about the explosives while seeking treatment for Lennon’s injured hand, which was hurt when one of the devices exploded prematurely, police said. The devices were made …
Drunk CT Man Nearly Shoots Neighbor While Killing Squirrels: Police Drunk CT Man Nearly Shoots Neighbor While Killing Squirrels: Police
Drunk CT Man Nearly Shoots Neighbor While Killing Squirrels: Police A Connecticut man is accused of nearly shooting his neighbor while trying to kill squirrels outside his home, state police said. James Adams, 66, of Lisbon, faces charges of illegal discharge of a firearm, illegally carrying a firearm while under the influence, reckless endangerment in the first degree, and second-degree breach of peace, according to Connecticut State Police. A neighbor called the police on Saturday, Jan. 11, just before 4 p.m. after hearing a gunshot and a bullet whiz past their head while working outside. Troopers later found a .22-caliber bullet lodged in the home's exte…