Watch: Stolen Box Truck Rams CT Police SUV, Other Vehicles In Wild Chase Caught On Camera Watch: Stolen Box Truck Rams CT Police SUV, Other Vehicles In Wild Chase Caught On Camera
Watch: Stolen Box Truck Rams CT Police SUV, Other Vehicles In Wild Chase Caught On Camera Newly released body camera footage shows the moment a 29-year-old Connecticut man in a stolen box truck crashes into a police SUV and several parked cars during a high-speed police chase, officials said. Dante Walton has been charged with larceny of a motor vehicle, engaging police in pursuit, reckless driving, and assault on a police officer following the April 23 chase, Waterbury police said. A contractor contacted police after someone stole their box truck in the 100 block of South Main Street. The body camera footage begins when officers spot the vehicle on Watertown Avenue, where the c…
Intoxicated Driver Chase Hits 120 MPH Through Work Zone, Crashes in Glastonbury: Police Intoxicated Driver Chase Hits 120 MPH Through Work Zone, Crashes in Glastonbury: Police
Intoxicated Driver Chase Hits 120 MPH Through Work Zone, Crashes in Glastonbury: Police A high-speed chase down Route 2 that nearly put construction workers in harm’s way ended with a crash and a drug-related arrest in Glastonbury. Marcus Douton, of Norwich, faces multiple charges, including driving under the influence and leading police on a pursuit at more than 120 mph on Wednesday, April 30, around 6:15 p.m., authorities said.  The incident began when multiple 911 callers reported a Lexus sedan driving erratically on Route 2 westbound in Bozrah. The vehicle had fresh damage to its front bumper, leading troopers to believe it had just been in a recent crash. Troopers i…
CT Drunk Driver Hit, Killed Man While Driving More Than Twice Speed Limit: Police CT Drunk Driver Hit, Killed Man While Driving More Than Twice Speed Limit: Police
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 Teen Charged In I-91 DUI Crash That Killed CT High School Senior: Police
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 …
CT Drunk Driver Gets DUI While Asleep Behind Wheel In Self-Driving Tesla: Police CT Drunk Driver Gets DUI While Asleep Behind Wheel In Self-Driving Tesla: Police
CT Drunk Driver Gets DUI While Asleep Behind Wheel In Self-Driving Tesla: Police When Tesla began producing "self-driving cars," the engineers likely didn't have this in mind.  A man was found asleep behind the wheel of a self-driving car as it rolled down the center lane of I-91 in Connecticut at just 30 mph early Friday morning, April 18, according to state police. Guido Reinoso-Gallegos, 19, of Garden City, New York, faces multiple charges from the incident, Connecticut State Police said.  Police in Hartford received several 911 calls around 12:30 a.m. from drivers concerned about the slow-moving Tesla causing hazardous conditions for other drivers. Some r…
CT Police Crash Drunk-Wrong-Way Driver On I-91 In Windsor CT Police Crash Drunk-Wrong-Way Driver On I-91 In Windsor
CT Police Crash Drunk-Wrong-Way Driver On I-91 In Windsor It was a harrowing moment for drivers on I-91 over the weekend when a red SUV sped the wrong way down the highway and crashed into signposts before finally stopping near Windsor, Connecticut. William Chretien, 41, of West Springfield, Massachusetts, was arrested around 2 a.m. Saturday, April 12, near Northbound Exit 38 on I-91, according to Connecticut State Police. Other drivers dialed 911 to report an SUV swerving across lanes with no headlights. Troopers quickly located the car using traffic cameras. Troopers confirmed the SUV was driving without lights and weaving across all lanes. The…
Bloomfield Biker Busted After Posting Videos Of Motorcycle Speeding At 190 MPH: Police Bloomfield Biker Busted After Posting Videos Of Motorcycle Speeding At 190 MPH: Police
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…
CT Teen Caused Hit-Run Crash That Critically Injured Man: Police CT Teen Caused Hit-Run Crash That Critically Injured Man: Police
CT Teen Caused Hit-Run Crash That Critically Injured Man: Police Police arrested a 17-year-old boy and charged him with crashing into a pedestrian on Thursday evening, April 3, leaving them hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, authorities said.  The unnamed teenager is charged with reckless driving, operating without a license, driving without insurance, operating with a misused plate, and operating an unregistered vehicle, Waterbury police said.  Officers were called to the area of 571 Baldwin St. around 8:30 p.m. to reports of a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian. They arrived to find a 44-year-old man in critically injured and …
Police Stop Wrong-Way Glastonbury Driver On I-95 Ramp In Essex, Suspected DUI: Troopers Police Stop Wrong-Way Glastonbury Driver On I-95 Ramp In Essex, Suspected DUI: Troopers
Police Stop Wrong-Way Glastonbury Driver On I-95 Ramp In Essex, Suspected DUI: Troopers A Connecticut woman was arrested over the weekend after allegedly driving the wrong way on two major thoroughfares, according to state police. Jaclyn M. Jerome, 48, of Glastonbury, was taken into custody on Saturday, March 29, in Essex after multiple 911 callers reported a wrong-way driver on Route 9 just after 9 p.m., Connecticut State Police said. Callers told dispatchers the vehicle was traveling south in the northbound lanes near Exit 5 around 9 p.m. Troopers responded quickly, aiming to stop the car before it could cause a crash. Police located the vehicle on the I-95 North Exit 69 of…
Wrong-Way Drunk Driver Busted In Wethersfield, Charged With 3rd OUI: Police Wrong-Way Drunk Driver Busted In Wethersfield, Charged With 3rd OUI: Police
Wrong-Way Drunk Driver Busted In Wethersfield, Charged With 3rd OUI: Police A Connecticut man with two prior DUI convictions was arrested for his third after police said multiple people reported seeing him driving the wrong way on I-91 and another major highway. Aaron Miranda, 39, of Newington, is facing six charges, including third-offense operating under the influence, reckless driving, and driving the wrong way on a divided highway, Connecticut State Police said. Troopers received 11 separate 911 calls just before 1 a.m. reporting a black Nissan Maxima traveling in the wrong direction on Route 5/15 and I-91 northbound. The last caller said they saw the vehicle n…
Wig-Making Influencer Arrested In Horrific Brooklyn Crash That Killed Family: Cops, Sources Wig-Making Influencer Arrested In Horrific Brooklyn Crash That Killed Family: Cops, Sources
Wig-Making Influencer Arrested In Horrific Brooklyn Crash That Killed Family: Cops, Sources A former Brooklyn wig influencer has been charged in a horrific crash that killed a mother and two of her young daughters while critically injuring her son on Ocean Parkway, while driving on a suspended license, according to the NYPD and Daily Voice sources. Miriam Yarimi, 32, was arrested Saturday, March 29, after police say she blew through a red light at Quentin Road and Ocean Parkway and slammed into a Toyota Camry before plowing into a family in a marked crosswalk just after 1 p.m. The victims — Natasha Saada, 34, and her daughters Diana, 8, and Deborah, 5 — were pronounced dead at Mai…
Wrong-Way Drunk CT Driver On Route 8 Nabbed After Multiple 911 Calls: Police Wrong-Way Drunk CT Driver On Route 8 Nabbed After Multiple 911 Calls: Police
Wrong-Way Drunk CT Driver On Route 8 Nabbed After Multiple 911 Calls: Police A Connecticut man is facing several serious charges after police said he was driving drunk and going the wrong way on Route 8, putting multiple other drivers at risk. Matthew Thompson, 44, of Torrington, was arrested just after 12:30 a.m. Friday, March 28, after multiple people called 911 to report his Honda CR-V traveling south in the northbound lanes of Route 8 in Torrington, Connecticut State Police said. Police caught up with Thompson near Exit 46 after he had turned around and started driving in the correct direction, authorities said. Thompson smelled strongly of alcohol, had glassy …