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Missing CT Man's Body Found In Pond After Weeklong Search Missing CT Man's Body Found In Pond After Weeklong Search
Missing CT Man's Body Found In Pond After Weeklong Search The body of a man who had been missing for more than a week was pulled from a Connecticut pond on Saturday, Aug. 9. Andrew Corbett, of Westbrook, disappeared on July 30. His car was found parked near Messerschmidt Pond in Westbrook, and searchers also located his capsized canoe in the water, the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said. Despite the evidence, investigators had not previously suggested that he was in Messerschmidt Pond.  Related: Searchers Find Body Of Missing 6-Year-Old In Housatonic River An autopsy will determine Corbett's cause of death, …
Police ID Missing CT Man After Canoe Found Overturned In Pond Police ID Missing CT Man After Canoe Found Overturned In Pond
Police ID Missing CT Man After Canoe Found Overturned In Pond The search continues for a missing Connecticut man who vanished after going fishing at a pond in Westbrook, as the operation entered its fifth day Tuesday. Police discovered his overturned canoe and parked car nearby, but there has been no sign of him since late Wednesday, July 30. Andrew Corbett, 38, of Westbrook, was last seen that night at a CVS in Groton. His car was later found near the shoreline of Messerschmitt Pond, where authorities located his canoe, overturned in the water.  Police began search efforts Friday, shortly after spotting his vehicle near the Westbrook pond. …
Police ID Man Killed In Head-On Collision On Route 153 Police ID Man Killed In Head-On Collision On Route 153
Police ID Man Killed In Head-On Collision On Route 153 Authorities have identified the 63-year-old man who was killed in a head-on collision on Wednesday, June 18, in Westbrook.  Robert Lewis Jones, of Chester, was driving north on Essex Road (Route 153) when a Jeep Wagoneer heading the other direction crash wedith his Nissan Altima just before 6:30 a.m., Connecticut State Police said.  Paramedics rushed him to Shoreline Medical Center in Westbrook, where he died of his injuries.  The 32-year-old Florida man who was behind the wheel of the Jeep suffered minor injuries. Doctors at Yale New Haven Hospital treated him.  Autho…
Wanted CT Man Busted After Drunken Hit, Run Crash On I-95: Police Wanted CT Man Busted After Drunken Hit, Run Crash On I-95: Police
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…
Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Nearly 3 Times Legal Limit In I-95 Crash That Killed Dad Of 2: Cops Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Nearly 3 Times Legal Limit In I-95 Crash That Killed Dad Of 2: Cops
Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Nearly 3 Times Legal Limit In I-95 Crash That Killed Dad Of 2: Cops A 58-year-old man from Connecticut who turned himself in to police this week is accused of being heavily intoxicated when he drove the wrong way on I-95 and caused a fatal head-on crash that killed a father of two young daughters, authorities said. Troy Bree, of Groton, surrendered to police on Tuesday, March 25. He is charged with wrong-way driving on a highway, second-degree manslaughter, misconduct with a motor vehicle, and reckless endangerment, according to Connecticut State Police. He is being held on a $1 million bond. Police say Bree’s Cadillac ATS was traveling north in the southbo…
Michelin-Trained Chef Blends Historic Charm, Bold Flavors At New CT Shoreline Restaurant Michelin-Trained Chef Blends Historic Charm, Bold Flavors At New CT Shoreline Restaurant
Michelin-Trained Chef Blends Historic Charm, Bold Flavors At New CT Shoreline Restaurant A former military museum has been transformed into a new culinary destination along the Connecticut shoreline. Charter Oak Tavern celebrated its grand opening in Westbrook on Thursday, Feb. 20. The restaurant is located at 24 Westbrook Place, right next to the town green. Michelin-trained Chef Scott Quinn opened the tavern as he returns to his home state after an acclaimed career in some of the world's top kitchens. With more than 20 years of experience, he has worked in Michelin-starred restaurants and led renowned spots like Bouchon in Las Vegas, Bistro Bagatelle in Los Ang…
CT Man Arrested After Killing Dog, Leaving Remains in Woods For Coyotes: Cops CT Man Arrested After Killing Dog, Leaving Remains in Woods For Coyotes: Cops
CT Man Arrested After Killing Dog, Leaving Remains in Woods For Coyotes: Cops A Connecticut man was arrested after admitting he shot his dog and left its body in the woods, authorities said. Wesley Bassett, 51, faces multiple charges after troopers found the dog's remains behind a home on Essex Road in Westbrook, Connecticut State Police said. A local veterinary hospital alerted police after receiving a concerning voicemail from Bassett about putting his dog down. When officers arrived, a family member directed them to a camper behind the house where Bassett lived. As officers approached, they noticed a large pool of blood outside the camper, along with a bloody lea…
CT Victim Learned Of Her Sexual Assault When She Saw It On Attacker's Phone: Police CT Victim Learned Of Her Sexual Assault When She Saw It On Attacker's Phone: Police
CT Victim Learned Of Her Sexual Assault When She Saw It On Attacker's Phone: Police A Connecticut man is facing multiple felony charges after police arrested him on allegations stemming from a disturbing incident reported late last year. Rene Hernandez-Portillo, 36, of Westbrook, was arrested on Mon., Jan. 20, and charged with several offenses, including voyeurism with malice, voyeurism with intent to arouse, first-degree sexual assault, and fourth-degree sexual assault, Connecticut State Police said. The charges followed a Westbrook Police investigation that began in Dec. 2024, when a victim reported a sexual assault alleged to have occurred in May 2024. Authorities said …
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Hartford County How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Hartford County
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Hartford County A quick-moving Nor'easter brought accumulating snowfall throughout the region Sunday night, Jan. 19 into Monday morning, Jan 20. Here's a rundown of totals from the National Weather Service. New York Nassau County 2 ENE Roosevelt 4.1 inches 1018 PM 01/19 Public Syosset 4.0 inches 1000 PM 01/19 Trained Spotter East Williston 3.9 inches 1015 PM 01/19 Public 1 W Plainview 3.9 inches 1250 AM 01/20 Public 1 ESE East Meadow 3.8 inches 1117 PM 01/19 Trained Spotter 1 ENE Glen Cove 3.8 inches 0817 AM 01/20 Public  Sea Cliff 3.6 inches 1042 PM 01/19 Public Plainview 3.2 inches 081…
Stunning Photos Show Loaded Car Carrier Ablaze On I-95 In Westbrook Stunning Photos Show Loaded Car Carrier Ablaze On I-95 In Westbrook
Stunning Photos Show Loaded Car Carrier Ablaze On I-95 In Westbrook A loaded car carrier caught fire bringing traffic to a halt in the northbound lanes of I-95 in Westbrook Wednesday morning, Dec. 11, according to Connecticut State Police. Troopers from Troop F responded to the highway under the I-95 overpass near Exit 65 and Route 153 in Westbrook, forcing the closure of the highway. The flames spread to vehicles on the carrier but were quickly extinguished by firefighters, officials said. For safety, I-95 was shut down while fire crews worked at the scene. A heavy-duty wrecker was dispatched to remove the damaged vehicle, police said. The Clinton Vo…
Father Of 2 Killed In I-95 Wrong-Way Crash, Another Hospitalized Father Of 2 Killed In I-95 Wrong-Way Crash, Another Hospitalized
Father Of 2 Killed In I-95 Wrong-Way Crash, Another Hospitalized A 47-year-old Connecticut man was killed this week after a car going the wrong way on I-95 collided with his vehicle, authorities said.  Mark Palumbo Jr., of Madison in New Haven County, was driving his Mustang GT south along I-95 between exits 66-65 in Westbrook when the crash happened around 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9, Connecticut State Police said.  A Cadillac ATS driving north in the southbound lane slammed into Palumbo's sports car, killing him, police said. The other driver sustained minor injuries in the crash, and paramedics took him to Yale New Haven Hospital for treatme…
Friends Remember Men Killed In CT Boat Crash After Police ID Victims Friends Remember Men Killed In CT Boat Crash After Police ID Victims
Friends Remember Men Killed In CT Boat Crash After Police ID Victims Friends and family are remembering two victims of a Long Island Sound boat crash that killed three and sent six others to the hospital in Connecticut. New London County residents Ian Duchemin, age 25, of Oakdale, and Ryan D. Britagna, age 24, of Waterford, were killed on Monday, Sept. 2, when their boat hit the break wall at the mouth of the Connecticut River, the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said. Searchers found their bodies on Friday, Sept. 6. Middlesex County resident Christopher Hallahan, age 34, of Westbrook, also died in the crash ne…
CT 19-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Route 1 Crash CT 19-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Route 1 Crash
CT 19-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Route 1 Crash Police are searching for witnesses to a crash on a Connecticut roadway that left a 19-year-old man seriously injured. The New London County incident occurred on Friday, July 12 in the town of Old Lyme, Connecticut State Police said. Just before 1 a.m., the teen was driving north on Route 1, or Boston Post Road, in a Honda HR-V LX. Near the intersection of Boggy Hole Road, the teen lost control of the SUV, veered onto the left side of the roadway, and hit a parked car sitting in a nearby driveway, according to police. His car continued forward into an embankment and rolled over. The …