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18-Year-Old Dirt Biker Nabbed For Reckless Driving On I-84 By TikTok Video 18-Year-Old Dirt Biker Nabbed For Reckless Driving On I-84 By TikTok Video
18-Year-Old Dirt Biker Nabbed For Reckless Driving On I-84 By TikTok Video An 18-year-old Connecticut dirt bike rider has been hit with multiple charges for allegedly driving recklessly on I-84, causing a traffic hazard, said state police. Tolland County resident Hunter Shawn Laforest, of Ellington, was charged on Friday, Sept. 22 by state police for the incident that was caught on video and placed on TikTok on Sunday, June 25. According to Connecticut State Police, troopers have received multiple complaints regarding dirtbikes riding on roadways, operating recklessly, doing "wheelies," and causing traffic hazards.  On June 25, a video posted on TikTok was b…

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by Kathy Reakes
Schools
Top Honors: These Fairfield County Schools Recipients Of Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award Top Honors: These Fairfield County Schools Recipients Of Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award
Top Honors: These Fairfield County Schools Recipients Of Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award When it comes to overall excellence, these Connecticut schools are at the top of the class, and they have the hardware to prove it. Four schools in the Constitution State are among just 353 across the country to receive the prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award from the US Department of Education. The annual awards recognize high-performing public and non-public schools, as well as those making strides in closing “achievement gaps” among student groups. “Their leaders not only articulate a vision of excellence and hold everyone to high standards, they stay close to the real action of teac…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
CT Man Gets Prison Time For Tax Evasion: Ordered To Pay Over $160K To IRS CT Man Gets Prison Time For Tax Evasion: Ordered To Pay Over $160K To IRS
CT Man Gets Prison Time For Tax Evasion: Ordered To Pay Over $160K To IRS A 61-year-old Connecticut man will spend time in prison for filing a false tax return and providing false documentation to an Internal Revenue Service attorney, federal officials announced.  Tolland County resident David Kamal, age 61, of Stafford, was sentenced on Monday, Sept. 11 to eight months in prison for tax evasion, the US Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut announced.  Earlier Report - CT Man Charged With Tax Fraud, Obstruction, ID Theft Offenses According to federal officials, Kamal, a former Hebron resident, purposefully evaded taxes for the 2012 tax…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
43-Year-Old Struck, Killed On CT Roadway 43-Year-Old Struck, Killed On CT Roadway
43-Year-Old Struck, Killed On CT Roadway A 43-year-old Connecticut woman was killed when she was struck by a car as she was walking along a roadway, police said.  The incident took place in Tolland County around 5:15 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 7 in Vernon, in the area of 135 Talcottville Road. When police arrived on the scene they found Trina Gould, of Vernon, lying in the southbound lane of the roadway, said Lt. Robert Marra of the Vernon Police. Vernon EMS and Vernon Fire responded to the scene to provide medical treatment, Marra said. First responders administered lifesaving medical care to the victim, but she succum…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Caught: CT Bank Robber Located In Michigan, Police Say Caught: CT Bank Robber Located In Michigan, Police Say
Caught: CT Bank Robber Located In Michigan, Police Say A man who allegedly robbed a Connecticut bank was located out-of-state and arrested, police announced. On Friday, Sept. 1, the Connecticut State Police announced the arrest of 38-year-old Robert Doyle for the Tolland County robbery that occurred nearly a month before. According to police, on Friday, Aug. 4 at approximately 11:30 a.m., Doyle robbed the Key Bank located at 6 Storrs Road in Mansfield. Doyle is formerly a Windham County resident of the town of Plainfield. He fled the scene in a maroon Jeep Grand Cherokee. Police used images of his car, along with pictures of the former P…

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
Drunk Driver Charged In CT Crash That Left Man Dead: Police Drunk Driver Charged In CT Crash That Left Man Dead: Police
Drunk Driver Charged In CT Crash That Left Man Dead: Police A 22-year-old man faces manslaughter charges for his involvement in a head-on crash in Connecticut that left a 60-year-old victim dead, police said. New York City resident Luke Silver, age 22, turned himself in to authorities on Sunday, Aug. 27 on manslaughter charges for his role in a November 2022 crash in Tolland County that left 60-year-old Roy Herzlich dead, Connecticut State Police announced.  According to authorities, on the day of the crash, Nov. 5, 2022, a motorcycle driven by Herzlich had been traveling west on Middle Turnpike (Route 44) in Mansfield in the area of Bone …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Teen Seriously Injured At UConn Dorm After Being Pinned By Vehicle Teen Seriously Injured At UConn Dorm After Being Pinned By Vehicle
Teen Seriously Injured At UConn Dorm After Being Pinned By Vehicle A 16-year-old was seriously injured during an accident outside of a University of Connecticut building while helping a student move in. The incident took place in Tolland County in Storrs around 10 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 27 on the UConn campus. Emergency personnel were called to the North Residence Halls complex on a report of a person struck by a vehicle, said Stephanie Reitz, a UConn spokesperson. The 16-year-old individual, who is not a UConn student, was seriously injured after being pinned against a building, Reitz said. Reitz said early information from the scene indicates the person wa…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
NASCAR Driver From Region Flips Multiple Times In Crash: Now On His Way Home NASCAR Driver From Region Flips Multiple Times In Crash: Now On His Way Home
NASCAR Driver From Region Flips Multiple Times In Crash: Now On His Way Home A NASCAR driver from Connecticut is recovering after losing control of his car during a race and flipping several times.  NASCAR driver Ryan Preece, who is originally from the Hartford County town of Berlin, was hospitalized on Saturday night, Aug. 26 following a violent crash at the Daytona International Speedway in Florida, according to multiple reports.  A video of the crash released by NASCAR shows Preece's vehicle flipping numerous times after being hit from behind by Erik Jones before finally coming to a rest, at which point flames can be seen coming from the wreck.  A look at wh…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Flooded CT Farm Loses 90 Percent Of Crops: Here's How To Give Support Flooded CT Farm Loses 90 Percent Of Crops: Here's How To Give Support
Flooded CT Farm Loses 90 Percent Of Crops: Here's How To Give Support As a beloved Connecticut farm figures out how to recover from losing most of its crops to a freak flooding event, a fellow colleague is leading the effort to help them remain in business despite the massive loss.  Hartford County staple Botticello Farms, located in Manchester at 209 Hillstown Rd., suffered the loss of 90 percent of its crops after a severe flooding event in July that left their fields almost completely flooded.  In a post on social media from Wednesday, July 12, owner Tony Botticello posted photos and videos depicting fields that looked more like ponds than farmland.  …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
'Lostt Boy' Nabbed For Rioting, Damaging Car On CT Roadway 'Lostt Boy' Nabbed For Rioting, Damaging Car On CT Roadway
'Lostt Boy' Nabbed For Rioting, Damaging Car On CT Roadway A man with an active warrant for family violence admitted to participating in a "street takeover" event in Connecticut, officials said.  Hartford County resident Marc Trevon Mann, age 21, of Bloomfield, turned himself in on Wednesday, Aug. 16 for his part in attacking a convertible car during a "street takeover" event that took place in Tolland County on Tuesday, May 21 in the town of Tolland, according to the Connecticut State Police. Street takeovers involve a group of people blocking a public street off from traffic so participants can perform car stunts like drifting and burnouts, …

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
Know Him Or This Vehicle? Bank Robbery Suspect On Loose, CT State Police Asking For Help Know Him Or This Vehicle? Bank Robbery Suspect On Loose, CT State Police Asking For Help
Know Him Or This Vehicle? Bank Robbery Suspect On Loose, CT State Police Asking For Help A bank robbery suspect is on the loose and Connecticut State Police are asking for the public's help in locating him. The incident happened at approximately 11:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 4 in Tolland County on Storrs Road in Mansfield.  The suspect suspect was reported to have fled the scene prior to police arrival and is believed to have fled the bank in an older model maroon Jeep Grand Cherokee.  The suspect is described as being about 5-foot-10 with a slender build, 30 to 40 years old, having a pale complexion, and wearing a dark hoodie, sunglasses, a baseball cap, tight black leggi…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
New Update: Missing Boys, 12, Who Took SUV From Central Mass Found Safe in New York New Update: Missing Boys, 12, Who Took SUV From Central Mass Found Safe in New York
New Update: Missing Boys, 12, Who Took SUV From Central Mass Found Safe in New York New update: Police announced Wednesday morning, June 28, that two 12-year-old Massachusetts boys who drove away from home in an SUV have been found safe in New York.  Authorities did not release any further information, including where they were found in New York.  Amari Siders and Zyaire Siders were last seen on Monday, June 26, and in Worcester County were believed to be driving a white Toyota 4Runner Highlander with Massachusetts license plate 4AN622, Southbridge Police said.  Original report: Police in Worcester County are asking for the public's help to find two missi…

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by Josh Lanier