Waterbury Police Officer Fired For 'Unacceptable' Conduct Waterbury Police Officer Fired For 'Unacceptable' Conduct
Waterbury Police Officer Fired For 'Unacceptable' Conduct A Connecticut police officer was fired for "unacceptable" conduct during a traffic stop while he was directing traffic. The incident took place in New Haven County in Waterbury on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at the intersection of Thomaston Avenue and Homer Street. During the stop, Officer James Hinkle was directing traffic due to a mechanical failure of the traffic lights at the intersection, said Lt. Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police. While directing traffic, a vehicle proceeded through the intersection. Hinkle provided commands to the vehicle to stop and struck the driver's side of the vehicle…
Man Found Dead In CT Apartment Building, Police Say Man Found Dead In CT Apartment Building, Police Say
Man Found Dead In CT Apartment Building, Police Say Police are investigating after a man was found dead inside a Connecticut apartment building. The man was found in New Haven County around 10:15 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 4 in Waterbury at 144 Grove St. Waterbury Police responded to the building to help evacuate residents after a carbon monoxide alarm was sounded, said Lt. Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police. Officers working the evacuation found the dead man in a common area of the building, Bessette said. The building was later determined to be safe for occupancy. The investigation was turned over to the Detective Bureau and the Office of…
1 Dead, 1 Wounded In Double CT Shooting, Police Say 1 Dead, 1 Wounded In Double CT Shooting, Police Say
1 Dead, 1 Wounded In Double CT Shooting, Police Say One man was found dead and another wounded when police responded to a shooting call in Connecticut. The incident took place in New Haven County around 8:38 p.m., Monday, Dec. 26 on Walnut Street in Waterbury. Waterbury police responded to 264 Walnut St., for shots fired call and found two men, each with gunshot wounds, said Lt. Ryan Bessette, of the Waterbury Police. One of the victims was pronounced dead on the scene, the other victim was transported to Saint Mary’s Hospital for treatment and evaluation of injuries, Bessette said. This is an active investigation.  Anyone with infor…
3 Men Critical After CT Convenience Store Shooting, Police Say 3 Men Critical After CT Convenience Store Shooting, Police Say
3 Men Critical After CT Convenience Store Shooting, Police Say Three men are in critical condition after a shooting at a Connecticut convenience store. The incident took place in New Haven County around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29 in Waterbury. The men were discovered after officers responded to Otto’s Convenience Store and Smoke Shop, located at 496 West Main St., for a report of shots fired, said Lt. Ryan Bessette, of the Waterbury Police. Once on the scene, officers found the three men ages 43, 42, and 26, and a crime scene at the smoke shop, Bessette said. The men were transported to area hospitals and are listed in critical condition, he add…
Cop Struck By Bullet Fired From Vehicle On I-84 Cop Struck By Bullet Fired From Vehicle On I-84
Cop Struck By Bullet Fired From Vehicle On I-84 A Connecticut undercover police officer was struck by a bullet while conducting a surveillance operation on Chase Parkway at the I-84 East entrance ramp, according to authorities. The incident occurred in New Haven County around 10:10 p.m. on Wednesday, November 16 in Waterbury. Officers assigned to the Connecticut State Police Violent Crimes Task Force were conducting an undercover surveillance operation in the area when their vehicle was shot by a suspect or suspects in another unknown vehicle, which then fled from the site, said Lt. Ryan Bessette, of the Waterbury Police. …
Duo Accused Of Murdering Another Woman In CT Duo Accused Of Murdering Another Woman In CT
Duo Accused Of Murdering Another Woman In CT Two Connecticut residents have been charged in connection with the alleged murder of another woman. The murder took place in New Haven County around 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29, in Waterbury on Newbury Street. According to Lt. Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police, officers responded to Newbury Street for a medical assistance complaint. When officers arrived on the scene they found a woman, identified as Shelley Stamp, age 34, lying unresponsive on the floor of her apartment, Bessette said. Stamp was pronounced dead on the scene by medical personnel, police said. Officers spoke wit…
lD Released Of 19-Year-Old Killed In CT Crash Just Days Before His Scheduled Wedding lD Released Of 19-Year-Old Killed In CT Crash Just Days Before His Scheduled Wedding
lD Released Of 19-Year-Old Killed In CT Crash Just Days Before His Scheduled Wedding Police have released the identity of a 19-year-old Connecticut man and member of the Connecticut National Guard killed in a two-vehicle crash just days before his wedding. Josue Alicea-Tirado, of Waterbury, was killed in New Haven County around 5:20 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 18 in Waterbury. According to Waterbury Police Lt. Ryan Bessette, officers responded to the area of 885 Watertown Ave., and found two vehicles, with both drivers injured. Earlier report: 19-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Waterbury Crash One of the drivers received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. The oth…
Teen Duo Charged With Making Threats To CT Schools Teen Duo Charged With Making Threats To CT Schools
Teen Duo Charged With Making Threats To CT Schools Two teens have been arrested for making two separate social media threats against two Connecticut Schools. The threats were made in New Haven County on Monday, Sept. 26, causing the two Waterbury schools to shelter in place and have additional police on campus on Tuesday, Sept. 27. Waterbury Police Lt. Rayn Bessette said the two were arrested for threats that made reference to violence at Crosby High School and the Enlightenment School. Earlier report: Pair Of Schools In Waterbury Operating Under Shelter-In-Place Order After Social Media Threat Following an investigation, a 16-y…
Pair Of CT Schools Operating Under Shelter-In-Place Order After Social Media Threat Pair Of CT Schools Operating Under Shelter-In-Place Order After Social Media Threat
Pair Of CT Schools Operating Under Shelter-In-Place Order After Social Media Threat Two Connecticut schools will be operating in shelter-in-place mode after receiving a social media threat just hours after receiving a bomb threat. Police are investigating a social media school threat involving the schools in Waterbury: Enlightenment School and Jonathan E. Reed Elementary School on Tuesday, Sept. 27. The threat came just hours after the Enlightenment school was evacuated due to a call-in bomb threat on Monday, Sept. 26, Lt. Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police said. The state police bomb squad swept the school and no explosives were found, police said. While investi…
Convicted CT Felon Nabbed For Attempted Home Invasion, Police Say Convicted CT Felon Nabbed For Attempted Home Invasion, Police Say
Convicted CT Felon Nabbed For Attempted Home Invasion, Police Say A convicted felon has been nabbed for an attempted armed home invasion while the family was inside the home. The incident took place around 4:30 p.m., Sunday, July 31 in Waterbury. Officers responded on a report a man was attempting to force entry into a residential home with a firearm while a family was inside, said Lt. Robert Davis, of the Waterbury Police. During an investigation, officers were able to get a description of the suspect and the vehicle involved, Davis said. Shortly after, officers located Wayne Early, age 36, of Waterbury, walking back to a disabled motor vehicle f…
Man Accused Of Entering Garage, Shoving CT Woman, Stealing Her Vehicle Man Accused Of Entering Garage, Shoving CT Woman, Stealing Her Vehicle
Man Accused Of Entering Garage, Shoving CT Woman, Stealing Her Vehicle A warrant has been issued for a Connecticut man who allegedly entered a woman's garage, pushed her down, and then stole her SUV. The incident took place in New Haven County in Wolcott around 9:15 a.m. Thursday, July 21. During the incident, the suspect, identified as Litchfield County resident Michael Moniz, age 31, of New Milford, the female homeowner went into the garage and was pushed down by Moniz, who then took her car keys (that were on a hook in the garage), and drove off in her 2022 Chevy Trailblazer, said the Wolcott Police. He was caught on video outside of the home, and hours la…
CT Bicyclist Dies After Fatal Hit-Run, Driver Arrested, Police Say CT Bicyclist Dies After Fatal Hit-Run, Driver Arrested, Police Say
CT Bicyclist Dies After Fatal Hit-Run, Driver Arrested, Police Say A 22-year-old Connecticut man has been charged in connection with the hit-and-run death of a bicyclist who was left lying injured in the roadway. The crash took place in New Haven County in Waterbury on Thursday, July 21 around 10 p.m. in the area of East Main Street. When officers arrived on the scene they found Daryl Hammond, age 59, of Waterbury, lying in the roadway with life-threatening injuries, said Lt. Ryan Bessette, of the Waterbury Police. Hammond was transported to Saint Mary’s Hospital and was considered to be in critical condition with life-threatening injuries, Bessette …