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23-Year-Old Accused In Fatal CT Stabbing That Left 1 Dead 23-Year-Old Accused In Fatal CT Stabbing That Left 1 Dead
23-Year-Old Accused In Fatal CT Stabbing That Left 1 Dead A Connecticut man was arrested and charged with fatally stabbing a 39-year-old last week, authorities announced.  Jhon Paul Cela-Pichisaca, 23, is charged with murder and carrying a dangerous weapon, Norwich police said Monday, Jan. 13.  Cela-Pichisaca is accused of attacking and fatally wounding 39-year-old Nelson Chumap following a fight in the 100 block of Baltic Road in Norwich on Friday, Jan. 10. Related: Man Found Covered In Blood Dies At Norwich Hospital Police were alerted to the incident when someone dropped a blood-drenched Chumap off at William W…

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by Josh Lanier
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Man Found Covered In Blood Dies At CT Hospital; Police Rule It Homicide Man Found Covered In Blood Dies At CT Hospital; Police Rule It Homicide
Man Found Covered In Blood Dies At CT Hospital; Police Rule It Homicide Update: Police have arrested a 23-year-old man and charged him with the fatal stabbing. Click here for more information.  Police in Connecticut are investigating a homicide after a man covered in blood was found Friday night, Jan. 10, authorities said.  Police were called to the 100 block of Baltic Road in Norwich just after 11:30 p.m. where they found the man. Paramedics rushed him to William W. Backus Hospital, where he died of his injuries.  Police believe he was attacked inside the home.  Investigators believe the victim was targeted and there is no ongoi…

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by Josh Lanier
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CT Public Worker Hurt In Boiler Incident At Wastewater Plant CT Public Worker Hurt In Boiler Incident At Wastewater Plant
CT Public Worker Hurt In Boiler Incident At Wastewater Plant A Connecticut public utility employee was taken to an area hospital after being injured in an incident involving a boiler, authorities said.  The worker was hurt around 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 5, from a methane boiler at a Norwich Wastewater Treatment Plant, according to a public utilities representative. Officials said the utility would investigate the cause and cooperate with any potential state probe.   Paramedics took the worker to William W. Backus Hospital, where he was released later that day, NPU Spokesperson Chris Riley told other outlets.  He is ex…

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by Josh Lanier
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Family Pleads for Justice After Man Left in Coma from Hit, Run Crash Family Pleads for Justice After Man Left in Coma from Hit, Run Crash
Family Pleads for Justice After Man Left in Coma from Hit, Run Crash The family of a 66-year-old Connecticut man who was left in a coma after a car crashed into him and sped off is asking for the public's help to find out who was behind the wheel.  Rene Beaudette, of Norwich in New London County, was hit around 5:25 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 655 East Main St. in Norwich, authorities said.  Original Report: Police Searching For Driver Who Left Hit, Run Victim In Coma Paramedics rushed Beaudette to William W. Backus Hospital and later to Hartford Hospital, where he was in critical condition.  A GoFundMe to help pay for his medica…

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by Josh Lanier
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(Update) Police Searching For Hit-Run Driver Who Left Man In Critical Condition (Update) Police Searching For Hit-Run Driver Who Left Man In Critical Condition
(Update) Police Searching For Hit-Run Driver Who Left Man In Critical Condition Update: The family of the 66-year-old who was critically injured in a New London County hit-and-run crash are asking for help tracking down the driver who crashed into him and sped away. Click here for more information. Original: A 66-year-old Connecticut man remains in critical condition after a car crashed into him in New London County and sped away, authorities said.  Norwich Police said they received a 911 call around 5:25 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, about the crash at 655 East Main St. They found the man with serious wounds to his head and chest, but the car that hit him was long gon…

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by Josh Lanier
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Woman Killed After Car Veers Into Oncoming Lane, Sidewalk On Busy CT Road Woman Killed After Car Veers Into Oncoming Lane, Sidewalk On Busy CT Road
Woman Killed After Car Veers Into Oncoming Lane, Sidewalk On Busy CT Road A woman was killed while walking alongside a busy Connecticut road after a car veered into the sidewalk and hit a post office and two parked vehicles, police said.  The crash happened in New London County on Thursday, Aug. 29 just before 3:45 p.m., when a 2017 BMW X5 collided with a pedestrian, street sign, building, and two vehicles parked on Main Street in the borough of Jewett City in the town of Griswold, Connecticut State Police announced on Friday, Aug. 30.  According to authorities, the BMW was driving north on Main Street near the intersection with Ashland Street when it l…

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by Ben Crnic
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CT Woman, 33, Killed In Fiery Overnight Crash CT Woman, 33, Killed In Fiery Overnight Crash
CT Woman, 33, Killed In Fiery Overnight Crash A Connecticut woman who was a passenger died after the vehicle ran off the road and hit a bridge abutment before bursting into flames, according to authorities. The crash occurred in New London County at 10:20 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, on I-395 northbound in Lisbon. According to Connecticut State Police, the Dodge was traveling northbound on the highway when it ran off the right side of the road and struck the abutment for the Preston Allen Road overpass. State police said a fire began, and the 2000 Dodge Ram Wagon 3500 was quickly engulfed in flames. State Police said as a result of the coll…

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by Kathy Reakes