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Man Breaks Into Chaplin Home, Flees Cops, Found Hiding in Backyard Hours Later: Police Man Breaks Into Chaplin Home, Flees Cops, Found Hiding in Backyard Hours Later: Police
Man Breaks Into Chaplin Home, Flees Cops, Found Hiding in Backyard Hours Later: Police A Connecticut man was arrested after police say he broke into a Chaplin home and then disappeared, prompting a search that stretched across multiple agencies and ended in a backyard arrest. Travis Stimson, 50, of Canterbury, was identified by the resident of a home on Willimantic Road in Chaplin as the person who forced his way through her damaged back door early Tuesday, Aug. 5, and started arguing with her guest, according to Connecticut State Police. She said Stimson left only after she threatened to call the authorities. The woman told officers that Stimson had broken the door on a prev…

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by Josh Lanier
News
Giant Schnauzer With Chaplin Handler Wins Top Prize At Westminster Dog Show Giant Schnauzer With Chaplin Handler Wins Top Prize At Westminster Dog Show
Giant Schnauzer With Chaplin Handler Wins Top Prize At Westminster Dog Show A giant schnauzer from the Jersey Shore and a human handler from northeastern Connecticut have captured the biggest award on the dog show circuit. Monty, a five-year-old male from Ocean City, New Jersey, won Best in Show at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Tuesday, Feb. 11. He was handled by co-owner Katie Bernardin of Chaplin, CT. The schnauzer with a dignified black coat defeated more than 2,500 other dogs during two days of judging in New York City, culminating with the group and Best in Show competitions at Madison Square Garden. "He always tried so hard and I'…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
‘I’m Not Playing’: Customer Threatens CT Staples Workers Over Denied Return, Police Say ‘I’m Not Playing’: Customer Threatens CT Staples Workers Over Denied Return, Police Say
‘I’m Not Playing’: Customer Threatens CT Staples Workers Over Denied Return, Police Say A disgruntled customer is facing charges after allegedly threatening violence against employees at a Staples store. The Windham County incident happened in Willimantic, at the Staples store on Storrs Road. Connecticut State Police said a store supervisor contacted the agency on Thursday, April 11, after discovering a concerning post from a customer on the social media platform, X. In the post, which was directed at Staples corporate, the customer said they wanted their money in the next two days “or the managers of the Willimantic CT Staples better Google ‘Family Guy Stewie where’s my mon…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
IDs Released For Victim, Suspect In CT Homicide Case; Vehicle Cited By Police Located IDs Released For Victim, Suspect In CT Homicide Case; Vehicle Cited By Police Located
IDs Released For Victim, Suspect In CT Homicide Case; Vehicle Cited By Police Located Police have released the identities of the victim in a Connecticut homicide case and a suspect who hasn't been located yet. Troopers responded to a report of an assault involving life-threatening injuries at about 6:10 a.m. on Sunday, May 1, in Windham County at a location on Miller Road in Chaplin, Connecticut State Police previously reported. Police have since identified the victim who was found dead at the scene as 51-year-old Jeffrey Rawson, of Chaplin. The suspect was identified as 46-year-old Matthew Candler, authorities said. Police said he hasn't been located yet and should no…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Seen It? CT State Police Seek Homicide Person Of Interest In This Pickup Truck Seen It? CT State Police Seek Homicide Person Of Interest In This Pickup Truck
Seen It? CT State Police Seek Homicide Person Of Interest In This Pickup Truck State Police have asked the public for help locating a pickup truck that investigators believe is being driven by a person of interest in a Connecticut homicide case. Troopers responded to a report of an assault with life-threatening injuries in Windham County at a location on Miller Road in Chaplin at about 6:10 a.m. on Sunday, May 1, according to Connecticut State Police. #ctstatepolice seeking person of interest in Chaplin homicide. Believed to be driving 1989 Ford F350 light blue with red stripe on tailgate bearing Minnesota license plate YBN8321. Vehicle/operator should not be app…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Man Killed When Car Crashes Into Tree On CT Roadway Man Killed When Car Crashes Into Tree On CT Roadway
Man Killed When Car Crashes Into Tree On CT Roadway Connecticut State Police are asking the public for help in regards to a single-vehicle crash that left an area man dead. It happened about 3:20 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 16, in Windham County, on Route 66, in the Town of Windham, according to state police. Following the crash, Fernandez Felix Salgado, 54, of Chaplin, in Windham County was taken to Windham Hospital, where he later was pronounced dead.  According to state police, Salgado was driving a 1997 Honda Accord when the car veered left, crossed the lane of eastbound traffic, and slammed into a tree. Troopers aren't sure what caus…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
New CT Henri Outage Update; Cleanup Going 'Swiftly,' Says Lamont During Tour Of Hard-Hit Areas New CT Henri Outage Update; Cleanup Going 'Swiftly,' Says Lamont During Tour Of Hard-Hit Areas
New CT Henri Outage Update; Cleanup Going 'Swiftly,' Says Lamont During Tour Of Hard-Hit Areas Utility crews in Connecticut have worked around the clock to restore power to thousands of area residents in the wake of the wrath of Tropical Storm Henri. As of 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 23, Eversource crews, with the help of thousands of utility workers from around the country, have restored power to more than 67,000 customers. “Toured Canterbury (in Windham County) to oversee the restoration of power and cleanup from Henri. I’ve been told communication with utilities was better than before,” Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont posted on Twitter. “While the storm wasn’t as bad as thought, c…

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by Zak Failla