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24-Year-Old Accused Of Pointing Fake Assault Rifle At Drivers On I-395 In Thompson, Putnam 24-Year-Old Accused Of Pointing Fake Assault Rifle At Drivers On I-395 In Thompson, Putnam
24-Year-Old Accused Of Pointing Fake Assault Rifle At Drivers On I-395 In Thompson, Putnam A 24-year-old has been accused of displaying a firearm and pointing it at fellow motorists in Connecticut.The incident happened Friday night, Aug. 23, in Windham County. Connecticut State Police Troop D in Danielson received multiple 911 calls reporting a red-colored sedan that was being operated aggressively. The vehicle was allegedly tailgating vehicles on I-395 southbound in the towns of Thompson and Putnam while its operator was pointing a firearm at other motorists in a threatening manner.  Additional 911 calls were received regarding a red vehicle on Route 44 in Putnam, where at…
Gun-Wielding Teen Leads Troopers On 30-Mile Pursuit In CT, Police Say Gun-Wielding Teen Leads Troopers On 30-Mile Pursuit In CT, Police Say
Gun-Wielding Teen Leads Troopers On 30-Mile Pursuit In CT, Police Say A 19-year-old man is facing a host of charges after allegedly leading troopers on a 30-mile highway pursuit through eastern Connecticut. The incident began in New London County, on northbound I-395 in Griswold, when someone called 911 saying another driver had displayed a gun during a road rage incident at around 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8. Connecticut State Police said troopers located the suspect’s BMW SUV a short time later near exit 24, but the man refused to stop. They continued following him as he crossed into Windham County and exited I-395 in Plainfield. He nearly struck another t…
Electric Biker Hit By Drunk Driver In CT Still In Critical Condition, Police Say Electric Biker Hit By Drunk Driver In CT Still In Critical Condition, Police Say
Electric Biker Hit By Drunk Driver In CT Still In Critical Condition, Police Say A man who allegedly hit an electric bike rider on his way home from work at Walmart has been charged with alleged DWI and assault.  The incident occurred in New Haven County on Wednesday, July 17, on Cook Avenue in Meriden. According to Sgt. Stanley Zajac of the Meriden Police, the bicyclists were riding north in the northbound lane of Cook Avenue, which is marked as a shared bicycle lane. A 2017 Dodge RAM driven by Todd Wheeler, age unknown, of Meriden, was traveling north on Cook Avenue, struck the bicycle in the rear, throwing the victim into the roadway, Zajac said. Zaj…
Stamford Man On Federal Parole Nabbed Again With Drugs, Weapons, Police Say Stamford Man On Federal Parole Nabbed Again With Drugs, Weapons, Police Say
Stamford Man On Federal Parole Nabbed Again With Drugs, Weapons, Police Say A Stamford man who was recently released from federal prison has been busted again with alleged drugs and weapons. Charles "Paco" Handy, age 55, was busted by members of the Stamford Police Drugs and Organized Crime Unit on Tuesday, Feb. 14. Members of the unit were watching Handy after receiving word he was dealing drugs in the area and had a handgun, said Stamford Assistant Police Chief Richard Conklin. When officers spotted Handy driving an older white pickup truck they pulled him over and found a loaded handgun with six rounds, and 12 bags of cocaine weighing 3.3 grams, Conklin said. …
Duo Nabbed With Drugs, Guns After Pursuit In Fairfield County, Police Say Duo Nabbed With Drugs, Guns After Pursuit In Fairfield County, Police Say
Duo Nabbed With Drugs, Guns After Pursuit In Fairfield County, Police Say A Connecticut couple was allegedly found with a large number of guns and fentanyl following a chase with police through Fairfield County. The incident took place in Trumbull on Wednesday, Oct. 18. According to Trumbull Police Lt. Brian Weir, officers arrested the occupants of a stolen Honda Passport after a short pursuit and recovered a number of drugs and two handguns during the apprehension.  Manasia Bennett, age 20, of Middletown, in Middlesex County, and Maureece Fussell, age 25, of Wethersfield, in Hartford County, both ran from the vehicle but were captured by the…
Fairfield County Convicted Felon Nabbed With Drugs, Gun, Police Say Fairfield County Convicted Felon Nabbed With Drugs, Gun, Police Say
Fairfield County Convicted Felon Nabbed With Drugs, Gun, Police Say A Fairfield County man was nabbed with drugs and a loaded gun after police received a tip he was selling drugs. Nnamdi Clarke, age 48, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Wednesday, Oct. 12 in Bridgeport. According to Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police, after receiving the information on Clarke, members of the narcotics and vice squad corroborated the information and when officers arrived on the scene Clarke fled the police on foot.   Officers pursued Clarke inside a business at that location and placed him under arrest, police said. Clarke was in possession of a stolen an…
CT Duo Nabbed On Narcotics, Gun Charges CT Duo Nabbed On Narcotics, Gun Charges
CT Duo Nabbed On Narcotics, Gun Charges A Connecticut duo was allegedly nabbed with drugs and a loaded gun after being stopped by police. The two men were stopped in Waterbury around 9:50 p.m., Friday, July 15 in the area of Bank and Porter streets. Officers were patrolling the area after receiving complaints from residents in the area of loitering and drinking, said Lt. Ryan Bessette, of the Waterbury Police. The two men, identified as Marcus Rountree, age 31, and Armande Harrison, age 23, both of Waterbury, were searched by officers following an investigation, Bessette said. Officers found Rountree to be in possession of…
Troopers Seize 115 Bags Of Fentanyl After Connecticut Traffic Stop Troopers Seize 115 Bags Of Fentanyl After Connecticut Traffic Stop
Troopers Seize 115 Bags Of Fentanyl After Connecticut Traffic Stop A traffic stop in Connecticut led to multiple arrests and the discovery of 115 bags of fentanyl and drug paraphernalia at a nearby hotel. Police saw a vehicle with a misuse registration traveling on Route 164 in the New London County town of Griswold at about 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, May 3, according to Connecticut State Police. A trooper pulled the vehicle over on Preston Road and the driver, identified as a 50-year-old Jeffrey Jenkins, of Killingly, was found to have two active warrants for his arrest, police said.  He was arrested and charged with violation of probation and first-deg…
CT Man Charged After Drugs, Currency Seized During Warrant Search CT Man Charged After Drugs, Currency Seized During Warrant Search
CT Man Charged After Drugs, Currency Seized During Warrant Search A Connecticut man who was suspected of operating a drug factory was arrested following a warrant search at his home for alleged possession of drugs and cash. Litchfield County resident Felix Rios, of New Milford, was arrested on Wednesday, March 16 by members of the statewide Narcotics Task Force. During the search, officers seized: 66.8 grams of cocaine $1,950 in cash 2.1 pounds of marijuana Percocet pills Drug paraphernalia Drug ledger Digital scale with the cocaine residue Rios, age 39, was charged with: Operation of a drug factory Possession of drug paraphernalia Possession with int…
Frantic 911 Calls Released After West Point Cadets Overdose At Spring Break Frantic 911 Calls Released After West Point Cadets Overdose At Spring Break
Frantic 911 Calls Released After West Point Cadets Overdose At Spring Break Two 911 calls just released revealed the chaotic moments after four West Point cadets overdosed on cocaine tainted with fentanyl during spring break in Florida. Two cadets reportedly remained hospitalized after the Thursday, March 10 incident, where four West Point students and one other person consumed the drugs, officials said. “We took some coke and we are not getting some responses right now,” an unidentified person told an emergency dispatcher, according to audio obtained by the Daily Mail. The nearly-five minute call begins with raised voices before the caller pleads, 'I'm sorry, I'm…
Man Accused Of Operating Drug Factory At CT Residence Man Accused Of Operating Drug Factory At CT Residence
Man Accused Of Operating Drug Factory At CT Residence A Connecticut man was arrested after police said a search warrant of his home uncovered items associated with the distribution of crack cocaine.  Authorities executed search warrants for 37-year-old James Anderson and his Litchfield County home, located on Danbury Road in the town of New Milford, at about 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 23, according to Connecticut State Police. Investigators found a number of items associated with the distribution of crack cocaine during the search, police said. Police said detectives also seized the following: A loaded 9mm Smith and Wesson handgun Unit…
Convicted CT Felon Caught With More Than 100 Bags Of Fentanyl, Police Say Convicted CT Felon Caught With More Than 100 Bags Of Fentanyl, Police Say
Convicted CT Felon Caught With More Than 100 Bags Of Fentanyl, Police Say A Connecticut man has been arrested for alleged possession of 116 bags of fentanyl and possession of a stolen gun after police received a complaint of drug dealing at an apartment complex. Jose Ortiz-Rosado, age 46, of Hartford, was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 19, by community service officers Steven Pino and Miguel Varela responding to complaints of trespassers conducting drug sales at the apartment building located at 655 Broad St., said Lt. Aaron Boisvert, of the Hartford Police. In addition to the drugs, officers also seized 5.2 grams of crack cocaine, and a stolen Smith & Wess…
Trio Nabbed After Police Officer Hit By Car In CT Walmart Shoplifting Incident Trio Nabbed After Police Officer Hit By Car In CT Walmart Shoplifting Incident
Trio Nabbed After Police Officer Hit By Car In CT Walmart Shoplifting Incident A call to police for a shoplifting incident ended with an officer being hit and seriously injured and three people behind bars. The incident began around 4 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 4, when Naugatuck Police were dispatched to Walmart at 1100 New Haven Road to investigate the incident.  A Naugatuck Police officer arrived on the scene and interrupted a suspect attempting to enter a waiting vehicle, said police. The suspect, identified as Francis Ibell, engaged the officer in a brief foot chase before being apprehended, according to the Naugatuck Police. While all this was occurring, the get…