Man, Woman Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash, CT State Police Say Man, Woman Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash, CT State Police Say
Man, Woman Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash, CT State Police Say A fatal head-on crash at a busy Connecticut intersection left two dead and a third hospitalized, State Police said. Tolland County resident James Bobbitt, age 91, of Mansfield Center, was driving east on Route 6 in the Town of Windham in Windham County as Thurl Hiltz, age 89 was driving in the opposite direction with Carlene Drysdale, age 90, of Livermore Falls, Maine in the front seat of his Chevrolet Impala shortly before 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 22.  Bobbitt and Thurl were both transported to Windham Hospital for treatment of injuries sustained in the crash, while Drysdale was pro…
Connecticut Castle Listed For $35 Million Connecticut Castle Listed For $35 Million
Connecticut Castle Listed For $35 Million A Connecticut property recently listed on Zillow may be the perfect home for any area princes or princesses looking for a place to spend their happily ever after. For the price of $35,000,000, an 18,777 square-foot castle in Windham County can be yours. The castle, located at 450 Brickyard Road in Woodstock, was listed by John Pizzi, of the Randall Realtors Norwich Office. According to the description, the property features a moat and towers that rise 126 feet high. There are nine bedrooms, seven full baths, three half baths and 12 fireplaces. The castle also fea…
Fourth Tornado Touchdown From Severe Storms Confirmed In Connecticut Fourth Tornado Touchdown From Severe Storms Confirmed In Connecticut
Fourth Tornado Touchdown From Severe Storms Confirmed In Connecticut Officials have confirmed that a fourth tornado touched down in Connecticut during the severe round of storms on Saturday, Nov. 13. The fourth tornado, in Windham County, in the Town of Plainfield, was confirmed as an EF0, (the weakest of the six levels on the Enhanced Fujita Scale), as a powerful storm swept across the state, said Accu Weather Senior Meteorologist Paul Walker. Walker said the tornado traveled for a six-mile path with winds that could have reached up to 100 mph. Related Story: New Confirmations Bring Number Of Tornadoes In NY/CT During Storm To Six During the tornado,…
Know Him? CT State Police Search For Residential Burglary Suspect Know Him? CT State Police Search For Residential Burglary Suspect
Know Him? CT State Police Search For Residential Burglary Suspect Connecticut State Police are asking the public for help identifying a man who broke into a home and stole more than 1,000 in power tools. The burglary took. place on Wednesday, Nov. 10 at a residence in the town of Woodstock in Windham County, state police said. Based upon home security footage, it was determined that the burglary had occurred overnight, at approximately 2:23 a.m. police said. An estimate of more than $1,000 worth of power tools were allegedly taken from the residence by the suspect, they added. Know him?Connecticut State Police Anyone with information is asked to con…
92-Year-Old Killed In Three-Car Crash, CT State Police Say 92-Year-Old Killed In Three-Car Crash, CT State Police Say
92-Year-Old Killed In Three-Car Crash, CT State Police Say A 92-year-old man was killed during a three-car crash in Connecticut over the weekend. The crash took place around 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 7, in Windham County on Route 44, in Ashford, said the Connecticut State Police. According to troopers, the crash occurred when a westbound Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by Alexandra Barsky, age 35 of New Jersey, slowed down for a vehicle that was turning in front of her when the vehicle behind her, a 1993 Dodge 350 pickup, driven by John Brozek, age 32, of Coventry attempted to avoid hitting her. As he tried to avoid the crash, state police said he swerve…
CT Man Arrested For Sexual Assault CT Man Arrested For Sexual Assault
CT Man Arrested For Sexual Assault A Connecticut man was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman earlier this year. Gavin Armstrong, age 20, of Voluntown, in New London County, was arrested on a warrant by the Plainfield Police in Windham County for the incident which took place in June. According to the Plainfield Police, the arrest stems from disclosure on Saturday, June 12, from a woman who reported the sexual assault.  After a lengthy investigation, an arrest warrant was obtained for Armstrong. Armstrong was released on a $25,000 court set non-surety bond and is scheduled to appear in court next mo…
CT Man Nabbed For Knifepoint Robbery At Dunkin' Donuts CT Man Nabbed For Knifepoint Robbery At Dunkin' Donuts
CT Man Nabbed For Knifepoint Robbery At Dunkin' Donuts A Connecticut man was arrested after allegedly robbing a Dunkin Donuts at knifepoint. The robbery took place around 4:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 11, in Windham County, in Killingly. According to Connecticut State Police, two store employees reported they were working when a man, later identified as Peter James, age 22, of Killingly, approached the counter and said "Give me everything in your drawer." He then said, “I am not joking” and displayed what appeared to be a steak knife in his hand, state police said. The employees complied.  James left the store on foot in a northbound dir…
Former CT Teacher Charged With Sexual Assault Of Minors Former CT Teacher Charged With Sexual Assault Of Minors
Former CT Teacher Charged With Sexual Assault Of Minors A Connecticut social studies teacher and coach has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting minors. New London County resident Craig McCue, age 31, of North Stonington, was arrested in Windham County on Tuesday, Oct. 12, by Plainfield Police following a months-long investigation. The investigation began after a concerned parent alerted authorities in May regarding alleged inappropriate text messages on their child’s cellphone, said Plainfield Chief of Police Mario A. Arriaga. Arriaga said McCue, a former 8th-grade teacher at Plainfield Central School, sent messages that alleged…
State Rep Defends Facebook Comment Comparing Lamont To Hitler State Rep Defends Facebook Comment Comparing Lamont To Hitler
State Rep Defends Facebook Comment Comparing Lamont To Hitler  Connecticut State Rep. Anne Dauphinais is doubling down after being called out for comparing Gov. Ned Lamont to Adolf Hitler. On Facebook last week, Dauphinais, a Republican who represents the 44th General Assembly District in the towns of Killingly and Plainfield in Windham County, compared the governor to the Fuhrer in response to an article posted about state employees who have not been compliant with COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandates. “King Lamont aka Hitler dictating what we must inject into our bodies to feed our family!” she posted under a story about compliance. State Repr…
Silver Alert Issued For 13-Year-Old Girl In CT Gone Missing For Days Silver Alert Issued For 13-Year-Old Girl In CT Gone Missing For Days
Silver Alert Issued For 13-Year-Old Girl In CT Gone Missing For Days Seen her? A silver alert has been issued by police agencies in Connecticut as they attempt to locate a 13-year-old girl who has been missing for days. The Putnam Police Department in Windham County is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Alyssa Farris, who was last seen at approximately 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 18. The following day she was discovered missing from her home and the incident was reported to police on Sunday, Sept. 19. Farris was described as being approximately 5-foot-3 weighing approximately 100 pounds with a thin build. Police said that she may be wearing a bla…
Storm Ida: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Connecticut Storm Ida: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Connecticut
Storm Ida: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Connecticut There have now been 42 confirmed fatalities after Ida battered the Northeast with historic rainfall and flash flooding. In New York City, more than 3 inches of rainfall fell in one hour in Central Park on Wednesday, Sept. 1, smashing the previous record. Here is a look at some rainfall totals from throughout Connecticut compiled on the day after, on Thursday, Sept. 2, by the National Weather Service. Fairfield County Bethel, 4.1 inches Bridgeport, 5.95 inches Brookfield, 6.85 inches Danbury, 6.64 inches Darien, 3.6 inches Fairfield, 5.74 inches Greenwich, 7.…
CT Woman Hit By Amazon Delivery Van, Police Say CT Woman Hit By Amazon Delivery Van, Police Say
CT Woman Hit By Amazon Delivery Van, Police Say A Connecticut woman was allegedly hit by an Amazon delivery van while it was making a delivery at her home. The incident took place in Windham County around 3:32 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 24, when the Amazon driver was pulling into a Plainfield home. According to Plainfield Police, when officers arrived on the scene they found an Amazon van pulled along the right side of the roadway and the operator who was with the driver standing outside. A woman who was screaming in pain was on the ground already being treated by emergency medical personnel.  The woman, identified as 67-year-o…