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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…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Drunk, Machete-Carrying Driver Among Duo Nabbed In CT Traffic Stop, Police Say Drunk, Machete-Carrying Driver Among Duo Nabbed In CT Traffic Stop, Police Say
Drunk, Machete-Carrying Driver Among Duo Nabbed In CT Traffic Stop, Police Say A suspected drunk driver was among two men reportedly carrying machetes who were arrested following a highway traffic stop in Connecticut, police said. Connecticut State Police said parkgoers in Tolland County called 911 at around 3 p.m. Monday, July 15, about two men seen carrying machetes and stumbling in a wooded area in Columbia, near Recreation Fields on Hennequin Road. The men then drove off and witnesses provided troopers with a description of their vehicle. Police spotted them a short time later allegedly driving recklessly on Middletown Road (Route 66) and pulled them over. Durin…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Potent Storm Knocks Out Power In Connecticut: Breakdown By County Potent Storm Knocks Out Power In Connecticut: Breakdown By County
Potent Storm Knocks Out Power In Connecticut: Breakdown By County Thousands are without power after a severe storm swept through the Northeast. At around 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 30, a total of around 2,400 customers in Connecticut are without electricity, according to poweroutage.us. Here's a breakdown by counties: Tolland - 623 Hartford - 436 Middlesex - 345 Litchfield - 312 New London - 233 Windham - 202 New Haven - 105 Fairfield - 103 A Severe Thunderstorm Watch was in effect for the entire region from around midday to 7 p.m. Sunday. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Joe Lombardi