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24-Year-Old Accused Of Pointing Fake Assault Rifle At Drivers In Region 24-Year-Old Accused Of Pointing Fake Assault Rifle At Drivers In Region
24-Year-Old Accused Of Pointing Fake Assault Rifle At Drivers In Region 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…
19-Year-Old Woman Accused Of Going 115 MPH In CT Charged With Reckless Driving 19-Year-Old Woman Accused Of Going 115 MPH In CT Charged With Reckless Driving
19-Year-Old Woman Accused Of Going 115 MPH In CT Charged With Reckless Driving A woman has been charged with reckless driving after being accused of driving 115 miles per hour on a busy Connecticut highway. At about 4:40 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, a Connecticut State Police trooper in Windham County assigned to Troop D in Danielson was conducting speed enforcement along I-395 southbound in the area of exit 50 in Thompson.  The trooper "observed a vehicle traveling southbound toward his location at a rate of speed clearly higher than the posted speed limit," said police. Utilizing his assigned laser unit, the trooper observed the vehicle going at a rate of 99 m…
CT Community On High Alert After Series Of Fox Attacks CT Community On High Alert After Series Of Fox Attacks
CT Community On High Alert After Series Of Fox Attacks Police and state environmental police are searching for an aggressive fox that attacked a man and a dog in Connecticut. The incidents occurred in Windham County on Monday, March 25 at several locations in the town of Putnam. According to the Putnam Police, around 3:50 p.m., officers responded to the area of 342 Church St. for the report of an aggressive fox, that attacked a man.  Police said the fox attacked and attempted to bite at the man. At this time, it was reported the fox made no contact directly with the skin of the victim, nor was the victim injured because of the attack.&nbs…
Funeral Set For 'Beloved' Teacher, Worcester Native Killed In Central Mass Wrong-Way Wreck Funeral Set For 'Beloved' Teacher, Worcester Native Killed In Central Mass Wrong-Way Wreck
Funeral Set For 'Beloved' Teacher, Worcester Native Killed In Central Mass Wrong-Way Wreck The superintendent of the school district where a 35-year-old woman who worked has canceled classes on Friday, Dec. 8, so students and staff can attend her funeral.  Connecticut resident Kayla Morey, age 35, of Dayville in Windham County, died Saturday Dec. 2 in Massachusetts when she was involved in a head-on collision in Worcester County.  Related: 'Gifted, Talented' Teacher Killed In Wrong-Way Crash In Webster Police said Jordan Pimentel, age 31, got onto I-395 in Webster, driving north in the southbound lane, and crashed into Morey just after 10:15 p.m. They both di…
Woman, Man Become Combative With Troopers After Burglary In CT, Police Say Woman, Man Become Combative With Troopers After Burglary In CT, Police Say
Woman, Man Become Combative With Troopers After Burglary In CT, Police Say A woman and man are facing charges after a burglary and fight with officers in Connecticut. At around 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 24, troopers from Troop C in Tolland responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked behind a residence on Middle Turnpike, in Mansfield.  The reporting party advised Troop C that the residence was known to be unoccupied for an extended period of time, state police said.  Upon arrival, responding troopers observed a Chevrolet Cruze, parked at the rear of the residence, and a man, later identified as Windham County resident Travis Steele, age 33, o…
Winning $100K Lottery Ticket Sold At Convenience Store In CT Winning $100K Lottery Ticket Sold At Convenience Store In CT
Winning $100K Lottery Ticket Sold At Convenience Store In CT A Connecticut resident won a $100,000 lottery prize from a ticket purchased at a convenience store. An unnamed resident of the Windham County town of Putnam claimed the CASH5 prize from a ticket purchased at Haris & Ayesha Food Mart, Connecticut Lottery announced on Monday, Sept. 26. CT Lottery said the store is located at 162 School St. in Putnam. The lottery also announced that Hartford County resident Janet Pizzella, of Newington, claimed a $50,000 Powerball prize from a ticket purchased at Quick Stop Convenience Store, located at 1125 Willard Ave. in Newington. …
Man Celebrating His Birthday Killed In Wrong-Way Double-Fatal CT Crash Man Celebrating His Birthday Killed In Wrong-Way Double-Fatal CT Crash
Man Celebrating His Birthday Killed In Wrong-Way Double-Fatal CT Crash Two men were killed, one on his birthday, during a wrong-way crash in Connecticut. It happened around 8:45 p.m., Saturday, April 9, on Route 6 Windham County in the town of Hampton, said the Connecticut State Police. Tolland County resident Jeffrey Wayne Goulart, age 28, of the town of Hebron, was killed after driving his Subaru the wrong way on Route 6, slamming into a Ford Escape driven by a 16-year-old head-on, and then hit a Hyundai Elantra on the passenger side before it traveled off the roadway, state police said. Windham County resident, Jason F. Light, age 44, of the town of Putnam…
Joint Investigation Leads To Arrest Of 'High-Impact' Trafficker Of Drugs, Firearms From CT Joint Investigation Leads To Arrest Of 'High-Impact' Trafficker Of Drugs, Firearms From CT
Joint Investigation Leads To Arrest Of 'High-Impact' Trafficker Of Drugs, Firearms From CT Police have arrested a 24-year-old man who investigators believe is a high-impact trafficker of drugs and firearms. Luis Ortiz, from Worcester, Massachusetts and Putnam, Connecticut, was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 17, at a home in Worcester following an investigation. Police said Ortiz was charged with gun and narcotics offenses, including the illegal sale of firearms, ammunition, and fentanyl.  The investigation into Ortiz's activities began in January after troopers received information that he was illegally in possession of firearms, authorities said. Police said in…
Know Her? CT State Police Looking To ID Larceny Suspect Know Her? CT State Police Looking To ID Larceny Suspect
Know Her? CT State Police Looking To ID Larceny Suspect Connecticut State Police are asking the public for help identifying a suspect accused of shoplifting from a Walmart. State troopers responded to a report of a shoplifting incident at the Windham County store at about 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 28, authorities said.  Police said the Walmart is located at 625 School St. in Putnam. The suspect had left the store before troopers arrived, police said.  State Police provided a photo of the individual investigators are working to identify. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to email trooper Abigail O’Connor at abi…
Fairfield County Man Wins $50,000 CT Lottery Prize In Ticket Purchased At Food Mart Fairfield County Man Wins $50,000 CT Lottery Prize In Ticket Purchased At Food Mart
Fairfield County Man Wins $50,000 CT Lottery Prize In Ticket Purchased At Food Mart A trio of Connecticut residents is feeling lucky after cashing in winning CT Lottery tickets worth tens of thousands of dollars that were sold at area convenience stores. On Tuesday, Nov. 23, New London County resident Hoai Tam Trinh, of Groton, cashed in a winning $50,000 "POWERBALL" ticket that was sold at the Veterans Convenience on Gold Star Highway in Groton. Later that day, Hartford County resident Camilla Buckerrough, of Bristol, claimed a top $100,000 prize on a "$100,000 Cashword 11" ticket that was sold at the Pine Street Package Store in Bristol. On Wednesday, Nov. 24,…
Winning $390,000 Lottery Ticket Sold At CT Gas Station Winning $390,000 Lottery Ticket Sold At CT Gas Station
Winning $390,000 Lottery Ticket Sold At CT Gas Station A winning CT Lottery ticket worth nearly $400,000 that was sold at a local gas station has been cashed in by one lucky area resident. On Monday, Oct. 4 in Hartford County, a Marlborough resident cashed in a "LUCKY FOR LIFE" scratcher that was sold at Richards Mobil on Main Street in South Glastonbury According to CT Lottery, “when a winning scratch ticket is validated through a Lottery Retailer's terminal, the remaining number of unclaimed prizes for that prize level is automatically updated reflecting one less prize. Until the individual or group presents their winning ticket for claim at …
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…