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. …
40-Year-Old Seriously Injured In 2-Vehicle I-84 Crash 40-Year-Old Seriously Injured In 2-Vehicle I-84 Crash
40-Year-Old Seriously Injured In 2-Vehicle I-84 Crash A 40-year-old Connecticut man was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash on I-84. The crash happened in Hartford County in the eastbound lanes near Exit 34 in Plainville at about 9:50 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25, Connecticut State Police said. A 2011 Harley-Davidson FLHX was traveling in the left center lane when, for unknown reasons, it swerved into the left lane and sideswiped a 1993 Lexus LS 400, police said.  The impact caused the motorcyclist to lose control, traveling across the left lane into the left shoulder and crashing into the concrete barrier, according to the re…
Woman Killed In Head-On CT Crash Woman Killed In Head-On CT Crash
Woman Killed In Head-On CT Crash A 78-year-old woman died in a head-on crash in Connecticut. It happened in the Windham County town of Killingly at about 2:10 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21, Connecticut State Police said. A 2016 Hyundai Accent GLS was traveling west on Westcott Road near the intersection with Mashentuck Road when it crossed into the eastbound lane and collided head-on with a 2001 Chevrolet Blazer, police said. The passenger in the Chevrolet, identified as Windham County resident Bonilyn Smith, of Danielson, was killed in the crash, authorities said. The driver of the Chevrolet, a 25-year…
Winning $825,000 Lottery Ticket Sold At CT Convenience Store Winning $825,000 Lottery Ticket Sold At CT Convenience Store
Winning $825,000 Lottery Ticket Sold At CT Convenience Store A winning lottery ticket valued at $825,000 was sold at a Connecticut store. An unnamed Massachusetts resident, from Worcester, claimed the "$1,000,000 Emeralds" prize from a ticket sold in Windham County, Connecticut Lottery announced on Monday, Aug. 22. The ticket was purchased in the town of Thompson at the XtraMart, located at 9 Woodstock Ave., CT Lottery said. Other noteworthy winners since the last report include: Leo Hansen, of Naugatuck, who claimed a $100,242 Powerball prize from a ticket purchased at Gulf Express Market LLC in Naugatuck Bobby Green, of …
Fire Breaks Out At Popular CT Pizzeria Fire Breaks Out At Popular CT Pizzeria
Fire Breaks Out At Popular CT Pizzeria A popular Connecticut pizza restaurant and lounge was heavily damaged during a fire. It happened in Windham County at the Midway Restaurant in Ashford around 11:45 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 20. First-arriving firefighters found flames at the back of the building and through the roof of the lounge area, said Ashford Fire Chief Paul Varga. Firefighters worked for several hours to bring the blaze under control at 1:45 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 21, Varga said. Crews remained on the scene for several hours for overhaul and to check for flare-ups, officials said.  The cause of the fire is u…
Police Investigating After CT 5-Month-Old 'Severely Injured,' Police Say Police Investigating After CT 5-Month-Old 'Severely Injured,' Police Say
Police Investigating After CT 5-Month-Old 'Severely Injured,' Police Say Police are investigating after learning that a 5-month-old is in a Connecticut hospital with "severe injuries." Police in Windham County in Plainfield received a report on Wednesday, Aug. 10 from the state Department of Children and Families that the infant was admitted to  Connecticut Children’s Medical Center in Hartford. The person from DCF told police the infant suffered from severe injuries believed to be sustained in the Wauregan village of Plainfield, said the Plainfield Police.  Detectives responded to Hartford interviewing involved parties throughout the n…
40-Year-Old Killed After Car Skids Off Road, Crashes Into Two Poles, Police Say 40-Year-Old Killed After Car Skids Off Road, Crashes Into Two Poles, Police Say
40-Year-Old Killed After Car Skids Off Road, Crashes Into Two Poles, Police Say A Connecticut man was killed after losing control of his car, skidding off the roadway and striking two utility poles, according to authorities Windham County resident, Luis Enrique Aguilar-Ceron, age 40, of Canterbury, was killed in Tolland County around 11:20 p.m., Saturday, July 23 in the town of Stafford. According to Connecticut state police, Aguilar-Ceron was traveling south on Furnace Avenue in Stafford when he lost control for an unknown reason and skidded off the roadway into the right shoulder, and then struck two poles.  He was pronounced dead on the scene by Stafford EMS.…
Man Points Gun At Woman Driving In CT, Police Say Man Points Gun At Woman Driving In CT, Police Say
Man Points Gun At Woman Driving In CT, Police Say A Connecticut man has been charged after allegedly pointing a loaded gun at another driver. The incident took place in Windham County in the village of Moosup around 1:50 p.m., Thursday, July 21. Plainfield Police received a phone call from a woman who said she was driving on Sterling Hill Road in Moosup when another motorist pointed a firearm at her, police said. A description of the suspect’s vehicle was provided and members of the Plainfield Police Department immediately responded to the area. Officers made contact with the suspect’s vehicle on South Main Street in Moosu…
CT State Police Seek Witnesses In Fatal Crash That Killed 52-Year-Old Man CT State Police Seek Witnesses In Fatal Crash That Killed 52-Year-Old Man
CT State Police Seek Witnesses In Fatal Crash That Killed 52-Year-Old Man Connecticut State Police are seeking witnesses to a fatal crash that killed a 52-year-old man. Tolland County resident Cory Atkins, of East Columbia, Connecticut, was killed Sunday, June 26, while driving his  2010 Harley Davidson on the Hartford Turnpike in the town of Hampton, in Windham County. According to state police, Atkins was traveling eastbound when his motorcycle by hit by a Ford Explorer attempting to make a left turn from Pudding Hill Road onto the turnpike. The driver of the Explorer and two passengers received minor injuries, state police said. The collision remai…
Police Search For Duo Accused Of Stealing Donations From CT Organization Police Search For Duo Accused Of Stealing Donations From CT Organization
Police Search For Duo Accused Of Stealing Donations From CT Organization Police have asked the public for help identifying two people accused of stealing donations from a Connecticut organization. Connecticut State Police reported that an unidentified male and female stole donated cans and bottles from the ARC Emporium located in the Windham County town of Woodstock at about 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 4. No age description was provided for the two suspects.  Police said the suspects returned at about 8:10 p.m. on Sunday, June 5, and stole more cans and bottles. The ARC is an organization that accepts donations from the community and uses the donations to he…
CT Man Accused Of Having Sexual Contact With 13-Year-Old CT Man Accused Of Having Sexual Contact With 13-Year-Old
CT Man Accused Of Having Sexual Contact With 13-Year-Old A Connecticut man wanted for allegedly having sexual conduct with a 13-year-old girl has been captured. Windham County resident Eduardo Acevedo, age 33, of Moosup, was captured on Friday, June 10, with the help of the Lincoln, Rhode Island Police on a warrant from the Plainfield Police Department. Through an investigation, it was determined that Acevedo had inappropriate sexual contact with a 13-year-old female, said Chief Mario Arriaga, of the Plainfield Police. During the investigation, it was determined that Acevedo had fled the state in an attempt to elude law enforcemen…
Connecticut Woman Dies After Tick Bite, Department Of Health Says Connecticut Woman Dies After Tick Bite, Department Of Health Says
Connecticut Woman Dies After Tick Bite, Department Of Health Says State health officials announced the death of a Connecticut resident who developed symptoms of Powassan virus weeks after she was bit by a tick. The Connecticut Department of Public Health announced on Tuesday, June 7, that the New London County resident who was in her 90s died at the hospital on Tuesday, May 17. Powassan virus is typically spread through the bite of an infected black-legged or deer tick, and it takes between a week and a month to develop symptoms, health officials said.  The woman began experiencing symptoms in early May that included fever, altered mental statu…