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Double-Fatal Crash: Teen, 20-Year-Old From Region Killed After Hitting Tree
A 20-year-old Connecticut man and his 16-year-old passenger were killed after they crashed into a tree.
The crash took place in Hartford County around 1:50 a.m., on Sunday, July 16 in Glastonbury.
According to Lt. Anthony Pagliughi, of the Glastonbury Police, officers responded to the 1100 block of Manchester Road for a report of a crash involving a car into a tree.
When officers arrived, they found the driver identified as Hartford County resident Yiriel Cintron, age 20, of Marlborough, and his passenger, New London County resident Brandon Amiot, age 16, of Lebanon, both dead fr…
Violent Robberies: Man Gets 10 Years For West Springfield, CT Heists
A 23-year-old Connecticut man who admitted to his role in several violent armed robberies of AT&T stores will spend the next decade behind bars, a judge ruled on Tuesday, May 23.
Alex Josephs, of the city of Hartford, must also repay $298,073.86 to three Connecticut and Western Massachusetts stores he and his team of burglars robbed over the course of several months in 2021, the US Attorney for Connecticut said.
Josephs, along with Shaquille Raymond, Ronaldo Smith, and Deshawn Baugh, used violence to overpower employees at AT&T stores during their robbery spree…
39-Year-Old Man From Region Hits Tree, Killed In Crash
A Connecticut man was killed in a single-vehicle crash after losing control of his car and hitting a tree.
The incident took place in Hartford County around 12:55 a.m. on Sunday, April 21 in Glastonbury.
Lt. Kevin Szydlo, of the Glastonbury Police, said members of the police and fire departments, along with EMS responded to the crash at the intersection of Hopewell Road and Matson Hill Road.
The driver and sole occupant, Kevin D. Levesque, age 39, of Glastonbury, was pronounced dead on the scene, officials said.
A preliminary investigation revealed the vehicle was trav…
'We Are Sincerely Grateful': Store In Region To Close After 102 Years In Business
A Connecticut store will soon permanently close its doors after 102 years in business.
Melzen Pet Supply, located in the Hartford County town of Glastonbury, will have its last day of business on Saturday, Nov. 12, the owners announced on Monday, Oct. 10.
The owners said their grandfather, Stanley Melzen, first opened the business, located at 100 Oak St. Glastonbury, in the 1920s shortly after he immigrated from Poland, and he passed the business on to their father, Joe Sr.
"We - Kenny, Jimmy, and John Melzen - are looking forward to retirement and life's next chapters," they sai…
2, Including 15-Year-Old, Killed In Multi-Vehicle Crash In Region
A two-vehicle crash in Connecticut claimed the lives of two young people including an 18-year-old high school senior and a 15-year-old.
The Hartford County crash, between a motorcycle and an SUV, took place in Glastonbury around 7 p.m., on Sunday, Sept. 25 on Hebron Avenue.
According to Capt. Mark Catania, of the Glastonbury Police, the department responded to the area near the Exit 2 on-ramp after another driver reported the crash.
When officers arrived they found a serious crash between a motorcycle and an SUV with numerous injuries, police said.
The motorcyclist, identified as Gordon "…
25-Year-Old Woman Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash In Region
A 25-year-old area woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Route 2.
The crash took place in East Hartford around 11 p.m., Thursday, May 5, said the Connecticut State Police.
When troopers arrived on the scene, an investigation found Wanda Figueroa, age 25, of Hartford, with serious injuries and she was pronounced dead at the scene, state police said.
According to the investigation, Figueroa was driving on the right shoulder in a 2018 Jeep Compass next to a Glastonbury woman driving a 2020 Volvo Momentum when for an unknown reason she swerved into the side of the Volvo, state police…
Man From Region Found Guilty Of Failing To Pay Taxes On $950K In Income
A Connecticut attorney was convicted of failing to pay taxes on about $950,000 in income.
Deron Freeman, a resident of Glastonbury in Hartford County, was found guilty on Monday, April 18, of three counts of making and subscribing a false tax return and four counts of failure to pay income tax, according to Leonard Boyle, United States attorney for the District of Connecticut.
Freeman, age 47, owned a law office in Hartford, where he primarily practiced in the areas of personal injury and criminal law, Boyle said.
The US Attorney's Office said Freeman fell "severely behind" in p…
'We Are So Filled With Hope': Couple Opens Third Café In Region
A husband and wife have expanded their business, opening a third café in Connecticut.
The ribbon-cutting for Berkins on Main, located in Hartford, took place on Friday, Jan. 21.
"We are so filled with hope about the possibilities for the future in this new space!" The owners, Doug Barber and Andréa Hawkins, shared in a Facebook post. "We are so grateful for all who showed their support through a visit, call, text, likes, loves or beautiful comments wishing us well!"
The new business is located at the Wadsworth Atheneum, at 600 Main St. in Hartford.
Barber and Hawkins also operate anoth…
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region
Much of the region saw the first significant snowfall of the season from a fast-moving winter storm that swept through the region overnight Thursday, Jan. 6 into Friday, Jan. 7.
Here are some totals from the National Weather Service and other reports. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below.
New York
New York City
Central Park, 5.5 inches
Nassau County
East Williston, 8 inches
Elmont, 6.6 inches
Jericho, 7.1 inches
Massapequa, 7 inches
Syosset, 8.3 inches
Suffolk County
Islip Airport, 5.6 inches
Manorville, 6 i…
Four Men Accused Of Committing Violent Robberies At AT&T Stores In Region
Four men are facing federal charges following a spree of violent robberies at AT&T stores in Connecticut and Western Massachusetts, authorities announced.
Hartford residents Alex Josephs, age 21, Ronaldo Smith, age 23, Shaquille Raymond, age 23, and Deshawn Baugh, age 19, have been charged following the spree, which included pistol-whipping some employees while threatening others at gunpoint.
Acting US Attorney Leonard Boyle said that an investigation by the FBI and local police agencies into a string of armed robberies at AT&T stores led them to identify the four as suspects.
Acco…
