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Local TV Reporter Hit By Car At Station's Parking Lot In Region Local TV Reporter Hit By Car At Station's Parking Lot In Region
Local TV Reporter Hit By Car At Station's Parking Lot In Region An NBC Connecticut investigative reporter hit by an SUV in a parking lot said he is getting better little by little. Well known to viewers across the region, reporter Len Besthoff was hit by an SUV in West Hartford while walking in the NBC Connecticut parking lot on Wednesday, May 4. West Hartford police say Besthoff was taken to the hospital complaining of neck and shoulder pain after being hit by a Nissan Rogue SUV driven by New Haven County resident Gregory Massa, age 36, of Meriden.  Besthoff said he hopes to be back to work soon. "Still recovering," Besthoff said on Tuesday…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Three Suffer Injuries In CT Apartment Explosion, Reports Say Three Suffer Injuries In CT Apartment Explosion, Reports Say
Three Suffer Injuries In CT Apartment Explosion, Reports Say Three people were injured in an explosion at a Connecticut apartment, according to multiple reports. At 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29, police in New Haven County asked people in Seymour to avoid the area of Maple Street and Pearl Street. The Seymour Police Department reported that the fire department was investigating a gas leak and explosion in the area. According to NBC Connecticut, officials reported that two people were hospitalized with serious injuries after an explosion at an apartment building.  Another person suffered minor injuries and refused treatment, the news outlet repor…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Unlikely Porch Pirate Steals Package In New England Unlikely Porch Pirate Steals Package In New England
Unlikely Porch Pirate Steals Package In New England After a Connecticut woman didn't receive the package she ordered, she did some digging and discovered an unlikely culprit in Fairfield County. NBC Connecticut reported that Betsy Lockhart of the Town of Fairfield was looking forward to receiving a pair of hoop earrings she had ordered.  After she was notified that the package had arrived, she was unable to find it outside of her door, the news outlet reported. When she checked the security footage, she saw that a possum was the thief.  She told NBC Connecticut that her husband went out searching for the sneaky possum, but t…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Officer Charged In DUI Crash Killing Fellow CT Cop Posts Bail Officer Charged In DUI Crash Killing Fellow CT Cop Posts Bail
Officer Charged In DUI Crash Killing Fellow CT Cop Posts Bail A Connecticut police officer charged in a crash that killed a fellow officer has posted bail. New Haven Police Department Officer Robert Ferraro is expected to be released from jail soon, NBC Connecticut reported on Monday, Sept. 20. The news station said Ferraro's bail was set at $100,000, according to court records. The 34-year-old is facing charges of driving under the influence resulting in death and reckless driving resulting in death or substantial bodily harm in the Las Vegas crash that killed New Haven police officer Joshua Castellano. Related - New Haven Cop Accused Of…

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by Nicole Valinote
News
Spike In Sales Expected At Massachusetts Dispensaries After CT, RI Legalize Pot Spike In Sales Expected At Massachusetts Dispensaries After CT, RI Legalize Pot
Spike In Sales Expected At Massachusetts Dispensaries After CT, RI Legalize Pot Marijuana dispensaries in Massachusetts are expecting a surge in sales as residents in neighboring states that recently legalized recreational weed wait to begin selling at retail stores. This week, both Connecticut and Rhode Island signed bills into law to legalize recreational marijuana sales for eligible adults. Earlier story - Lamont Signs Legislation Legalizing Cannabis In Connecticut However, with retail shops not yet open in those states, many are reportedly flocking to Massachusetts to purchase their pot, where it has been legal for several years. According to reports, some pot sh…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Updated: I-84 West Traffic Jam Friday, Sept. 4 Updated: I-84 West Traffic Jam Friday, Sept. 4
Updated: I-84 West Traffic Jam Friday, Sept. 4 .A motorcycle versus car accident on I-84 westbound in East Hartford has left two people seriously injured and backed up traffic for miles. “Interstate 84 westbound near exit 58 in East Hartford is completely closed due to serious injuries accident. Please avoid the area and seek an alternate route,” The Connecticut State Polic said. Traffic is backed up all the way to Manchester. A Jeep rear-ended a motorcycle while both were traveling near exit 58, Connecticut State Police said. There were two people on the bike. Both riders have been taken to the hospital for serious injuries while th…

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by Kristin Palpini