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11-Year-Old Girl Hit By Car After Getting Dropped Off By School Bus In Region: Police 11-Year-Old Girl Hit By Car After Getting Dropped Off By School Bus In Region: Police
11-Year-Old Girl Hit By Car After Getting Dropped Off By School Bus In Region: Police New, updated report - New Update: No Charges Filed After 11-Year-Old Hit By Car In Watertown, Police Say An 11-year-old girl was hospitalized as the result of being struck by a vehicle a short time after she was dropped off by a school bus in Connecticut, police said.  The incident happened in Litchfield County on Tuesday, Sept. 5 around 3 p.m., when Watertown Police responded to the area of Buckingham Street and Cummings Avenue after receiving a report of a girl being hit by a car.  According to the department, arriving officers found that the girl had just been droppe…
Police Asking For Witnesses To Fatal Crash In Litchfield County Police Asking For Witnesses To Fatal Crash In Litchfield County
Police Asking For Witnesses To Fatal Crash In Litchfield County State police are asking witnesses to a single-car crash that killed a Terryville man on Route 8 in Watertown to come forward. The crash took place in Litchfield County around 1 p.m., Monday, Jan. 23 on Route 8 south of the Exit 38 on-ramp in Watertown. According to state police, John Wujcik, age 50, of Terryville, was driving a Jeep Wrangler southbound on Route 8 when it veered off the right side of the roadway and crashed into the rock ledge embankment. The Jeep rolled onto its left side before coming to a final rest. Wujik sustained serious injuries and was treated on scene, th…
Intoxicated Litchfield County Man Drove Wrong Way On Highway, Police Say Intoxicated Litchfield County Man Drove Wrong Way On Highway, Police Say
Intoxicated Litchfield County Man Drove Wrong Way On Highway, Police Say A 37-year-old man was charged after police said he drove the wrong way on a Connecticut highway while intoxicated.  Troopers in New Haven County responded to reports of a wrong-way driver on Route 8 near Exit 21 in Seymour at about 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17, Connecticut State Police reported. Police found the 2010 Lexus RX traveling north in the left southbound lane and pulled the Lexus over without incident, authorities said. The driver, identified as Litchfield County resident Brian Morrison, of Watertown, appeared disoriented and was unaware that he was traveling in the wrong …
Man Charged With DUI After Serious Crash In Region, Police Say Man Charged With DUI After Serious Crash In Region, Police Say
Man Charged With DUI After Serious Crash In Region, Police Say A Connecticut man has been arrested for an alleged DUI after a serious crash seriously injured two pedestrians. The crash took place in Litchfield County around 8:50 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29 on Route 8 in Watertown. According to Connecticut State Police, troopers responded to the area of Route 8 North, to investigate the report of a three-car crash. An investigation revealed that a 2014 Chevy Traverse driven by Jason Torsiello, age 44, of Harwinton, left the right side of the roadway and struck a parked vehicle on the right shoulder, state police said. This pushed the parked vehicle i…
Matter Of Seconds: Video Shows Car With Keys Inside Being Stolen From Gas Station In Region Matter Of Seconds: Video Shows Car With Keys Inside Being Stolen From Gas Station In Region
Matter Of Seconds: Video Shows Car With Keys Inside Being Stolen From Gas Station In Region Police are reminding drivers to remove their car keys when at a gas pump after a Nissan Altima was stolen within a matter of seconds while the owner went inside the convenience store. The incident took place in Litchfield County around 10:15 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 14 in Watertown. The driver of the Altima was parked at the gas pumps when they left the vehicle running with the keys inside while they went inside the store, said the Watertown Police. "The vehicle was stolen in approximately seven seconds," police said.  Police said suspects are waiting in parking lots for someone to leave t…
, Police: Man From Region Caught After Stealing Woman's ID At Verizon Store , Police: Man From Region Caught After Stealing Woman's ID At Verizon Store
, Police: Man From Region Caught After Stealing Woman's ID At Verizon Store A 24-year-old man is facing multiple charges in Connecticut after allegedly stealing his victim’s ID at a Verizon Wireless store in Fairfield County and using it to make fraudulent eBay orders and Venmo transactions, police announced. In Darien, an investigation was launched in September 2020 after a woman reported that her identity had been stolen after she visited the Verizon store to upgrade her iPhone. A spokesperson for the Darien Police Department said that while she was at the store, she was instructed to write down her account ID and password to allow an employee to transfer data fr…
Thousands Donated To Support Family Of Child Who Died In Tractor Accident Thousands Donated To Support Family Of Child Who Died In Tractor Accident
Thousands Donated To Support Family Of Child Who Died In Tractor Accident Members of the community have donated thousands of dollars to support the family of a 4-year-old girl who died in an accident involving a farm tractor in northern Connecticut over the weekend. Ellie Kuslis died in the incident on a Litchfield County field, located on Barnes Road in Watertown, on Saturday, April 23, the Watertown Police Department reported. Police said Ellie became trapped under a slice seeder that was attached to a farm tractor. Authorities said the tractor, which was being operated by Ellie's father, was stationary when the incident happened, but the seeder remained e…
Police Identify 4-Year-Old Girl Who Died In Farm Tractor Accident In Region Police Identify 4-Year-Old Girl Who Died In Farm Tractor Accident In Region
Police Identify 4-Year-Old Girl Who Died In Farm Tractor Accident In Region Police have identified a 4-year-old girl who died after becoming trapped under a slice seeder that was attached to a farm tractor in Connecticut. Ellie Kuslis was identified as the child who died in the incident on a Litchfield County field, located on Barnes Road in Watertown, on Saturday, April 23, according to the Watertown Police Department. Police said the tractor, which was being operated by Ellie's father, was stationary when the incident happened, but the seeder remained engaged. Ellie was pronounced dead after the Watertown Police and Fire Departments arrived at the scene at about…
Child Dies After Becoming Trapped Under Farm Tractor In Region, Police Say Child Dies After Becoming Trapped Under Farm Tractor In Region, Police Say
Child Dies After Becoming Trapped Under Farm Tractor In Region, Police Say A 4-year-old child died after becoming trapped under a farm tractor in northern Connecticut, police reported.  Authorities in Litchfield County responded to a report of a child trapped under a tractor in a Watertown field at about 3:20 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, according to the Water Town Police Department. Watertown Police and Fire Departments arrived at the location on Barnes Road, between Lake Winnemaug Road and Bunker Hill Road, and found that a child had become entangled in a farm implement that had been running. Police said the child was pronounced dead at the scene. The…
Teacher From Region Accused Of Leaving Kids At Home Arrested On New Charge Teacher From Region Accused Of Leaving Kids At Home Arrested On New Charge
Teacher From Region Accused Of Leaving Kids At Home Arrested On New Charge A Connecticut school teacher who was arrested for allegedly leaving two children alone has been arrested again on a domestic violence charge. Litchfield County resident, Kerry Caviasca, age 36, of Watertown, was arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 16 by Waterbury Police in New Haven County for an incident that occurred earlier this year. According to Lt. Ryan Bessette, of the Waterbury Police, Caviasca was served with an arrest warrant for a domestic violence-related altercation with an ex-boyfriend. Cavaisca was charged with: Breach of peace Harassment Attempt to commit larceny.  This…
Teacher In Region Accused Of Leaving Kids Home Alone While She Traveled Teacher In Region Accused Of Leaving Kids Home Alone While She Traveled
Teacher In Region Accused Of Leaving Kids Home Alone While She Traveled A Connecticut school teacher has been arrested for allegedly leaving two children home alone while she traveled out of the state. Litchfield County resident Kerry Lyn Caviasca, age 36, of Watertown, was arrested on Saturday, Jan. 15, for leaving two children alone for two days and nights, said Detective Mark Conway, of the Watertown Police. According to Conway, the children are ages 9 and 11. She was charged with the risk of injury to a minor and released on a $5,000 bond. Caviasca teaches in New Haven County at West Side Middle School in the Waterbury school district. Waterbury Pub…
Feds Cite Area Company For Safety, Health Violations After Worker’s Death Feds Cite Area Company For Safety, Health Violations After Worker’s Death
Feds Cite Area Company For Safety, Health Violations After Worker’s Death A Connecticut company has been cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for 48 safety violations after an employee was electrocuted and died. The incident took place in Litchfield County at PM Engineered Solutions Inc. when an employee of the metal fabrication company was electrocuted in July while repairing a portable water heater in Watertown.  An inspection by OSHA found that the company lacked safeguards to protect employees against electrocution, as well as mechanical, chemical, fall, and other electrical hazards, said the US Department of Labor. OSHA cited…
Popular Eatery In Region Closed Due To Damage From Henri Popular Eatery In Region Closed Due To Damage From Henri
Popular Eatery In Region Closed Due To Damage From Henri A popular Connecticut eatery is closed due to the effects of Henri when a large tree fell on the roof causing damage. A tree fell across the Litchfield County breakfast and brunch hotspot in the middle of Sunday brunch at Cara-Bean, in Watertown, said owner Jasmine Benjamin Jeffrey. The large tree destroyed the restaurant's vent hood, but no one inside was injured. Unfortunately, the restaurant, located at 49 DeForest St., can't operate without a vent hood so they are closed, Benjamin Jeffrey said. "Hopefully, we will reopen later in the week," she said. "Our town workers are awesome…
Litchfield County Good Samaritan Struck, Killed Assisting Others On I-84 Litchfield County Good Samaritan Struck, Killed Assisting Others On I-84
Litchfield County Good Samaritan Struck, Killed Assisting Others On I-84 State police are asking the public for help after a man, who was assisting people following a crash, was hit and killed in Connecticut. Andy Azab, of Oakville, an enclave of Watertown in Litchfield County, was hit by a Nissan Altima while attempting to help at another crash scene on I-84 in Hartford County, in Southington. State police said the accident happened around 6:30 p.m., on Tuesday, July 6 near the Exit 28 on-ramp, when Azab, age 62, was standing in the travel portion of the highway. Azab was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead, state police said. No one else was …
CT Woman Accused Of $1.9M Fraud Scheme CT Woman Accused Of $1.9M Fraud Scheme
CT Woman Accused Of $1.9M Fraud Scheme A Connecticut woman has been arrested and charged for her role in an alleged near $2 million Medicaid health insurance scheme, officials announced. Litchfield County resident Catherine Risigo-Wickline, of Watertown, the owner of Therapy Unlimited was arrested by Inspectors from the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit in the Office of the Chief State’s Attorney on Tuesday, March 9 for allegedly billing Medicaid for treatment that patients never received. Specifically, Risigo-Wickline, 55, was charged with larceny in the first degree by defrauding a public community, health insurance fraud, and two c…
COVID: 95 Percent Of Connecticut Is In The Red, Town-By-Town Data Says COVID: 95 Percent Of Connecticut Is In The Red, Town-By-Town Data Says
COVID: 95 Percent Of Connecticut Is In The Red, Town-By-Town Data Says About 95 percent of Connecticut is in the red for COVID-19. All but 9 Connecticut communities are at the highest risk level for COVID-19 infections, according to the most recently released data. Waterbury has the highest incident rate in the state with 98.6 cases reported per 100,000 residents. On Thursday, Dec. 3, Connecticut updated its weekly, town-by-town breakdown of case rates per 100,000 people. There are 170 out of 179 Connecticut communities at the highest level of risk for infection. The only communities not in the red are Canaan, Warren, Roxbury, Hartland, Union, Scotland, Bolt…