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Bloomfield, CT

36-Year-Old From Region Killed In Crash After Hitting Motorcycle Lying In Roadway 36-Year-Old From Region Killed In Crash After Hitting Motorcycle Lying In Roadway
36-Year-Old From Region Killed In Crash After Hitting Motorcycle Lying In Roadway A 36-year-old Connecticut man was killed after hitting another vehicle that had crashed. It happened in Hartford County around 10:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 3 in Wethersfield. According to Connecticut State Police, Taj Andre Beckford, of Bloomfield, was driving a Suzuki motorcycle northbound on Route 5/15 just north of the on-ramp for Route 314 when he hit another motorcycle lying in the roadway, but not the driver identified as Jordan Barnes, age 20, of Newington. The impact threw Beckford from his motorcycle and he landed in the roadway, state police said. Beckford suffered life-threatening…
Violent Night: 3 Killed In Separate Shootings In Region Violent Night: 3 Killed In Separate Shootings In Region
Violent Night: 3 Killed In Separate Shootings In Region Three people were killed within miles of each other in two separate Connecticut shootings. The first victim was shot in Hartford around 12:30 a.m., Sunday, in the area of 675 Wethersfield Ave. In a separate event just miles away, two men were killed during a shooting at around 1:55 a.m., Sunday, in the area of 82 Sterling St., said Lt. Aaron Boisvert of the Hartford Police. During the first shooting, Jordan Phipps, age 24, of Bloomfield, was found when Hartford Police responded to a Shotspotter notification on Wethersfield Ave., Boisvert said. When officers arrived, they found Phipps …
$2M Federal Tax Fraud Scheme: Restaurant In Region Closes After Owner's Sentencing $2M Federal Tax Fraud Scheme: Restaurant In Region Closes After Owner's Sentencing
$2M Federal Tax Fraud Scheme: Restaurant In Region Closes After Owner's Sentencing A popular Connecticut restaurant has closed months after its part-owner's sentencing in a $2 million tax fraud scheme. Hartford County staple Ginza Japanese Restaurant posted on the door of its Wintonbury Mall hibachi location in Bloomfield that Friday, June 30 was its last day in business. The eatery cited an ending lease for its closure and thanked customers for their support through the years. Federal prosecutors say Ginza's part-owner, William Chen, and others who worked at Ginza and various area restaurants, deleted cash transactions to reduce the gross receipts and the amou…
Large Moose Spotted In Region Near Where 2 Were Killed Large Moose Spotted In Region Near Where 2 Were Killed
Large Moose Spotted In Region Near Where 2 Were Killed Officials are warning residents and motorists to use caution after another large moose was spotted in Connecticut. The moose was spotted in Hartford County in Bloomfield just three days after two were killed on I-91 by motorists just two miles away. The Bloomfield Police said the moose was spotted in the area of Ellsworth Drive on Saturday, May 20. Earlier report: Second Moose, Struck, Killed By Car In Hartland The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection also put out a warning on Twitter, asking residents to please not approach the animal and to use caution when driving especia…
Man Caused Fatal Multi-Car Crash That Left 2 Dead On I-84 In Northern CT, Police Say Man Caused Fatal Multi-Car Crash That Left 2 Dead On I-84 In Northern CT, Police Say
Man Caused Fatal Multi-Car Crash That Left 2 Dead On I-84 In Northern CT, Police Say After more than a year, a Connecticut man has been charged with causing a multi-car crash on a stretch of I-84 that left two people dead, police said. Earlier Report - CT Woman Killed In Four-Vehicle Crash On I-84, State Police Say The collision happened on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, and involved four cars that were all traveling on I-84 in Farmington, according to state police.  The crash was caused when a 2007 Ford F150 traveling in the left lane and a 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser traveling in the center lane on I-84 East between Exits 37 and 39 collided after the Ford lost …
Erratic Driving Traffic Stop In Region Leads To Discovery Of Stolen Handgun, Police Say Erratic Driving Traffic Stop In Region Leads To Discovery Of Stolen Handgun, Police Say
Erratic Driving Traffic Stop In Region Leads To Discovery Of Stolen Handgun, Police Say A 51-year-old man is facing charges after police said he was found in possession of a stolen handgun during a traffic stop in Connecticut. Troopers in Hartford County received a report of an erratic vehicle on I-91 southbound near Exit 46 in Enfield at about 1:45 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 2, according to Connecticut State Police. Police were told that the vehicle traveled off the Exit 44 ramp and stopped on the right shoulder, according to the report. Responding troopers requested the driver's license and other motor vehicle information, and the driver refused to provide it, police said.  …
40-Year-Old From Ashford Seriously Injured In 2-Vehicle Crash In Region 40-Year-Old From Ashford Seriously Injured In 2-Vehicle Crash In Region
40-Year-Old From Ashford Seriously Injured In 2-Vehicle Crash In Region 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…
Sushi Sold At Supermarkets In CT, MA Recalled Due To Undeclared Allergens Sushi Sold At Supermarkets In CT, MA Recalled Due To Undeclared Allergens
Sushi Sold At Supermarkets In CT, MA Recalled Due To Undeclared Allergens A company has recalled several sushi products that were sold at supermarkets in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Food, Standards and Product Safety issued a food safety warning on Thursday, Aug. 11, for EZ Noble Sushi, which was available for purchase during the week of Monday, Aug. 8, at Geissler’s Supermarkets in Connecticut and Massachusetts. EZ Noble Sushi recalled several products that contain undeclared eggs, wheat, and milk. “Properly labeling food products is critical to protecting the health and safety of consumers,"  Consu…
Winning $1M CT Lottery 'Lotto!' Ticket Sold At Smoke Shop In The Region Winning $1M CT Lottery 'Lotto!' Ticket Sold At Smoke Shop In The Region
Winning $1M CT Lottery 'Lotto!' Ticket Sold At Smoke Shop In The Region For the second time in less than a week, a CT Lottery player in Connecticut cashed in a winning ticket worth seven figures. On Thursday, May 26, a Norwalk resident - who chose not to publicly disclose a name to lottery officials - cashed in a winning $1,004,172 “Lotto!” ticket that was sold at the A-Z Variety and Cigar store on Main Street in Norwalk. Earlier story - Winning $2M CT Lottery Powerball Ticket Sold At Oakville 7-Eleven The Fairfield County resident’s big windfall came just days after a Litchfield County resident won $2 million playing Powerball on a ticket purchased at 7-Eleve…
Fire Breaks Out At Pepperidge Farm Facility In Region Fire Breaks Out At Pepperidge Farm Facility In Region
Fire Breaks Out At Pepperidge Farm Facility In Region A tent fire with several drums of toxic chemicals underneath halted production at a Connecticut Pepperidge Farm bakery plant. The incident took place around 4:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 23, at the bakery in Hartford County located at 1414 Blue Hills Ave. in Bloomfield. According to Blue Hills Fire Chief Willie Jones, firefighters arriving on the scene found several drums containing about 200 gallons of sulfuric acid under a tent-life structure burning. Afraid the chemicals could cause a hazard, the building was evacuated and the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection was ca…
HS Student In Region Overdoses On Suspected Marijuana Laced With Fentanyl HS Student In Region Overdoses On Suspected Marijuana Laced With Fentanyl
HS Student In Region Overdoses On Suspected Marijuana Laced With Fentanyl Police are investigating after a student allegedly overdosed on fentanyl-laced marijuana at a Connecticut high school. The incident took place around 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 3, in Hartford County in Bloomfield when police responded to Bloomfield High School for a medical call. According to Lt. James Salvatore, of the Bloomfield Police, when officers arrived they found a 16-year-old student in the security officer suffering from an apparent drug overdose. Officers and school staff provided first aid to the student including administering multiple doses of “Narcan” to help rev…
Winning $2.2M Lottery Ticket Sold At Convenience Store In Region Winning $2.2M Lottery Ticket Sold At Convenience Store In Region
Winning $2.2M Lottery Ticket Sold At Convenience Store In Region A CT Lottery player in Connecticut may be a millionaire and not even know it after hitting the top prize on a scratch-off ticket.  In Hartford County, a winning $2,200,000 "$100,000 A Year For Life" ticket was sold to a Bloomfield resident - who chose not to disclose a name - at the D-Mart on Lexington Avenue in Hartford that was cashed in on Thursday, Jan. 27.  CT Lottery said that the overall odds of winning on a "$100,000 A Year For Life" ticket is 1 in 4.06. "$100,000 A Year For Life” top prizes will be paid as $100,000 a year for life, with a guaranteed minimum total payout …
Woman Killed In Four-Vehicle Crash In Region, Police Say Woman Killed In Four-Vehicle Crash In Region, Police Say
Woman Killed In Four-Vehicle Crash In Region, Police Say A Connecticut woman was killed and four others seriously injured during a four-car crash on I-84. The crash took place in Hartford County around 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11 in Farmington, said the Connecticut State Police. According to state police, the crash occurred when two vehicles in the east lanes of the highway collided.  Troopers said they don't know what caused a 2007 Ford F150 driven by Sean C. Jackson, age 56, of Bloomfield, and a 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser driven by Monica A. Collins-Saatci, age 37, of Middletown, in Middlesex County to collide. After the initial collision t…
Man From Region Sentenced For Fentanyl Distribution, Theft Of Property Man From Region Sentenced For Fentanyl Distribution, Theft Of Property
Man From Region Sentenced For Fentanyl Distribution, Theft Of Property A Connecticut man has been sentenced to 16 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for theft and narcotics offenses. Jose Nanez-Torres, also as known as "J-Money," age 21, of Hartford, was sentenced on Monday, Jan. 10, said Leonard C Boyle, US Attorney for the District of Connecticut. According to court documents and statements made in court, in January 2019, Nunez-Torres and Dominque Perry stole a 2016 Honda Accord from a residence in Newington.   The vehicle was the property of a federal law enforcement agency and contained fully loaded firearm magazines …
Two Injured In Hartford County Shooting Two Injured In Hartford County Shooting
Two Injured In Hartford County Shooting Two men in their 20s were shot during an argument on a street in Connecticut. The incident took place around 8:45 p.m., Monday, Oct. 11, in Hartford County, in the 130 to 150 block of Brookline Avenue in Bloomfield, for a report of multiple gunshots in the area.  According to Captain Stephen Hajdasz, of the Bloomfield Police, officers arriving located a 23-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds to the torso and legs.  The unidentified man was transported by ambulance to St. Francis Hospital.  While on scene officers received information that a 27-yea…
ID Released For Man Found Shot To Death On I-91 ID Released For Man Found Shot To Death On I-91
ID Released For Man Found Shot To Death On I-91 Connecticut State Police have identified a man found shot to death inside a car on I-91. Dominique Kendrick Miller, age 23, of Bloomfield, was found by state police in a car on I-91 in Hartford County in Windsor Locks. Miller was found around 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 29, after state police received a report of an unresponsive male on I-91 northbound.  Responding troopers located Miller inside of a vehicle suffering from apparent gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene.  Detectives ask any witnesses to this fatal shooting to contact them at Troop H at 860-534-1040.&nbs…
Woman, 19, Drowns While Swimming In Hartford County Lake, Police Say Woman, 19, Drowns While Swimming In Hartford County Lake, Police Say
Woman, 19, Drowns While Swimming In Hartford County Lake, Police Say A Connecticut woman died after slipping underwater while swimming at an area lake. The drowning took place in Hartford County around 5:30 p.m., Wednesday,  Aug. 11. Farmington Police Department received a 911 call reporting the 19-year-old female had slipped under the water for several minutes while swimming at Woodridge Lake, located in both the Town Farmington and the Town of West Hartford, authorities said. Emergency responders from both towns responded to the water emergency and members of the West Hartford Fire Department located Hartford County resident Jodie…