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Man Nabbed With Weapons In Carry-On Bag At Bradley Airport: Police Man Nabbed With Weapons In Carry-On Bag At Bradley Airport: Police
Man Nabbed With Weapons In Carry-On Bag At Bradley Airport: Police A man faces charges after weapons were found in his carry-on bag at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, according to authorities. Just after 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11, Connecticut State Police troopers responded to the airport's TSA Security checkpoint for a report of an individual transporting a possible firearm in their carry-on luggage.  Investigating troopers identified the owner of the carry-on bag as, New London County resident Marvin Leggett, age 41, of Ledyard, and located a pellet gun, two magazines, and a folding knife in the bag, according to state police.&n…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Teen Shot Near High School In Region Teen Shot Near High School In Region
Teen Shot Near High School In Region A 16-year-old student was shot near a Connecticut high school, causing the school to go on lockdown. The incident took place in Hartford County around 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 8, near New Britain High School. According to New Britain Police Chief Christopher Chute, the teen was shot by suspects in an early 2000s light blue or light gray Nissan Altima. During a news conference on Tuesday, the chief said the department is searching for the car. After the shooting, the chief said the teen was able to talk and move around. He was taken to an area hospital for treatment. “He had non-life-th…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Suspect In 20-Plus Armed Robberies Apprehended In Region Suspect In 20-Plus Armed Robberies Apprehended In Region
Suspect In 20-Plus Armed Robberies Apprehended In Region A 24-year-old man wanted in Connecticut for a string of armed robberies and car jackings has been apprehended. On Friday, Dec. 17, the State Police Bureau of Special Investigations initiated an operation to locate and apprehend Christian Velez, who had been wanted by several agencies including the FBI.  Velez is suspected of having committed over 20 armed robberies with firearms, numerous car-jackings, and several assaults across Connecticut spanning back to September, state police said. On several occasions in the past, Velez evaded attempts by several law enforcement agencies at tak…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man Sentenced For Selling Oxycodone From Grocery Store In Region Man Sentenced For Selling Oxycodone From Grocery Store In Region
Man Sentenced For Selling Oxycodone From Grocery Store In Region A business owner in Connecticut known as “Ka-King” will spend years behind bars after being busted selling oxycodone out of his grocery store. Eliezer Perez, age 42, of Hartford, was sentenced to 48 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, oxycodone in May. Acting US Attorney Leonard Boyle said that in the summer of 2019, the Drug Enforcement Administration New Haven Tactical Diversion Squad and the New Britain Police Department began investigating individuals who were selling…

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by Zak Failla
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Man, Woman In Custody After Amber Alert Issued For 4-Year-Old In Connecticut Man, Woman In Custody After Amber Alert Issued For 4-Year-Old In Connecticut
Man, Woman In Custody After Amber Alert Issued For 4-Year-Old In Connecticut Two Connecticut residents are in custody after a 4-year-old boy who was the focus of an Amber Alert was found safe. Armel Muhammad, of Middletown, was reported missing around 3:20 p.m., Tuesday, June 1 in Middletown. The pre-schooler was last seen on Monday, May 31 in New Britain, where he had been left in the care of his uncle, Mario Jenkins, said the Middletown Police. When Jenkins left for work, Armel remained in the custody of a family friend, identified as Stephanie Fonda, age 39, police said. After Jenkins left, Fonda reportedly took his vehicle, along with the child without permis…

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by Kathy Reakes