Teen Fired At New Britain Detective Before Officer Shot Him, IG Report Says Teen Fired At New Britain Detective Before Officer Shot Him, IG Report Says Teen Fired At New Britain Detective Before Officer Shot Him, IG Report Says
Teen Fired At New Britain Detective Before Officer Shot Him, IG Report Says A Connecticut teenager allegedly fired at an officer during a chase, which led to police returning fire and striking him multiple times last week, according to the Connecticut Office of the Inspector General. Investigators have released a preliminary report on the Wednesday, June 24, police shooting in New Britain that left a 17-year-old hospitalized and an 18-year-old in jail.  New Britain police were investigating a shooting that happened around 5:15 a.m. that day when they received reports of a second shots-fired call on Union Street shortly before 3 p.m.  Officers fo…
Police ID CT Driver Killed In Wrong-Way Crash After Fleeing Millbury Traffic Stop Police ID CT Driver Killed In Wrong-Way Crash After Fleeing Millbury Traffic Stop Police ID CT Driver Killed In Wrong-Way Crash After Fleeing Millbury Traffic Stop
Police ID CT Driver Killed In Wrong-Way Crash After Fleeing Millbury Traffic Stop Authorities have identified the Connecticut driver who was killed after fleeing a Massachusetts traffic stop and driving the wrong way before crashing head-on into another vehicle. Jeffrey Bowman, 27, of Southington, died in the crash early Saturday morning, June 20, in Millbury, the Worcester County District Attorney's Office said. Troopers attempted to stop Bowman's vehicle on Interstate 90 westbound at about 12:43 a.m., Massachusetts State Police said. But Bowman drove away after a trooper approached his car. State police then issued a "be on the lookout" alert for the vehicle. About 1…
Middletown Reverend Accused Of Forging Signatures To Get On Democratic Primary Ballot Middletown Reverend Accused Of Forging Signatures To Get On Democratic Primary Ballot Middletown Reverend Accused Of Forging Signatures To Get On Democratic Primary Ballot
Middletown Reverend Accused Of Forging Signatures To Get On Democratic Primary Ballot A Connecticut man is facing multiple felony charges after state prosecutors say he submitted forged signatures to secure a spot on a Democratic primary ballot, authorities said. Rev. Robert Hoggard, 33, of Middletown, was arrested and charged earlier this month in connection with petition forms submitted for a Democratic race in the 33rd District, Chief State's Attorney Patrick J. Griffin said Wednesday, June 17. Hoggard is charged with 14 counts of second-degree forgery and six counts of perjury. According to prosecutors, Hoggard sought to run as a Democrat in the 33rd District in 2024 but…
Popsicles Recalled In 4 States, Including NY, After FDA Inspection Finds Allergen Concern Popsicles Recalled In 4 States, Including NY, After FDA Inspection Finds Allergen Concern Popsicles Recalled In 4 States, Including NY, After FDA Inspection Finds Allergen Concern
Popsicles Recalled In 4 States, Including NY, After FDA Inspection Finds Allergen Concern A freezer-case favorite is being pulled from stores over allergy concerns. De Dios’s Ice Pops II LLC, of Paterson, New Jersey, announced the voluntary recall on Tuesday, May 27, for 3.7-ounce packages of D’Dioses Fruit Pops, according to a company announcement posted by the US Food and Drug Administration. The popsicles may contain undeclared milk, Yellow No. 5, Red No. 40, pecans, and pistachios, according to the notice. People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to those ingredients risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they eat the recalled products. The recalled pro…
Nursing Program Open House Set For June 18 In Naugatuck Nursing Program Open House Set For June 18 In Naugatuck Nursing Program Open House Set For June 18 In Naugatuck
Nursing Program Open House Set For June 18 In Naugatuck A Naugatuck open house will give prospective nursing students a closer look at Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers’ Practical Nursing program. The event is set for Thursday, June 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the school’s Naugatuck campus, located at 1186 New Haven Road. Reservations are required by calling 203-732-1276 or emailing [email protected]. According to Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers, the 14-month Practical Nursing program is the only hospital-based program of its kind in Connecticut. Students train with nationally certified or master’s-pr…
Former Brookfield Volunteer Fire Chief Dies Following Cancer Battle After 50 Years Of Service Former Brookfield Volunteer Fire Chief Dies Following Cancer Battle After 50 Years Of Service Former Brookfield Volunteer Fire Chief Dies Following Cancer Battle After 50 Years Of Service
Former Brookfield Volunteer Fire Chief Dies Following Cancer Battle After 50 Years Of Service A longtime former Connecticut volunteer fire chief has died following a battle with cancer. He served his community for more than 50 years, and now residents are giving back to the family he leaves behind. Glenn Martone, who served as chief of the Brookfield Volunteer Fire Company for decades, died Sunday, May 17, surrounded by family, according to his obituary. He was 70.  A Brookfield High School graduate from the Class of 1973, Martone served the Brookfield Volunteer Fire Company as chief, president, and board member during his time with the department. “His leadership, mentorship,…
Drunk Driver Charged After Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With School Bus In Farmington: Cops Drunk Driver Charged After Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With School Bus In Farmington: Cops Drunk Driver Charged After Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With School Bus In Farmington: Cops
Drunk Driver Charged After Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With School Bus In Farmington: Cops A 63-year-old Connecticut man was charged with DUI after a motorcyclist was killed in a three-vehicle crash involving a school bus, police said. Farmington police responded to Meadow Road near Plainville Avenue around 4 p.m. on Monday, May 18, for a serious crash involving a school bus, motorcycle, and pickup truck, Chief Paul Melanson said. Officers and emergency crews began lifesaving measures for the motorcycle operator, who suffered serious injuries and was taken to a local hospital, Melanson said. The rider remained in critical condition following the crash and later died from the…
Masked Gunmen Rob Trumbull Gas Station, Attack Employee During Holdup: Police Masked Gunmen Rob Trumbull Gas Station, Attack Employee During Holdup: Police Masked Gunmen Rob Trumbull Gas Station, Attack Employee During Holdup: Police
Masked Gunmen Rob Trumbull Gas Station, Attack Employee During Holdup: Police Two masked men armed with handguns stormed a Connecticut gas station, attacking an employee and threatening customers before making a quick escape with cash. The robbery happened around 9:30 Thursday night, April 16, at the Shell station at 648 White Plains Road in Trumbull. Police said the suspects entered the store, displayed weapons, and demanded money while people were inside. During the incident, one suspect slapped an employee in the head. Trumbull EMS treated the worker at the scene for a minor injury. No other injuries were reported. Police believe the suspects jumped into a waitin…
'Apparent Pipe Bomb' Found In Hartford Apartment Building Forces Evacuation 'Apparent Pipe Bomb' Found In Hartford Apartment Building Forces Evacuation 'Apparent Pipe Bomb' Found In Hartford Apartment Building Forces Evacuation
'Apparent Pipe Bomb' Found In Hartford Apartment Building Forces Evacuation Police evacuated a Connecticut apartment building after finding an "apparent pipe bomb" inside a recently vacated unit, authorities said.  Officers were called to 127 Wyllys St. in the Dutch Point area of Hartford just after 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15, after someone found the device.  The Hartford Police Bomb Squad responded and destroyed the device.  Authorities said the evacuation was a precautionary measure. No injuries were reported.  Police are still trying to determine how the device got there and who may be responsible. Hartford police urge anyone with …
Inside The Room: Warrant Reveals New Evidence In Death Of Girl Found On Enfield Bedroom Floor Inside The Room: Warrant Reveals New Evidence In Death Of Girl Found On Enfield Bedroom Floor Inside The Room: Warrant Reveals New Evidence In Death Of Girl Found On Enfield Bedroom Floor
Inside The Room: Warrant Reveals New Evidence In Death Of Girl Found On Enfield Bedroom Floor Police are releasing new details in their investigation into the death of a 12-year-old Connecticut girl and her stepfather, who is accused of sexual assault. Enfield police have released a search warrant for the Elm Street home where Eve Rogers was found dead on March 18. Authorities say she was lying on her bedroom floor, with a blanket and naked from the waist down. Her stepfather, 39-year-old Anthony Federline, was arrested on April 2 and charged with first-degree sexual assault and risk of injury to a minor. Investigators said DNA evidence tied him to the girl. No one has been charged…
Fairfield Quick Center Brings Back Youth Summer Camps Fairfield Quick Center Brings Back Youth Summer Camps Fairfield Quick Center Brings Back Youth Summer Camps
Fairfield Quick Center Brings Back Youth Summer Camps Fairfield University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts will offer youth performing arts summer camp programs in 2026, including a mix of summer intensives and returning Missoula Children’s Theatre sessions. In its press release, the Quick Center said the lineup will span multiple disciplines, with options ranging from acting and improvisation to circus skills, singing, and audition preparation, with camps geared to kids starting at age 8, depending on the program. The center also said registration for its 2026 Missoula Children’s Theatre camps is currently full, and families who want to…
Top Stamford Prosecutor To Step Down After Nearly 40 Years In Justice System Top Stamford Prosecutor To Step Down After Nearly 40 Years In Justice System Top Stamford Prosecutor To Step Down After Nearly 40 Years In Justice System
Top Stamford Prosecutor To Step Down After Nearly 40 Years In Justice System The top prosecutor overseeing Stamford and Norwalk will step down, marking a major shift for local courts and law enforcement. State’s Attorney Paul J. Ferencek announced he will retire at the end of his term on June 30, 2026. Ferencek has led the Stamford/Norwalk Judicial District since 2020. The district covers Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, Weston, Westport, and Wilton. As State’s Attorney, he oversees prosecutors handling criminal cases and shares oversight of juvenile matters. “On behalf of the Criminal Justice Commission, I wish to extend our sincere gratitude and …