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More Than 100 Animals Seized From Coventry Home, 8 Pet Bodies Found In Freezer: Police
Two Connecticut women were arrested this week after police seized more than 100 animals at their home in varying states of care and eight dead animals in their freezer, authorities said.
Kristal Lis is charged with 119 counts of animal cruelty and Sandris Lis, both of Coventry, is facing 19 counts of the charge, Coventry Police said.
Officers went to their 309 Dunn Road home in Tolland County earlier this week after receiving a tip about the number of animals housed there.
Police seized horses, pigs, dogs, cats, rabbits, goats, and various species of birds and fowl f…
$100K Scheme: CT Man Fraudulently Obtained COVID Relief Funds, Used For Personal Expenses
A Connecticut man has admitted to fraudulently obtaining $100,000 in COVID-19 relief funds meant for his small business and instead using it for personal expenses, federal officials said.
Tolland County resident John Matava of Coventry, age 59, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Jan. 2 to charges related to his scheme to obtain COVID-19 relief funds, the US Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut announced.
According to federal officials, in April 2020, Matava applied for a $100,000 Paycheck Protection Program loan from Celtic Bank for his purported business, J.…
Uncooperative, Drunk Woman Hits CT DOT Vehicle: Police
A Connecticut woman was arrested after she reportedly crashed into another vehicle and hit multiple construction cones, officials say.
In Middlesex County, Jennifer Ryan, a resident of Coventry in Tolland County, was arrested on Monday, July 24 after she reportedly drove erratically on Route 9 southbound near Exit 27 in Cromwell, according to authorities.
Multiple calls reported that a red Lincoln MKZ, later determined to be driven by Ryan, crashed into a CT DOT vehicle and hit several construction cones in a work zone around 11:30 p.m., Connecticut State Police said.
The …
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region
The most potent winter storm of the season has resulted in scores of school closures and slippery travel conditions.
Here's a look at some snowfall totals reported to the National Weather Service and other sources on Tuesday morning, Feb. 28.
If you don't see your town listed, post the total in a comment.
New York
Manhattan
Central Park, 1.8 inches
Nassau County
Manhasset Hills, 3.5 inches
Herricks, 3.5 inches
Suffolk County
Commack, 5 inches
Centereach, 4.5 inches
Mattituck, 4.5 inches
Mount Sina, 4.5 inches
Bridgehampton, 4.4 inches
Rockland County
Stony Point, 6.1 inc…
Know Him? Bank In Coventry Robbed, Police Searching For Suspect
Police are searching for a man who was caught on surveillance footage robbing a bank in Coventry.
The robbery happened on Wednesday, Jan. 11 around 11 a.m. at the Key Bank located at 3534 Main St. (Route 31), according to Coventry Police.
The suspect, who was caught on surveillance footage, is described as a middle-aged white man with a height of 5' 8". He was wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, black and white flannel shirt, striped knit hat, and sunglasses, as well as a surgical mask and dark gloves, pants, and shoes.
No weapon was used or implied in the robbery, pol…
Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region
Snowfall totals from the powerful Nor'easter that slammed the region ranged from more than two feet to several inches.
Here are totals from the National Weather Service and other reports from at or around sunset on Saturday, Jan. 29. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below.
New York
New York City
Central Park, 8.3 inches
Nassau County
Elmont, 17.3 inches
Jericho, 12 inches
Levittown, 19.2 inches
Massapequa, 16 inches
Plainedge, 16 inches
Seaford, 12 inches
Syosset, 14 inches
Wantagh, 14 inches
Suffolk County
Amit…
92-Year-Old Killed In Three-Car Crash, CT State Police Say
A 92-year-old man was killed during a three-car crash in Connecticut over the weekend.
The crash took place around 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 7, in Windham County on Route 44, in Ashford, said the Connecticut State Police.
According to troopers, the crash occurred when a westbound Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by Alexandra Barsky, age 35 of New Jersey, slowed down for a vehicle that was turning in front of her when the vehicle behind her, a 1993 Dodge 350 pickup, driven by John Brozek, age 32, of Coventry attempted to avoid hitting her.
As he tried to avoid the crash, state police said he swerve…
Thousands Without Power In CT; Areas Hardest Hit Are Where Tornado Warning Was In Effect
A storm system that swept through the area overnight has knocked out power to thousands in Connecticut.
The hardest hit were the areas in which a Tornado Warning was issued at around 4 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9: in Hartford, Tolland, and Windham counties. The warning has since been lifted.
Just before 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Eversource reported about 2,300 outages, with The Town of Putnam in Windham County having the most with 1,500, followed by Plainville (337), Glastonbury (134), and Coventry (122).
United Illuminating was reporting about 50 outages, with that number evenly split betw…
Covid-19: Week-To-Week Cases Drop In More Than 100 Connecticut Communities
While nearly all of Connecticut still contends with a surge in COVID-19, the number of reported infections went down from week-to-week in more than 100 communities.
Meaning, we've won a few recent battles, but not the war against COVID-19.
Some of the places that saw the biggest decline in total reported COVID-19 cases were Bridgeport, Waterbury, Danbury, Meriden, New Britain, New Haven, Hartford, and Fairfield.
The news comes from Connecticut’s most recent weekly update, released on Thursday, Dec. 17. The data was collected Nov. 29-Dec. 12.
Meanwhile, 49 communities saw an increase in re…
Candidate Accused of Domestic Violence, Dropped Out Of Race, May Still Win GOP Nomination
Early voting results indicate that a man who was arrested and then dropped out of the primary election for Congressional Second District could win the nomination.
As of Wednesday, Aug. 12, morning, Republican Thomas Gilmer, who had dropped out of the race on Monday, Aug. 10, was leading Justin Anderson by just a handful of votes:
Gilmer: 7,875
Anderson: 7,797
Gilmer, 29, of Madison, was arrested Monday, Aug. 10, and charged with first-degree unlawful restraint and second-degree strangulation, police said.
The Connecticut GOP confirmed Aug. 11 that Gilmer had been arrested and drop…
