Waterbury, CT
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Police ID Waterbury Teen Killed In Early Morning Shooting: Police Police ID Waterbury Teen Killed In Early Morning Shooting: Police Police ID Waterbury Teen Killed In Early Morning Shooting: Police
Police ID Waterbury Teen Killed In Early Morning Shooting: Police Update: Police have identified the teenage girl who was gunned down outside a Waterbury home early Friday morning, July 11, as Carizma Fox, authorities said. The investigation into her slaying is ongoing.  Original: A 17-year-old girl in Connecticut who was found shot and bleeding overnight has died from her injuries, authorities said. Police responded to a report of gunfire on Willow Street in Waterbury shortly after 2:45 a.m. Friday, July 11, officials said. Officers discovered the teen with a gunshot wound at the scene. She was rushed to a local hospital, where she was later pronou…

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by Josh Lanier
Waterbury, CT
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Man Wanted In Waterbury Murder Arrested Following Florida Traffic Stop; 2 Men Remain On Run Man Wanted In Waterbury Murder Arrested Following Florida Traffic Stop; 2 Men Remain On Run Man Wanted In Waterbury Murder Arrested Following Florida Traffic Stop; 2 Men Remain On Run
Man Wanted In Waterbury Murder Arrested Following Florida Traffic Stop; 2 Men Remain On Run Florida police have arrested a man wanted in a 2018 Connecticut murder, while two other suspects remain on the run, authorities said. Kevin Dias, 33, was arrested during a traffic stop in Mascotte, Florida, Waterbury police said Wednesday, July 9. Dias is charged with conspiracy to commit murder and is being held in Florida on $1.5 million bond. He is expected to be extradited to Connecticut, although an exact date has not been announced. Dias is accused of fatally shooting Henrry Ayala on Nov. 5, 2018, outside a home on Knollwood Circle in Waterbury, according to authorities. Police are …

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by Josh Lanier
Hartford, CT
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New Britain Man Surrenders In Hartford Hit-Run That Killed 27-Year-Old Cyclist New Britain Man Surrenders In Hartford Hit-Run That Killed 27-Year-Old Cyclist New Britain Man Surrenders In Hartford Hit-Run That Killed 27-Year-Old Cyclist
New Britain Man Surrenders In Hartford Hit-Run That Killed 27-Year-Old Cyclist A New Britain man accused of speeding away after a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist in Hartford has surrendered to police. Jhaki Gunter, 24, turned himself in Monday, July 7, 2025, after authorities issued a warrant in the death of 27-year-old Rosevelt Vann Jr. of East Hartford, police said.  Officers found Vann gravely injured in the 600 block of Albany Avenue in Hartford shortly after midnight on Oct. 20, 2024. Witnesses told investigators a black Infiniti sedan sped away from the scene. After months of investigation, detectives identified Gunter as the driver, Hartfo…

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by Josh Lanier
Waterbury, CT
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Waterbury Man Arrested Following Fatal Stabbing, Slashing Outside Home: Police Waterbury Man Arrested Following Fatal Stabbing, Slashing Outside Home: Police Waterbury Man Arrested Following Fatal Stabbing, Slashing Outside Home: Police
Waterbury Man Arrested Following Fatal Stabbing, Slashing Outside Home: Police Police say a Connecticut man has surrendered following a deadly stabbing outside a home last month.  Jose Ayala, 50, has been charged with first-degree murder in the attack that killed 47-year-old Samuel Lopez and slashed another man across the face outside a home on Washington Street in Waterbury on June 28, authorities said.  Investigators say Ayala and the two men knew each other and had a pre-existing disagreement.  Ayala was being held on a $2 million bond, authorities said.  Lopez's daughter created a GoFundMe to help pay for his funeral costs. The campaign …

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by Josh Lanier
Waterbury, CT
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Waterbury Man Shot While Sitting In Car; Police Asking For Tips Waterbury Man Shot While Sitting In Car; Police Asking For Tips Waterbury Man Shot While Sitting In Car; Police Asking For Tips
Waterbury Man Shot While Sitting In Car; Police Asking For Tips A 37-year-old man drove himself to a Connecticut police department after he was shot while sitting in his car, authorities said.  The man rushed into the Waterbury Police Department's headquarters around 10:15 p.m. Sunday, June 6, and said he was sitting at the intersection of East Farms Street and North Main Street when a bullet hit him.  Paramedics took him to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, authorities said.  Waterbury police are investigating the incident.  Police urge anyone with information about the shooting to contact Waterbury det…

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by Josh Lanier
Southbury-Middlebury, CT
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25-Year-Old Waterbury Man Killed In Southbury I-84 Crash 25-Year-Old Waterbury Man Killed In Southbury I-84 Crash 25-Year-Old Waterbury Man Killed In Southbury I-84 Crash
25-Year-Old Waterbury Man Killed In Southbury I-84 Crash A 25-year-old Connecticut man was killed when a Jeep crashed into him on I-84 after he'd been thrown from his own vehicle, authorities said.  Ezequier Ernesto Galarza, of Waterbury, lost control of his vehicle near Exit 16 and was thrown from it around 3:15 a.m. on Friday, July 4, Connecticut State Police said. He was well enough to walk, as he got up and began walking in the left lane of the interstate when a Jeep crashed into him, causing fatal injuries, police said.  State troopers are investigating the crash.  Investigators urge witnesses to contact Trooper James Perazz…

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by Josh Lanier
Waterbury, CT
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Police ID Waterbury Man Killed In Stabbing Attack; 2nd Victim Released From Hospital Police ID Waterbury Man Killed In Stabbing Attack; 2nd Victim Released From Hospital Police ID Waterbury Man Killed In Stabbing Attack; 2nd Victim Released From Hospital
Police ID Waterbury Man Killed In Stabbing Attack; 2nd Victim Released From Hospital Connecticut Authorities have identified the victim who was stabbed to death over the weekend as a 47-year-old Waterbury man.  Samuel Lopez was found repeatedly stabbed on Saturday, June 28, in the 69 Washington Street area of Waterbury, police said.  Authorities rushed him to a hospital, where he died of his injuries.  A second person at the scene suffered a deep facial slash and a minor cut, Waterbury police said. He was taken to the hospital and later released.  Lopez's daughter created a GoFundMe to help cover his funeral expenses.  He was a loving father, lov…

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by Josh Lanier
Waterbury, CT
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Waterbury Boy, 13, In Critical Condition After Scooter Vs Car Crash Waterbury Boy, 13, In Critical Condition After Scooter Vs Car Crash Waterbury Boy, 13, In Critical Condition After Scooter Vs Car Crash
Waterbury Boy, 13, In Critical Condition After Scooter Vs Car Crash A 13-year-old boy was left in critical condition with serious injuries after being hit by a car while on his scooter Friday night, June 28.  The crash happened just after 9:30 p.m. near 182 Northridge Drive in Waterbury. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, police said.  The car's driver was uninjured.  Waterbury police are investigating the crash. 

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by Josh Lanier
Litchfield, CT
Obituaries
CT Woman Killed After Car Crashes Into Litchfield Utility Pole, Sparking Electrical Fire CT Woman Killed After Car Crashes Into Litchfield Utility Pole, Sparking Electrical Fire CT Woman Killed After Car Crashes Into Litchfield Utility Pole, Sparking Electrical Fire
CT Woman Killed After Car Crashes Into Litchfield Utility Pole, Sparking Electrical Fire A 53-year-old Connecticut woman was killed Wednesday evening, June 25, in a fatal Route 254 wreck.  Terri Mae Cullen, of Waterbury, was driving north on the highway in Litchfield at Windsong Drive just after 4 p.m. when the Dodge Dart she was driving veered off the road and struck a utility pole, Connecticut State Police said.  The crash tore down power lines and sparked a fire, Northfield firefighters said. Eversource had to turn off the electricity before crews could reach her.  Firefighters had to cut Cullen from the vehicle. She died later of her injuries, State Police said.  Memorial…

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by Josh Lanier
Waterbury, CT
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Man's Body Found Inside Waterbury Home; Police Investigating Man's Body Found Inside Waterbury Home; Police Investigating Man's Body Found Inside Waterbury Home; Police Investigating
Man's Body Found Inside Waterbury Home; Police Investigating The body of a man was found Thursday morning, June 26, in Waterbury.  Police said the man was inside a home on Proctor Street around 7 a.m. It's currently being investigated as an "untimely death," and officers do not believe there was any foul play.  It's unclear how long he had been dead before he was found.  Waterbury police are working with the Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to determine the cause of death and confirm the man's identity. This investigation is ongoing.

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by Josh Lanier
Waterbury, CT
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Shots Fired In Waterbury: Cops Investigating Shots Fired In Waterbury: Cops Investigating Shots Fired In Waterbury: Cops Investigating
Shots Fired In Waterbury: Cops Investigating Police in Waterbury are investigating a shots fired incident that happened Wednesday morning, June 18, on Woodlawn Terrace, authorities said. Officers responded around 10 a.m. to the area of 203 Woodlawn Terrace after receiving reports of gunfire, the Waterbury Police Department said in a news release. When officers arrived, no victims were found, but investigators recovered evidence confirming that shots had been fired, according to Lieutenant Ryan Bessette, Public Information Officer for the department. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detect…

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by Cecilia Levine
Waterbury, CT
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Police ID Man, 40, Found Dead In Abandoned CT Building Police ID Man, 40, Found Dead In Abandoned CT Building Police ID Man, 40, Found Dead In Abandoned CT Building
Police ID Man, 40, Found Dead In Abandoned CT Building Waterbury police have identified the body found inside an abandoned building over the weekend as a 40-year-old Torrington man.  Joseph McCarthy was found just before 5:15 p.m. on Sunday, June 15, at a building at 215 Cherry St. in Waterbury, police said.  Waterbury officers said there were no suspicious circumstances and are treating it as an untimely death.  The investigation is ongoing.

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