connecticut

Earthquake rocks New York and New Jersey

by

READINGTON, NJ – Residents of New Jersey and New York were startled Friday morning by the rumble and shake of a minor earthquake, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, initially measured at a magnitude of 4.8, sent shockwaves through the region, prompting a flurry of responses from local and state officials. John Ebel, a professor at the Weston Observatory, spoke on the potential for aftershocks and the fluctuating magnitude estimates common in …

Read more

Amber Alert: 3-Year-Old Found Safe in Connecticut Hotel!

by

Chicopee, Massachusetts – A tense situation unfolded on Friday morning as a 3-year-old boy was reported missing during a car theft in Chicopee. Massachusetts State Police swiftly issued an Amber Alert to aid in the search for the stolen vehicle with the child inside. The community held its breath as authorities worked to locate the missing boy. After a brief period of uncertainty, the boy was discovered safe at a hotel in Windsor, Connecticut. Thankfully, …

Read more

Pastor caught selling crystal meth at church

by

WOODBURY, CT – Law enforcement agencies in Connecticut have apprehended a local pastor on suspicion of dealing crystal methamphetamine out of his church’s rectory. The pastor accused of the crime was associated with Woodbury’s United Methodist Church. The pastor of the church was taken into custody allegedly due to an insider’s tip about the narcotics. Charges pressed against the minister include possession of narcotics with intentions to distribute, possession of controlled substances, and military use …

Read more

Snowstorm Alert: Hundreds of Schools Closed, Southern Connecticut Expecting Up to 8 Inches of Snow

by

HARTFORD, Conn. – Connecticut is bracing for several inches of snow, prompting the closure of hundreds of schools across the state. As the snowstorm moves from west to east, the entire state is expected to experience wet and heavy snow, quickly accumulating on all surfaces. The heaviest snowfall is forecasted to occur in the morning, particularly through 10 a.m., with the southern half of the state expected to bear the brunt of the storm. While …

Read more

Connecticut Winter Storm: 8-12 Inches of Snow Forecast, Latest Updates Here!

by

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – A major winter storm is expected to bring heavy snowfall to Connecticut on Tuesday, according to the latest forecast from Storm Team 8. The state is bracing for between 8 and 12 inches of snow, with southeastern Connecticut expecting slightly less. The onset of this storm has prompted a Winter Storm Warning, expected to remain in effect through Tuesday afternoon. As the storm approaches, residents are advised to check for any …

Read more

Driver killed by police after fleeing vehicle stop

by

BRIDGEPORT, CT – On Sunday in Connecticut, a police officer became involved in a shooting in Ansonia. This resulted in the death of a motorist who fled from a vehicle stop in Bridgeport, according to law enforcement officials. Bridgeport police were conducting an investigation into violations of weapons and narcotics laws on Oak Street when they attempted to conduct a felony stop of a vehicle around 5:10 p.m. The driver then fled the scene, traveling …

Read more

Woman starts shootout inside police department lobby

by

BRISTOL, CT – A Connecticut woman was taken into custody on Friday after allegedly initiating a shootout in a local police department lobby. The suspect, identified as 51-year-old Suzanne Laprise, reportedly entered the Bristol Police Department lobby late Thursday night and began firing multiple rounds at the front desk window. The desk was vacant at the time of the incident and the bullets were unable to penetrate the bullet-resistant glass, according to police reports. Officers …

Read more

Rent dispute leads to samurai sword killing

by

A Connecticut resident, Jerry Thompson, has been found guilty of decapitating his roommate, Victor King, with a samurai sword following a disagreement over rent, according to the Hartford State Attorney’s Office. Thompson, 45, chose to represent himself in court, dismissing his court-appointed attorney. He remained largely silent throughout the trial, refraining from cross-examining the state’s witnesses. Thompson submitted a handwritten legal document titled “Sovereign Immunity,” arguing that the Connecticut Superior Court had no jurisdiction over …

Read more

Social media led to the conviction of a gang that committed over 200 robberies

by

Six individuals from the Bronx, notorious for their high-speed getaways, have been linked to over 200 burglaries and 50 vehicle thefts. Their downfall came when they began to show off their stolen goods and large sums of cash on social media platforms, leading to their arrest, as announced by authorities on Friday. The group is believed to have stolen items and cash worth around $3 million, including at least 54 vehicles, from June 2020 to …

Read more