Police Investigate Rash of Burlgaries in Litchfield County
State police are investigating a rash of home burglaries in the area of Thomaston and Northfield. Two of the break-ins happened Monday and Tuesday on Old Northfield Road and Jackson Street in...
View ArticleElectric Boat Gets $152M More to Build Submarines
A Groton submarine company is getting $152 million toward the development and design of nuclear-powered attack subs at the New London Naval Submarine Base. Rep. Joe Courtney announced the contract...
View ArticleFBI Video Shows "Delusional" Navy Yard Gunman During Attack
Carrying a sawed-off shotgun etched with haunting phrases about his emotional misery — including the belief that his mind was under the influence of electromagnetic waves — Washington Navy Yard gunman...
View ArticleMetro-North Repairs Could Take Weeks
Commuters traveling between Connecticut and New York are facing a transportation nightmare after a feeder cable serving the Metro-North New Haven Line failed this morning, halting service for an hour...
View ArticleAlternate Routes Offered After Metro-North Malfunction
In the wake of a cable failure that could take weeks to fix, Metro-North commuters are getting ready to navigate long lines and major delays in the coming days. Right now the biggest question for...
View ArticleRobber Stole Pills from South Windsor CVS
A man with a gun stole pills from a South Windsor CVS last night and police are asking for help to identify him. The man entered the CVS on Buckland Road around 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday, went to the...
View ArticleCar Fire Caused Problems on I-91 South in Windsor
Three left lanes of Interstate 91 South in Windsor were closed near exit 35B this morning when a sedan caught fire on the highway. A photo from the scene shows intense flames from the front of the car....
View ArticlePolice Arrest Suspect in Stabbing Death of Dodgers Fan
Police arrested a man - and are seeking two more - in the killing of a 24-year-old Los Angeles Dodgers fan who was fatally stabbed after the team's Wednesday night loss to the San Francisco Giants....
View ArticleFirm that Employed Alexis Fired
The Fort Lauderdale-based computer firm that employed Washington Navy yard gunman Aaron Alexis on behalf of Hewlett Packard was fired by the tech giant Wednesday over "its failure to respond...
View ArticlePolice Find Marijuana Grow Operation During Raid
Authorities have arrested a Branford man after finding marijuana growing at his home, as well as steroids, guns and a dummy grenade. On Aug. 30, Branford police detectives and agents from the New Haven...
View ArticleMassive Recall of Deli Foods Underway
A variety of ready-to-eat salads, cole slaw and dips sold in 14 states are being recalled due to possible Listeria contamination. The products sold by Garden-Fresh Foods in various sizes – from 6 to 18...
View ArticleReal Estate Agent Took Deposits and Never Delivered: Cops
Bridgeport police have arrested a local real estate agent accused of keeping thousands of dollars in fees and deposits for apartments that he never delivered on. Maurice Earley, 48, owns Earley Real...
View Article4 Friends of Woodbridge Teen Arrested After His Death
Four more teens have been arrested in connection with an attempted robbery gone wrong that led to the fatal stabbing of Virginia teen Kenny Joseph Diaz, authorities said. The four arrested Wednesday...
View ArticleCory Booker Defends Twitter Conversations With Stripper
Cory Booker, the Newark mayor and U.S. Senate candidate with a massive Twitter following, has been engaged in a seemingly innocuous online flirtation with a Portland, Ore. stripper who once asked to be...
View ArticleScammers Targeting Homes in Branford: Police
People posing as utility workers have targeted homes in Branford and police are warning residents about the scam. The scammers identify themselves as employees of the “Water Company” or another public...
View ArticleSuspected Getaway Driver in Bridgeport Homicide Charged
Bridgeport police have arrested the suspected getaway driver in a fatal shooting on Sept. 10. Five people were shot in bright daylight along Reservoir Avenue that Tuesday afternoon. Police said David...
View ArticlePsyching Team Lends Moral Support to Marathoners
As they work to clock 26.2 miles at the 20th Hartford Marathon, runners will get a morale boost from the helpers in the blue hats. Dr. Jasmin Hutchinson and her team of about 30 Springfield College...
View ArticleMan Accused of Stealing Tree Service Equipment
Police have arrested a Bridgeport man accused of stealing equipment and a vehicle from a Farmington tree service company. Angel Luis Santiago, 34, of Bridgeport, is accused of stealing several...
View ArticleWaterbury Man Burns Cousin's Porch, Motorcycles
A Waterbury man is behind bars after burning his cousin’s porch on Tuesday and trying to set two motorcycles on fire following an argument between the two, according to police. James Hill, 35, was seen...
View ArticleTexas Man Responds to "Sleepless in Austin" Critics
A Texas man looking for love created a website to enlist the public's help and some of his dating requirements is whipping up backlash on the web. The man, who insists his real name is Romeo Rose,...
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