Crime & Public Safety

BRISTOL, CT — A two-family home fire on School Street early Monday morning forced the evacuation of nine residents and caused a temporary shutdown of a key section of Route 72, as Bristol firefighters battled...

WINDSOR LOCKS, CT — A 3-year-old girl is recovering from serious but non-life-threatening injuries after a backyard fire pit accident in Windsor Locks left her with burns on her face, chest, and arms. The incident...

COLCHESTER, CT — An electrical malfunction at Colchester Elementary School (CES) on Sunday morning has led to a two-hour delay for all Colchester Public Schools on Monday, May 19, 2025. The incident has also necessitated...

STORRS, CT — Storrs woman remains found in Japan have been confirmed to belong to missing hiker Patricia Wu-Murad, who vanished while hiking in 2023. The confirmation by Japanese authorities marks a tragic conclusion to...

NEW HAVEN, CT — A tragic New Haven car crash early Saturday morning claimed the life of a 25-year-old woman after her vehicle struck a tree following a speed bump on Shelton Avenue. The incident...

NORTH CANAAN, CT — A suspicious package delivered to the Becton Dickinson (BD) North Canaan facility on Thursday, May 15, prompted a sweeping emergency response before testing negative for several high-risk biohazards. The North Canaan...

NEW HAVEN, CT — In a push to bolster community safety, the City of New Haven has launched a New Haven Ring camera registration initiative, inviting residents to voluntarily register their home surveillance cameras with...

STAMFORD, CT — A chilling execution-style Stamford hotel murder may be linked to the notorious Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, according to a newly unsealed arrest warrant. The October 2024 killing of 59-year-old Angel Samaniego...

WATERBURY, CT — A 13-year-old boy is recovering from serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle in a residential neighborhood of Waterbury on Monday afternoon. The incident, which occurred just...

HARTFORD, CT — What began as a solemn gathering to honor the life of an 89-year-old community matriarch turned into a scene of chaos and violence Friday morning, after a family altercation during a funeral...