Crime & Public Safety

THOMPSON, CT — Town officials have issued a warning after multiple reports of scam attempts related to the upcoming 6th Annual Maker Fair. Thompson Recreation confirmed that individuals posing as event coordinators have attempted to...

DANIELSON, CT — Human remains discovered Wednesday behind a gate on Woodward Street in Danielson are the latest in a string of grim discoveries across eastern Connecticut and nearby Rhode Island, but authorities say no...

WINCHESTER, CT — A Winsted woman is facing 36 new counts of animal cruelty in a widening investigation that began with the seizure of over two dozen dogs from her residence, according to Winchester police....

WATERBURY, CT — A 56-year-old man is facing several felony charges after police said he shot his girlfriend multiple times late Thursday night on Berkeley Avenue in Waterbury. Officers responded to the 200 block of...

SIMSBURY, CT — Connecticut State Police suspended all live firearms exercises at their Firearms Training Unit on Nod Road after potential elevated lead exposure was identified, prompting immediate health and safety protocols. The shutdown, effective...

NEW HAVEN, CT— Prosecutors introduced three witnesses Thursday in the fourth day of testimony in the trial of Jose Morales, who is charged with murder and tampering with evidence in the 2019 death of Christine...

Norwich, CT — Authorities have identified the two victims who died in a house fire early Thursday morning on Otis Street. The deceased are 44-year-old Carmen Vizcaino and her 8-year-old daughter, Skylynn Owens, both residents...

WILLIMANTIC, CT — Willimantic Police have addressed public confusion and online rumors regarding an incident outside the Elks Club on April 10. Contrary to reports circulating on social media, the event did not involve a...

EAST LYME, CT— The East Lyme Police Department has renewed its appeal to the public for information on Andrew “Valeri” Lavigne, who was reported missing over four years ago and remains unaccounted for. Lavigne, a...

KILLINGLY, CT — Connecticut State Police have confirmed that remains discovered in Killingly on April 9 are human. The confirmation follows an initial report of possible human remains found on Woodward Street at approximately 4:24...