Crime & Public Safety

Mansfield, CT — A Connecticut man surrendered to the Connecticut State Police on Monday after police issued an arrest warrant accusing him of taking payment for a home project he never completed, state police said....

Southington, CT — A Connecticut woman was arrested early Saturday morning after a state trooper clocked her BMW at 119 mph on Interstate 84 and observed clear signs of impairment, authorities said. At approximately 1:33...

Milford, CT — A 25-year-old woman fought off two carjackers after one of them repeatedly punched and kicked her in an attempt to force her from the vehicle, authorities said. Her brother told police she...

Waterbury, CT — Two 14-year-old twin sisters were assaulted at Wallace Middle School last week in an attack motivated by their Muslim faith, according to the Connecticut Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). On March 3,...

Hartford, CT – The Connecticut Supreme Court on Monday, March 10, upheld the murder conviction of Richard Dabate, despite acknowledging “troubling” prosecutorial misconduct during his trial. The case gained national attention due to evidence from...

NEW HAVEN, CT — On Saturday evening, a significant apartment fire erupted at a complex located at 279 Blake Street in New Haven's Beaver Hills neighborhood, leading to the displacement of approximately 30 residents. Firefighters...

NORWALK, CT – March 9, 2025 – An overnight fire in a Norwalk residence caused significant damage, affecting the basement and multiple rooms on the first floor, officials confirmed Sunday morning. Firefighters responded to the...

Hartford, CT — Scammers posing as law enforcement are targeting Connecticut residents, using fear tactics and a faked police number to steal personal information. The Central District Major Crime (CDMC) Headquarters has fielded multiple complaints...

NEW HAVEN, CT — Stephanie Perez, a 40-year-old resident of Bridgeport, has been sentenced to 14 months in federal prison for her involvement in a multi-state identity and vehicle theft operation that defrauded individuals and...

March 6, 2025 – Bridgeport, ConnecticutFive individuals accused of fraud in the Bridgeport election case appeared in court today, facing charges related to alleged absentee ballot tampering in the city's 2023 mayoral election. The defendants...