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2 suspects sought in armed robbery of Stratford gas station, police say
18+ hour, 18+ min ago (275+ words) A customer's wallet was taken, along with an undetermined amount of cash from the register, by the suspects, police said." STRATFORD " Police in Stratford said they are seeking the suspects in an armed robbery of a Citgo gas station at…...
2 apprehended in Bridgeport shooting investigation on Orchard Street, official says
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (175+ words) CTPost BRIDGEPORT " Two people were apprehended following a shooting in Bridgeport Monday, according to police. Officers responded to the 120 block of Orchard Street around 3: 50p. m. after receiving Shot Spotter activation, city spokesperson Shawnna White said. White said an involved vehicle was…...
Plan to give transfer station in CT's Northwest Hills to regional group gets legislative support
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (625+ words) State Sen. Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox, D-Trumbull, co-chair of the legislative Government Oversight Committee, said a bill on the conveyance of a 4-acre site with a transfer station in Torrington would likely face further discussion." HARTFORD " A key legislative committee Monday approved…...
Hartford man arrested on Barbour Street with stolen Mercedes, police say
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (136+ words) HARTFORD " A city man was arrested late last month after officers saw him driving a stolen Mercedes sedan, police say. In a post on Facebook, the Hartford Police Department said Ali Bullock, 45, was charged with theft of a motor vehicle,…...
Two apprehended after Bridgeport shooting on Orchard Street, officials say
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (167+ words) BRIDGEPORT " Two people were apprehended Monday after a reported shooting on Orchard Street, city officials said." Officers responded around 3: 50 p. m. to the 120 block due to a notification from the gunshot detection system known as Shotspotter, according to Bridgeport spokesperson"Shawnna White....
18-year-old arrested in Hartford for illegal marijuana sales, police say
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (141+ words) CTPost 18-year-old arrested in Hartford for illegal marijuana sales, police say HARTFORD " City police said they have arrested a man linked to the unlawful distribution of marijuana and THC following an investigation into the sale of the products in the…...
Bridgeport man charged with DUI in Stamford crash on I-95 that left one dead, police say
1+ week, 1+ day ago (347+ words) Jawora Davidson, 37, of Bridgeport, was arrested Sunday for driving under the influence after a crash on I-95 in Stamford left a person dead, police said." STAMFORD " A Bridgeport man was arrested Sunday for driving under the influence after a head-on crash…...
Southington man gets 2 years in connection with 2020 Hartford shooting
1+ week, 2+ day ago (351+ words) A'Southington man was sentenced in New Haven federal court Thursday to 29 months in prison for firearm and narcotics offenses tied to a 2020 shooting in Hartford, prosecutors said.' NEW HAVEN " A'Southington'man convicted of firearm and narcotics offenses in connection with a…...
Windsor man charged with murder in New London shooting of 42-year-old on Connecticut Avenue
1+ week, 2+ day ago (292+ words) Taquez Scott, 22, of Windsor, was charged with murder Thursday in the fatal shooting of a 42-year-old man last month, New London police said." NEW LONDON " A 22-year-old Windsor man was charged with murder Thursday in the fatal shooting of a…...
Hartford smoke shop catches fire on Franklin Avenue, officials say
1+ week, 5+ day ago (149+ words) HARTFORD " City firefighters put out a blaze in a smoke shop on Franklin Avenue early Monday morning, an official says. Crews were called to Heavy Cloud Smoke Shop on the 200 block of Franklin Avenue at 3: 36 p. m. for the fire, Hartford Fire…...