Connecticut

4.8 Earthquake shakes New York and New Jersey

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READINGTON, NJ – An unexpected jolt woke up New Jersey and New York inhabitants on Friday morning as a minor earthquake rippled through the region, according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey. The tremor, initially gauged at 4.8 on the Richter scale, caused a stir among residents and officials alike. John Ebel, a seasoned professor at the Weston Observatory, addressed the likelihood of subsequent tremors and the reasons behind the varying magnitude estimates in …

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One-year-old boy killed in dog attack

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EAST HARTFORD, CT – A horrific dog attack claimed the life of a one-year-old boy at a residential property in East Hartford, Connecticut. The tragic event occurred on Wednesday afternoon and marks the second fatal dog attack involving a young child in the United States within a week. Police raced to the scene of the deadly attack shortly after 3 p.m., where the toddler had suffered multiple injuries from a dog attack. Despite the immediate …

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Mom arrested for drowning her 2-year-old child in the river

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CROMWELL, CT – A mother has been arrested for suspected child murder after an unusual crash occurrence along Route 9 in Cromwell, Connecticut, this past September. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has recently confirmed that the toddler’s death was a murder, prompting the arrest. The incident occurred around 5:20 pm on Sept. 11, when state police responded to a crash report involving an unoccupied vehicle on Route 9 South. Witnesses reported seeing a …

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Murder suspect caught after killing news anchor’s mother

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GROTON, CT – In a successful multi-state law enforcement collaboration, Vermont State Police announced the capture of a man suspected in a murder case dating back to February. The victim was the mother of a prominent television news anchor and former beauty pageant winner. Shawn Conlon, 44, was arrested in Groton, Connecticut by Rhode Island State Police, local law enforcement, and U.S. Marshals. He is expected to face arraignment proceedings in Connecticut prior to extradition …

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Former police officer charged with thirty burglaries across three states

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GLASTONBURY, CT – A startling revelation has emerged involving a former Glastonbury police officer’s alleged involvement in a series of burglaries. Patrick Hemingway, 37, is under suspicion for orchestrating as many as 30 break-ins spread across Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. Recent reports indicate that many of these incidents took place in the very town he once swore to protect. Hemingway’s alleged targets primarily encompass restaurants and other commercial businesses. Authorities assert that the former …

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Car thief dies in crash after stealing vehicle with toddler inside

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WINDSOR, CT – A series of unfortunate events unfolded in Windsor, Connecticut, resulting in the death of a car thief who had a toddler in the stolen vehicle. The child, who was in the car when it was stolen from a school, is now safe and receiving medical attention at Connecticut Children’s. The Windsor Police Department reported that they received a call around 9 a.m. on Wednesday about a car theft from St. Gabriel School …

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Man convicted for killing roommate with sword

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Jerry Thompson, a 45-year-old Connecticut man, has been convicted of the brutal decapitation of his roommate, Victor King, using a samurai sword. The gruesome act was the culmination of a rent dispute, as stated by the Hartford State Attorney’s Office. Thompson, who dismissed his court-appointed lawyer, chose to represent himself during the trial, speaking minimally and refraining from cross-examining the state’s witnesses. Thompson submitted a handwritten legal document, “Sovereign Immunity,” in which he claimed that …

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Female officer attacked by man with hammer

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A harrowing incident unfolded in Middletown, Connecticut, when a policewoman was viciously assaulted by a man wielding a hammer. The episode took place on a residential street on Saturday, August 12, after a complaint about noise and broken glass was lodged. Detective Karli Travis, who serves in the Middletown Police Cadet Program and the patrol division, was the first to respond. Upon reaching the scene, Travis encountered Winston Tate, a 52-year-old man brandishing a blunt …

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A gang linked to over 200 burglaries brought to justice

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Six individuals from the Bronx, notorious for their high-speed getaways, have been linked to over 200 burglaries and 50 vehicle thefts. Their downfall came when they began to show off their stolen goods and large sums of cash on social media platforms, leading to their arrest, as announced by authorities on Friday. The group is believed to have stolen items and cash worth around $3 million, including at least 54 vehicles, from June 2020 to …

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Fatal shooting leaves one dead and three injured in Hartford

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A targeted shooting in a residential area of Hartford, Connecticut, has resulted in the death of one man and left three others, including a 17-year-old girl, in critical condition. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon at an apartment on Maple Avenue. The motive behind the shooting remains unknown, and no arrests have been made at this time. During a press conference, the Hartford Police revealed that the shooting took place at an apartment on Maple …

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