RUSSELL — A fire that engulfed a wooden shed on South Quarter Road was successfully contained and extinguished Tuesday morning, preventing damage
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RUSSELL — A fire that engulfed a wooden shed on South Quarter Road was successfully contained
SHREWSBURY — Law enforcement agencies across the United States launched a coordinated effort Monday to improve
TISBURY — A man was arrested Wednesday night after threatening to “vaporize” people and claiming he
FOXBOROUGH — Police are investigating an alleged assault on two game officials at a local sports
WATERBURY — Police uncovered an illegal chop shop and arrested two men following a search of
WATERBURY — Two men face multiple charges after police seized drugs and a stolen firearm during
ELIOT — An 82-year-old man faces charges after allegedly striking a 13-year-old girl with his vehicle
BRISTOL — Three masked men armed with guns invaded a home and threatened a juvenile occupant
EAST HARTFORD — A former employee of Kia of East Hartford faces multiple charges after allegedly
WATERBURY — Police seized multiple firearms and drugs during a targeted operation by the Waterbury Police
Shed fire in Russell contained
January 16, 2025
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RUSSELL — A fire that engulfed a wooden shed on South Quarter Road was successfully contained and extinguished Tuesday morning, preventing damage to a nearby house. The Russell-Montgomery Police Department
Highway 20 speed enforcement initiative begins
January 16, 2025
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SHREWSBURY — Law enforcement agencies across the United States launched a coordinated effort Monday to improve safety and reduce crashes on U.S. Route 20, the nation’s longest highway. The “Highway
Tisbury man arrested after gun threat at ferry terminal
January 16, 2025
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TISBURY — A man was arrested Wednesday night after threatening to “vaporize” people and claiming he had explosives in his car at the Steamship Authority ferry terminal, police said. David
Foxborough police investigate assault on game officials
January 16, 2025
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FOXBOROUGH — Police are investigating an alleged assault on two game officials at a local sports center, authorities said Thursday. The incident occurred at 9:45 p.m. on Jan. 4, 2025,
Waterbury, CT police uncover chop shop, arrest two
January 16, 2025
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WATERBURY — Police uncovered an illegal chop shop and arrested two men following a search of a garage on East Street, authorities said Tuesday. The Waterbury Police Department’s Auto Theft
Waterbury, CT police seize drugs, stolen firearm in traffic stop
January 16, 2025
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WATERBURY — Two men face multiple charges after police seized drugs and a stolen firearm during a traffic stop Saturday. Officers from the Waterbury Police Department’s Crime Prevention Unit and
Eliot man charged in hit-and-run of teen girl
January 16, 2025
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ELIOT — An 82-year-old man faces charges after allegedly striking a 13-year-old girl with his vehicle and fleeing the scene Wednesday afternoon. Leon Benton of Eliot was charged with leaving
Three armed men invade Bristol home, threaten juvenile
January 16, 2025
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BRISTOL — Three masked men armed with guns invaded a home and threatened a juvenile occupant Wednesday afternoon, police said. The incident occurred at 2:32 p.m. at 158 Maple Street,
Former employee of Kia of East Hartford faces multiple charges
January 16, 2025
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EAST HARTFORD — A former employee of Kia of East Hartford faces multiple charges after allegedly stealing approximately $142,000 from the company, police said Tuesday. Brandy Kaiser, 40, of Manchester,
Waterbury, CT police seize firearms and drugs in gang task force operation
January 16, 2025
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WATERBURY — Police seized multiple firearms and drugs during a targeted operation by the Waterbury Police Department’s Gang Task Force and partnering agencies on Jan. 14. Two 18-year-old Waterbury residents,