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Teen Nearly Hits Trooper In Ashford, Leads Police On High-Speed Chase: Cops Teen Nearly Hits Trooper In Ashford, Leads Police On High-Speed Chase: Cops
Teen Nearly Hits Trooper In Ashford, Leads Police On High-Speed Chase: Cops A Connecticut teenager is facing multiple serious charges after police say he sped through a crash scene, nearly hitting a trooper, before leading law enforcement on a dangerous chase. Matthew Wall, 18, of Coventry, was arrested Thursday evening, June 5, and charged with multiple felonies, Connecticut State Police said.  The arrest stems from a March 16 incident on Route 89 in Ashford. Troopers were investigating a crash site when a truck nearly hit a trooper and one of the drivers in the wreck, authorities said. Officials said the two people would have been seriously hurt if he h…
Capitol Hotel In Downtown Hartford Hits Market With No Strings Attached Capitol Hotel In Downtown Hartford Hits Market With No Strings Attached
Capitol Hotel In Downtown Hartford Hits Market With No Strings Attached A major piece of downtown Hartford real estate is officially up for grabs.  The Capitol Hotel, a nine-story, 96-room property located directly across from Union Station, is being offered for sale with no brand or management ties, making it a blank canvas for new owners. The Capitol Hotel sits at 424-440 Asylum Street and 22 Union Place, right at the edge of the city’s transportation heart, within walking distance of trains and buses and minutes from I-91 and I-84. That access makes it ideal for any new owners considering converting the hotel into apartments or condos.  The hotel …
Month-Long Overnight I-84 Lane Closures In Waterbury Will Cause Major Delays: DOT Month-Long Overnight I-84 Lane Closures In Waterbury Will Cause Major Delays: DOT
Month-Long Overnight I-84 Lane Closures In Waterbury Will Cause Major Delays: DOT Connecticut road officials are warning drivers of two major projects on I-84 that are expected to cause major delays for months. Whether traveling through Waterbury or East Hartford, motorists should change their route if possible or give themselves extra time to reach their destination. Nightly Lane Closures on I-84 in Waterbury The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will begin overnight lane closures on I-84 eastbound and westbound in Waterbury as part of a bridge rehabilitation project at the Route 8/I-84 interchange. From Tuesday, May 27, through Friday, June 27, mu…
Woman’s Road Rage Caught On Dash Cam: Chased Driver, Threw Objects, Dodged Police In Tolland Woman’s Road Rage Caught On Dash Cam: Chased Driver, Threw Objects, Dodged Police In Tolland
Woman’s Road Rage Caught On Dash Cam: Chased Driver, Threw Objects, Dodged Police In Tolland A Bristol woman was arrested after a road rage incident in which police say she threw objects from her car at another driver and hid from troopers who were chasing her. Amanda Kennedy, 46, was charged with reckless endangerment, reckless driving, and multiple traffic infractions related to the alleged chase in Tolland, according to Connecticut State Police. A woman driving to her class at the University of Connecticut on March 28 called police just before noon to report that a driver had thrown items out of her car at her and chased her at a high rate of speed along several roads in Tolland…
Watch: Intoxicated Driver Crashes With Police Car On I-91 In Rocky Hill After Chase, Cops Say Watch: Intoxicated Driver Crashes With Police Car On I-91 In Rocky Hill After Chase, Cops Say
Watch: Intoxicated Driver Crashes With Police Car On I-91 In Rocky Hill After Chase, Cops Say A late-night police chase that stretched across three highways with an intoxicated driver ended in a crash and handcuffs for a Connecticut man, authorities said.  Daniel Henderson, 28, of Vernon, was behind the wheel of a black Acura MDX that first caught a trooper's attention on I-84 near East Hartford on Sunday, May 4, just before 1 a.m., Connecticut State Police said. The SUV was seen drifting between lanes and swerving onto the shoulder.  An intoxicated driver crashed into a Connecticut State Police trooper vehicle after a high-speed chase across multiple highways on S…
Convicted Killer Gets 18 Years For Deadly Hit-And-Run Of CT Trooper In Southington: Police Convicted Killer Gets 18 Years For Deadly Hit-And-Run Of CT Trooper In Southington: Police
Convicted Killer Gets 18 Years For Deadly Hit-And-Run Of CT Trooper In Southington: Police A Hartford man who admitted to hitting and killing a Connecticut State Trooper and then driving away will spend the next 18 years behind bars, authorities said.  Alex Oyola-Sanchez, 45, pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the death of Trooper Aaron Pelletier, according to state authorities.  Pelletier was conducting a traffic stop on the shoulder of I-84 in Southington when Oyola-Sanchez crashed into him and kept driving, police said. Trooper Pelletier left behind his wife, Dominique, and their two young sons. Dominique spoke at the sentencing hearing, according to NBC Connecticut…
Not a Bright Idea: Duo Shined Laser Beam Into Cars On I-84 In Manchester, Police Say Not a Bright Idea: Duo Shined Laser Beam Into Cars On I-84 In Manchester, Police Say
Not a Bright Idea: Duo Shined Laser Beam Into Cars On I-84 In Manchester, Police Say Drivers on I-84 had a scare when a green laser beam was seen flashing into vehicles near Exit 61 in Manchester. A 911 caller told police someone inside a black Toyota Prius was pointing a laser at passing cars on Monday night, April 21 — a dangerous distraction on a busy road. A witness called police around 8:30 p.m. to report the light show and followed the Prius while directing dispatchers and helping troopers track the vehicle as it headed west onto I-91 south. Troopers stopped the vehicle near Exit 27 in Hartford, Connecticut State Police said.  Manuel Dominguez-Liz, 25, of Ca…
Wheelchair-Bound Woman Killed After Car Strike In Hartford Wheelchair-Bound Woman Killed After Car Strike In Hartford
Wheelchair-Bound Woman Killed After Car Strike In Hartford A woman in a wheelchair was killed when she was hit by a car over the weekend, police said.  Beth Bosco, 67, of Hartford, was struck around 11:15 p.m. on Broad Street in Hartford just before it crosses over I-84. Police found her with serious injuries.  Paramedics rushed Bosco to Hartford Hospital, where she died of her injuries.  The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and is working with police.  Hartford police urge anyone with information about the crash to contact the department's tip line at 860-722-TIPS.
CT Man Caught Looting Overturned Tractor-Trailer On I-84 In Hartford: Police CT Man Caught Looting Overturned Tractor-Trailer On I-84 In Hartford: Police
CT Man Caught Looting Overturned Tractor-Trailer On I-84 In Hartford: Police A Connecticut man was arrested over the weekend and accused of stealing items from a tractor-trailer rollover crash that spilled its contents across Interstate 84, authorities said. Marcus King, 51, of Andover, was taken into custody on Sunday, April 6, after Connecticut State Police obtained surveillance video allegedly showing him picking through the crash site before speeding away, officials said. Police responded to the crash in Hartford at approximately 5:20 a.m. after receiving reports of a wrong-way driver. Traffic camera footage reportedly showed a truck reversing down the Exit 42 o…
Trooper Injured After Car Crashes Into Cruiser On I-84 In East Hartford Trooper Injured After Car Crashes Into Cruiser On I-84 In East Hartford
Trooper Injured After Car Crashes Into Cruiser On I-84 In East Hartford A Connecticut State trooper was hurt late Monday night, March 31, after a driver crashed into their cruiser, which was parked at a crash site on I-84 eastbound, officials said. The trooper was assisting with a single-car crash around 11:30 p.m. near Exit 56 in East Hartford when the incident happened. The officer had their emergency lights on and was sitting inside the cruiser, which was parked behind the disabled vehicle in the right travel lane. A tow truck had arrived on the scene when another vehicle approached but didn’t slow down or move over. That vehicle struck the police cruiser.&n…
Drunk Wrong-Way Driver On I-84 In Farmington Blames GPS: Police Drunk Wrong-Way Driver On I-84 In Farmington Blames GPS: Police
Drunk Wrong-Way Driver On I-84 In Farmington Blames GPS: Police A Massachusetts man was arrested over the weekend after police said he drove the wrong way on I-84 in Connecticut, blaming his GPS for the mistake, authorities said.  Alex Caiza-Apugllon, 28, of Chicopee, was arrested early Saturday morning, March 15, after troopers were alerted to a red Hyundai Elantra traveling east in the westbound lanes of the interstate in Farmington, according to Connecticut State Police. Police said Caiza-Apugllon initially entered the Fienemann Road off-ramp just before 5 a.m. Moments later, troopers spotted him reversing down the Exit 39A connector to Route 9 …
Meriden Woman Clocked At 100MPH Ran From Police Because She Didn't Want Criminal Record: Cops Meriden Woman Clocked At 100MPH Ran From Police Because She Didn't Want Criminal Record: Cops
Meriden Woman Clocked At 100MPH Ran From Police Because She Didn't Want Criminal Record: Cops A Connecticut woman caught speeding over 100 miles per hour on I-84 led police on a high-speed chase because she told troopers she didn't want a speeding ticket to blemish her criminal record, authorities said.  Natasha Ramos-Bauza, 26, of Meriden added multiple allegations to her criminal record, including engaging police in a pursuit, reckless driving, improper passing, and failure to maintain a lane, Connecticut State Police said.  Police spotted Ramos-Bauza near east Exit 46 in Hartford on Monday, March 10, around 9:45 p.m. driving at more than twice the 50 mph speed limi…
Wanted CT Man Busted Going 105 MPH In West Hartford After Someone Gave Him The Bird: Police Wanted CT Man Busted Going 105 MPH In West Hartford After Someone Gave Him The Bird: Police
Wanted CT Man Busted Going 105 MPH In West Hartford After Someone Gave Him The Bird: Police A Connecticut man wanted on an outstanding warrant was arrested after state police say he was caught speeding at more than 100 mph on I-84 in West Hartford — and it all started because another driver flipped him off, authorities said.  Collin Demo, 21, of Manchester, was pulled over near Exit 37 around 11 p.m. Saturday, March 8, after a trooper clocked his Mazda 3 at 105 mph in a 65 mph zone, according to Connecticut State Police. Troopers say Demo was weaving through traffic and using all lanes before he was stopped. When asked why he was driving so fast, Demo admitted he knew he was …
Drunk Woman 'Just Having Fun' Driving 119 MPH On I-84 In Southington: Police Drunk Woman 'Just Having Fun' Driving 119 MPH On I-84 In Southington: Police
Drunk Woman 'Just Having Fun' Driving 119 MPH On I-84 In Southington: Police A Connecticut woman who was clocked at 119 mph on I-84 while intoxicated told police she was "just having fun" and wanted to see how fast her car could go since she couldn't afford to take it out on a track, authorities said.  Amanda Offerdahl, 27, of Cheshire, was pulled over around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 8, near Exit 31 in Southington after a state trooper spotted her BMW 430i weaving between lanes and passing traffic at an "extremely high rate of speed," Connecticut State Police said. As the trooper began pacing the vehicle, Offerdahl allegedly accelerated even more on open st…
4-Year-Old Child Rescued in Croton Falls After Kidnapping, Chase On I-84, I-684: Police 4-Year-Old Child Rescued in Croton Falls After Kidnapping, Chase On I-84, I-684: Police
4-Year-Old Child Rescued in Croton Falls After Kidnapping, Chase On I-84, I-684: Police This story has been updated.  A four-year-old child with autism was safely rescued after being abducted in a rapidly unfolding kidnapping situation that spanned Westchester, Dutchess, and Putnam counties, authorities announced. The incident began on Saturday, Feb. 22, when Putnam County 911 received a report of a vehicle stolen out of LaGrange. Authorities learned that the suspect, 26-year-old Jahyra Allen of Brooklyn, had allegedly taken the car from a family member and abducted her 4-year-old child, whom she does not have legal custody of, according to New York State Police. Authori…
Mom Admits To Using Crack Before Crashing Car With Baby Inside In East Hartford: Police Mom Admits To Using Crack Before Crashing Car With Baby Inside In East Hartford: Police
Mom Admits To Using Crack Before Crashing Car With Baby Inside In East Hartford: Police A routine traffic crash quickly turned into a serious criminal investigation when police say a local woman admitted to using crack cocaine before getting behind the wheel—with a toddler in the car. Elizabeth Burnham, 35, of East Hartford, faces a litany of charges following her arrest on Monday morning, Feb. 24, Connecticut State Police said.  Troopers responded to a two-car crash on the exit 58 off-ramp from I-84 around 10:15 a.m. They found Burnham had rear-ended another vehicle because she “was not able to stop in time,” according to authorities.  No injuries were reported at …
Car Thieves Flee At Over 100 MPH, Lead Cops On Multi-State Chase Through Mount Kisco, CT Car Thieves Flee At Over 100 MPH, Lead Cops On Multi-State Chase Through Mount Kisco, CT
Car Thieves Flee At Over 100 MPH, Lead Cops On Multi-State Chase Through Mount Kisco, CT Three alleged car thieves who fled from authorities in Westchester at over 100 miles per hour were captured in Connecticut after a multi-state pursuit involving a helicopter and spike sticks, police said. The incident began around 2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, when Westchester County Police responded to a report of three people attempting to break into cars at 333 North Bedford Rd. in Mount Kisco. When a patrol officer arrived, the suspects took off in an Audi sedan with Connecticut plates, police said. Because of traffic conditions and the reckless speed of the fleeing vehicle, officers did…
Wrong-Way Drunk Driver Blames GPS On Hartford Interstates: State Police Wrong-Way Drunk Driver Blames GPS On Hartford Interstates: State Police
Wrong-Way Drunk Driver Blames GPS On Hartford Interstates: State Police A Massachusetts woman was arrested after allegedly driving the wrong way on multiple highways before stopping on the shoulder of I-384, telling troopers she was confused by Connecticut’s roads and following her GPS. Nyasia Battle, 24, of Springfield, Massachusetts, faces multiple charges from the early Friday morning, Feb. 21, trek, Connecticut State Police said.  State police said multiple 911 callers reported a red Hyundai SUV traveling north in the southbound lanes of Route 5/15 before merging onto I-84 eastbound in the westbound lanes. Troopers responded but initially lost sight of…
Dump Truck Slams Into SUV On I-84 In Waterbury, Speeds Away; Police Searching For Driver Dump Truck Slams Into SUV On I-84 In Waterbury, Speeds Away; Police Searching For Driver
Dump Truck Slams Into SUV On I-84 In Waterbury, Speeds Away; Police Searching For Driver A driver was lucky to walk away after a crash Thursday morning, Feb. 13, on I-84 in Waterbury when a dump truck slammed into their vehicle and sped away, state police said.  The large truck slammed into the SUV — flattening the vehicle's front half — near the westbound Exit 25A just after 9 a.m., Connecticut State Police said.  No one was injured in the hit-and-run crash.  The SUV driver gave police a good description of the dump truck, and troopers are searching for the vehicle and the person behind the wheel. Investigators urge anyone who witnessed the crash to contact Con…
Major Search On For I-84 Armed Southington Road Rage Attacker Underway Major Search On For I-84 Armed Southington Road Rage Attacker Underway
Major Search On For I-84 Armed Southington Road Rage Attacker Underway A man who police say ditched his car in a rest area along I-84 after a road rage attack on the highway is being sought by authorities, Connecticut State Police said. UPDATE: Robert Misericordia Arrested In I-84 Road Rage Incidents, Police Say The incident involved a firearm and happened around 8:40 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, in the westbound lanes near Exit 17, CSP said. The victim shared photos of the incident with NBC Connecticut. #EXCLUSIVE: A manhunt is underway for the suspect in a string of road rage incidents on I-84. We spoke to a victim who recorded the man getting out of his…
Vernon Driver With White, Powdery Substance On His Face Found Asleep Behind Wheel: Cops Vernon Driver With White, Powdery Substance On His Face Found Asleep Behind Wheel: Cops
Vernon Driver With White, Powdery Substance On His Face Found Asleep Behind Wheel: Cops Michael Tobin's great escape from troopers never really got off the ground in Connecticut. The 66-year-old Vernon man was found asleep behind the wheel at a green light in Tolland and is now facing OUI and drug charges after allegedly trying to flee, despite his car being turned off, state police said. Shortly after 11 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9, troopers responded to a report of a silver Jetta stopped in the right-turn-only lane at the intersection of I-84 eastbound at exit 68 and Route 195 in Tolland. According to state police, the vehicle had been sitting motionless at a green light for sev…
Tesla Driver Clocked At 130 MPH On I-84 In Tolland Said He Was Rushing To See Sick Friend: Cops Tesla Driver Clocked At 130 MPH On I-84 In Tolland Said He Was Rushing To See Sick Friend: Cops
Tesla Driver Clocked At 130 MPH On I-84 In Tolland Said He Was Rushing To See Sick Friend: Cops A Boston, MA man was has been arrested for reckless driving on I-84 in CT after being clocked at 130 miles per hour, state police said. On Saturday, Feb. 8, at approximately 11 a.m., troopers from Troop C in Tolland were conducting speed enforcement on I-84 westbound in Union when they spotted a gray Tesla traveling at an extremely high speed near Exit 74. According to police, the vehicle was weaving across all three lanes to pass traffic. It took several miles for a trooper to catch up to the car, which was ultimately stopped on the right shoulder near Exit 70 in Willington. The driver, i…
'Lesser Evil,' Owned By Dad Of Alleged DOGE Staff Member, To Move Into Brewster Property 'Lesser Evil,' Owned By Dad Of Alleged DOGE Staff Member, To Move Into Brewster Property
'Lesser Evil,' Owned By Dad Of Alleged Doge Staff Member, To Move Into Brewster Property A fast-growing, CT-based snack brand owned by the father of a 19-year-old allegedly working with Elon Musk's new Department of Government Efficiency has secured a massive new distribution facility in Putnam County, expanding its presence in the Northeast. Lesser Evil, a Danbury, Connecticut-based company known for its organic and minimally processed snacks, has signed a 303,100-square-foot lease at Lincoln Logistics 84x684 Crossings in Brewster, according to real estate developer Lincoln Equities Group (LEG). The facility, located near major highways I-84, I-684, and Route 7 and finished in…
Tractor Trailer Rolls Over On I-84 In Danbury Tractor Trailer Rolls Over On I-84 In Danbury
Tractor Trailer Rolls Over On I-84 In Danbury Connecticut State Police responded to a tractor-trailer rollover crash on Tuesday morning, Feb. 4, on I-84 in Fairfield County.  The incident happened around 9:30 a.m. at the I-84 East at the Route 7 North merger.  Paramedics treated the driver was treated for minor injuries, authorities said.  Authorities remain at the scene, but traffic is continuing to flow. 
One Dead In I-684 Crash In Southeast (UPDATE) One Dead In I-684 Crash In Southeast (UPDATE)
One Dead In I-684 Crash In Southeast (Update) One person was killed in a crash on I-684 early Sunday, Jan. 26, authorities confirmed. The two-car crash happened in the southbound lanes in Southeast at about 7:15 a.m., New York State Police said. One person is confirmed deceased, a trooper tells Daily Voice. The left and center lanes were closed while the investigation continues.
Drag-Racing I-84 Drivers Killed Young Father In Farmington, Family Says Drag-Racing I-84 Drivers Killed Young Father In Farmington, Family Says
Drag-Racing I-84 Drivers Killed Young Father In Farmington, Family Says A six-vehicle crash on I-84 in Connecticut claimed the life of a 29-year-old man, whose family says he was a father to a little girl. According to CT State Police, a 44-year-old man from Wethersfield was heading east on the highway near Exit 36 in Farmington when he struck the vehicle being operated by Eloi Batista Da Silva, on Sunday, Jan. 12, around 6:05 p.m.  The impact sent Silva, who had also been heading east, across the left lane, the median, and into the westbound lanes, where his car collided with a third vehicle. The crash quickly escalated, involving three ad…
Speeding Middletown Driver, 21, Killed In Fiery I-84 Crash, Police Say Speeding Middletown Driver, 21, Killed In Fiery I-84 Crash, Police Say
Speeding Middletown Driver, 21, Killed In Fiery I-84 Crash, Police Say A fiery crash on I-84 westbound in Orange County claimed the life of a 21-year-old Middletown man, authorities said. Melvin Moultrie was speeding in a 2017 Nissan Sentra when his vehicle veered off the roadway for unknown reasons, struck a tree, and became engulfed in flames just before 3 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, Trooper Jennifer Alvarez said. Firefighters from the Maybrook Fire Department and Mechanicstown Fire Department responded to the scene and extinguished the blaze.  Emergency crews extricated Moultrie from the vehicle, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. …
Speeding DUI Driver Had Child In Car On I-84 Middlebury Stop, State Police Say Speeding DUI Driver Had Child In Car On I-84 Middlebury Stop, State Police Say
Speeding DUI Driver Had Child In Car On I-84 Middlebury Stop, State Police Say A 32-year-old Connecticut woman was arrested on multiple charges, including operating under the influence (OUI) and risk of injury to a child, following a traffic stop on I-84, Connecticut, State Police said. A driver later identified as Precious Seay, 32, of Winsted was spotted by troopers conducting an OUI enforcement detail going 80 mph and swerving out of her lane near exit 16 in Middlebury around 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, police said. While speaking with Seay, troopers suspected she was under the influence of alcohol or drugs, police said. They also noted a nine-year-old child w…
2 Dead In I-84 Crash Involving Freightliner, Government-Insured Vehicle In Danbury: State PD 2 Dead In I-84 Crash Involving Freightliner, Government-Insured Vehicle In Danbury: State PD
2 Dead In I-84 Crash Involving Freightliner, Government-Insured Vehicle In Danbury: State PD Police have released details in a weekend crash on I-84 in Danbury that involved three vehicles including a Freightliner, and left two people dead. A disabled Hyundai in the left lane of the Exit 8 on-ramp was struck by a Lexus, whose driver was from Avon, traveling in the left, westbound lane around 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 12, Connecticut State Police said. Some of the Hyundai's occupants had exited the vehicle, police said. After being struck by the Lexus, the Hyundai spun out into the path of the Freightliner. Those killed included Ronald Omar Tello, 27, of Danbury, the pedestrian…
Intoxicated Driver Busted With Child In Backseat During I-84 Stop In Middlebury: Police Intoxicated Driver Busted With Child In Backseat During I-84 Stop In Middlebury: Police
Intoxicated Driver Busted With Child In Backseat During I-84 Stop In Middlebury: Police A routine stop for speeding turned into jail time for the driver after police said she was intoxicated with her 9-year-old child inside.  Precious Seay, 32, of Windstead, was clocked at 80 mph and swerved in and out of her lane on I-84 near Exit 16 in Middlebury, Connecticut State Police said. When police pulled over her, troopers noted signs of impairment made more worrisome since the child was in the backseat.  Seay asked to take a field sobriety test to prove she was sober, but she failed, police said.  Police arrested her and charged her with speeding, OUI with a ch…
CT Man Killed After Car Skids Off I-84 Off-Ramp In Tolland CT Man Killed After Car Skids Off I-84 Off-Ramp In Tolland
CT Man Killed After Car Skids Off I-84 Off-Ramp In Tolland A 68-year-old Connecticut man was killed earlier this week when he lost control of his vehicle and crashed along I-84, authorities announced.  Robert Bickford, of Ashford, crashed around 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 6, when his Honda Civic skidded off of the Exit 69 off-ramp on I-84, Connecticut State Police said. He died at the scene.  Police are investigating the crash. Officials provided little information on the circumstances of the crash, multiple wrecks were reported on Monday because of weather-related incidents.  Related: CT DOT Warns Of Treacherous Roads From Icy Cond…