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Meriden Man Vandalized Columbus Statue, Stole POW Flag, Cut Down American Flags: Police
A Connecticut man has been arrested and charged with vandalizing a Christopher Columbus monument in Meriden last month, authorities said.
Marco Mejil Jr., 30, of Meriden, turned himself in to police on Tuesday, March 18, after a warrant was issued for his arrest, authorities said.
The investigation began after officers responded to reports of vandalism near East Main Street and Broad Street on Feb. 25, where a statue of Christopher Columbus had been covered in graffiti. Officers also found a flagpole snapped in half, ropes cut, a POW flag stolen, and multiple American flags missing, Meriden…
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…
Man Crashes Into Meriden Pedestrian, Speeds Away Before Victim Hit By Another SUV: Police
A 73-year-old Connecticut man is recovering after being hit by two cars while crossing the street earlier this week. One of the drivers stayed to help, but the other allegedly sped away and was later caught, police said.
Diego Mosqura-Garcia, 31, of Meriden, was arrested on Friday, March 7, and charged with evading responsibility in a crash causing serious injury, driving with a suspended license, and failing to exercise due care near a pedestrian, police said.
Maurice Carrier was legally crossing Pratt and Cedar Streets in Meriden around noon Thursday when a blue Ford Explorer hit him and …
Meriden Man Hits 115 MPH On I-91, Leads Police Chase Before Arrest At Home: Cops
A Connecticut man hit 115 mph on I-91, leading police on a high-speed chase before being arrested over the weekend, authorities said.
Shoaib Noori, 22, of Meriden, was spotted speeding past traffic near Exit 24 in Rocky Hill in a blue BMW 330i on Sunday afternoon, March 2, Connecticut State Police said. A trooper on patrol clocked him at 115 mph, well over the posted 65 mph limit.
When the trooper attempted a traffic stop with lights and sirens, Noori allegedly refused to pull over and began dangerously weaving through traffic and driving on the shoulders and grassy areas near exit ramps, p…
