Im going to cut your throat, said the man wielding a knife and targeting a SEAT bus driver in New London whod stepped off her vehicle for a quick break. Sign up for the FOX61 newsletters:Morning Forecast, Morning Headlines, Evening Headlines. While police provided few details about the shooting, they did say it happened around 2:20 p.m. Tuesday on Marley Place. A 35-year-old New Britain man and a 32-year-old Bridgeport woman who each suffered a gunshot wound in the incident brought themselves to Saint Mary's Hospital before officers arrived at the scene, police said. Steam Live on FIRE TV: Search FOX61 and click Get to download. ', Weather service warns of black ice as snowstorm winds down, 'Saturday Night Live' skit with Woody Harrelson takes place at Naval Submarine Base New London, Connecticut digs out after first big snowfall of season, Bo Hickey, former New Canaan hockey, football coach and NFL player, has died. The video shows it slamming into the officer's car and driving up on the side of it. She then lost control, veered off the road and hit a telephone pole. Three men were found with gunshot wounds and were transported to local hospitals. I pray for a speedy recovery for the officer.. Police also did not say whether Waterbury police fired any shots during the incident. All services are free and confidential. The gunfire erupted on the 260 block of Walnut Street shortly before 8:40 p.m., Lt. Ryan Bessette said. Spagnolo said the officer, who was not named, was taken to St. Marys Hospital. They were sitting in a vehicle parked outside of the roadway when they were struck by several gunshots, police said. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Police responded to the shooting at about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday and found the three injured men inside the store. As of November 26, police say there have been 247 confirmed shots fired incidents this year in Waterbury. Even though it's been a quiet winter so far, residents like Yolanda Davis say they still aren He had the fortitude, he had the stamina not to use deadly physical force although he was faced with deadly physical force, and I commend that officer's actions.". The opportunities to advance students learning are endless. Son Gncelleme : 26 ubat 2023 - 6:36. Police said Casperson got out and tried to run, but police took her into custody. BLOOMFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) An 18-year-old is being held on a $800,000 bond after shooting at a house with a stolen gun, according to Bloomfield police. FOLLOW US ONTWITTER,FACEBOOK&INSTAGRAM. Copyright 2022 WFSB. Steve also likes promoting local businesses. WATERBURY, CT (WFSB) - Police identified a man who was killed in a shooting that happened in a Waterbury parking lot. 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WATERBURY Police working with a local and state gang task force arrested a city man in connection with shots fired on Christmas Day and seized an illegal loaded handgun with a high-capacity magazine, officials said. All three were said to be in critical condition. The victim was identified as 26-year-old Jordan Savage. A lot of sirens. According to Toro, the student was found in the late morning hours, unresponsive in Our new Privacy Policy will go into effect on January 1st, 2023. Waterbury police charged Thomas Knight with firing a gun repeatedly on Christmas Day. Wolcott police said Casperson would be charged with the same. An arrest warrant for Hernandez charged him in connection to the incident with murder, criminal attempt at murder, assault and multiple firearm violations. Former New Haven County resident Jesus Nieves, aka "Pop," age 38, formerly of Waterbury, and Springfield, Massachusetts, was sentenced Thursday, Feb. 23 to 63 months in prison, said Vanessa Roberts Avery, US Attorney for the District of Connecticut. According to the Waterbury Police Department, on February 17, investigators from the NAUGATUCK, CT (WFSB) - Police responded to a call on Sunday of a crash with injuries on Millville Avenue and Hillside Avenue. Provided by NBC Connecticut Authorities were called to Otto's. He was later found dead inside the apartment. "I don't know what to say no more. Fravel also said he heard about 10 shots. Christine Dempsey may be reached at Christine.Dempsey@hearstmediact.com. WATERBURY, CT (WFSB) - Three men were hospitalized following a shooting that happened outside of a convenience store in Waterbury on Tuesday. Police Lt. Ryan Bessette said all three victims are being treated at local hospitals and injuries are being evaluated. 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The crash happened at approximately 12:45 p.m. when witnesses reported one of the drivers fleeing from the scene on foot. A Channel 3 crew also saw a Waterbury police forensics team scanning the area for several hours. The victims were identified by police as being. She has covered everything from town meetings and light features to breaking news. Police said Casperson went on to hit another responding police cruiser at Brass Mill Way in Waterbury, leading police on a pursuit that ended in Monroe around 9:15 a.m. Police say Casperson made a U-turn on Monroe Turnpike, hitting several police cars. Dieses Stockfoto: FILE - Infowars founder Alex Jones appears in court to testify during the Sandy Hook defamation damages trial at Connecticut Superior Court in Waterbury, Conn., Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. That [] Hannah Casperson, 25, of Brookfield, was arraigned from St. Vincent's Medical Center Monday. Dozens of sheep seized from a farm in Beacon Falls. Police officers responded to reports of gunshots at a Waterbury gas station Thursday morning and found a 28-year-old man who had been shot. He strongly believes that the public has right to know what is happening in their backyard and that government needs to be transparent. Knight was held on a total $1.25 million bond after his arraignment in the Superior Court in Waterbury. WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) One man was injured during a shooting in Waterbury on Saturday, police said. 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Officers serving a search warrant went to Knight's home on Jan. 20, took him into custody on the arrest warrant for the shooting, Bessette said. Here are the Winter Storm Anthony snowfall totals so far, Route 2 east closed in Norwich for a crash, Nurse in Putnam honored for 50 years of service, FORECAST: An ALERT for areas of black ice. Eighty-six people have been shot and of those, 11 have died. The crash took place on I-91 southbound just north of Exit 3 in New Haven around 9:50 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, June 29, 1907, Page 3, Image 3, brought to you by Connecticut State Library, Hartford, CT, and the National Digital Newspaper Program. On Thursday around 12:34 p.m. police. Copeland said there needs to be action to solve this problem, but itll require every single person in the community to achieve. Knight, who is a felon, is prohibitedfrom possessing a firearm, police said. Stay with Eyewitness News for updates. In addition, investigators towed a car outside of the store and tried talking to neighbors. Police responded to the shooting at about 4:30 p.m.. WATERBURY, Conn. A man accused of shooting two women, killing one of them, in Waterburyon Saturday was found dead the next day in an apartment in West Haven, police said. Some regulars said the store was a nice addition to the neighborhood. Also on the program is Im[], An informational session to learn more about the upcoming Wisewoman Group run by chaplain Geri Cappabianca will take place Monday, March 6, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Road[]. Olivia Schueller reports that the roads have dramatically improved in A Waterbury resident who backed into a Southington Police cruiser after a traffic stop and fled, was eventually apprehended and faces a host of charges, including drugs and weapons. 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A 22-year-old local man suffered a non-life-threatening injury and was taken to Saint Marys Hospital for treatment, according to Bessette. Like I said to him last night, this is a wakeup call. Anyone with information can call the detectives at 203-574-6941 or leave information anonymously via Crime Stoppers at The Waterbury Police Department responded to a report of shots fired on Walnut Street in Waterbury after 8:30 p.m. on Monday. He is a N "There came a point in time when this officer's life was in jeopardy," said Waterbury Police Chief Fernando Spagnolo at a news conference Monday afternoon. "I don't like the violence that's going on here in Waterbury. A community leader said action is needed, but everyones going to have to come together for that to happen. . Of the 31 occupants on the flight, 28 died, making it one of the worst plane crashes in Connecticut history. Three men were shot and theyre now in the hospital in critical condition. Have a story idea or something on your mind you want to share? During the search, members of the Waterbury Gang Task Force Unit, the Connecticut State Police Violent Crimes Task Force and agents with the FBI found a loaded 9 mm handgun and a small quantity of a drugs, Bessette said. I am heartbroken by the shooting of a Waterbury Police officer while responding to an emergency investigation, U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-5, said in a statement. He had been released from Saint Mary's Hospital as of Tuesday afternoon, Bessette said. The Connecticut Restaurant Association wants to take an existing state tax and create a hospitality fund. Police said three men were injured in a Waterbury shooting on Tuesday evening. A New Britain teenager who has been arrested numerous times, mostly in vehicle-related incidents, has accepted a plea bargain in which he was convicted in four of them, including a charge of conspiring in a Hartford shooting when he was 16, and is likely to received a five-year prison sentence. There was a fatal shooting just before 1 a.m. on Aug. 15 at Bertie's West Indian Restaurant. 203-755-1234 Nissan recalls over 800K SUVs due to Emily Kohrs: A fitting spokeswoman for the grand-jury system. This is the latest of a rash of shootings the city has dealt with this year. His paintings have appeared in[], Spring Card Making Workshop Saturday, March 4th 6:00-9:00 PM Join us for a fun Spring Card Making Workshop. A 22-year-old local man suffered a non-life-threatening injury and was taken to Saint Mary's Hospital for treatment, according to Bessette. She has won awards for her crime stories, tales of heroic rescues and for chronicling the lives of people experiencing homelessness. Officers were called to the Lit Ultra Lounge on West Main Street shortly before 2 a.m. after getting a shots fired complaint. You could walk on the streets and not have to fear for your life," Gandy added. Christine is a veteran reporter with decades of experience at newspapers in Connecticut and New York, including The Bristol Press, the Journal Inquirer and The Hartford Courant. Weve also had plenty of weather-related incidents: tornadoes, hurricanes, and snowstorms have all hit the Nutmeg State and resulted in casualties. One victim, identified as Glenys Naomi Aloyo, 35, of Waterbury, was pronounced dead on the scene by medical personnel. The officer draws his gun and can be heard shouting at the suspect multiple times to stop, but the driver continues to crash into the cruiser until there's room to get through, then takes off with the tires squealing. He also said both are suspected in various thefts around the greater Waterbury area over the past month and additional charges against Casperson and Crawford are pending. Its gonna take our community leaders, our clergy leaders, any other organizations that are trying to empower people in our communities to unite as one, said Copeland. We want Salon Managers to grow with us professionally in a family-like environment. WATERBURY Police working with a local and state gang task force arrested a city man in connection with shots fired on Christmas Day and seized an illegal loaded handgun with a high-capacity magazine, officials said. He was charged with nearly a dozen offenses in connection with the shooting, including attempted first-degree assault, criminal possession of a firearm, first-degree reckless endangerment and illegal discharge of a firearm. The driver was identified as 32-year old Devon A smoke shop in Bristol was cited for allegedly selling products that contained illegal THC to minors, police said. Police remind citizens that the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence provides a 24 HR hotline available for resources and/or assistance by contacting 1-888-774-2900 (English) or 1-844-831-9200 (Spanish). GTGCT, Connecticut's largest Supercuts franchisee, is positioned for accelerated guest and revenue growth and seeks full-time Salon Manager to support the Company's business plan. Copyright 2022 WFSB. Wolcott police arrested her alleged accomplice, Thomas Crawford, 31, of Naugatuck, that day at a supermarket. I came home and it was all bad," said Ryan Williams of Waterbury. I have been in contact with Police Chief Fernando Spagnolo to offer any assistance my office can provide during such a difficult time. How is Eversource allowed to get away with this rate hike.