K9 Officer 'Boss' Tracks Down Teens Who Stole, Crashed Car In Killingly: Police K9 Officer 'Boss' Tracks Down Teens Who Stole, Crashed Car In Killingly: Police
K9 Officer 'Boss' Tracks Down Teens Who Stole, Crashed Car In Killingly: Police A group of teenagers found themselves in handcuffs after crashing a stolen car and running into the woods — only to be sniffed out by a four-legged officer. Connecticut State Police say it all began when a gray Subaru Crosstrek, reported stolen earlier that day, was seen weaving dangerously through traffic on Main Street in Killingly on Saturday afternoon, March 8. Witnesses said the driver nearly caused several accidents before slamming into another car at Westcott Road. But instead of stopping, the Subaru sped off. It wasn’t long before the same vehicle was found smashed against a tree on…
Hamden Woman Found Asleep In Stolen Car In North Haven Driveway: CT Hamden Woman Found Asleep In Stolen Car In North Haven Driveway: CT
Hamden Woman Found Asleep In Stolen Car In North Haven Driveway: CT A Connecticut woman was arrested after police say she was found asleep in a stolen car with drugs outside a stranger’s home. Cricket Yurchick, 43, of Hamden, was taken into custody Tuesday morning, March 4, after a North Haven homeowner noticed an unfamiliar car parked in their driveway for about 15 minutes, authorities said. Officers responded to the Hartford Turnpike home around 11:45 a.m. and found Yurchick unconscious in the running vehicle with drugs visible inside, North Haven police said. After waking her, officers said she showed signs of impairment. A check of the vehicle identifi…
Gone In 14 Seconds: Fair Lawn Victim Details Home Burglary That Stole Cars — And Peace Of Mind Gone In 14 Seconds: Fair Lawn Victim Details Home Burglary That Stole Cars — And Peace Of Mind
Gone In 14 Seconds: Fair Lawn Victim Details Home Burglary That Stole Cars — And Peace Of Mind A Fair Lawn homeowner says he and his wife woke up to the sound of shattering glass Saturday morning, March 1. Fourteen seconds later, their two vehicles were gone, and he had barely escaped being run over (scroll for video). The nightmare unfolded around 4:30 a.m. when burglars smashed through the glass front door of their Berdan Avenue home, he said. "We were asleep upstairs. We heard two smashes and glass shattering. I thought the skylight in the bathroom exploded or a tree fell on the house," the homeowner recalled. Then he heard movement. "I ran downstairs, started yelling, ‘What’s g…
Sicklerville Car Thief Assaults Cops: Winslow PD Sicklerville Car Thief Assaults Cops: Winslow PD
Sicklerville Car Thief Assaults Cops: Winslow PD A 28-year-old Sicklerville man was arrested and charged on Sunday, Feb. 23, after he assaulted a police officer while they tried to apprehend him for stealing a car, authorities said. At 5:29 a.m., officers responded to 43 Hewitt Ln. on a report of three men trying to break into a vehicle, Winslow police said. Officrs observed a black Infiniti Q50 exiting the Hampton Gate development at a high rate of speed, police said. A lookout vehicle was also exiting the development at a high rate of speed, police said. Officers attempted to stop the Infiniti but it immediately fled the scene, pol…
Man Stole Car With Victim's Mother Inside, Struck Her In Chester: DA (UPDATE) Man Stole Car With Victim's Mother Inside, Struck Her In Chester: DA (UPDATE)
Man Stole Car With Victim's Mother Inside, Struck Her In Chester: DA (Update) A man accused of stealing a car from an Orange County shopping center allegedly did so with the victim's mother still inside the vehicle, whom he struck repeatedly, prosecutors said.  Chester resident Edward Keegan, 34, was arraigned on Tuesday, Feb. 25, in Orange County Court on an indictment charging him with two counts of second-degree robbery, second-degree assault, fourth-degree grand larceny, and second-degree unlawful imprisonment, Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced on Wednesday, Feb. 26.  According to Hoovler's office and the Town and Village of Che…
Car Stolen Outside Strip Mall: Suspect Leads Cops On Chase In Chester, Police Say Car Stolen Outside Strip Mall: Suspect Leads Cops On Chase In Chester, Police Say
Car Stolen Outside Strip Mall: Suspect Leads Cops On Chase In Chester, Police Say A man was apprehended after stealing a car at an Orange County strip mall, leading police on a chase through multiple towns, and crashing on Route 17, authorities said.  New, updated report - Man Stole Car With Victim's Mother Inside, Struck Her In Chester: DA (Update) The incident began just before noon on Friday, Feb. 21, when Edward Keegan, 34, of Chester, allegedly stole a vehicle from in front of Liquor King in The Chester Mall at 78 Brookside Ave., according to the Town of Chester and Village of Chester Police Departments.  Shortly after, police responded to a panic al…
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…
NJ Teen Mom Left Baby In Getaway Car During Botched Long Island Vehicle Theft, Police Say NJ Teen Mom Left Baby In Getaway Car During Botched Long Island Vehicle Theft, Police Say
NJ Teen Mom Left Baby In Getaway Car During Botched Long Island Vehicle Theft, Police Say A New Jersey woman and a teenage boy were caught attempting to steal a running vehicle in Hewlett while an infant sat in their getaway car, police said. Officers responded to a home on Seawane Road around 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19, after a resident saw an unknown male inside his running vehicle, Nassau County police said. When confronted, the suspect fled in a white Hyundai driven by an unknown female. A canvass of the area led officers to the vehicle, where they arrested 19-year-old Melissa Maldonado of Clifton, NJ, and a male juvenile, authorities said. Police discovered Maldonado…
Driver Drags Cops With Car In PWC, Leads I-95 Pursuit Before Arrest In Virginia: Police Driver Drags Cops With Car In PWC, Leads I-95 Pursuit Before Arrest In Virginia: Police
Driver Drags Cops With Car In PWC, Leads I-95 Pursuit Before Arrest In Virginia: Police A Stafford man accused of stealing multiple vehicles and dragging two police officers with a car was arrested after a wild chase down I-95, the Prince William County Police Department announced. Gideon Owusu Jr., 31, was taken into custody on Wednesday, Feb. 12, after officers say he stole a car, injured two law enforcement officers, and led police on a pursuit that ended with his arrest by Virginia State Police and Stafford County deputies. The chaos began a day earlier when officers responded to the Summerhouse II Condos in Woodbridge at around 4:10 p.m. after he took a friend's vehicle w…
Ski-Masked Thieves Crash Stolen BMW, Ditch Audi On I-95 Before Pursuit In Norwalk: Cops Ski-Masked Thieves Crash Stolen BMW, Ditch Audi On I-95 Before Pursuit In Norwalk: Cops
Ski-Masked Thieves Crash Stolen BMW, Ditch Audi On I-95 Before Pursuit In Norwalk: Cops Two people are in custody and three are believed to be at large after a stolen BMW X6 crashed and an associated, stolen Audi S5 was ditched on I-95 before a police pursuit early Tuesday, Feb. 11, police said. At approximately 7:14 a.m., Connecticut State Police from Troop G-Bridgeport responded to a motor vehicle accident on I-95 northbound near Exit 16. As officers were en route, reports indicated that several occupants had fled the scene on foot, police said. The suspects were described as young males dressed in all black with ski masks. Officers from the Norwalk and Westport Police Depa…
Stolen SUV Pulled From Susquehanna River: Police Stolen SUV Pulled From Susquehanna River: Police
Stolen SUV Pulled From Susquehanna River: Police A stolen SUV was recovered from the icy waters of the Susquehanna River in Luzerne County after it was spotted near Canal Park, police announced. Investigators say the vehicle was taken from a residence on Carlisle Street in Wilkes-Barre sometime overnight on Saturday, Feb. 8. The SUV was later found partially submerged in the river in Plymouth Township on Sunday, Feb. 9. Nanticoke Fire Chief reported that the vehicle appeared to have been in the water since Saturday, as snow was still visible on it when crews arrived. Emergency responders, including Nanticoke City Fire Department, Ply…
US Marshals Arrest Suspect Who Cops Say Stole Car Parts From Route 73 Dealership US Marshals Arrest Suspect Who Cops Say Stole Car Parts From Route 73 Dealership
US Marshals Arrest Suspect Who Cops Say Stole Car Parts From Route 73 Dealership A Camden man accused of stealing wheels and tires from multiple vehicles at an Evesham Township car dealership has been apprehended by members of the US Marshals Service following an extensive investigation, police said. On Dec. 9, 2024, Evesham police officers responded to Burns Honda on Route 73 for a report of multiple new vehicles on the lot that had their wheels and tires stolen. Detectives from the Evesham Investigative Bureau processed the crime scene and launched an investigation. Through their efforts, detectives identified Franklyn Rodriguez-Santana, 26, of Camden, as a suspect. A…