Two Felons Busted With Heroin, Crack Cocaine, Cash, Ammo In CT Bust
Two convicted felons are facing new charges after being busted during a search and seizure in Connecticut, police announced.
In New Haven County, police officers in Waterbury assigned to the department’s Vice and Intelligence Division executed a search warrant at a William Street apartment following an investigation into drug sales in the region.
At the apartment, investigators located suspect Quentin Boone, age 28, who was with a second man, Litchfield County resident Douglas Elliott, age 34, of Torrington, both of whom are convicted felons with prior narcotic felony-related convictions wh…
Two Lucky CT Residents Win $50K Each In State Lottery
A pair of CT Lottery players from New England are feeling lucky after cashing in scratch-off tickets worth $50,000 that were sold at area convenience and package stores.
Lottery officials announced that in New London County on Monday, May 16, Westerly, Rhode Island resident Amede Leclair cashed in a top-prize winning "$50,000 50th Anniversary" ticket that was sold at Bestway Convenience on Liberty Street in Pawcatuck.
Later that week, on Wednesday, May 18, in Hartford County, a Windsor resident - who chose not to disclose a name - also won big, cashing in a winning $50,000 "Winter Winnings"…
CT Police Officer Shoots Man During Welfare Check
A Connecticut police officer who went to check on someone’s well-being ended up shooting the person, police said.
The shooting took place in Litchfield County around 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, when officers were sent on a welfare check of a person in Torrington.
“Upon arrival, an officer was confronted by a male party and was forced to fire his service weapon,” said Det. Kevin L. Tieman, of the Torrington Police.
The man, who was shot multiple times, was taken to Charlotte Hungerford Hospital and later airlifted to Hartford Hospital, Tieman said.
The victim's name, age, and condition …
Fairfield County Resident Wins $390K In State Lottery
Some CT Lottery players are feeling lucky after cashing in big on winning tickets worth six-figure prizes.
In Fairfield County, On Wednesday, Feb. 16, a winning “Lucky for Life” ticket worth $390,000 that was sold at the 24/7 Express on Barnum Avenue in Stratford was cashed in by a Stratford resident who opted not to submit a name, lottery officials announced.
That same day, Norwalk resident Alexandra Polo cashed in a jackpot-winning “$100,000 Cashword 11" ticket that was sold at the In And Out Variety on Main Street in Norwalk.
Days later, on Friday, Feb. 18, Bridgeport resident Antonio …
