CT Teens Fleeing Liquor Store Theft Crash Into Home, Cars, Police Say
Two Connecticut teens were charged after they allegedly stole from a liquor store and then crashed into two vehicles and a mobile home while attempting to escape police capture.
The incident took place in Hartford County around noon, Monday, Jan. 17, in Southington.
Officers responded to a call from Queen Street Liquors at 1079 Queen St. on a report of a theft from the package store.
According to Lt. Keith Egan, of the Southington Police, the two teens fled down Aircraft Road, hit two cars and a mobile home on Hemlock Road before fleeing on foot.
Shortly after, police learned the vehicle,…
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region
Much of the region saw the first significant snowfall of the season from a fast-moving winter storm that swept through the region overnight Thursday, Jan. 6 into Friday, Jan. 7.
Here are some totals from the National Weather Service and other reports. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below.
New York
New York City
Central Park, 5.5 inches
Nassau County
East Williston, 8 inches
Elmont, 6.6 inches
Jericho, 7.1 inches
Massapequa, 7 inches
Syosset, 8.3 inches
Suffolk County
Islip Airport, 5.6 inches
Manorville, 6 i…
CT Couple Gets Engaged After Winning $100,000 Lottery Prize
A Connecticut couple celebrated their $100,000 lottery prize with dinner and an engagement.
Tom Heltzel, of Litchfield, purchased a Quick Pick at Cumberland Farms #4590 in Torrington for each of the day's draw games on Tuesday, Dec. 14, according to Connecticut Lottery.
The following morning, he returned to the store and checked his tickets.
“None of them were winners—until I got to the last ticket, Cash5," he told CT Lottery. "My eyes are not as good as they used to be, so I had to take another look when I saw ‘Winner $100,000’ on the ticket checker. I never saw so many zer…
Covid-19: New Testing Sites Opening In Connecticut
As Connecticut readies to provide more than three million COVID-19 test kits to local health departments across the state, many locations are still offering free testing, but with one hitch, you might have to wait in a long line.
To help, several new sites are opening across the state including:
Fairfield County: Weston-Westport, Friday, Dec. 31 - 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Weston Intermediate School; 2 kits per household, on a first, come first served basis
Litchfield County: Torrington, Friday, Dec. 31 - 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Torrington Middle School. Enter the s…
CT Teen Charged With Kidnapping Minor
A Connecticut teen has been charged with kidnapping a minor and sexually assaulting her before locking her in the trunk of a car.
Litchfield County resident Christopher Jesus Constanzo, age 19, of Torrington, was arrested on Tuesday, Dec. 7, said Leonard C Boyle, Acting US Attorney of the District of Connecticut.
As alleged in court documents, on Thursday, Dec. 2, Constanzo and a minor female arrived by car at the US Port of Entry at Highgate Springs in Vermont.
Just prior to their arrival, officials at the St-Armand/Philipsburg Border Crossing in Canada had refused Constanzo and the…
Four CT Men Accused Of Committing Violent Robberies At AT&T Stores
Four men are facing federal charges following a spree of violent robberies at AT&T stores in Connecticut and Western Massachusetts, authorities announced.
Hartford residents Alex Josephs, age 21, Ronaldo Smith, age 23, Shaquille Raymond, age 23, and Deshawn Baugh, age 19, have been charged following the spree, which included pistol-whipping some employees while threatening others at gunpoint.
Acting US Attorney Leonard Boyle said that an investigation by the FBI and local police agencies into a string of armed robberies at AT&T stores led them to identify the four as suspects.
Acco…
Separate $100K Winners Cash In On Lottery Tickets Sold At CT Convenience Stores
A pair of winning $100,000 CT Lottery tickets sold at Connecticut convenience stores have been cashed in.
On Tuesday, Nov. 16, a Southington resident cashed in a winning $100,0002 "CASH5" ticket that was sold at Sam's Quick Mart on the Meriden Waterbury Turnpike in Marion, lottery officials announced.
The following day, on Wednesday, Nov. 17, A Hamden resident followed suit and claimed a top $100,000 prize that was won on a "$100,000 Cashword 11" ticket sold at Downtown News and More on Orange Street in New Haven.
According to CT Lottery, “when a winning scratch ticket is validated through…
