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• State Police Crack Down on Street Takeovers After String of Incidents

  29-05-2023 23:24
  
  Street takeovers are dangerous scenarios, when crowds block Connecticut roadways, then engage in what police are calling “riot-like” activities. They are becoming more common, with a string of incidents this month. There have been at least six street takeovers recently, four of those this month alone. State police say typically 20 cars and up to 500 people will block a...
  
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• 16-Year-Old Shot and Killed While Playing Basketball in New Haven

  29-05-2023 23:12
  
  A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed while playing basketball with some friends on Shelton Avenue in New Haven Monday night. The police department said the teen was shot around 8:30 p.m. and was rushed to the hospital where he later died. Authorities said the teen was outside playing basketball with some friends when the shooting happened. The incident is...
  
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• 16-Year-Old Shot and Killed in New Haven

  29-05-2023 23:12
  
  A 16-year-old was shot and killed on Shelton Avenue in New Haven Monday night. Police have identified him as 16-year-old Marc Mulongo, of New Haven. He was a student at Hillhouse High School. The police department said the teen was shot around 6:30 p.m. and was rushed to the hospital where he later died. His identity has not been released....
  
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• Striking Caregivers Rally Outside Governor's Residence

  29-05-2023 22:57
  
  Group home and day program caregivers are ramping up the pressure on state leaders. On day six of the strike, workers made their voices heard outside the Governor’s Residence in Hartford on Monday. Group home and day program workers have been striking as they look for affordable health insurance, a pension and especially a pay increase. “We need to be...
  
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• Southwest Flight Diverted to Bradley Airport Due to ‘In-Flight Issue'

  29-05-2023 21:23
  
  A Southwest Airlines flight was diverted to Bradley International Airport Monday night after reporting an “in-flight issue.” The Connecticut Airport Authority said the plane was reporting an issue and was subsequently diverted to Windsor Locks. The plane landed safely at about 8:45 p.m. The CAA said there was no impact to airport operations. No additional information was immediately available.
  
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• Manchester Police Look for People Accused of Stealing Hyundai Cars

  29-05-2023 20:57
  
  The Manchester Police Department is looking for whoever is stealing Hyundai cars in town without keys. Police told NBC Connecticut that they’ve had three reports of stolen Hyundai vehicles on Monday. The thefts all appear to happen by means of damaging the steering column and starting the car without keys, according to police. All of the vehicles have since been...
  
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• Police Investigation Underway After Gun Fired Inside Trumbull Mall

  29-05-2023 19:59
  
  Police are investigating a report of a gunshot at the Trumbull Mall Monday evening. The police department said they responded to the mall at about 6:30 p.m. for a report of a gunshot. Two teens were being escorted out of the building when one of them dropped a handgun, which then discharged, according to authorities. Police said the gun fired...
  
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• Troopers Investigate Apparent Road Rage Shooting on Route 15 in Meriden

  29-05-2023 18:39
  
  A person was shot during what appears to be a road rage incident on Route 15 in Meriden Monday afternoon, according to troopers. Connecticut State Police said they were notified of a shooting that happened in the area of exit 67W at about 3:20 p.m. A man reported that he was shot by another driver after allegedly being verbally threatened,...
  
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• Gillette Castle Restorations Completed in Time for Busy Holiday Weekend

  29-05-2023 17:16
  
  “It’s just a beautiful site, and it’s a unique site,” said Trumbull’s Dave Pisani. “It’s fantastic, it’s a state park and everyone has access to it.” From the trails to the structure itself, East Haddam’s Gillette Castle State Park was filled with life, but for the last three years, access through its doors has been rare. “The whole area all...
  
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• Memorial Day Events Bring Communities Together to Remember Fallen Heroes

  29-05-2023 16:44
  
  Observing Memorial Day, many communities came together to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Around the state, there were several festive and moving parades. Marching the streets of Rocky Hill Monday morning, thousands paid tribute to America’s fallen soldiers. “This means a lot to us. It’s a big day for us,” said Jim Vendetti. Vendetti, an Army veteran who...
  
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• Swimming at Hop Brook Lake in Middlebury is Off Limits Due to High Bacteria Levels

  29-05-2023 16:29
  
  A swimming area in Middlebury is closed after water quality testing indicated higher-than-normal bacteria levels, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Officials said Hop Brook Lake beach will remain closed until further notice after testing showed that bacteria levels in the lake exceed Connecticut State Standards. The beach was closed on May 21 as a precaution based on...
  
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• K9 Finds Woman Who Threatened Officers, Evaded Crash in Lisbon: PD

  29-05-2023 15:53
  
  A Connecticut State Police k9 located a woman accused of evading a car accident and threatening to kill troopers and their families. Police were called to River Road in Lisbon for a reported two-car crash in Lisbon Sunday evening. Witnesses told responding officers that one of the drivers fled into the woods. K9 Zedo was able to track down the...
  
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• Nearly 30 People Arrested for DUI Over Memorial Day Weekend

  29-05-2023 15:33
  
  State police said 29 people have been arrested for driving under the influence this holiday weekend. Connecticut State Police have released weekend traffic statistics for Memorial Day weekend, which shows nearly 500 speeding violations and approximately 250 calls for motor vehicle crashes – 25 of which had reported injuries. Troopers said three people died in crashes over the holiday weekend,...
  
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• Fire in Bridgeport Displaces 9 People

  29-05-2023 13:49
  
  Nine people are displaced after a structure fire in Bridgeport on Monday morning. Dispatchers received multiple 911 calls about a possible structure fire in the 900th block of Hancock Avenue around 11:15 a.m. When emergency crews arrived to the area, they said a working fire was declared and the incident was upgraded to a second alarm. At one point during...
  
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• Serious Injuries Reported in Crash on Route 243 in Woodbridge

  29-05-2023 13:43
  
  Serious injuries have been reported after a crash on Route 243 in Woodbridge early Monday morning. Emergency crews were called to Route 243 near the intersection of Route 114 around 3 a.m. At the scene, police said they determined a vehicle traveling westbound on Route 243 had left the road and hit a tree. The driver and only person in...
  
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• Man That Fled From Police While at Meriden Hospital Taken Into Custody

  29-05-2023 12:03
  
  A man that fled from police while being treated at a hospital in Meriden last week has been taken into custody. Police took 29-year-old Michael Zimmitti into custody last Wednesday on an active arrest warrant for larceny of a motor vehicle and illegal use of a payment. He was being held on a $100,000 bond. While Zimmitti was at Mid-State...
  
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• Multiple State Parks Close After Reaching Capacity on Memorial Day

  29-05-2023 11:36
  
  Multiple state parks have closed after reaching capacity on Memorial Day. The following state parks are now closed: Any parks that close on Monday are expected to reopen on Tuesday. Gillette Castle State Park is currently open until sunset, but ticket sales for tours of the castle are sold out for the rest of the day.
  
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• Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Replica Made by Students on Float During Middletown Parade

  29-05-2023 10:14
  
  In honor of Memorial Day, there are several parades planned across the state on Monday, but one particular float in the Middletown parade has even more significance. Dozens of people are lining Main Street for the parade in the morning. Along with the police, fire trucks and bands playing is this float. It’s a replica of the “Tomb of the...
  
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• Struggle Over Gun Leads to 2 People Being Shot in Hartford

  29-05-2023 09:25
  
  A struggle over a gun led to two people being shot in Hartford early Monday morning. Officers were called to Sisson Avenue around 12:10 a.m. after getting a report of a man who was shot. When police arrived to the area, they said they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. While at the scene, authorities said they learned...
  
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• Bridgeport Man Seriously Injured After Being Assaulted With a Machete

  29-05-2023 08:44
  
  A man has serious injuries after he was assaulted with a machete in Bridgeport on Sunday night. Officers were called to Seaside Park around 8 p.m. after getting a report of an assault with a machete. When police arrived, they said they found a 26-year-old Bridgeport man suffering from a serious physical injury to his face. The man was taken...
  
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• Sunshine Continues for Memorial Day

  29-05-2023 08:42
  
  The Memorial Day holiday will continue our stretch of quiet and sunny weather. Highs for some areas will be cooler on Monday compared to Sunday when a number of cities and towns got into the 80s. 70s are the name of the game for Connecticut on Monday. Water temperatures are cool – in the mid 60s – if you’re heading...
  
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