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• Meriden Police investigating deadly stabbing

  08-07-2023 21:17
  
  Police in Meriden are working to find out what led up to a deadly stabbing Saturday. It happened during the evening hours on the 800 block of Hanover Street. According to Meriden Police, a 44-year-old man was found with life threatening wounds after being stabbed. He was subsequently taken to Midstate Medical Center where he later died from his injuries....
  
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• Farmington man dies after being pulled from RI beach waters

  08-07-2023 20:29
  
  A Farmington man has died after being pulled from the waters at Misquamicut State Beach in Rhode Island Friday. According to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, 74-year-old Frank Sievel was unresponsive when he was initially found. Lifeguards tried to resuscitate him by administering CPR and using an automated external defibrillator prior to when paramedics arrived. Sievel was taken...
  
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• Route 15 South in North Haven reopens following crash

  08-07-2023 19:20
  
  A well-traveled state roadway has fully reopened following a crash Saturday evening. State Police say the one-car accident happened around 5 p.m. on the southbound side of Route 15 in North Haven by Exit 63. At least one person was injured, but the extent of their injuries are not yet known. Route 15 South was closed between Exits 64 and...
  
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• Crash shuts down part of Route 15 South in North Haven

  08-07-2023 19:20
  
  A well-traveled state roadway has been temporarily closed while authorities investigate a crash. State Police say the one-car accident happened around 5 p.m. on the southbound side of Route 15 in North Haven by Exit 63. At least one person was injured, but the extent of their injuries are not yet known. Route 15 South is closed between Exits 64...
  
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• Litchfield officials stress importance of locking vehicles after rash of car break-ins

  08-07-2023 19:11
  
  Officials in the town of Litchfield would like to remind the public to keep their cars locked when left unattended. The warning comes after the community saw a rash of car break-ins that happened Friday night. Town officials say that these break-ins all occurred on Meadow Street and that most of the vehicles that were broken into were left unlocked....
  
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• Man impaled by tree branch in New Haven

  08-07-2023 18:37
  
  A man was rushed to the hospital after what officials say was a freak accident in the Elm City Saturday. It happened on Morris Causeway during the afternoon hours. Officials say a 55-year-old man tripped and fell onto a branch, which impaled his right arm. Crews had to cut part of the tree prior before taking him to Yale New...
  
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• Two Glastonbury men accused of seriously injuring egret

  08-07-2023 16:40
  
  Two men have been charged after police say they intentionally injured an egret at a New London beach. It happened on Monday, July 3 at Ocean Beach Park, according to police. The attack left the egret seriously hurt. Two 18-year-old men from Glastonbury were arrested in connection with the attack. A list of charges, as well as any further details...
  
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• Town of Orange pushes back Fourth of July festivities for second straight weekend

  08-07-2023 15:56
  
  Mother Nature has hindered the town of Orange’s plans to celebrate the Fourth of July once again. Due to the possibility of inclement weather for Sunday, July 9, town officials have opted to postpone their annual concert and fireworks to a later date. This is the second week in a row the town of Orange has postponed their annual Fourth...
  
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• Sailfest has big impact on community, small businesses

  08-07-2023 13:23
  
  Sailfest is one of Connecticut’s signature summer events. For New London resident Anthony Alverez, it’s been a tradition since childhood.  “Too many times. 32 times,” he said. “I love this little city.” Alverez says he’s been coming to Sailfest since he was two years old. Today, he’s getting the next generation involved. His eight-year-old daughter was so excited, she was dancing in...
  
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• Full Memo: Michelle Troconis' attorney files new request to move trial to Hartford

  08-07-2023 10:25
  
  Michelle Troconis and her legal team continue to make their case as to why her trial should be moved out of Stamford, and into Hartford. New court filings this week from Troconis’ attorney addressed this concern as Troconis awaits trial in connection with the disappearance and presumed death of Jennifer Dulos. In a motion back in March of 2020, attorney Jon Schonehorn...
  
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• Man leads police on low-speed moped chase: Hamden PD

  08-07-2023 09:06
  
  A man has been arrested in Hamden for stealing a gun, and also for leading police on a pursuit. That’s according to the Hamden Police Department, who say an officer was on patrol on Thursday when a person reported seeing a man waving a gun while riding a moped. According to the police report, the officer on duty spotted the...
  
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• Naugatuck man arrested for having ‘ghost guns' on his property

  08-07-2023 08:20
  
  Police in Naugatuck say it started with a call about an injury, but ended with an arrest. According to the Naugatuck Police Department, officers responded to the Margaret Circle area back in June to assist a person with a gunshot wound to their hand. They say the injury came after a man allegedly fired the gun himself. After arriving on...
  
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• Warm and humid with scattered storms to start the weekend

  08-07-2023 07:37
  
  Yesterday hit 90 degrees in the Hartford area making it the first official heat wave of the season. While today will be very warm and humid, temperatures are expected to remain in the upper 80s, likely breaking the heat wave. A thunderstorm chance remains in place for the state today. The best chance looks to be north and west of...
  
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• Flash flood warning issued for Hartford County

  08-07-2023 07:37
  
  A flash flood warning has been issued for Hartford County through 10 p.m. A storm cell has been dropping heavy rain on areas of Hartford County through Saturday evening. Yesterday hit 90 degrees in the Hartford area making it the first official heat wave of the season. A thunderstorm chance remains in place for the state through Saturday night. The...
  
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