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• Arunan Arulampalam endorsed by Hartford Democrats in mayoral race

  24-07-2023 21:58
  
  The Hartford Democratic Town Committee has officially endorsed Arunan Arulampalam in the 2023 mayoral race. In a statement, Arulampalam said he is humbled and grateful to have won the support of the Hartford Democats. “With this endorsement, our campaign will be even better able to connect with voters at their doors and on the phone, sharing our vision for a...
  
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• Pedestrian hospitalized after crash in Bolton

  24-07-2023 20:48
  
  A pedestrian was injured in a crash on Route 44 in Bolton on Monday evening. Connecticut State Police said they were called to an accident involving a pedestrian at about 5:50 p.m. Troopers said the crash happened in the area of Quarry Road. Emergency personnel transported a person to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. No additional information was immediately...
  
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• Fire policeman hit by car while directing traffic in Bolton

  24-07-2023 20:48
  
  A fire policeman that was directing traffic at a local intersection was struck by a car Monday evening. The Bolton Fire Department said fire police were directing traffic at a local intersection when a member was struck by a vehicle. Authorities said the fire policeman was taken to the hospital with injuries. The extent is unknown. A pedestrian was also...
  
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• Man and woman found dead inside Hartford home: police

  24-07-2023 20:11
  
  Hartford police are investigating after finding a man and woman dead inside their home Monday night. The police department said they were called to the area of 70 Russ St. at about 7:15 p.m. for a wellbeing check. Responding officers found a man and woman, who were believed to be in a relationship, suffering from gunshot wounds. The man, who...
  
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• Man and woman found dead inside Hartford apartment: police

  24-07-2023 20:11
  
  Hartford police are investigating after finding a man and woman dead inside their apartment Monday night. The police department said they were called to 70 Russ St., just a block south of the capitol, at about 7:15 p.m. for a wellbeing check. Responding officers found a man and woman, who were believed to be in a domestic relationship, suffering from...
  
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• Antisemitic flyers mentioning abortion found in Westport: police

  24-07-2023 17:55
  
  Westport police are investigating after several antisemitic flyers were found on driveways in a residential neighborhood last week. The police department said they were made aware of the flyers on Monday. The flyers were brought to officers and have been secured as evidence, according to police. The content of the flyers appeared to be “somewhat random and incoherent, but was...
  
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• A receding Connecticut River prompts new warning from officials

  24-07-2023 17:37
  
  The Connecticut River is receding back to its normal level.  “Like I said, it’s looking much calmer out there today,” said David Papallo with Andrew’s Marina in Haddam. “We were out earlier, it’s definitely slowing down, we are feeling good about things.” Papallo said the water got within six inches of one of his marina buildings. But now that it...
  
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• Twice daily highway closures planned for I-95 in East Lyme

  24-07-2023 17:30
  
  For the next six to eight weeks, I-95 in East Lyme will shut down for 15 minutes twice a day while crews work to remove a large rock ledge adjacent to the highway. The twice-daily closures will begin Aug. 1 and will take place Monday through Thursday between 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. for approximately 15 minutes, according to the...
  
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• Waterbury police identify 14-year-old girl killed in crash involving stolen car

  24-07-2023 17:10
  
  Police Monday identified the 14-year-old girl killed in a crash involving a stolen car in Waterbury Friday morning. Adrijana Mina, of Waterbury, was one of four teens in a stolen Hyundai Sonata when it collided with a Ford Escape around 2:20 a.m. at the intersection of East Main Street and Baldwin Street, according to police. She was thrown from the...
  
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• Governor activates CT's extreme hot weather protocol starting Wednesday

  24-07-2023 16:06
  
  Extremely hot and humid conditions have triggered the activation of Connecticut’s extreme hot weather protocol starting this Wednesday. Governor Ned Lamont says the protocol will be in effect from Wednesday at 8 a.m. through Sunday at 8 a.m. The governor’s office says the point of the protocol is to, “ensure that the most vulnerable populations receive protection from the hot...
  
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• Virginia man arrested for allegedly stalking and threatening CT judges

  24-07-2023 15:58
  
  A Virginia man has been arrested for allegedly stalking and threatening three Connecticut judges online, according to the Office of the State’s Attorney. Authorities said 62-year-old Paul Boyne was arrested on 18 counts of felony stalking and electronic cyberstalking Monday. State officials said they will be seeking extradition to Connecticut for Boyne. His arrest follows a years-long investigation into the...
  
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• Route 2A reopens in Preston after serious injury crash

  24-07-2023 15:32
  
  A major road in Preston has reopened after being closed for several hours on Monday. Connecticut State Police said troopers were called to the area at about 2:35 p.m. for a reported motor vehicle crash. Serious injuries were reported. Route 2A was closed at Harris Fuller Road for several hours but reopened Monday night. DOT officials assisted with road closures....
  
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• Route 2A closed in Preston after crash causes serious injuries

  24-07-2023 15:32
  
  A major road in Preston is closed in both directions because of an overturned car, according to the CT Department of Transportation. Connecticut State Police said troopers were called to the area at about 2:35 p.m. for a reported motor vehicle crash. Serious injuries are being reported. Officials said the road is closed until further notice at Harris Fuller Road....
  
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• 1 dead, 1 seriously injured after head-on crash on Route 2A in Preston

  24-07-2023 15:32
  
  One person has died and another person is seriously injured after a head-on crash on Route 2A in Preston on Monday. State police said 45-year-old Chrisandra Burgos, of Norwich, was traveling eastbound on Route 2A around 2:30 p.m. when she crossed into the westbound lane and hit a vehicle head-on. As a result of the head-on collision, authorities said the...
  
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• Two-year-old boy dies days after falling out window in Hartford

  24-07-2023 15:15
  
  A 2-year-old boy who fell from a third-floor window in Hartford Saturday afternoon has died, according to police. Police said five children, including the 2-year-old, had been left alone in the apartment in the 1000 block of Capitol Avenue in Hartford. Investigators believe a screen fell out of the window and the child fell. Police have arrested the mother, 34-year-old...
  
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• Governor orders independent review after audit showing troopers falsified data on traffic records

  24-07-2023 14:22
  
  The governor has asked the former United States Attorney for Connecticut to conduct an independent review after a recent audit that found as many as 26,000 tickets state troopers issued included falsified information. The audit, which was completed last month, found hundreds of Connecticut state police troopers falsified information on at least 26,000 traffic stops from 2014 to 2021, skewing reports...
  
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• Governor seeks federal help for Connecticut farmers impacted by recent flooding

  24-07-2023 11:53
  
  The governor is asking for federal help for Connecticut farmers who suffered losses because of recent flooding. Gov. Ned Lamont said he has contacted the U.S. Department of Agriculture, asking for a federal agriculture disaster declaration for all eight counties after recent rainfall causes flooding, particularly along the Connecticut River and other waterways, that damaged farms and crops. The state...
  
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• Man convicted in stray-bullet killing of Puerto Rican Olympian's mom in her Waterbury home

  24-07-2023 10:14
  
  A Naugatuck man has been convicted of murder in the stray-bullet killing of the mother of a two-time Olympian rifle shooter from Puerto Rico. A jury found Franklin Robinson, 40, of Naugatuck, guilty Friday in the death of Mabel Martinez Antongiorgi. The 56-year-old was in her sewing and crafts room in Waterbury when a bullet flew through a wall and...
  
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• $20,000 Mega Millions winner in CT as jackpot grows to $820 million

  24-07-2023 09:06
  
  The Mega Millions jackpot is up to $820 million, but there was a $20,000 winner in Connecticut Friday night. The winning numbers for the Friday, July 21 Mega Millions drawing were 29-40-47-50-57 and the Mega Ball was 25. The Megaplier was X2. The $20,000 winner in Connecticut matched four numbers and Mega Ball and had the Megaplier. The next drawing...
  
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• Police investigating fatal shooting in East Hartford

  24-07-2023 08:33
  
  A man has died after a shooting in East Hartford Sunday night and police remain at the scene Monday morning to investigate. Police said they responded to Burnside Avenue just before 8 p.m. to investigate a report of a shooting and found the victim. The police department has not released his name or age. No additional information was immediately available.
  
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• Police ID man killed in East Hartford shooting, call on public for information.

  24-07-2023 08:33
  
  A 40-year-old man was killed in East Hartford Sunday night and police have identified him as Sean Arcari. He was a resident of East Hartford. Police are urging the public to come forward with information as the investigation continues. Police said they responded to Burnside Avenue just before 8 p.m. to investigate a report of a shooting and found the victim....
  
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• 8-year-old grazed by bullet during Bridgeport shooting

  24-07-2023 06:44
  
  An 8-year-old child was grazed by a bullet during a shooting in Bridgeport on Sunday night. Dispatchers received a ShotSpotter activation for the 300 block of Orchard Street around 11 p.m. Police said two unknown people were shooting each other and an 8-year-old was innocently grazed by a bullet by their ear. The child was transported to the hospital with...
  
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• Two-year-old boy who fell from window in Hartford remains in critical condition

  24-07-2023 05:25
  
  A 2-year-old boy who fell from a third-floor window in Hartford over the weekend remains in critical condition, according to police. His mother has been arrested, posted bond and is due in court in August. Emergency crews were called to the 1000 block of Capitol Avenue around 3:30 p.m. Saturday after getting a report of a child who suffered a...
  
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• Two-year-old boy who fell from window in Hartford has died: police

  24-07-2023 05:25
  
  A 2-year-old boy who fell from a third-floor window in Hartford over the weekend has died, according to police. His mother has been arrested, posted bond and is due in court in August. Emergency crews were called to the 1000 block of Capitol Avenue around 3:30 p.m. Saturday after getting a report of a child who suffered a high fall....
  
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• Mom of child who fell from high window in Hartford posts bond

  24-07-2023 05:25
  
  The mother of a 2-year-old child who fell from a third-floor window in Hartford over the weekend has posted bond and will be in court next month as the boy remains in critical condition. Emergency crews were called to the 1000 block of Capitol Avenue around 3:30 p.m. Saturday after getting a report of a child that suffered a high...
  
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• Mom of child who fell from high window in Hartford expected in court

  24-07-2023 05:25
  
  The mother of a two-year-old child who fell from a third floor window in Hartford over the weekend is expected in court on Monday as the boy remains in critical condition. Emergency crews were called to the 1000 block of Capitol Avenue around 3:30 p.m. Saturday after getting a report of a child that suffered a high fall. When officers...
  
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• New workweek has chances for showers, storms with rising heat, humidity

  24-07-2023 05:09
  
  Happy Monday! The new workweek has multiple chances for showers and storms with rising heat and humidity. An isolated shower is possible on Monday, though most of the state will stay dry. Highs will be near 87. Scattered showers and storms are likely Tuesday. Humidity will increase. Highs will be near 89. The 90s return Wednesday through Friday with feels-like...
  
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• Volunteer injured after falling from hot air balloon during show in Guilford

  24-07-2023 04:32
  
  A volunteer is injured after falling from a hot air balloon during a show in Guilford over the weekend. Police were called to the Guilford Fairgrounds on Sunday around 9:42 p.m. after getting a report of someone falling from an air balloon. According to police, the man who fell was reported to be a volunteer for the Balloon Glow and...
  
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