Hartford Courant

Four UConn students hospitalized following two separate sledding collisions in Storrs

Staff report — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:29:25 +0000

Four University of Connecticut students were injured in two separate sledding incidents on Tuesday evening, according to university spokesperson Stephanie Reitz.

Two teens arrested on illegal firearm, stolen vehicle charges after shootout puts New Haven schools in lockdown

Taylor Hartz — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:10:27 +0000

New Haven police arrested two teenagers on Tuesday after three schools in New Haven were on lockdown Monday following a shootout between two vehicles, police said.

Police track shooting suspect by following his footprints in snow in Bloomfield

Taylor Hartz — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 23:59:46 +0000

A bullet came through a Bloomfield window and pierced a bedroom wall early Tuesday morning. Police tracked the alleged shooter by following his footprints in freshly fallen snow.

Police arrest man accused of following people around Milford store and touching them

Taylor Hartz — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 20:02:38 +0000

Hilmer Santos Roca, 32, Bridgeport was charged with stalking and breach of peace after allegedly following multiple people around and touching them in Michaels store in Milford on Sunday, police said.

Farmington teacher sues: Claims school is punishing her for pushing back against special education issues

Don Stacom — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 19:11:46 +0000

Farmington High School teacher Heather Maynard is suing the board of education, claiming she has been disciplined as retaliation for speaking out about deficiencies in the school’s programs for special education students.

Simsbury votes to ban retail cannabis sales through September 2024

Taylor Hartz — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 18:50:58 +0000

The Simsbury Board of Selectmen passed an 18-month ban on retail cannabis sales during a public meeting on Monday, town officials said.

Bristol smoke shop cited for allegedly selling illegal THC to minors

Taylor Hartz — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 16:23:57 +0000

Lite It Up smoke shop on Lake Avenue in Bristol was investigated for allegedly selling illegal THC products to minors, police said.

CT psychologist who submitted false Medicaid bills totaling over $148K gets prison

Staff report — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 11:15:00 +0000

From April 2017 through December 2020, Lefebre-McGevna reportedly submitted Medicaid claims for counseling services when no services were rendered, according to court records.

South Carolina man who trafficked at least 17 firearms into CT sentenced to eight years in federal prison

Staff report — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 11:15:00 +0000

A South Carolina man was sentenced to eight years in federal prison on Monday in connection with an illegal gun trafficking operation in Connecticut, the U.S. Attorney’s office said.

Windsor Locks High School evacuated for day after bomb threat

Staff report — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 21:59:34 +0000

Authorities evacuated Windsor Locks High School after a bomb threat was found at the school on Monday morning, police said.

Teen charged with kidnapping, larceny after allegedly stealing car from gas station in 2022 with 5-year-old inside

Staff report — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 21:21:28 +0000

The Windsor Locks Police Department responded to a call about a motor vehicle theft at the Pride gas station at 77 Ella Grasso Turnpike in Windsor Locks just before 9 a.m. on July 9, 2022.

Police: New Haven schools placed in lockdown after two nearby vehicles allegedly exchanged gunfire during chase

Staff report — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 18:17:01 +0000

A number of New Haven schools were placed on lockdown on Monday morning as officers investigated an alleged incident where two vehicles exchanged gunfire as they were involved in a chase, police said.

Police seeking suspect who assaulted, robbed FedEx driver in Manchester

Staff report — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 16:58:47 +0000

The Manchester Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance to identify a suspect who allegedly assaulted and robbed a FedEx driver on Thursday evening.

Man walking on I-91 in New Haven dies after being hit by three vehicles

Staff report — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 12:30:29 +0000

A man walking on Interstate 91 in New Haven was killed when he was hit by three vehicles on Sunday night, according to the Connecticut State Police.

CCSU community grieving death of student found unresponsive in residence hall

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 23:24:10 +0000

“We have been in contact with the student’s family to offer our condolences and support,” Toto wrote.