Connecticut
Chance for severe thunderstorms in parts of Connecticut on Saturday
We’ll have to keep an eye to the sky this weekend with the chance of severe thunderstorms in a few towns.
On Saturday, western and northern Connecticut could see a few isolated severe thunderstorms, some carrying small hail and very strong winds, in the afternoon and evening hours.
The Litchfield Hills will have the highest chance of experiencing a few of these thunderstorms.
The rain will be most likely between 3 and 10 p.m. Saturday, some of it heavy at times.
Towns in eastern and southern Connecticut are expected to stay much drier, though much cooler in the 60s.
Inland towns will reach the low 80s, fueling these anticipated thunderstorms.

Sunday will be cloudier and cooler, with another chance of afternoon rain showers, though not as intense.
Overall the weekend is looking good, just watch out for a few of these storms.
You can get the latest forecast anytime here.
Connecticut
South Carolina man found cutting down light poles in Rocky Hill, police say
ROCKY HILL — A man from South Carolina is facing charges after cutting down light poles along the highway in Rocky Hill, Connecticut State Police said.
Lamont Carlson Tucker, 62, of Myrtle Beach, is charged with first-degree criminal mischief and fourth-degree larceny, police said.
Police said troopers responded to reports of “an individual cutting light poles” around 5 a.m. Saturday.
Tucker was released on a $3,000 bond and is scheduled to appear at state Superior Court in New Britain June 12, police said.
Connecticut
Man shot while riding a moped in North Haven
The North Haven Police Department is continuing to investigate after a male was shot while riding a moped on Sunday night.
According to police, a 20-year-old male was shot in the area of Whitney Avenue near the Hamden town line.
The victim sustained non-life-threatening serious injuries and was transported to the hospital.
No other information has been released.
Police are continuing to investigate, and say that there will be a heavy police presence in the area of Whitney Avenue and Skiff Street.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the North Haven Police Department.
Connecticut
Man arrested after stealing from Connecticut Children’s Hospital donation bin
ENFIELD, Conn. (WFSB) – Police arrested a Connecticut man on Sunday morning after he allegedly stole bottles and cans from a Connecticut Children’s Hospital donation bin.
Officers received a call at around 8 a.m. for a report of a larceny from a “Cans For Kids” donation bin at located on Raffia Road, according to the police department.
Police said they used used local surveillance cameras and municipal license plate readers to identify a vehicle and suspect.
Officials identified the individual as Joshua Wilcox of Broad Brook
With the help of Wethersfield police officers, Wilcox was found and detained. Enfield police arrested Wilcox and charged him with sixth-degree larceny and first-degree criminal trespass.
It was also revealed that this is the second incident involving Wilcox at the same location, police said.
No further details were released.
Eyewitness News will provide more details as soon as they become available.
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