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Couple Scammed Out Of Life’s Savings: Report: CT News
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An 80-year-old retiree was scammed out of the couple’s life savings, according to a report. >>>Read More.
“One victim went to the bank to withdraw the money, but fortunately, the bank was closed due to weather conditions…,” police said.>>>Read More.
The retail plaza was recently sold, according to a report.>>>Read More.
A man is accused of dealing meth and other crimes, according to state police.>>>Read More.
The Board of Selectmen is mulling an ordinance that would crack down on dogs roaming (and defecating) on town athletic fields.>>>Read More.
Five couples united in matrimony on Valentine’s Day as part of an annual service sponsored by the city clerk’s office.>>>Read More.
The funds will cover the purchase of the 26,000-square-foot building and the renovation of the third floor as part of the first phase of expansion.>>>Read More.
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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.
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.
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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