Connecticut
Map shows where police say CT man set house fire, led cops in chase amid crime spree
Jalen Rasheed Skeete, 24, of Bridgeport, is accused of eluding state police multiple times Friday morning, including a during a police pursuit that began in Newtown and ended in Brookfield, according to state police.
State police said Skeete is also a suspect in Friday’s home invasion and fire at a home in the 100 block of Sylvan Avenue in Waterbury.
Waterbury Police Sgt. Joseph Morais said the incident remains under investigation.
Responding firefighters found heavy fire in the back part of the house, overtaking both the first and second floors, according to fire officials.
Fire officials said the house was left uninhabitable but is not a total loss. It has heavy damage in the back and smoke and water damage everywhere else, they said.
Earlier in the day on Friday at around 7:15 a.m., Skeete allegedly fled from police in the parking lot of a Prospect school and struck a police cruiser.
After the fire, state police said he again evaded capture during pursuits in Newtown before being stopped in Brookfield.
Skeete is being held on $250,000 bond on charges by state police in the evading in Prospect and the pursuit in Brookfield. He is charged with first-degree reckless endangerment, interfering with police, reckless driving, engaging in a police pursuit and evading responsibility.
Connecticut
This CT city is one of the ‘Top 100 Best Places to Live in the US,’ according to Livability
Livability released its annual list of small to mid-sized cities throughout the nation where residents can “truly thrive,” according to its website. Livability analyzed more than 100 data points in eight essential categories to measure a city’s overall health and “fun factor.”
The Fairfield County city was named to the list for being “home to a charming downtown, excellent schools, an arts community” and its proximity to New York City.
Danbury ranked high for its health, safety and amenities such as dining variety and access to parks and museums. Livability highlighted places in the city such as Danbury Museum, Railway Museum, Danbury Music Centre, Ives Concert Park, The Palace Danbury, Aldrich Museum, Danbury Ice Arena, Thrillz Park, Tarrywile Park and the Danbury Fair Mall.
Some of Livability’s top reasons to move to Danbury include the city being a “commuter’s dream,” as it is 50 miles from New York City and an hour from Hartford. The website also stated that Danbury is “affordable” compared to other Connecticut cities, with a median home value of $417,303, an average household income of $91,100 and median monthly rent of $1,679.
Livability also described Danbury as a “regional powerhouse for retail and health care” and stated that it was “one of the most diverse cities in the country” for its culinary and cultural scenes.
Danbury previously was named to Livability’s “Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S.” list in 2024 and 2025.
A person was found dead on Westland Street in Hartford on Sunday, according to Hartford Police.
The person was found dead in a wooded area on Westland Street.
Police said there is no foul play suspected at this time.
The investigation is currently ongoing.
There is no other information at this time.
Connecticut
New Haven boy, 16, accidentally shot himself in the arm near Brewery Square, city police say
NEW HAVEN — A 16-year-old from the city accidentally shot himself in the arm while handling a gun on Friday, according to police.
Police said detectives determined some time after that the teen was the one the shoot himself.
The teen was charged with first-degree reckless endangerment and unlawful discharge of a firearm, police said.
Police said anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call NHPD detectives at 203-946-6304 or through the department’s anonymous tip line at 866-888-TIPS (8477).
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