Waterbury police cruiser struck by vehicle while responding to emergency call - Connecticut news - NewsLocker (2024)

A Waterbury police cruiser was struck by a vehicle while responding to an emergency call on Sunday and two people were injured in the collision. Police said the crash happened in the 1500 block of South Main Street around 1:15 p.m. The police officer and the front passenger of the other vehicle were transported to the hospital. Both of their...

Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Hamden

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Hamden on Tuesday morning. The collision happened on Brooksvale Avenue shortly before 8 a.m. In a tweet, Hamden Fire Department said a pedestrian was struck and was under the vehicle. 80 brooksvale ave. Pedestrian struck still under the vehicle. E9,E5,Sq1,T1,C3,R1 — Hamden Fire Dept (@HamdenFireDept) July 9, 2024 Fire officials did not...

Boat explosion in New Haven sends 1 to the hospital

A boat explosion in New Haven on Monday sent one person to the hospital. Firefighters and personnel from the state Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection responded to a report of a boat explosion near 100 S Water Street around 6 p.m. According to fire officials, one person was transported to the hospital. The extent of their injuries are unknown...

Hartford Night Gym gives kids a chance to explore new sports

Kids across Hartford got the chance to escape the heat Monday and still get lots of physical activity. It’s all thanks to a new program called Hartford Night Gym. Four public gyms are opening up their doors on summer evenings, giving kids access to athletic training and all the benefits the facilities have to offer. From dribbling down the court...

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Heat continues with ‘feels-like' temperatures near 100

The heat we’ve been experiencing the last few days is continuing on Tuesday. It will be partly sunny with highs between 85 and 94. The ‘feels-like’ temperatures will be near 100. A heat advisory remains in effect. There is a slight chance of a shower on Tuesday. Wednesday will be cloudier with highs near 90. More rain chances are in...

Conn. lawmakers weigh in on President Biden's future in Decision 2024

President Biden called in to MSNBC’s Morning Joe on Monday and he remains defiant that he’s staying in the race. “I am not going anywhere,” said Biden. It comes amid growing calls for him to drop out – including reportedly from one lawmaker from Connecticut. The president sent a letter to Congressional Democrats trying to shore up support for his...

Norwich Police release body cam footage of brawl at outdoor basketball court

The Norwich Police Department released body cam video Monday from a fight that broke out at an outdoor charity basketball tournament on June 29. “We understand police use of force is very controversial and sometimes use of force like this is needed to bring a situation, a very chaotic scene, into control,” said Norwich Police Chief Patrick Daley. The body...

Milford businesses embrace the heat amid a steamy summer

Businesses in Milford are taking advantage of the hot days hitting the Connecticut shoreline. The manager of Scoot and Paddle, Tyler Ortiz, said this year’s hot weather has been bringing in additional business. “It’s been a lot better than last year; we’ve been a lot busier,” Ortiz said. The shop provides rentals for kayaks, paddle boards, aqua lily pads, and...

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Gov. Lamont activates state's Extreme Hot Weather Protocol

Gov. Ned Lamont activated the state’s Extreme Hot Weather Protocol Monday as temperatures climbed into the 90s. The heat index could make temperatures feel closer to 100 degrees over the next few days. The protocol is in effect from Monday at 2 p.m. through Wednesday at 5 p.m. While in effect, a system is set up for state agencies, municipalities,...

New Haven road work kicks off as temperatures climb

The hot temperatures didn’t stop some major paving projects from getting underway in New Haven today, nearly three million dollars is being spent on improvements and repairs. The work kicked off under high temperatures and humidity. “All our crews – we try to get them well hydrated, on top of their water,” said Brian Garrity of Garrity Asphalt Reclaiming. He...

East Hartford, Manchester to get wrong way driver detection systems this week

Some Connecticut drivers are extra alert on the highways these days. “You got speedsters out here on the road as well but the wrong way drivers is really concerning,” said Winston Johnson of South Windsor. “Yeah, I’ve seen some pretty bad accidents due to it,” said Marisa Crease of Manchester. Wrong way driving is an increasingly concerning crash trend in...

Mpox cases on the rise in Connecticut, health experts say

Doctors in Connecticut say cases of Mpox are starting to tick up, with more than double the number of people diagnosed in the first half of 2024 compared to last year. The Connecticut Department of Public Health announced Monday that 11 people have been diagnosed in the state so far this year. Those diagnosed are between the ages of 20...

Police make arrest in death of man found in Hartford apartment

Police have made an arrest in the death of a man found in an apartment in Hartford in May. Officers initially responded to 159 Wethersfield Avenue on the morning of May 24 after getting a report of a man found dead in an apartment. The victim, later identified as 57-year-old Andrew Gunn, suffered a gunshot wound, according to the medical...

Hartford police arrest suspect in weekend shooting that left woman in critical condition

Police have made an arrest in a weekend shooting that left a woman in critical condition. The Hartford Police Violent Crimes Unit arrested 37-year-old Chuncy Webb Sunday evening in connection with the shooting on Charter Oak Place earlier that day. Officers initially responded to Charter Oak Place just before 2 a.m. Sunday and found a woman in her 20s suffering...

Bridge replacements in West Haven to bring new traffic patterns, years of detours

Some bridges and roadways in West Haven are found to be in poor condition, and a multi-year project is underway to replace them. According to the Connecticut Department of Transportation, the Interchange 43 Improvements Project includes the following actions: In total, DOT says more than 2,000 feet of roadway along Interstate 95 will be reconstructed; widening lanes and an expected...

UConn and Dan Hurley agree on new $50 million contract

Coming off back-to-back national championships, UConn men's basketball head coach Dan Hurley has agreed to a new $50 million deal to stay with the school.

Norwich police chief to discuss police response to fight at Jenkins Park

Norwich’s police chief plans to address a fight and police response to the incident that occurred in Jenkins Park on June 29. Chief Patrick Daley has scheduled a news conference for 2 p.m. on Monday to answer questions and to release video from police body-worn cameras. A charity basketball tournament ended in chaos after a fight broke out at the...

Norwich police chief discusses police response to fight at Jenkins Park

Norwich’s police chief held a news conference Monday to address the police response to a brawl that occurred in Jenkins Park on June 29. Chief Patrick Daley also released several videos from body-warn cameras of officers who responded to the scene. A charity basketball tournament ended in chaos after a fight broke out at the park. Between 10 and 20...

Hot temperatures continue, humidity to increase

Happy Monday! The hot weather that started on Sunday is expected to continue into the new workweek. Highs will be near 95 on Monday with lots of sun. The humidity will be moderate to high and will get worse. There is a heat advisory in effect for Monday and Tuesday. Highs on Tuesday will be in the low 90s. By...

2 adults, 3 children displaced by fire at duplex in Bridgeport

Two adults and three children are displaced after a fire at a multi-family home in Bridgeport over the weekend. Firefighters responded to the duplex in the 100 block of Lewis Street around 5:45 p.m. According to fire officials, there was a working fire in the attic of the two-and-a-half story home. It was quickly extinguished and declared under control. The...

Man arrested in Newtown after crashing, running from stolen car while fleeing traffic stop: police

An hours-long manhunt in Newtown over the weekend led to the arrest of a 21-year-old man who police say crashed and fled a stolen vehicle while attempting to evade a traffic stop. Officials said a Newtown police officer was conducting a motor vehicle stop on Toddy Hill Road at approximately 11:40 a.m. Sunday when the driver of the stopped vehicle...

Suspect accused of stealing, crashing vehicle into Bridgeport police cruiser apprehended

A person accused of stealing and crashing a vehicle into a police cruiser in Bridgeport on Sunday was apprehended after fleeing the scene of the crash. Bridgeport police received a report of a stolen vehicle in the area of Frank Street and Madison Avenue at around 1:50 p.m., according to a press release. Police said the stolen vehicle then struck...

Search ongoing for vehicle that left scene of Woodbury crash: state police

State police are searching for the driver responsible for a two-car crash in Woodbury on Sunday. In a statement posted to Facebook, the Woodbury Resident Trooper Office said a black Ford pickup truck struck a small SUV at the intersection of Old Town Farm Road and Route 6 at approximately noon before evading the scene. The pickup truck is described...

One injured in Plainfield scooter crash

One person was taken to the hospital after an early-morning scooter crash in Plainfield Sunday. Emergency crews responded to a single-vehicle crash on Norwich Road just after 5:15 a.m. Plainfield police said the crash occurred when a scooter left the roadway, struck a curb and went airborne before landing in the breakdown lane and falling over. The operator, a 32-year-old...

Major post-holiday traffic delays expected to continue Monday

With the Independence Day weekend coming to an end, some people hit the road early Sunday to avoid the post-holiday traffic. “We left at 10 after 6 this morning,” said Martin Manfredo, of Toms River, New Jersey. “7:30 a.m. exactly,” David Melton, of Grafton, Massachusetts, added. These travelers said they left early to avoid the holiday rush as so many...

Major post-holiday traffic delays expected Sunday, Monday

With the Independence Day weekend coming to an end, Some people hit the road early Sunday to avoid the post-holiday traffic. “We left at 10 after 6 this morning,” said Martin Manfredo, of Toms River, New Jersey. “7:30 a.m. exactly,” David Melton, of Grafton, Massachusetts, added. These travelers said they left early to avoid the holiday rush as so many...

State park closures continue into Fourth of July weekend

As Fourth of July festivities continue into the weekend, so too does the pandemonium the holiday brings to Connecticut’s state parks — their parking lots. The following state parks have reached capacity and are closed to new visitors Sunday:

State police mourn loss of two ‘beloved' K-9s

State police are mourning two of their four-legged officers this weekend after two K-9 investigation dogs died just days apart. The Connecticut State Police on Saturday announced the passing of K-9 Elmer, a 6-year-old dog who had served with the Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit since 2020. Elmer, who was assigned to Detective Dave Collins, died of medical complications, state...

‘Sorely missed': State police mourn loss of two ‘beloved' K-9s

State police are mourning two of their four-legged officers this weekend after two K-9 investigation dogs died just days apart. The Connecticut State Police on Saturday announced the passing of K-9 Elmer, a 6-year-old dog who had served with the Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit since 2020. Elmer, who was assigned to Detective Dave Collins, died of medical complications, state...

Multiple people taken to hospital after crash, vehicle fire in Colebrook

Multiple people were taken to the hospital after a crash and vehicle fire in Colebrook on Sunday. Emergency crews responded to Colebrook River Road and Beech Hill Road around 1:05 a.m. for a report of a crash with a vehicle on fire. According to fire officials, two vehicles were involved in the crash and one vehicle was on fire when...