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Yale police union hands arriving students Grim Reaper flyers about crime near campus: 'Good luck'

August 23, 2023

Yale police union hands arriving students Grim Reaper flyers about crime near campus: 'Good luck'

The Yale police union passed out controversial flyers depicting an image of the Grim Reaper to new students on campus this week warning of an increase in crime near campus.

Federal legislation proposed to protect Coast Guard Academy cadets who report sexual assault

August 22, 2023

Federal legislation proposed to protect Coast Guard Academy cadets who report sexual assault

Legislation was introduced on Tuesday to protect U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadets who report sexual assault after misconduct. Proposal would be similar to policies in place at other DoD academies.

Jury convicts Connecticut 'sovereign citizen' who decapitated bridge champion roommate with samurai sword

August 22, 2023

Jury convicts Connecticut 'sovereign citizen' who decapitated bridge champion roommate with samurai sword

Jerry Thompson, 45, was convicted on murder charges in Connecticut for decapitating roommate Victor King with a samurai sword over a rent dispute.

Cop critically wounded by hammer-wielding 'animal' with 30 priors who 'should never have been out': union

August 22, 2023

Cop critically wounded by hammer-wielding 'animal' with 30 priors who 'should never have been out': union

Winston Tate was on probation for assaulting another Connecticut police officer and had "at least 30 prior arrests" when he allegedly attacked Detective Karli Travis with a hammer.

Half-eaten fish reeled in by Connecticut anglers shows 'real problem' fishermen face nationwide

August 18, 2023

Half-eaten fish reeled in by Connecticut anglers shows 'real problem' fishermen face nationwide

The Connecticut Fish and Wildlife is requesting anglers share photos of their half-eaten catches. Fish enthusiasts have responded, and recall close encounters with an ocean predator.

CT woman sentenced for murder; Victim, found headless in a park, was pregnant by killer’s partner

August 18, 2023

CT woman sentenced for murder; Victim, found headless in a park, was pregnant by killer’s partner

A Connecticut woman has been sentenced in a love triangle murder case after a decapitated body was found in a park. The victim reportedly became pregnant with the killer’s partner.

New York State Department releases guidance after 3 dead from flesh-eating bacteria in New York, Connecticut

August 16, 2023

New York State Department releases guidance after 3 dead from flesh-eating bacteria in New York, Connecticut

The New York State Department and Gov. Kathy Hochul released guidelines about a rare and dangerous bacteria that has killed one person in New York and two in Connecticut.

Connecticut man who rushed at officer with hammer known to attack police: 'Disdain for law enforcement'

August 16, 2023

Connecticut man who rushed at officer with hammer known to attack police: 'Disdain for law enforcement'

A Connecticut man who hit a police detective repeatedly with a hammer while she was responding to a complaint has a history of assaulting law enforcement, prosecutors said.

Doctor kidnapped from NYC music venue tied to mysterious deaths of men after concerts

August 16, 2023

Doctor kidnapped from NYC music venue tied to mysterious deaths of men after concerts

A Norwalk physician was abducted last month from the same Brooklyn music venue where two concertgoers disappeared and were later found dead in a nearby creek.

Connecticut police find cat in stolen vehicle linked to 'armed robberies' and are now trying to find its owner

August 16, 2023

Connecticut police find cat in stolen vehicle linked to 'armed robberies' and are now trying to find its owner

The Meriden Police Department is asking for the public’s help in tracking down the owner of a 7-week-old cat they say was found in a stolen vehicle.