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JOINT INVESTIGATION INTO ILLEGAL DOG FIGHTING IN JULY LEADS TO NEW ANIMAL CRUELTY CASE IN ORANGE

On 07/31/2021, the Connecticut State Police Statewide Organized Crime Investigative Task Force, the Statewide Firearms Trafficking Task Force, and the Statewide Narcotics Task Force, with assistance from the Meriden Police Patrol Division executed a search warrant at 109 Britannia St. Meriden. The search warrant was obtained as a result of a lengthy cooperative investigation with

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October 3 thru the 9th is National Fire Prevention Week

The week of October 3 thru the 9th is National Fire Prevention Week. Public Education Coordinator, Alan Zygmunt of the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection and the Connecticut Fire Academy want all citizens to know what your smoke or Carbon Monoxide alarms are telling you. “Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Alarms have different

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Central Village Woman Sent to Hospital After Striking Stone Wall

On October 03, 2021, at approximately 5:17 P.M., members of the Plainfield Police Department, American Legion Ambulance, and the Moosup Fire Department responded to the scene of a single motor vehicle crash in the area of 58 Plainfield Road, in Moosup. Upon the investigation of responding Officers, it was determined that a grey 1997 Jeep

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Frontline Public Service Employees Request Extension of Vaccine Compliance Deadline for State Workforce

HARTFORD — State employees currently providing essential services at unprecedented short-staffing levels are requesting a 20-day extension on Governor Ned Lamont’s vaccination mandate that allows for a temporary process of testing in lieu of vaccination at some workplaces. With a compliance deadline of Monday, Oct. 4th at 11:59 PM and zero confidence in Governor Lamont’s administration

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Governor Lamont Directs State Agencies To Prepare for Staffing Shortages

Governor Calls on National Guard To Plan for State Active Duty Deployment if Needed (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has directed executive branch state agency heads to prepare for their employees to be placed on unpaid leave starting next week due to non-compliance with executive orders requiring COVID-19 vaccination or

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Sports Betting to Begin on September 30, 2021 at Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun

On September 30th, you will now be able to bet on sports, but you can only bet at either Foxwoods Resort Casino or Mohegan Sun Casino. According to actionnetwork.com federal officials formally cleared the Fan Duel Sportsbook at the Sun and Draft Kings sportsbook at Foxwoods. Under the new law, the State of Connecticut will

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Governor Lamont Signs Executive Order Extending the Duration and Making Revisions To Several Previously Issued COVID-19 Orders

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that as the Connecticut General Assembly has given final legislative approval to renew the COVID-19 civil preparedness and public health emergency declarations through February 15, 2022, he has signed an executive order – Executive Order No. 14 – authorizing nine previously issued executive orders to remain in effect through

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High School Sports Schedule for 9/28/21

Plainfield Panthers Tue., 9/28 V Boys Soccer Killingly Home – Plainfield HS Athletic Upper Complex-Varsity Soccer Field [Directions] 4:00 p.m. Wed., 9/29 V Girls Soccer Fitch Home – Plainfield HS Athletic Upper Complex-Varsity Soccer Field [Directions] 4:00 p.m. Griswold Wolverines Tue., 9/28 Miscellaneous Events GMS GSOC @ Plainfield Central School Home – TBA [Directions] 3:30

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Ledyard Man Arrested After Showing Gun in Alleged Road Rage Incident

On 9/23/21 at approximately 12:30 PM, the Ledyard Police Department received a 911 call regarding a road rage incident that occurred on Colonel Ledyard Hwy in Ledyard, where a handgun was allegedly brandished and pointed at another operator. Shortly after the 911 call, the suspect vehicle was located and stopped in Groton, with the assistance

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Evading Vehicle Ends Up Crashing Into 2nd Floor of Home

The Norwich Police Department is currently investigating a motor vehicle accident located at 665 West Thames Street, Norwich, CT. At 1:34 AM Norwich Police Department received several 911 calls of a dark colored SUV ramming several parked cars in the parking lot of Evil Olive located on West Thames Street. The vehicle then fled the area towards

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Plainfield Driver Tries Driving Tricks, Crashes Car

On September 26, 2021, at approximately 5:42 P.M., members of the Plainfield Police Department, American Legion Ambulance, and Plainfield Fire Department responded to the scene of a one-car motor vehicle crash on Spaulding Road, Plainfield.  Upon the investigation of responding Officers, it was determined thata maroon 2020 Dodge Charger operated by 35 year oldSteven Davis

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High School Weekend Sports Schedule 9/24-9/26

9/24/21 Griswold Fri., 9/24 V Boys Soccer Bacon Academy Away – Bacon Academy-Football/Soccer Field [Directions] 3:45 p.m. 2:30 PM; 1 Bus Fri., 9/24 V Girls Volleyball Ledyard Away – Ledyard HS-Judy Standish Gymnasium [Directions] 5:30 p.m. 2:30 PM; 1 Bus Sat., 9/25 V Boys Cross Country Winding Trails Invite Away – Winding Trails Center 9:00

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Central Village Man Hits and Snaps Utility Pole

On September 22, 2021, at approximately 5:17 P.M., members of the Plainfield Police Department, American Legion Ambulance, KB Ambulance, and Atwood Hose Fire Department responded to the scene of a single motor vehicle crash in the area of 447 Putnam Road, in the Wauregan section of Plainfield, Connecticut. Upon the investigation of responding Officers, it

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Governor Lamont Issues Call for General Assembly To Meet in a Limited Special Session on the COVID-19 Public Health and Civil Preparedness Emergencies

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has issued a proclamation calling the Connecticut General Assembly to meet in a limited special session beginning Monday, September 27, 2021, for the sole purpose of approving a renewal of the declaration of public health and civil preparedness emergencies that were issued in response to the

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