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A fire at 26 Phillips Rd in Lisbon on Saturday was responded to by multiple departments such as Lisbon and Jewett City.  By the time Jewett City FD arrived, the Lisbon department had the fire under control and extinguished. Griswold, Yantic, and Taftville were also called to the fire however were sent back before they […]

On February 13, 2022 at approximately 7:25 A.M., members of the Plainfield Police Department responded to the area of North Sterling Hill Road, Moosup, at the intersection of Snake Meadow Hill Road for a report of a one car motor vehicle crash. American Legion Ambulance was requested to the scene. Upon arriving on scene an

On August 20, 2021 members of the Plainfield Police Department responded to the Plainfield Backus Emergency Care Center on Norwich Road for a person who had sustained an injury to their eye after being shot by a BB gun. Upon arrival officers spoke with the 22 year old victim of Plainfield, Connecticut who said he

On February 10, 2022 the Plainfield Police Department arrested 19 year old Malik Walker of East Hartford, Connecticut after he was linked to a rash of motor vehicle thefts in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Walker was developed as a suspect after his DNA was located inside a vehicle that was recovered in East Hartford, which was

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced he has introduced a comprehensive package of legislative proposals that, if enacted, will improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs for families and small businesses in Connecticut. “Healthcare is a human right that too many Connecticut residents struggle to afford,” Governor Lamont said. “Last year, our bipartisan budget

On February 8, 2022 at approximately 9:39 P.M., members of the Plainfield Police Department responded to the area of Starkweather Road, Moosup, in front of the Union Cemetery for a report of a one car motor vehicle crash. American Legion Ambulance and Moosup Fire Department were requested to the scene. Upon arriving on scene an

On February 8, 2022 the Norwich Police Department Patrol Division responded to an address on Cliff Street to investigate a report of a disturbance. Upon arrival it was determined that there had been an altercation at the residence and two individuals had been injured with which is being reported as a possible hatchet.  One of

A head on collision occurred on Monday at approximately 10:42 PM on Route 6/Hampton Road, in the area of Piaseczny drive in the town of Chaplin. 64 year old Brigit Pulickidiyil of Danielson was driving a 2016 Nissan Rogue with 2 passengers. 32 year Meldy George and 39 year old Tessy Kuriakose of Danielson. 26

**UPDATE** Despite the valiant life-saving efforts of our Troopers, EMS, hospital staff and the flight crew that was being transported, it is with deep sadness and heavy hearts we report that the limousine driver did not survive. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the driver’s family and friends during this difficult time.   On

On February 6, 2022 at approximately 11:02 A.M., members of the Plainfield Police Department arrested the accused Jonathan Lamoureux, 42, of Moosup, CT on several domestic violencerelated charges. The arrest stemmed from an incident that occurred in the town of Plainfield on the aforementioned date and time. Lamoureux was charged with Assault 3rd Degree, Disorderly

Preliminary reports show that on February 5, 2022 at approximately 2:33 AM Troopers from Troop K – Colchester responded to 332 Bricktop Rd in Windham for an active disturbance. Upon arrival on scene, the Troopers discovered one individual with fatal gunshot wounds . Eastern District Major Crimes Squad was requested and has assumed the investigation.

On February 4, 2022 at approximately 5:13 P.M., members of the Plainfield Police Department, Plainfield Fire Department, and American Legion Ambulance responded to 491 Norwich Road in Plainfield, Connecticut for the report of a one-car motor vehicle crash into a building. Upon investigation, it was determined that a silver 2014 GMC Sierra operated by 61

Here is a statement from the Office of the Inspector General regarding the in custody death at Norwich Police Department on Friday. “The Norwich Police Department reported an in-custody death Friday morning. The Office of the Inspector General was notified and responded as well as the State Police Major Crime Unit, Central District, which will

On February 3, 2022 at approximately 5:43 pm. Troopers from Troop E – Montville responded to the area of Spring Rd in Griswold for a domestic disturbance possibly involving firearms. Upon arrival Troopers were confronted with a barricaded subject. At approximately 5:00 am this morning the individual who barricaded himself in Griswold was taken into

A nursing home in Coventry RI has caught fire on Thursday night, claiming 4 lives to this point. Also, 29 ambulances have been asked to respond as far as Westerly and Ashaway. The facility that is on fire is the Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center off of Woodland Dr.

A slow moving cold front is forecast to move across our area on Friday.  As this front moves from northwest to southeast across the state a low pressure system is forecast to move along the front coming up from the Washington D.C. area into southern New England Friday morning.  Temperatures very early Friday morning are

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Transportation Commissioner Joseph Giulietti today announced that the Connecticut Department of Transportation is awarding $8.2 million in grants to 17 towns and cities across Connecticut under a state-funded competitive grant program for local projects that support improved mobility and accessibility, as well as pedestrian and bicycle safety. The

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is appointing Paul Lavoie to serve as Connecticut’s chief manufacturing officer, a position that is responsible for coordinating state and private-sector efforts on behalf of the administration to promote growth in the state’s manufacturing sector. In taking the position, Lavoie will succeed Colin Cooper, who

[rl_gallery id=”16930″] On Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at about 9:40 AM, Troopers responded to 18 School St for the report of an individual with a knife who was trying to stab another individual who is not being identified. When the Troopers arrived, they spoke with the victim and stated they did get into a physical

At approximately 9:40am, Troop E Troopers responded to the area of School Street in Griswold for a report of a domestic disturbance.  Two people were transported for treatment and evaluation of their injuries which were said to have been stab wounds,  and were subsequently released.  Four individuals were arrested related to this incident.  This is

On February 1, 2022 at approximately 2:58 AM, members of the Plainfield Police Department responded to a commercial burglary alarm at Motorsports Nation located at 982 Norwich Road in Plainfield . Through preliminary investigation, it was determined that two Kawasaki dirt bikes, two Honda dirt bikes, and one Yamaha dirt bike along with several articles

On January 31, 2022 at approximately 8:50 P.M., members of the Plainfield Police Department arrested 33 year old Matthew Depatsy,  of Moosup.   Depatsy had an active and valid court issued warrant for Violation of Probation based off an Escape from Custody charge out of Middletown, CT. Officers conducted a wanted person check for Depatsy

On January 25, 2022 at 2:59 PM an employee at Eastern Ct Savings Bank, 1 Slater Ave, Jewett City, called 9-1-1 for the report of a bank robbery. Troopers and the Eastern District Major Crime Squad responded to the scene and secured the location for investigation. One Trooper, with a tracking K-9 (Bloodhound) which led

GMS students grades 5-8 take an active part in their classroom experience and gain new perspectives Griswold, CT (January 27, 2022) – Griswold Middle School, serving students of Griswold and Jewett City in grades 5-8, has recently integrated Flexible Seating into classrooms. This innovative initiative is part of Griswold Middle School’s (GMS) emphasis on student