Are you looking for that last minute gift of decoration? Go check out some local talented crafts and vendors who’ve set up shop at Griswold High School today, December 19th at 2 PM. Items available for purchase include WOFAR handmade safety dog toys,… Read More
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Apparent Hit and Run Starts in Norwich, Ends in Lisbon
A hit and run that originated in front of Starwood Market in the Taftville section of Norwich ended in front of Lisbon McDonalds on Route 12 in Lisbon a short time after 1pm this afternoon. The car in question attempted to pass between… Read More
Lockdown at Plainfield High School and Threat – Not Plainfield Connecticut
On December 17, 2015 at approximately 8:30 A.M., the Plainfield Police Department received a call from the Vernon Connecticut Police Department reporting a threat directed at the Plainfield High School. The Plainfield Police Department subsequently received a copy of a detailed social media… Read More
Services – Glen Simpson
Here are the services for Griswold Native Glen Simpson that passed away last week. Calling hours will be this Friday evening from 6pm-8pm at the Guillot Funeral Home, 75 South B st, Taftville, Ct. 06380 Saturday, there will be a Mass at St.… Read More
Bolton Gulf Attempted Robbery (Suspect Pic Included)

On December 13, 2015 at approximately 9:55 p.m., Troopers from Troop K-Colchester were dispatched to Bolton Gulf located at 262 Boston Turnpike in Bolton for a reported armed robbery. Upon arrival Troopers secured the scene, searched the area for the suspect, and initiated… Read More
PLAINFIELD FIRE – WESTON ROAD

Just after 5:00am Sunday morning, the Plainfield Police Department responded to a fully involved structure fire on 155 Weston road in Plainfield. Members of the Plainfield Police Department responded first. Officers entered the residence numerous times to determine if there were any occupants… Read More
STATE POLICE WARN AGAINST PHONE SCAM – CALLERS SAY THEY ARE THE IRS

Numerous calls from citizens who had been called
by the IRS requesting their personal information.
If you have any other questions/concerns contact
your local police department.
ALSO, please be aware that online shopping
brings out criminals who look for packages left on doorsteps.
ROLL OVER ACCIDENT IN PLAINFIELD
On December 10, 2015 at approximately 11:21 A.M., the Plainfield Police Department received a 911 call reporting a motor vehicle accident involving a single vehicle that had rolled over. The accident had occurred in the northbound lane of Norwich Road (Rt. 12) in… Read More
Drug Bust In Close Proximity To Moosup School
On 12/09/15 at approximately 8:00 PM members of the Plainfield Police Department with the assistance of the Putnam Police Department K-9 unit executed a narcotics related search warrant at 14 Church Street apt. 1in the Moosup section of Plainfield, Connecticut. As a result… Read More
***BREAKING***Core Plus Credit Union Fires Employee for “Skimming” From Customer Accounts
Last night at approximately 9:10 P.M., The Plainfield Police Department arrested Lisa E. Kolasa of Plainfield on an arrest warrant charging her with Larceny 3rd (53a-124), Larceny 5th (53a-125a), Computer Crime 3rd (53a-254) and (4 counts) of Computer Crime 5th (53a-256) …After a… Read More
**BREAKING** ACCIDENT IN PLAINFIELD
This morning at approximately 07:06 a.m. the Plainfield Police Department along with the Plainfield Fire Department and EMS personnel responded to a two-car motor vehicle accident that occurred at the intersection of Academy Hill Road and the I-395 Exit 29 Southbound Off Ramp in… Read More
Man Commits Apparent Suicide By Running In Front of Truck Driven by Griswold Man
On Friday afternoon, a Massachusetts man pulled over on I-395 northbound , past the old exit 89 in Plainfield, got out of his car and ran in front of a tractor trailer truck. Gregory Deangelis of Lexington, Massachusetts died on the scene from… Read More
STATE POLICE GRADUATE THREE K-9 TEAMS IN 178TH CLASS
(MIDDLETOWN CT – December 4, 2015) – The Connecticut State Police Canine Training Unit announces the graduation of the 178th Arson Class on December 4, 2015. Three canine teams graduated. Three dogs and their handlers graduated – two dogs with the Connecticut… Read More
State Police Make Child Pornography Arrest
Southbury, CT (December 4, 2015): A several month long child pornography investigation has concluded with the arrest of a Danbury man. In June 2015, the CT State Police Computer Crimes Unit initiated an investigation after they received a complaint regarding suspected child pornography being… Read More
For some people, the older the smartphone, the better
NEW YORK (AP) — Between splashy launches, lavish new-phone offers (get a free HDTV on activation!) and frequent software updates that slow down your old handset, it sometimes feels like the entire technology industry is pushing you to buy the latest smartphone. Yet… Read More
ALL ECC Football Team Has Lots of Local Talent
The all ECC Football team have been announced and it’s chock full of talent from Griswold and Plainfield…. 1st team on Offense… Quarterback Cole Mileski of Griswold, Wide receiver Isiah Fort of Plainfield… and Lineman Chaz Strickland….. All ECC on Defense… Linemen Elijah… Read More
Wauregan Man Arrested for Alleged Inappropriate Relationship
On Decemeber 2, 2015 at approximately 10:35 AM members of the Plainfield Police Department arrested Luis A. Cruz (age 37), of Wauregan, CT, at his residence. Cruz was arrested based on an arrest warrant obtained by the Plainfield Police Department stemming from inappropriate… Read More
Norman To Chair Griswold Board Of Education
New members to the Board of Education mean new positions. A new chairperson and other officers need to be elected with current chairperson Elizabeth Dorff leaving since her term is up. Superintendent of schools Paul Smith opened the meeting asking that the Board… Read More
Man Accused Of Sexual Assault Apprehended by Plainfield Police
On 12/01/2015 members of the Plainfield Police Department arrested Steven Bonin, age 56, at his residence located at 20 Providence New London Turnpike in North Stonington, Connecticut. Bonin was arrested due to an active arrest warrant charging him with two counts of Sexual… Read More
Connecticut State PoliceThanksgiving Holiday Weekend Travel Statistics
The Connecticut State Police supplemented the normal patrol force with additional State Troopers throughout the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend. The operation began at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, 11/25/2015, and and concluded at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday 11/29/2015. Troopers patrolled roads and highways across… Read More
Human Remains Found In Colchester
Colchester, CT. (November 28, 2015): Detectives from Eastern District Major Crime (EDMC) are investigating the discovery of human remains in the state forest in Colchester. On November 28, 2015 at approximately 3:20 p.m. Troopers from Troop K-Colchester responded to the state forest in… Read More
DUI Arrest and Accident on Moosup Pond Rd
Last night at approximately 2:00am, members of the Plainfield Police Department, American Legion Ambulance and Atwood Hose Fire Department responded to the intersection of Moosup Pond Road and Juniper Lane in the Moosup section of Plainfield for a reported one car accident. … Read More
Driver’s A Little More Cautious This Thanksgiving…. SO FAR
The Connecticut State Police is supplementing its normal patrol force with additional State Troopers throughout this Thanksgiving Holiday weekend. The operation began at midnight. on Wednesday, and will conclude at midnight. on Sunday 11/29/2015. Troopers are patrolling roads and highways across Connecticut, focusing… Read More
2 Car Accident On Kate Downing Road
Today at approximately 10:31 AM, members of the Plainfield Police Department, American Legion Ambulance and The Plainfield Fire Department responded to the intersection of Lathrop Road and Kate Downing Road for a reported two car accident. The operator of a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta,… Read More
Phone Scam Involving IRS
The Plainfield Police Department would like to take a minute to remind all residents of the community and surrounding communities about a Phone Scam occurring in the area in regards to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Today the Plainfield Police Department has received… Read More