Christine Dempsey
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Hartford, CT, United States
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Pedestrian dies after Waterbury hit-and-run; driver arrested, police say
A Waterbury man is under arrest after a deadly hit-and-run in the city Wednesday evening, police say. A pedestrian, Jaemar Dillard, died. → Read More
Torrington man seriously injured in house blaze, fire chief says
A man was seriously injured in a pre-dawn house blaze on Cedar Lane in Torrington, a fire official says. → Read More
Police: Torrington driver clocked over 100 mph failed to move over for troopers on Route 8
A Torrington driver who state police say sped by two troopers on the side of Route 8 in Litchfield Sunday without giving them space was found to be impaired. → Read More
Grandmother heard gasp before tree fell on Winsted woman's car and killed baby
Jannel Towle, of Winsted, was driving home from Massachusetts last week when a tree fell on her car, killing her 4-month-old niece, Alana Rae Bourbeau. → Read More
After horrific year of deadly gun violence, Hartford strives to do better
Hartford is bracing for a tough year after 2022, which brought the most homicides in nearly 20 years. → Read More
Torrington schools delayed after catalytic converters stolen from buses
Torrington schools will have a two-hour delayed opening Tuesday after catalytic converters were stolen overnight from buses, officials said. → Read More
Vernon police launch probe into officer terminated as youth hockey coach after pulling player to ice
Vernon police have launched an investigation into Officer Corey Sutherland, who has been removed as South Windsor youth hockey coach after pulling down player. → Read More
State police: Salem man arrested in fentanyl death of baby
A Salem man who police say played a role in the death of a baby who ingested fentanyl was arrested Wednesday and charged with manslaughter. → Read More
Police: Speed was a factor in deadly Torrington tractor-trailer crash
Mahamadou Keita, of Darby, Pa., has been identified as the driver killed in a tractor-trailer crash that closed Route 8 northbound for about 12 hours Thursday. → Read More
CT state trooper involved in I-91 crash in Hartford, police say
Connecticut State Police say one of their troopers was involved in a crash Thursday night that resulted in minor injuries on Interstate 91 in Hartford. → Read More
Police: Route 8 closed after tractor-trailer plummets off Torrington bridge
Route 8 north in Torrington is closed after a tractor-trailer slid off bridge and crashed next to the highway below, police say. → Read More
Why did Robert Hoagland leave Newtown? Missing CT man's life in NY raises new questions for former neighbors
The death of missing Newtown man Robert Hoagland, who had been living in Rock Hill, N.Y. as Richard King, leaves community saddened and confused. → Read More
Fourth person charged with hoarding over 100 cats in Winsted home, police say
Winchester police have arrested a fourth person, Lee Manzone, who they say played a role in “hoarding” more than 100 cats in a Winsted house. → Read More
Torrington woman, 26, killed changing tire on Route 8 in Thomaston, police say
Karina Marie Lopez, of Torrington, was killed Wednesday while changing a flat tire on Route 8 northbound in Thomaston, state police said. → Read More
Bear that attacked boy in Morris tests negative for rabies, official says
The bear that was killed after attacking a boy, 10, in Morris on Sunday did not have rabies, a Connecticut environmental agency spokesperson said. → Read More
'Would he kill you?': CT domestic violence program asks tough questions to help victims
The Lethality Assessment Program, which has helped more than 20,000 Connecticut residents at risk of being killed by their partners, celebrates its 10th year. → Read More
Driver killed after car hits tree in Watertown, police say
Watertown police said a driver died Tuesday after their car struck a tree on Litchfield Road near Plungis Road. → Read More
‘Fitbit murder’ a seven-year Connecticut ‘soap opera’ that may not be over
Convicted of killing his wife in their Ellington home, Richard Dabate has begun a 65-year... → Read More
Torrington man faces gun and drug charges after state, local probe
State police and the Torrington Police Department collaborated to arrest a suspected drug dealer who had fentanyl, crack cocaine and an illegally owned gun. → Read More
Police: Man tried to sexually assault woman out for walk in Norfolk
A Winsted man has been arrested after state police said he attacked a woman and tried to sexually assault her Thursday night in Litchfield County. → Read More