Ashley Afonso
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Connecticut, United States
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Police: Vernon Motel owner killed in argument over $10 pool pass
In court Monday the state argued they have a strong case as the entire incident was caught on surveillance video. → Read More
Buyer beware: Amazon Prime Day deals... or scams?
With more deals come more opportunities for scammers to try and trick consumers. → Read More
Maryland man arrested in Guilford after bringing child onto railroad tracks
Officers determined the man was attempting to hurt himself and the child; he then fled into a nearby swamp. → Read More
Manchester mother in court to face charges in the death of her 3-year-old son
“He was soft hearted, quiet, he was a three year old, no three year old deserves it,” → Read More
UConn classes of 2020 and 2021 get their graduation ceremony, and a chance to get vaccinated
After last year's graduation was canceled due to the pandemic, ceremonies are being held this week at Rentschler Field in East Hartford. → Read More
St. Francis, Hartford Yard Goats team up to help newborns and their families
The new initiative bringing a smile to new parents and hospital staff who have otherwise gone through this experience during a very stressful time. → Read More
First and Finest: Derby police shooting; Windsor noose incident
With Brian Foley, Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Safety → Read More
A local vaccine clinic to honor a loved one lost to covid-19
After losing her father to covid-19 complications, one woman is making sure that no one else has to lose their loved ones. → Read More
'Student Skip Day' held to help vaccinate CREC, East Hartford students
Students 16 years old or older are eligible for the vaccine. The only one currently approved for teens is the Pfizer vaccine. → Read More
House of Heroes CT is helping a local veteran couple with house repairs
After serving our country it's time to give back to them. One charity is helping give back to this deserving couple in a big way. → Read More
First and Finest: Recruiting women for the force; Active shooters
Local News First and Finest: Recruiting women for the force; Active shooters Our weekly talk with Connecticut State Police WESTBROOK, Conn. — Connecticut State Police have set out with a goal to recruit more women to the force. They’re looking to have 30% of their police force made up by women by 2030. They call it the 30x30 pledge. Right now somewhere between 8-10% of the agency is made up of… → Read More
Mansfield teacher hit with large tax bill for his help in the community
After raising more than $40,000, he is now having to pay $16,000 in income tax. → Read More
First and Finest: Distracted driving crackdown
Local News First and Finest: Distracted driving crackdown State and local police are on the lookout HARTFORD, Conn. — The month of April is distracted driving awareness month and Connecticut State Police along with local towns will be out cracking down on anyone who may be distracted behind the wheel. During our “First and Finest” segment Sunday morning on the FOX61, Trooper Josue Dorelus… → Read More
Air travel up over Easter weekend as travelers feel safer
TSA reports that they’ve screened 1.5 million people at airports across the nation on Friday, the highest single-day number since March 12, 2020. → Read More
CT Bucket List: Flamig Farm in West Simsbury continues traditions of fun
It started as an egg farm and is now a fifth-generation family farm offering so much more. → Read More
First and Finest: State Police investigating string of rest stop robberies
Robberies happened in Branford, Fairfield and Darien → Read More
State GOP lawmakers voice opposition to extension of Lamont's emergency powers
The powers have allowed him to make 91 executive orders over the course of the year during the pandemic. → Read More
Waterbury PD chief to testify at Senate hearings on gun violence
The hearings will consider public health, law enforcement, and community-based approaches aimed at saving lives and making communities safer. → Read More
First and Finest: How troopers caught the Texas kidnapping suspect
Plus, Brian Foley discusses how Connecticut law officials are on alert for hate crimes against Asian Americans. → Read More
Geno Auriemma weighs in on controversy over men's, women's NCAA facilities
"From what I see, and from what I know people have put out there... doesn’t present a very good picture at all,” said Auriemma. → Read More