Massachusetts Man Gets 25 Years In 1984 Violent Avon Kidnapping Case

DNA was a key factor in identifying the man, authorities said.

Morning T-Storm In Avon Leads To Busy Morning For AVFD

Two transformer fires and an electrical problem were investigated by Avon firefighters in a 20-minute period Friday morning.

Avon Opens Cooling Centers Amid Heat Wave

Temperatures are expected to reach the 90s for three straight days this week.

Avon Police Honored For Service To Community

The Town of Avon recently hosted its annual Avon Police Department awards ceremony, with two officers feted for two decades of service.

Bear Charges Worker Inside Avon Bakery ... Eats Cupcakes

Avon's spring siege of black bears continued Wednesday, this time inside a local bakery.

DNA Leads To Conviction In 1984 Kidnapping/Rape Case In Avon: State

DNA samples collected in 2019 linked the Massachusetts man to the 39-year-old crime, which happened in Avon.

Police: Two Major Crime Worries Dominant In Avon

A report on the town's crime situation was sent to the Avon Town Manager's office.

Avon Lawmakers To Discuss Bear Siege This Week

Two legislators representing Avon will host a forum this week discussing bear safety and the ongoing bear invasion in town.

As Avon Issues Bear Alert, Folks Told To Get 'Bear Horns'

The Town of Avon is asking residents to report any bear sightings to the state and do what they can to keep them away from homes.

Avon Woman Bit In Bear Attack Friday: DEEP

State and Avon police were called to the scene and the bear had to be euthanized.

Home Destroyed By Avon Inferno

The Wednesday afternoon fire was battled by five different fire departments, including Avon, Simsbury, Canton, Farmington and UConn.

Avon Police To Collect Unused Prescription Drugs

The event is part of 'National Prescription Drug Take Back Day' on Saturday.

Avon Already At Yearly Average For Home Burglaries: Report

A crime report for the beginning of 2023 was released in Avon Wednesday.

Avon Police Issue New Warnings About House Burglaries

Avon homes have been burglarized eight time from Jan. 30 to Feb. 13, according to police.

Avon Offering Course On Community Emergency Preparations

Residents and community members are invited to become volunteers for when an emergency strikes.

Avon Police Rescue Two From SUV Inferno: PD

No one was injured in the Tuesday morning crash, but the vehicle was fully engulfed in flames.

Avon Police Report Rise Of House Burglaries

On Thursday, the Avon Police Department responded to two reported home break-ins at about the same time.

Voters Easily Say 'Yes' To Avon Fire Truck Purchases

A town meeting Tuesday approved two new fire truck purchases for the Avon Volunteer Fire Department.

Missing 17-Year-Old Avon Girl Sought

Police are looking for Kaitlyn Maldonado, 17, who is described as a white/Hispanic female with brown hair and brown eyes.

15-Year-Old Avon Girl Is Missing

Avon police are looking for Jayshalie Pabon, 15, who is described as a white female with black hair and brown eyes.

15-Year-Old Girl Missing In Avon

Avon police are looking for 15-year-old Brendaly Melendaz, who is described as a white Hispanic female with black hair and brown eyes.

17-Year-Old Male Missing In Avon

Avon police are looking for Logan Kubovic, 17, who is described as a white male with brown hair and blue eyes.

Nonprofit Honors Avon Police For Fighting Domestic Violence

Hartford-area police attended a special event in Simsbury, including Avon police.

Police: Avon Man Faces Weapons Charges After Crash

The accident happened in Norfolk.

Avon Council To Host Forum On Traffic Safety

The Avon Town Council is hosting a special forum Wednesday night at the Avon Senior Center.

'Emergency' In Avon Will Only Be A Drill

The public can observe the training exercise, but at a safe distance.

Feds: Ex-Avon Man Gets Nine Years For Child Porn

The situation was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation with the assistance of the Avon Police Department.

Missing Avon Teen Sought By Police

Avon police are searching for Ian McLaughlin, 17, who is described as a white male with brown hair and blue eyes.

Avon PD Honors Retired Animal Control Officer

Beverly LaPlume had been an ACO since 2006.

Murder-Suicide Shakes Avon PD To Its Core

New chief of police says police sergeant's killing of his wife, then subsequent suicide, has Avon authorities seeking answers.

Identity Theft A Concern In Avon

Avon police issue warnings about scam involving fraudulent unemployment benefits.

Avon Police Sergeant And Wife Found Shot To Death At East Granby Home

The couple was identified as Sgt. Thomas Jacius, a 24-year veteran of the Avon Police Department, and his wife Doreen.

Avon Concerned About Unsafe Driving

Community to host a forum Tuesday, Aug. 30, at Avon Free Public Library to discuss prevalence of unsafe, erratic driving in town.

Three Charged In Hartford Gas Station Fracas

Detective injured, a suspect tased and three charged in Tuesday melee involving retail theft suspects. Avon police sought two suspects.

Eye Doctor And Avon Resident Pleads Guilty To Fraud

He falsely ordered brain scan tests for patients in return for kickbacks that bilked insurance companies out of $3 million.

Avon Police Leadership Change Now Official

Department formally welcomes new chief while thanking former police director for his work during difficult time for the APD.

Avon Police: Walmart Bomb Threat A Hoax

The store was evacuated briefly Thursday afternoon 'out of an abundance of caution.'

Elderly Avon Man Released After Bank Robbery Charge

Report: 84-year-old is accused of robbing a bank in Torrington.

Avon Hires Farmington's Police Chief

Farmington town manager announces replacement at council meeting last week. Prior police chief to lead Avon Police Department.

Body Found In Avon Garage That Caught Fire: Police

A man's body was found in a garage that was on fire Tuesday morning.