Woodbridge Police Blotter: Dec. 20 to Jan. 7

Arrest reports are provided by the Woodbridge Police Department. An arrest does not signify a conviction.

PD: Man Backs Car into Local Gas Station; Steals Banana From Inside

He ate the banana and then fled the scene, not taking anything else, police said.

A First for Connecticut: Woman to Run State's Public Safety Operations

Dora B. Schriro comes to Connecticut from New York City, and is the only person in the nation to have led two state and two city correctional systems.

State Police Cracking Down on DUIs This New Year's Holiday

Troopers, in marked an unmarked cars, will be out in full force through midnight on Jan. 2

Police Searching for Men Who Robbed Milford Bank at Gunpoint

Police say two suspects fled the scene heading toward Interstate 95.

Connecticut State Police Release Sandy Hook Shooting Report

The report includes thousands of pages of documents, videos, photos and audio clips that were gathered during the investigation into the shootings on Dec. 14, 2012.

State Police Stats From Christmas Enforcement

Connecticut State Police issued more than 600 hazardous moving violations, among other tickets. Here's the complete rundown.

Change at the Top: State Police Commissioner Stepping Down

Reuben F. Bradford was the first African American Commissioner of Connecticut's Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection.

Here's Where Police Are Conducting Patrols This Holiday Season

Connecticut State Police say DUI enforcement will increase dramatically during this holiday season as part of Operation S.A.N.T.A. and C.A.R.E.

Watch This Christmas Tree Burn In 73 Seconds

A video of a Christmas tree catching fire shows just how fast that is.

Woodbridge Police Blotter: Dec. 3-14

Arrest reports are provided by the Woodbridge Police Department. An arrest does not signify a conviction.

100 Stories About Gun Violence Since Newtown

We looked at stories from across America in the year since the shootings at Sandy Hook School to try to illustrate the scale of the problem.

CT State Police Urge Caution as Winter Storm Approaches

They also provide some safety tips to make sure your vehicles are "storm-ready."

Online Access to Civil Court Files Expanding

Any publicly accessible filings with a return date of Jan. 1, 2014, or later are now available on the Judicial Branch website.

Five Tips for a Holiday Season Free From Fire

Simple steps we can all take to have a safe and happy holiday.

Was the Call That Caused the Yale Lockdown a Hoax?

New Haven Police are looking for a person of interest who was in the area of the pay phone where the call was placed on Nov. 25.

Update: 23-Year-Old New Haven Man Dies In Woodbridge Crash

Michael Cobb, 23, of New Haven died today in a crash on Rt. 66.

Mass Shooting Stories, Ammunition Found in Home of UNH Suspect

West Haven Police say the 22-year-old Fairfield man walked onto the university campus carrying guns.

Gobble Up These Stats From Connecticut State Police

Results of the annual Thanksgiving weekend enforcement campaign.

State Police Deploying Extra Troopers for Thanksgiving Weekend 2013

Focus will be on DUI enforcement during busiest travel days of the year.

Transcript: Lockdown at Yale Thought to be Caused by Hoax

Yale's campus went into lockdown Monday after police received a call stating the caller's roommate had a gun and was headed to campus, but police now believe it was a hoax. Read a transcript of the social media chatter during the crisis here.

Yale: There Is A Man On Campus With A Gun

Yale University sent out an alert on its website saying there is a man with a gun on or near Old Campus.

Six Attacks From The 'Knockout Game' Reported In New Haven Last Week

The trend where young groups of males try to knock out random people with one punch has hit the Connecticut city.

State: Assault Rifles Must Be Registered By The End Of The Year

As part of the newly-passed gun legislation, all assault rifles and guns with large-capacity magazines must be registered by the end of the year.

CCSU Lockdown Cost New Britain $13,000

The city is seeking a reimbursement from Central Connecticut State University after it sent dozens of officers to respond to a reported gunman on campus on Nov. 4.

A Social Network Just for Cops

A handful of Connecticut police departments have signed on with BlueLine, a brand new social network for law enforcement.

Woodbridge Police Blotter: Nov. 1-5

Arrest reports are provided by the Woodbridge Police Department. An arrest does not signify a conviction.

Harrowing Details Emerge in Connecticut Dog Mauling

An eyewitness said, "It took me like six seconds to realize what was under the car was a human being, because I'd never seen a human being in that condition before. She was crying out, 'Help me, it's killing me. Help me. My arm.'"

New Fire Safety App Launches

National Weather Service Warns of Brush Fire Danger

Should one ignite, dry conditions and wind today would cause it to spread quickly.

Police: Two Children, 5 and 8, Die in Early Morning Crash in Meriden

A third child, aged 12, is in serious condition as officers believe alcohol and speed were contributing factors to the accident.

Police: Parents Used Electric Dog Collar to Punish Child

The Danbury couple was arrested on child abuse charges after a teacher notified authorities.

Connecticut Man Arrested in 'Puppy Doe' Case

The man allegedly tortured the dog so bad it had to be put down.

Pot or Not? What Are the Real-Life Consequences of Legalizing Marijuana?

Midwestern Connecticut Council of Alcoholism encourages CT residents to educate themselves on the debate about the legalization of marijuana.

CT Speaker of the House Calls For Hearings On How UConn Handles Sexual Assaults

The move comes after seven women filed a complaint alleging that the university failed to protect them after reports of rape and sexual assault.

Father Arrested After Exposing Gaps in School Security

An East Haven man says he only wanted to show school officials and the community how children in town — and throughout Connecticut — are vulnerable.

Man Charged for Break-In at Milford Deli

Alleged burglary happened last October, police said.

K9 Bullet & Stab Protective Vests Donated to CT Dept. of Corrections

Dogs accompany DOC officers searching for contraband and assist state and local police on missing person searches. Each vest costs $950.

Woodbridge Police Have New Uniforms

Woman Dies Following Fire in Mobile Home Park

The cause of the fire is going to be ruled accidental, according to the Bethany fire marshal.