Animal Importer Arrested in Madison Faces Slew of Cruelty Charges

Donna Lee Carswell, 64, of Grovetown, GA was arrested and accused by the state Department of Agriculture of placing sick animals into adoptions in Connecticut and Rhode Island.

Off-Duty Officer Credited With Foiling Middletown TD Bank Robbery

Two felons are in custody, police say, and being held for questioning after making off with $3,600 in cash in a brazen robbery at the Washington Street branch.

Route 17 in Durham Re-Opened After One-Car Crash

Motorist was issued a ticket.

Troop F Police Blotter — Arrests Ending Jan. 20

Here is the round-up of arrests, investigations and police incidents from Durham, Middlefield and the surrounding region.

Police Searching for Suspects in Haddam Burglary

Two suspects stole cigarettes and cash from a Higganum Sunoco station last week, police said.

Durham Fire Department Dedicates Newest Truck to the Late Charlie Larsen

Larsen, an honorary member of the Durham Volunteer Fire Department, passed away last year.

Meet Middlesex County's Newest State Police Troopers

The new officers have been assigned to the Troop F Barracks in Westbrook, which oversees several area towns including Durham and Middlefield.

PD: Large Company Party Erupts into Violent Fight as Man 'Sails' Down Stairs

Middletown Police say a celebration with an open bar at the Italian Society involving 100 Middlefield masonry employees ended with the arrest of an East Hartford man.

Street Signs, Mailboxes Vandalized in the Lake Beseck Area

Police are investigating the Middlefield incident, believed to have happened during overnight hours from Saturday to Sunday.

Troop F Police Blotter — Arrests Ending Jan. 12

Here is the round-up of arrests, investigations and police incidents from Durham, Middlefield and the surrounding region.

State Department Issues Travel Alert for Sochi Olympics

Americans traveling to the Games this year should be vigilant of their surroundings, officials said.

Who Had the Most DUIs in CT This Holiday Season?

The ranking is based on arrests per capita.

Suspect Arrested in Durham Gas Station Robbery

Police arrested the suspect, who is from Old Saybrook, Wednesday evening.

For the Love of Fruit! Police Searching for Man Who Trashed Gas Station for Banana

The man backed his car into the gas station entrance multiple times to gain entry, ate the banana and then fled the scene without taking anything else, police said.

PD: Man Charged With Home Invasion, Setting Fire to 90-Year-Old Woman's Home

Middletown Police say the suspect broke down the victim's door while she slept, forcing her to jump out a window into the snow, stole her jewels and SUV, and was only trying to save his neighbor from the blaze.

Holiday Drunk Driving Crackdown Nets 93 Arrests Statewide

The Durham-Middlefield Youth and Family Services office said the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign was a success during both the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.

PD: Durham Man Arrested After Causing Disturbance During Stop & Shop Bomb Threat Evacuation

Middletown Police say a 47-year-old man yelled at them for "not calling the bomb squad" alongside people ordered out of four stores in a large shopping plaza last month.

Troop F Blotter — Arrests Ending Jan. 3

Recent arrests from Durham, Middlefield and the surrounding area.

By the Numbers: State Police Holiday Enforcement

All in all, a pretty safe holiday driving season.

PD: 'Out-of'Control' and Drunk Eli Cannon's Patron Choked Employee

Middletown Police say a 59-year-old Durham man threatened, bumped and grabbed staff after he was asked to leave the establishment for his drunken behavior.

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

Got a Buzz? You're Bait for the Fuzz

It doesn't take much to qualify you for a DUI.

Troop F Blotter — Arrests Ending Dec. 29

Recent arrests from around the region, including Durham and Middlefield.

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.

Middlefield Resident Killed in Car Crash in Southington

A 19-year-old Middlefield resident died instantly upon impact and a 20-year-old suffered serious injuries when their vehicle crossed the yellow lines while traveling along Meriden Avenue Thursday evening and collided with a tree.

State Police Stats From Christmas Enforcement

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

State Police Commissioner Announces Retirement

Reuben F. Bradford will step down on Feb. 1.

Troop F Blotter — Arrests Ending Dec. 22

Recent arrests from around the region, including Durham and Middlefield.

Watch This Christmas Tree Burn In 73 Seconds

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

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.

Durham Gas Station Robbed; Police Release Photos of Suspects

A suspect came in and demanded money from the cashier during the early hours of Dec. 19.

Troop F Blotter — Arrests Ending Dec. 14

The latest list of arrests from Durham, Middlefield and the surrounding towns.

PD: Man Stole $5,100 Worth of Cigarettes from the Durham Mini Mart

State police are searching for the man who committed the crime on Dec. 11.

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.

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.

Wilton Man Charged with 15 Counts of Animal Cruelty

The accused is charged with starving 15 ducks and chickens to death.

State Police Troop F Incidents, Dec. 2-9

Arrests, citations and investigations involving Middlefield, Durham and other towns throughout Middlesex County.

Man, 88, Arrested for Trespassing at Bank for Third Time in Three Months

Middletown Police say the Middlefield resident, a lifelong customer, believes there is an exclusive club for bank members at the branch.

We Listened to the Sandy Hook 911 Recordings

But here’s why we’re not publishing them.

Nail Found in Cookie Sold at CT Panera Bread Restaurant

"At this time, there is no indication the nail was intentionally placed in the cookie and there are no other known victims," said a Darien police news release. "Investigation regarding the nail’s origin is ongoing."