An Ellington man is facing three charges after a traffic stop.
Should one ignite, dry conditions and wind through the weekend would cause it to spread quickly.
Recent arrests with ties to Ellington and Somers.
Police said the suspect was wanted in connection to a burglary of a Manchester business.
He was tracked down by a police dog after fleeing the scene, a report indicates.
Michael Skakel was in town for a court hearing.
Fire officials believe the incident was accidental and that a 500-Watt bulb was a contributing factor to the fire.
Here are some other highlights from the local elections in Somers on Tuesday.
The 21-year-old was still wearing his costume after a weekend off campus and said he never intended to cause the fear and confusion that led to Monday’s lockdown at Central Connecticut State University.
He was charged with DUI, police said.
An official said Ellington firefighters have contained the fire to one unit.
Pete's CarStar hosts seven local fire departments for training on vehicle extrication.
A lane violation resulted in drug charges.
David Kyem, the son of CCSU Geography Professor Peter Kyem, is facing breach of peace charges after an incident that led to SWAT response and Connecticut State University on lockdown for nearly three hours.
The incident was at the Rockville Dunkin' Donuts, police said.
EnCon police arrested Darin Hanna after he was caught in the Ellington forest with a handgun he was not permitted to own, police said.
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Police said the East Hartford man, Ronnie Loyd, also had cash believed to be from drug proceeds.
The latest arrest roundup for Ellington, Somers and the surrounding area.
Many cases involve prescription fraud, records indicate.
No entry was made to thew Coventry landmark.
Corey Schmitt, who worked for a period of time in Ellington, had previously been arrested on slew of narcotics fraud charges in South Windsor, Vernon and Bloomfield.
The man allegedly tortured the dog so bad it had to be put down.
Don't enter anyone's car for a treat on Oct. 31 and always collect candy from homes that you know, state police said.
Don't enter anyone's car for a treat on Oct. 31 and always collect candy from homes that you know, police said.
The move comes after seven women filed a complaint alleging that the university failed to protect them after reports of rape and sexual assault.
David Saegaert was taken into custody following an investigation after his baby sustained injuries in May.
The town is poised to receive a grant from the state that will go toward paying fo more police patrol hours on holidays and weekends.
An East Haven man says he only wanted to show school officials and the community how children in town — and throughout Connecticut — are vulnerable.
An anonymous source shared new information from the investigation, which is close to being complete.
The stolen car was a Honda CRV.
The latest arrests relating to Ellington, Somers and other surrounding towns.
State police are searching for two suspects who allegedly chased after a woman near the University of Connecticut's campus.
Dogs accompany DOC officers searching for contraband and assist state and local police on missing person searches. Each vest costs $950.
Police said the driver had an 18-year-old passenger in the car.
A Massachusetts non-profit's recent donation could help save the lives of canines working in local prisons.