Somers Resident Enters Guilty Plea In Insurance Fraud Case

A Somers man has been accused of fudging medical claims and has now entered a plea in federal court.

Teenage Girl Severely Burned In Somers Fireworks Accident

Two people were injured when an illegal fireworks display stand tipped over and launched toward a crowd, according to the Somers fire chief.

Body Discovered In Somers Thursday

The investigation into the death is ongoing, state police said.

Somers School Board Member Charged With Larceny For Misusing PTO Funds

Former Somers Board of Education chair Marissa Marks is accused of bilking the town's Parent Teacher Organization of more than $20,000.

Suspect In 2021 Ellington Liquor Store Burglary Arrested

The man accused of burglarizing a liquor store nearly two years ago stole about $13,000 worth of cash and merchandise, according to police.

Thieves Caught In Vernon After Ellington Cooking Oil Heist: Cops

Two New Yorkers with a vat of cooking oil hidden inside a van were charged after a caper at a restaurant in Ellington, state police said.

Ellington Man Gets 11 Years In Crash Which Killed South Windsor Cop

Spencer Kraus was sentenced Thursday in connection with a 2021 crash which took the life of South Windsor police officer Benjamin Lovett.

Snowmobiler From Somers Seriously Injured In New Hampshire Crash

Rescue personnel had to access the injured man from over a mile away, according to a New Hampshire Fish and Game official.

Ellington Stolen Car Suspect Caught By State Police Dog In Vernon

State police dog Drago Tuesday helped locate a Willington man who fled from Ellington to Vernon in a suspected stolen truck.

Vernon Man Arrested In Connection With Ellington Masonic Lodge Fire

The Jan. 7 fire at a 170-year-old building caused damage estimated at more than $29,000, according to state police.

Ellington Murder The Focus Of Friday Dateline NBC Report

Dateline NBC is set to dissect the 2015 Ellington murder investigation.

Vandalism At Ellington Religious Building Under Investigation

Two cases of vandalism have been reported to state police in the last nine days.

State Police Seeking Somers Gas Station Burglars

The burglary at the Route 190 gas station took place early Tuesday morning.

Richard Dabate Sentenced To 65 Years For 2015 Killing Of His Wife

Richard Dabate, the Ellington man convicted of killing his wife in a fabricated home invasion in Ellington in 2015, was sentenced Thursday.

The Latest State Police Arrest Log From Troop C

This public information from Connecticut State Police Troop C is accurate as of Aug. 1, 2022. Items reflect charges filed, not convictions.

Trooper Struck, Dragged By Vehicle During Disturbance In Ellington

A New Britain woman was arrested Sunday in connection with a disturbance in Ellington, then striking a trooper and a vehicle with her car.

Skydiving Plane Plunges In Ellington

Crash lands in nearby woods at end of runway, no one injured.

Ellington Increases Overnight Police Patrols To Combat Vehicle Crimes

Funding has been provided to help fight the growing problem of motor vehicle burglaries and catalytic converter thefts in Ellington.

Prosecutor Credits 'Technology' Investigations In Dabate Conviction

Richard Dabate Tuesday was convicted in the 2015 killing of his wife, Connie Dabate, at their Ellington home.

Richard Dabate Found Guilty Of Killing His Wife In Ellington

A jury has found Richard Dabate guilty of killing his wife in a staged home invasion at their Ellington home.​​

Workman Accused Of Attempting To Steal Firearms From Ellington Home

A man hired to work on a home project was charged with attempting to steal two firearms from a bedroom, according to state police.

State Police Seeking Help Identifying Ellington Larceny Suspect

A woman stole about $100 worth of flowers from an Ellington store Wednesday, according to state police.

Free Activities For Kids At Ellington Earth Day Celebration

Kids can enjoy a variety of free activities at the Nellie McKnight Museum Earth Day celebration

Catalytic Converters Reported Stolen In Ellington: State Police

State police are investigating the theft of catalytic converters from several vehicles on West Road in Ellington last week.

Trial Begins For Ellington Man Accused Of Murdering His Wife In 2015

The murder trail of Richard Debate began Monday in Rockville Superior Court.

State Police Investigating Untimely Death In Ellington

A man was found dead at an Ellington home over the weekend, authorities said.

State Police Seeking Larceny Suspect From Somers Supermarket

A blonde-haired woman believed to be in her 40s is wanted by police, who believe she stole more than $500 worth of goods at Geissler's.

Ellington Armed Robbery Suspects Sought By State Police

Three men are being sought in connection with an armed robbery at an Ellington gas station and convenience store Saturday night, police say.

Jury Selection Re-Starts In Richard Dabate Murder Trial

Jury selection is on again at Rockville Superior Court in the 6-year-old murder case involving an Ellington woman and her accused husband.

Ellington Man Gets 10 Years In Vernon Fatal Crash Case

An Ellington man has received a 10-year sentence in connection with a fatal crash in Vernon in 2020.

Commercial Burglaries Under Investigation In Somers

A pair of burglaries at service businesses over the past two holiday weekends are being investigated by police.

Cause of Ellington House Fire Still Under Investigation

Firefighters had difficulty containing a house fire Thursday due to a huge amount of contents inside the home, a fire official said.

Somers Man Pleads Guilty In 2020 Hit-And-Run Death In Vernon

Philip Holmes pleaded guilty to charges of misconduct with a motor vehicle and evading responsibility in connection with the Nov. 2020 case.

Cash And Jewels Stolen During Ellington Home Invasion: Police

State police said owners of an out-of-town jewelry store were tied up in their Ellington home and robbed of cash and jewels at gunpoint.

Ellington Resident Among 100 New Connecticut State Troopers

A local resident is among the newest class of Connecticut state troopers.

Somers Resident Dies In Stafford Drowning Incident: State Police

A Stafford drowning incident has claimed the life of a Somers resident, state police said.

Dead Man Found In Vehicle In Somers Identified By State Police

The body of a 38-year-old man was discovered inside a vehicle about 500 feet off Durkee Road in Somers Thursday morning.

Major Crime Squad Investigating Dead Man Found In Somers [UPDATE]

A vehicle containing the body of a man was located in a wooded area off Durkee Road Thursday, according to state police.

Man Accused Of Inappropriately Grabbing Teen Girl In Somers

A Massachusetts man was arrested late Saturday night following an incident at Sonny's Place, according to police.

Fire Prompts Brief Evacuation Of Ellington Assisted Living Center

A fire in the storage area of the kitchen at The Ivy assisted living facility was quickly contained by emergency personnel.