CT Teen, 14, Stabbed To Death: PD + New FBI Report Sparks Debate

Good Thursday morning Connecticut,

It will be sunny and chilly today, with temperatures only in the low 60s. It will be a tad warmer on Friday with sun and high temperatures into the upper 60s, and we moderate into the low 70s on Saturday with more sunshine.

Sunday will be a day of transition as showers will move in but likely at night and most of the day should be dry and even sunny at times with temperatures in the mid to upper 70s.

The National Weather Service currently shows chances of rain Monday-Wednesday of next week. We'll worry about that later on. Enjoy the nice fall weather through Sunday afternoon.

14-year-old stabbed to death in Connecticut, police say

The Waterbury community is mourning the death of a 14-year-old, who was stabbed to death on Wednesday afternoon, WTNH News 8 reports. Jeimy Cintron, 27, of Waterbury is accused of stabbing the teen to death, News 8 reports. Mourners left candles and balloons at a memorial for the teen Wednesday night. (Read more at News 8).

The stabbing occurred before 2 p.m. on Colonial Avenue after there was an argument between Cintron and the victim, NBC CT reports. Cintron is being held in lieu of $3 million bail. (Read more at NBC CT).

The Republican-American said Cintron and the victim did not know one another, and it's unclear what led to the argument that turned physical. Police are continuing to investigate. (Read more at the Rep-Am).

New FBI report shows some violent crimes rising in CT

The FBI report measures crime from 2019 to 2020 and Connecticut saw a 30 percent jump in the rate of homicides, according to Fox 61. CT's increase was in line with the national average.

The rate of vehicle thefts soared by 40 percent between 2019 and 2020, according to Fox 61.

However, the FBI report reveals that the rate of all violent crimes, which includes homicide, rape, robbery and aggravated assault, actually declined in Connecticut. (Read the full Fox 61 story here.)

Local Democrats and Republicans have been vigorously debating the FBI report on social media.

Democrats contend that overall all violent crime decreased in Connecticut and that we're the fourth-safest state in the country. The CT GOP sees the results differently and said "Connecticut is more dangerous than ever."

Here's a sampling of the social media commentary by Democrats and Republicans.

And the CT GOP's take on the new FBI report

Saying goodbye

NBC Connecticut meteorologist Kaitlyn McGrath has signed off for the last time in Connecticut as she heads to a new station in Washington, D.C. (Read more here).

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An update on traffic conditions in CT

MANCHESTER - Road Work on I-84 Westbound between Exits 63 and 61 (2.6 miles) in effect today until 3:29 pm. The 2 left lanes are closed. Reported Thursday, September 30 at 9:09 am.

WATERBURY - Road Work on I-84 Eastbound between Exits 18 and 25A (5.2 miles) in effect today until 3:31 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Thursday, September 30 at 9:28 am.

HARTFORD - Road Work on I-84 Westbound between Exits 50 and 46 (1.7 miles) in effect today until 3:00 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Thursday, September 30 at 9:45 am.

WALLINGFORD - Road Work on I-91 Northbound between Exits 13 and 14 (1.3 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Thursday, September 30 at 8:40 am.

ROCKY HILL - Road Work on I-91 Northbound between Exits 24 and 27 (3.8 miles) in effect today until 3:29 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Thursday, September 30 at 9:05 am.

NORTH HAVEN - Road Work on I-91 Southbound between Exits 10 and 9 (2.0 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Thursday, September 30 at 9:20 am.

WINDSOR - Road Work on I-91 Northbound between Exits 40 and 49 (9.7 miles) in effect today until 3:32 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Thursday, September 30 at 9:31 am.

FAIRFIELD - I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 25 and 21 (2.5 miles) because of Road Work between Exits 22 and 21. Road Work in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Thursday, September 30 at 10:02 am.

WEST HAVEN - Road Work on I-95 Southbound between Exits 42 and 41 (1.7 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Thursday, September 30 at 9:46 am.

WESTBROOK - Road Work on I-95 Southbound between Exits 65 and 64 (2.3 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Thursday, September 30 at 9:49 am.

FAIRFIELD - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 17 and 11 (4.6 miles). Reported Thursday, September 30 at 7:28 am.

NEW LONDON - I-95 Northbound is congested between Exits 82 and 85 (2.3 miles) because of Crash (1 Vehicle) between Exits 83 and 85. The 3 right lanes are closed. Reported Thursday, September 30 at 8:09 am.

WATERFORD - I-95 Northbound is congested between Exits 82 and 85 (2.3 miles) because of Crash (1 Vehicle) between Exits 83 and 85. The 3 right lanes are closed. Reported Thursday, September 30 at 8:09 am.

BRIDGEPORT - I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 25 and 21 (2.5 miles) because of Road Work between Exits 22 and 21. Road Work in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Thursday, September 30 at 10:02 am.

NEW CANAAN - ROUTE 106 both directions CLOSED between Main Street and Forest Street because of a Hazardous road condition. Reported Wednesday, September 29 at 6:22 am.