Vernon Fire Officials Warning of Phone Scam

Fake EMS "bill collectors" have been calling Vernon residents, fire officials said.

Fire Closes Vernon Dunkin' Donuts Friday Morning

A heating and ventilation unit on top of the building caught fire, according to Vernon fire officials.

Vernon Cops, Town Officials Reacting To Contract Arbitration Decision

Vernon police officers have been awarded slight raises in an arbitration award.

Manchester Man Fails To Post $5 Million Bond In Vernon Murder Case

A man charged with the murder of a 22-year-old Vernon woman remained in custody Wednesday.

Manchester Man Charged With Murder In Death Of Vernon Woman

The man has been charged in connection with the death of a 22-year-old woman whose body was found Monday inside her apartment in Vernon.

Woman Found Dead Inside Apartment In Vernon

Vernon and state police are investigating a suspicious death inside a local apartment.

Vernon Cops In A Cart Bag Fugitive Golfer In Mid-Round

A golfer with a warrant out of Vernon faced more than a bogey for the wrong kind of reckless driving, police said.

New Class Of CT Judges, Magistrates Has Vernon Connection

A Tuesday ceremony for new judges had a local tie.

2021 Vernon Gun, Catalytic Converter Arrest Leads To 3-Year Sentence

A case involving a gun stolen from South Windsor, fenced catalytic converters and a Vernon arrest has concluded with a three-year sentence.

Fourth Of July Stabbing In Vernon Leaves 69-Year-Old Man With Charges

A late-night holiday stabbing at a Vernon home sent a person to an area hospital, police said.

Bond In Vernon Robbery Case Boosted By $100,000

A suspect in a Vernon robbery surrendered to a police dog late last week.

Heavy Police Presence Scares Off Potential Street Takeover In Vernon

A police presence thwarted what seemed to be a street takeover gathering Friday at a Vernon commuter lot.

Vernon Man Killed Himself Before Fire Wrecked Home: Medical Examiner

Authorities have identified the man whose home was heavily damaged by harrowing fire in Vernon Sunday.

Local Resident Dies In Vernon House Fire

A Vernon man died Sunday night in a raging house fire, police said.

Vernon Teen Charged With 14 Counts Of Theft From Local Supermarket

A Vernon teen was served a warrant after several shoplifting incidents, police said.

Vernon Cops Nab Armed Car Burglary Suspects

A juvenile and an adult tried to flee Vernon police in a burglary case.

Defendant In Vernon Protective Order Case Gets 11 Years

A man who removed his court-issued monitoring unit will now be monitored in prison, a judge said Friday.

Vernon Police Make Their Annual Run For Special Olympics

The Special Olympics Torch Run made its way through Vernon Thursday.

Vernon Police Dog Tengo Dies At 9 Shortly After Retirement

Tengo was a celebrated law enforcement canine who responded to more than 200 calls in seven years.

Man In Apron Starts Ruckus At Store In Vernon, Then Flees: Police

An altercation broke out at a Vernon business involving a staffer from another business, police said.

Vernon Cops Make Gun, Drug Arrest At Motel

Drugs and a weapon were located in a vehicle at motel on the Vernon-Manchester line, police said.

Combatant In Custody After Assaults Near Rockville Courthouse: Cops

A Vernon man is accused of fighting with police after choking a civilian in Downtown Rockville, a report indicates.

Charges Filed In January State Police Drug Seizure In Vernon

The case unraveled after a window tint stop, state police said.

Man In A Tree With A Chainsaw Rescued By Vernon Responders

A man trimming trees with a chainsaw in Vernon was injured over the weekend, police said.

100 MPH Crash on I-84 Ends With Police Dog Nabbing Suspected Dealer

A state police dog made an armed suspected drug dealer give up after he fled a traffic stop in Vernon.

Decorated Vernon Police Dog Tengo Retires After 'Stellar' Career

A Vernon police dog with more than 250 deployments under his collar since 2016 had his final shift Tuesday.

Scooter Driver Gets DUI Charge In Vernon Rail Trail Crash Case

A scooter driver tested way beyond the legal limit in a Vernon Rail Trail crash investigation, a warrant shows.

Panhandler In Vernon Picked Up On Domestic Violence-Related Warrant

A man begging for money in Vernon was taken into custody in an unrelated case, police said.

Passed Out Drivers Now Facing Respective Drug, DUI Charges In Vernon

Police had to contend with two passed out drivers in Vernon.

Stove Fire Causes Stir At Elderly Mill Housing Complex In Vernon

Firefighters made quick work of a stove fire at an elderly housing building in Vernon Monday morning.

Vernon Woman Charged In Food Stamp Fraud Case

A Vernon woman is accused of stealing from a food assistance program.

Civilian Driver Charged In Fatal Crash With Vernon Police Cruiser

A Vernon man is facing drunken driving and manslaughter charges in connection with a collision between his car and a Vernon police vehicle.

Law Enforcement Drug Raid In Vernon Nabs Stash That Included Morphine

A Vernon apartment complex was the target of a local, state and federal drug raid Thursday.

Cameras Surprise Pranksters Breaking Into Radio Tower In Vernon

Two surprised people were caught by security cameras while breaking into the Fox Hill radio tower in Vernon.

Cops Investigating Armed Robbery At Gas Station In Vernon

A hold-up in Vernon Thursday seems to be part of a larger crime spree, police said.

Vernon Detectives Investigating Wednesday Bank Robbery

A bank branch on Route 30 in Vernon was held up Wednesday, police said.

Jury Finds Man Who 'Returned' Court GPS Unit In Vernon Case Guilty

A man who had been charged with multiple protective order violations in Vernon is now facng 15 years in prison.

Report Outlines Altercation That Preceded Vernon Fatal Cop Car Crash

An arrest report shows Vernon officers were responding to a protective order violation when a cop car collided with a civilian vehicle.

Teacher In Vernon System Charged Amid 'Student Abuse' Investigation

A teacher at Vernon's Northeast School is facing criminal charges related to student mistreatment allegations, police said.

Man With Puffy Jacket Obsession Grabs Kid's Coat In Vernon: Warrant

A senior citizen is accused of grabbing a kid's jacket at a Vernon store because he liked that type of coat, according to a warrant.