Man Dies In Vernon's Paper Mill Pond Trying To Swim From A Crash

A man who fled his vehicle after a crash died in a pond Thursday night, Vernon police said.

Vernon Police Dog Franco Nabs Hiding Suspect

A suspect fleeing a domestic disturbance hopped in a truck bed, but police dog Franco found him, according to a report.

Man Charged In Vernon Flashing Incident Fails To Post High Bond

A man accused of exposing himself to a child at a bowling center in Vernon remained in custody Friday on a high bond.

Registered Sex Offender Accused Of Flashing At Vernon Bowling Alley

A man already on the Connecticut Sex Offender Registry is accused of indecent exposure at a bowling alley in Vernon.

Vernon Police Department Log: The Latest Arrests

The latest arrests made by Vernon police for the period Aug. 17 to Aug. 26, 2024.

Vernon Man Caught Doing Fentanyl In Store Rest Room: State Police

A man from Vernon was arrested after he was caught doing drugs in a convenience store rest room, according to a police report.

Non-Guest With Protective Order Pulls Fire Alarm At Hotel In Vernon

An encounter featuring two people who were not supposed to see each other led to a pulled fire alarm at a hotel in Vernon, police said.

Vernon Arrest Log: August 6-11

This public information from the Vernon Police Department is accurate as of Aug. 12, 2024. Items reflect charges filed, not convictions.

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Crash At Henry Park In Vernon

The Sunday afternoon crash required a motorcycle operator to be flown to a hospital via LifeStar helicopter.

Man Chows Down At Supermarket In Vernon, Then Flees Store: Police

A Massachusetts man took the term "self-serve" literally at a supermarket in Vernon, but the staff was not amused, according to police.

Vernon Resident Charged With Felony In Food Stamp Fraud Case: Warrant

A Vernon woman has been charged with first-degree larceny in a state food assistance fraud investigation, state police said.

Man Taken Off Bus, Charged On Interstate 84 In Vernon

A Massachusetts man was arrested after an altercation on a bus on Interstate 84 in Connecticut, state police said.

Couple Enters Plea In 2022 Vernon Sexual Assault Case

A man and woman charged in 2022 as part of a Vernon sexual assault investigation entered a plea Friday in Rockville Superior Court.

Smashed Glass At Subway In Vernon Leads To Charges

A Nevada man has been charged in connection with a break-in at a Vernon eatery, police said.

Woman Accused Of Beating On Teen After Joining Fight at Vernon Park

A Vernon woman is accused in a warrant of jumping into the action during a teen fight at Henry Park in Vernon.

Noise Complaint Leads To Gun Arrests In Vernon

A pair spent the weekend in the lockup on $100,000 bonds after a gun incident in Vernon, police said.

Pedestrian Fatally Hit By Car On I-84 In Vernon: Police

Police said the pedestrian was lying on the road when he was struck by a Nissan Altima near Exit 65.

Vernon Officer Known For Ground-Breaking Drone Work Retires

Decorated officer Sgt. Todd Thiel recently took his last call at the Vernon Police Department.

Suspected Teen Drug Dealer Chased Down And Charged In Vernon: Police

A traffic stop turned into a car and foot chase last week in Vernon, according to an arrest report.

Car Bursts Into Flames At Busy Store In Vernon

A scary scene unfolded at a store in Vernon Monday.

Fire Breaks Out At Cornerstone Shelter In Vernon

Cornerstone officials are crediting a community response with keeping damage from a Friday morning fire to a minimum.

Would-Be Thief Arrested After Fleeing Store In Vernon

A man was chased down by police after trying to rip off a store in Vernon, authorities said.

Man Being Held On $1 Million In Bonds In Vernon Sex Assault Case

A man is facing multiple charges after being served a pair of warrants in a sexual assault case out of Vernon.

Woman Dead, Man Hurt After Pedestrians Hit In Vernon: Police: UPDATE

The roadway was closed to traffic as police investigated the Wednesday morning incident.

Narcotics Seized During Raid At Vernon Apartment Complex

A drug task force raid took place at a Vernon apartment complex late last week.

Fire Breaks Out At Pizza Place In Vernon As Afternoon Commute Begins

A pizza place was burning Friday afternoon in a busy business area of Vernon.

Gas Leak Breaks Out At Vernon Animal Control, Water Treatment Plant

A gas pipe was hit during construction activities at the Vernon Animal Control facility and the wastewater plant Wednesday.

Woman Fights Off 2 Would-Be Carjackers On Highway In Vernon

The contents of a woman's purse spilled onto a highway shoulder during a botched carjacking in Vernon Thursday.

Truck Mishap Knocks Out Power In Rockville Tuesday

A truck hit a pole in the Rockville section of Vernon Tuesday.

Third-Party Shopper Caught Sneaking Extra Items Into Cart: Vernon PD

A third-party grocery service contractor is facing a larceny charge out of Vernon.

Man Arrested After Shots Fired, Brief Standoff In Vernon

A police standoff ended with charges against a Vernon man, police said.

Coffee With The Chief A Big Hit In Vernon

Coffee with the Chief was a chance for new Vernon police chief Marc Petruzzi to get to know the folks in town.

Vernon Police Snag Suspect, High-Capacity Gun After Chase Near School

An armed domestic incident ran amok Tuesday in Vernon, but police said they quickly corralled a suspect.

Driver Charged After Less-Than-Graceful Highway Exit In Vernon: Cops

A suspected drunken driver from Manchester was charged in Vernon, police said.

6 Years After Conviction, Man Nabbed With Drugs On Same Road In Vernon

It was a moment of deja vu for Vernon police with a traffic stop on Vernon Avenue.

Police Raid Breaks Up Suspected Narcotics Operation In Vernon

A regional law enforcement task force raised a residence in Vernon Wednesday.

Vernon, Bolton Crews Take On Bolton Notch Brush Fire

Firefighters from Vernon and Bolton took care of a brush fire in a popular location over the weekend.

Former Rockville HS Teacher Pleads Guilty To State Porn, Risk Charges

A former teacher in Vernon is facing a hefty sentence after guilty pleas in a pornography and voyeurism case.

Woman Leaves Kid In Car To Steal From Vernon Store: Police

An accused shoplifter was arrested in Vernon, police said.

Vernon's New Police Chief Starts His First Day On The Job

Marc Petruzzi Monday was sworn in as Vernon's news chief of police.