Police Log: 4th of July in Middlebury

From dogs to drives: The Middlebury Police Department handled some interesting situations on the 4th of July.

Middlebury Man Arrested After Allegedly Assaulting His Father

Police were called to the scene of a reported domestic dispute.

State Police Report No Holiday Traffic Fatalities

The 4th of July in Connecticut had fewer speeding tickets and DUI arrests compared to 2011.

Missing Oxford Man Located in Danbury

The Connecticut State Police cancel a silver alert for an elderly man after he was located eight hours later.

Middlebury Police Discover: Fireworks and Cars Don't Mix

A Middlebury police officer discovered an interesting scenario on Route 63.

POLL: State Police Seize Illegal Fireworks in Waterbury: Arrests Made & More Expected

With the 4th of July holiday coming up, state police are on the lookout for illegal fireworks.

Alleged DUI in Library Lot & Reported Home Burglary Round Up Police News

From car accidents to a reported burglary, it's all in this week's Woodbury police blotter.

CT's Sobriety Checkpoints & Roving Patrols For 4th of July

Connecticut State Police listed roving patrols and sobriety checkpoints for all of Connecticut, this 4th of July holiday week and weekend.

Woodbury's 4th of July DWI Sobriety Checkpoints and Patrols Set

The goal is to reduce accidents over the holiday.

Multi-Car Accident Closes Merritt Northbound

Route 15 North is closed between exits 52 and 53 after an accident involving three to five cars.

VIDEO: Watch a Connecticut State Police Bloodhound Track

The Connecticut State Police use bloodhounds for one purpose and one purpose only - tracking.

Lightning Considered Preliminary Cause of Middlebury Fire

A detached garage was fully engulfed in flames when Middlebury fire and police personnel arrived.

Oxford Drowning Victim's Sister Answered 911 Emergency Call

April Brooks, dispatcher at the Northwest Connecticut Safety Communications Center, initially did not know it was her brother, Austin, who had drowned.

UPDATE: Missing Enfield Children Found Safe

A Silver Alert was issued after police said Theresa Bosley allegedly abducted her 12-year-old granddaughter and 4-year-old grandson.

Woodbury Police: Found Scooter, Car Vs. Motorcycle

Lost a scooter/moped-like vehicle? The Woodbury police found one in town.

Dump Truck Driver Issued Summons After Crashing Into River

The Woodbury police report showed the driver of the dump truck was missing one critical piece of paperwork.

OMG PD: Man in Car Slept Through Engine Fire & Its Dousing

Unusual arrests, investigations and police matters from Connecticut towns.

Route 61 in Bethlehem Closed Due to Live Wires Down

Smoke could be seen from a distance near 205 Main St. South in Bethlehem.

DEEP EnCon Police Arrest Waterbury Man in Connection With Robbery at Park

The incident involved a transaction via computer and took place at Osbornedale State Park in Derby.

VIDEO: Dump Truck Pulled From Nonnewaug River

The driver escaped with minor injuries after his truck traveled down an embankment into the Nonnewaug River.

Dump Truck Crashes into Woodbury River

The driver reportedly swerved to avoid hitting an animal.

Woodbury Police Report Possible Burglary at Woodlake and Thefts From Cars

Most incidences of theft from cars stem from a common occurrence, said Sgt. Joseph Roden.

Driver Arrested for DUI After Crash Knocks Out Power in Woodbury

After a car crashed into a telephone pole in Woodbury on Father's Day, the driver sustained minor injuries, according to Troop L.

A Firefighter's Account of the June 11 Tractor Trailer Fire on I-84

A truck filled with paper caught on fire and Lt. James Redway tells the tale.

Route 6 Closed Near Minortown Road Due to Car Accident; Power Outages Reported

The Connecticut Department of Transportation reported the accident at around 1:17 a.m. Sunday, June 17.

OMG PD: Car Vs. House, Body Found in Rug & Intimidation in Liquid Form

A roundup of some of the more interesting police reports.

Arrests in Suspected CT La Cosa Nostra Ring

Residents throughout Connecticut were named as alleged participants in illegal gambling operations associated with the Gambino Crime Family.

Tractor Trailer Fire Closes I-84 Eastbound

The fire took place tonight — Monday, June 11 — at approximately 11:22 p.m.

Connecticut Ranks #5 in Injury-Related Death Prevention

The state's average rate is 47.9 per 100,000 people, according to Stamford Advocate.

Car Hits House Late Sunday Night

Middlebury police reported an 11:58 p.m. car accident on Sunday, June 10. The SUV crashed into a home on Christian Road.

Alleged $14,000 Jewelry Theft, Graffiti & Guns Round Up This Week's OMG PD

Some of the more unusual police reports from the region, including the sentencing of a former F&S Oil auditor.

Half Of CT Teen Drivers Admit to Talking or Texting While Driving [POLL]

More than half also admitted to talking on the phone while driving, and about one in 10 students reported drinking and driving, a new state report said.

Police Asking Additional Witness in Southbury Armed Robbery to Come Forward

A second suspicious vehicle, parked at a nearby medical building, has also been reported to police.

F&S Oil Company Auditor Sentenced to Federal Prison

Dale K. Ciccarelli was sentenced to federal prison for his role in a bank fraud scheme.

Chris Donovan Will Stay in 5th District Race

The Meriden Democrat held a press conference today to say he's pushing forward, despite the controversy surrounding his campaign.

OMG PD: Woman Allegedly Steals Nearly $1,000 Worth of Groceries

Some of the more interesting police reports this week.

Road Closures Occurring This Weekend in Middlebury & Woodbury

Detour signs will be posted, according to Middlebury police.

Fatal Accident Incidents Lower Than Memorial Day 2011: State Police Relay Enforcement Statistics

One fatal accident occurred on Memorial Day weekend 2012, on Route 8 in Waterbury, versus four fatal accidents on the same weekend in 2011, state police report.

Memorial Day Fire Results in Minor Injuries

The Woodbury homeowner was transported to a local hospital, according to police.

UPDATE: Pedestrian Dead in Route 8 Crash

State police said the accident happened just before Exit 30 in Waterbury, a little over a mile north of the Naugatuck town line.