Samantha Perelli is an Assignment Editor at NBC Connecticut. She tracks breaking news and assists in coordinating assignments for reporters and photographers.
Samantha earned her master’s degree in journalism from Quinnipiac University. While pursuing her degree, she worked at NBC Connecticut, gaining hands‑on newsroom experience and contributing to daily editorial operations. After graduating, she joined the station full‑time, continuing to build her career in local journalism.
Outside of the newsroom, Samantha enjoys spending time with her friends and family. She can also be found making her own version of cosmic brownies for her colleagues to enjoy!
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Man killed in I-84 crash in New Britain: State police
A man was killed in a crash on I-84 in New Britain on Tuesday. State police identify the victim as 85-year-old Abbott Schultz Jr. According to police, he was traveling on I-84 westbound in the area of Exit 36. The vehicle veered off the roadway crashing through the support post for Exit 36, police said. State police said, the vehicle…
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Rocky Hill High School coach charged with OUI after deadly pedestrian crash
A coach at Rocky Hill High School has been charged with operating under the influence after a deadly pedestrian crash on Sunday night. Dispatchers received a 911 call about a collision on Glastonbury Avenue around 8:45 p.m. Emergency crews responded to the area, and police found a collision involving a car and a pedestrian. Police said the pedestrian was transported…
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2 dead after mobile home fire in Killingly, firefighters say
Two people are dead after a fire at a mobile home in Killingly on Friday morning. Fire crews in South Killingly, along with aid from Danielson, Dayville, East Killingly, Moosup, Williamsville, and East Putnam, responded to the area of Fall Brook Park around 1 a.m. When they arrived, they saw the mobile home heavily involved in fire with two occupants…
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Hartford man arrested, charged in fatal stabbing of woman on Bond Street
A woman was killed in a stabbing in the area of Bond Street in Hartford around 4 a.m., police said. When officers arrived, they found a woman unconscious with a stab wound. She was rushed to an area hospital and was pronounced dead. The woman was later identified as 32-year-old Nykole Tellado. According to officials, cameras in the area show…
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Danbury man killed after being struck by a car in Waterbury
A 43-year-old man is dead after being hit by a car on Thursday night. Officers responded to the area of S Main Street around 9:45 p.m. for a serious motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. When officers arrived, they found a man lying on the roadway adjacent to an SUV, which was later determined to have struck him, police said….
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2 dead after crash involving dump truck on I-84 Westbound in Tolland
Two people are dead after a crash on I-84 Westbound near Exit 68 on Wednesday night. State police said a dump truck was traveling Westbound in the right lane and a Kia was directly behind the truck. According to state police for an unknown reason the Kia collided with the rear of the truck causing disabling damage to both the…
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Tractor-trailer fire on I-84 Eastbound in Southington
The fire department was dispatched to I-84 Eastbound between Exits 32 and 33 for a tractor-trailer fire around 12:55 a.m. When crews arrived they saw a portion of the tractor-trailer fully involved in fire and began fire suppression. The fire department mentions the tractor was not involved and was disconnected from the trailer when they arrived. According to the fire…
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Man charged with murder in Somers homicide, family identifies gunshot victim
A homicide investigation on South Road in Somers has been active since around 4 a.m. Tuesday, as police work to determine the circumstances that led to one person being killed with apparent gunshot wounds and another being detained. Police arrested 33-year-old Joshua Freitag in front of the home on South Road upon arrival. The 9-1-1 caller said that Freitag...
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Dog and cat die, 2 people hospitalized after New Britain house fire
A dog and a cat are dead, and two people are hospitalized after a house fire on Dennis Drive in New Britain early Wednesday morning. Crews responded to the incident around 4:07 a.m. Officials said the fire originated in the breezeway of a single-family home and was brought under control within an hour. New Britain Assistant Fire Chief Peter Towey…
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One in critical condition after shooting in East Hartford
One person is in critical condition after a shooting on Hillside Street on Monday night. Officers arrived at the incident around 10:50 p.m. The male victim sustained gunshot wounds and was transported to a local hospital, according to police. Police said they are not releasing further details including names at this time to preserve the integrity of the investigation. The…
