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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1 dead after head-on crash in Killingly
One person is dead after a head-on crash on Tuesday night. State police said that a Honda and a Toyota were driving on North Main Street. The Toyota was traveling southbound and the Honda was traveling northbound. According to state police, the Honda encroached into the southbound lane and collided head-on with the Toyota. The driver of the Honda died…
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Yale employee shot during attempted carjacking in New Haven
The university said the 30-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound while someone was trying to rob him of his vehicle.
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West Hartford high school student hospitalized after he was found injured off roadway
West Hartford Public Schools confirmed on Friday that the 17-year-old was a student at Hall High School.
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I-84 westbound closed due to collision in East Harford, serious injuries reported: State police
I-84 westbound is closed due to a collision in the area of Exit 58. According to State police, serious injuries have been reported and at least one person has been transported to an area hospital. I-84 westbound has been shut down at RT 5/15 and the entrance ramp at Exit 58 has been closed to traffic, State police said. DOT…
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Teen dies after car and motorcycle collision in Stamford
An 18-year-old is dead after a car and motorcycle collision on High Ridge Road and Loveland Road on Tuesday night. Officers were dispatched to the incident around 8:28 p.m. According to police, the motorcycle was being operated by an 18-year-old and was traveling northbound on High Ridge Road. The motorcycle was also carrying a passenger, who was also 18 years…
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2 hospitalized after car and moped crash in Rocky Hill
Two people are hospitalized after a car and moped crash on Sunday night. Officers arrived to the area of Hayes Road near Summer Lane just before 10 p.m. for the crash. According to police, the officers continued to provide emergency medical aid to the two occupants of the moped. Both occupants were transported to the hospital where one is in…
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3 hospitalized after house fire in Berlin
Three people are hospitalized after a house fire on Mooreland Road. Fire crews were dispatched around 4 a.m. and found the three occupants outside the house. Fire Chief Jonn Massirio said the occupants were suffering from smoke inhalation and were sent to the hospital to get evaluated and treated. The fire crews found a small body of fire in the…
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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…
