Clinton

Police say a person living at a residential treatment facility in Clinton set fire to the home early Tuesday morning. Emergency dispatchers recieved several 911 calls around 12:45 a.m. about a fire at 82 High Street. Arriving crews found flames shooting from the home and immediately worked to determine if anyone was still inside. Firefighters said everyone got out of…

One person was seriously injured during a motorcycle crash in Clinton on Saturday, according to police. Officials said the accident happened at approximately 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of Killingworth Turnpike, also known as Route 81, and Glenwood Road. The accident involved a car and a motorcycle. The operator of the motorcycle sustained life-threatening injuries as a result of the…

Clinton police are asking for the public’s help as a part of their investigation into numerous motor vehicle thefts and break-ins. Officials said the incidents have been taking place in the area of Airline Road. Anyone with video surveillance footage is asked to check it out and contact officials if you see anything suspicious. Anyone whose car has been...

Two people died after a crash involving a wrong-way driver and a tractor-trailer on Interstate 95 southbound in Clinton on Wednesday morning. The crash happened in the southbound lanes of I-95 in Clinton near Exit 63 around 1:40 a.m. State police said a Honda CR-V being driven by 35-year-old Olger Armijos, of New Haven, was traveling northbound in the southbound…

Two people have died after a crash involving a wrong-way driver and a tractor-trailer on Interstate 95 southbound in Clinton on Wednesday morning.

As more families choose to educate their children at home, some educators have concerns. A Clinton family is navigating what this entails amid a pandemic.

With so many changes and uncertainty over back-to-school plans, some families, including the Grusse family of Clinton, are taking matters into their own hands and have chosen to home school their children for the first time. That comes with a lifestyle change.

Boaters at Cedar Island Marina in Clinton spent the day preparing their boats for high winds and heavy rain as Tropical Storm Fay approached Connecticut’s shoreline. “As long as you got good fenders and lines tied up you will be fine,” said Brent Holleman, Captain of the Cedar Island boat. Holleman added several lines to secure the boat Friday....

A 27-year-old Norwich man died in a motorcycle crash in Clinton over the weekend. Police said Brett Salter was traveling north on Route 145 around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday when he lost control and went over the guardrail just south of the Clinton Country Club. Police and firefighters responded to the scene and tried to save Salter, but he was…

Clinton Crossing is closed this weekend following social media threats advocating for the looting of the property, according to police. Police can be seen blocking the entrance to the shops. Police said they and Simon Properties Management made the decision to close for the weekend after police were alerted of the social media posts. “Working with the Simon Properties Management…

Parenting is different because of the COVID-19 pandemic and police work can be too. Overnight, parents had to become home-school teachers with no preparation, sometimes while managing to work from home at the same time. Clinton police came to the rescue of one mom whose son was particularly not happy about having to do his school work – reading at…

Police in Clinton answered an unusual call and came to the rescue of one of the town’s feathered residents. They rescued a swan from a storm drain and got it to a more comfortable place to go for a swim – Indian River.

A 4-year-old Clinton boy is being hailed as a hero for calling 911 when his mother was knocked unconscious after a fall.

A Clinton man who was accused of trying to hiring someone to murder his former wife has been convicted of murder for hire.

For years, the Clinton Police Department has held an annual toy drive. While the collection may have started off slow this season, the community has proven its Christmas spirit. Police put out a plea for Christmas presents Tuesday. Since their social media post and a story on NBC Connecticut, the department has good news to report. They’ve filled their...

The Clinton Police Department was struggling to collect toys for their annual drive until a plea on social media and a story on NBC Connecticut called the community to action.

Clinton police are asking for help filling their trailer to the top with toy donations. They have less than a week left to make that happen and need your help.

Clinton police are asking for help filling their trailer to the top with toy donations. They have less than a week left to make that happen and need your help. “For families that are going through challenges, I think it’s important for the kids to have something to look forward to,” said Clinton resident Kelly Roche. That’s why Roche...

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on Thursday introduced a resolution backed by more than 40 GOP senators excoriating House Democrats’ impeachment inquiry, accusing Democrats of violating due process for interviewing key witnesses behind closed doors. Graham, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, introduced the five-page resolution that includes Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., as a co-sponsor on Thursday afternoon, NBC...

Labor Day weekend is the unofficial end of summer, and although it’s hard to say goodbye to the season, it’s been one to remember at state parks and forests.