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New video shows events leading up to fatal shooting by Colchester police
The Office of the Inspector General has released new information and body camera video showing what led up to a fatal shooting by Colchester police last week.
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New details, body cam video of fatal shooting by Colchester police released
The Office of the Inspector General has released new information and body camera video showing what led up to a fatal shooting by Colchester police last week. Three Colchester police officers were called to a home in the 700 block of Norwich Avenue on Thursday around 6:15 p.m. for a report of a possible disturbance. A second-floor tenant reportedly told…
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Person shot by police officer during call in Colchester has died
A person that was shot by a police officer during a disturbance call in Colchester Thursday night has died, according to the Division of Criminal Justice. Officers responded to a disturbance call on Norwich Avenue just after 6:15 p.m. After arriving, officers encountered a person and one officer fired at that individual, injuring them, according to state police. The person…
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Officer shot person after responding to a disturbance call in Colchester
A Colchester police officer shot a person after responding to a disturbance call Thursday evening, according to state police.
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State police say officer shot person after responding to a disturbance call in Colchester
A Colchester police officer shot a person after responding to a disturbance call Thursday evening, according to state police.
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Officer shot person after responding to a disturbance call in Colchester: state police
A Colchester police officer shot a person after responding to a disturbance call Thursday evening, according to state police. Officers responded to a disturbance call on Norwich Avenue just after 6:15 p.m. After arriving, officers encountered a person and one officer fired at that individual, injuring them, according to state police. The person was taken to the hospital to be…
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Andover woman killed in Colchester crash
A 39-year-old Andover woman was killed when the car she was driving hit a tree in Colchester and caught fire on Tuesday night. State police said Alycia Ziegler was heading north on Route 85 in Colchester just after 5:30 p.m., crossed over the southbound lane, hit a large tree and the Subaru Ascent that she was driving caught on fire….
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Harry's Place in Colchester is officially open for the season
The classic spot has been serving customers since the 1920s, and it’s back for the 2024 season.
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104-year-old food joint ‘Harry's Place' opens for the season
The first official day of spring is a couple weeks away, but some say it starts the day Harry’s Place opens. “We love it. Like I said, it’s like a meeting place,” Kathleen Morrey, of Colchester, said. Harry’s Place is a classic spot in Colchester, known for its burgers, hot dogs and fries. Morrey was not only there on opening...
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Fire damages house in Colchester
A fire damaged a home in Colchester on Sunday morning and the cause is under investigation. Emergency crews were called to a home on O’Connell Road around 9:30 a.m. after getting a report of a chimney fire. Once crews arrived to the home, fire officials said there was heavy fire in the attic. The fire was knocked down in...
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Firefighters rescue horse that slipped on ice in Colchester
Colchester firefighters made an unusual rescue on Monday morning. Crews were called to Prospect Hill Road just after 11 a.m. after hearing that a horse slipped on the ice. The horse was down for about two hours, but crews worked together to get the animal back on its feet. The horse eventually walked away uninjured. The department credits a recent…
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‘Serious discrepancies' prompt soft budget freeze, staff restructuring in Colchester
Colchester’s first selectman announced that there will be a soft budget freeze due to “serious discrepancies” in the town’s internal spending. In a statement Friday, Colchester First Selectman Bernie Dennler said he has seen concerning trends in the first two quarters of the fiscal year compared to the adopted budget. Because of this, a soft spending freeze will be...
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Man allegedly yells racial slur at woman, threatens her with axe in Colchester: police
A man accused of yelling racial slurs and threatening a woman with an axe in Colchester has been arrested, according to state police. Troopers said they were called to Harrington Court in Colchester on Monday afternoon for a reported disturbance. A woman told authorities that she was walking to a local business from her nearby home when she encountered a…
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CT LIVE!: The Inishshor
A new seafood shop opens in Colchester.
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2 people taken to hospital by LifeStar after rollover crash on Route 2 West in Colchester
Two people were transported to the hospital by LifeStar helicopters after a crash on Route 2 West in Colchester on Sunday. Troopers were called to Route 2 West near exit 18 around 4:15 a.m. after getting a report of an accident. Investigators said a Bloomfield man traveled off the right shoulder and road while going around a left turn. The…
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Winning $9.4 million Lotto! jackpot ticket sold in Colchester
A $9.4 million dollar winning Lotto! jackpot ticket was sold in Colchester, according to the CT Lottery. The “Quick Pick” ticket was sold at Gibbs in Colchester. It contained the six-numbers to match the $9.4 million jackpot for the Sept. 29 Lotto! drawing. The winning numbers were 6-7-15-22-28-42. According to CT Lottery, the winner was quick to claim the...
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Family of Colchester man murdered in 2018 continues to ask for public's help
Connecticut State Police are doubling the reward for any information that leads to an arrest and conviction in the 2018 death of a Colchester man.
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Family of Colchester man murdered in 2018 continues to ask for public's help
Connecticut State Police are doubling the reward for any information that leads to an arrest and conviction in the 2018 death of a Colchester man. The family of James Stone Jr. is hoping to get help from the Colchester community. Jenny Stone said her brother, who she calls “Jimmy,” is constantly on her mind. She said she remembers his sense…
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State police double reward for information in 2018 Colchester murder
Connecticut State Police have doubled a reward being offered for information that helps solve the 2018 murder of a Colchester man. James Stone Jr., a 36-year-old Colchester man, was shot and killed in a trailer in 2018 and more than three years later, police continue to search for whoever killed him. The reward has been increased to $50,000. An initial…
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Driver has serious injuries after hitting tree in Colchester
A Granby man has serious injuries after a crash that closed Old Hebron Road in Colchester Wednesday night, according to state police. The crash happened around 6:19 p.m. State police said the driver of Toyota Tundra was heading southbound, missed a curve in the road and crossed over to the northbound side, where he almost hit another driver, went off…