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Small earthquake recorded near Ledyard Thursday morning
The U.S. Geological Survey says a 1.8 magnitude earthquake rattled parts of southeastern Connecticut Thursday morning.
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Magnitude 1.8 earthquake recorded near Ledyard
There was a small earthquake near Ledyard on Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, and there are reports of shaking buildings and loud booms in parts of Eastern Connecticut. The U.S. Geological Survey website says there was a magnitude 1.8 earthquake near Ledyard at 12:20 UTC, which would be 8:20 a.m. local time. A Facebook post from the…
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DNA leads to ID of woman found in shallow grave in Ledyard 50 years ago
The investigation started on May 30, 1974, when police found the remains of two shooting victims after someone who witnessed a double homicide on Dec. 31, 1970, provided them with the location.
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DNA leads to ID of woman found in shallow grave in Ledyard 50 years ago
State police have solved a 50-year-old cold case and identified the remains of a woman found dead in a shallow grave in Ledyard, Connecticut, in 1974.
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Man arrested after crash that sent Ledyard fire chief, motorcyclist to the hospital
A man has been arrested in connection to a crash that left the Ledyard fire chief and a motorcyclist injured earlier this year. Police said the two got into a car crash while the motorcyclist was trying to illegally pass the fire chief’s vehicle on New Year’s Day. Officers responded to Route 12 and Barry Drive in Gales Ferry...
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New London man killed in rollover crash in Ledyard: police
A 27-year-old New London man has died after a rollover crash in Ledyard on Thursday night. Police said the driver crashed after speeding off from a traffic stop. An officer stopped the driver around 9:36 p.m. for speeding and the driver sped away from the traffic stop, police said. The officer as well as several witnesses saw the driver passing…
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Motorcyclist injured while trying to illegally pass fire chief in Ledyard: police
A motorcyclist and Ledyard’s fire chief were taken to the hospital after colliding while the motorcyclist was trying to illegally pass the fire chief’s vehicle on New Year’s Day, according to police. Police said officers responded to Route 12 and Barry Drive in Gales Ferry just before 3:30 p.m. and found the fire chief’s 2015 Ford Explorer and a...
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Ledyard veteran aims to help others who may be struggling
A veteran in eastern Connecticut is on a mission to help his fellow veterans who may be struggling with PTSD, or just having trouble finding a purpose again.
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Man who brought emaciated dog to vet in Ledyard charged with animal cruelty
Police have arrested a Ledyard man and charged him with animal cruelty after an emaciated dog he brought to a veterinarian needed to be euthanized because of the condition it was in. Police were called to the Groton–Ledyard Vet Clinic on Lorenz Parkway in Ledyard just after 11 a.m. Monday to investigate a suspected case of animal abuse. The...
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Evacuation lifted, streets reopen after investigation in Gales Ferry neighborhood
Evacuations and street closures in the Gales Ferry section of Ledyard have concluded following an investigation at a home on Thursday.
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Man found dead as police served warrants at home in Ledyard
Police and FBI agents serving warrants at a home in the Gales Ferry section of Ledyard Thursday found the subject of those warrants dead on the property. The action led to evacuations of nearby homes.
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Evacuation lifted, streets reopen after investigation in Gales Ferry neighborhood
Evacuations and street closures in the Gales Ferry section of Ledyard have concluded following an investigation at a home on Thursday. Law enforcement said they found objects of “significant concern” while serving a federal warrant at a home on Whalehead Road. Police said a man, Daniel DiCicco, was wanted on three outstanding warrants. A federal weapons-related search warrant was issued…
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Mother arrested for allegedly leaving 2-year-old in car alone in Ledyard: PD
A mother has been arrested for allegedly leaving her 2-year-old child alone in the car for an extended period of time in Ledyard earlier this month. According to authorities, the mother, who is from Norwich, is accused of leaving her child in the car while taking her newborn daughter into Gales Ferry Pediatrics for an appointment. The incident happened on…
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2 in Critical Condition After Motorcyclist Loses Control, Crashes in Ledyard
Two people are in critical condition after a motorcyclist lost control and crashed in Ledyard on Memorial Day. Officers were called to a report of a motorcycle crash on Route 214 around 11 p.m. According to investigators, a 25-year-old man from Putnam was driving a motorcycle eastbound on Route 214 when he lost control while taking a turn. The motorcycle…
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Ledyard Driver Dies After Car Hits Tree in Groton
A man has died after crash his car in Groton Saturday morning. The collision happened around 7:20 on Shewville Road in the Mystic section of town. Police say a Chevy Malibu had been going down the roadway when it unexpectedly crossed into the opposite lane before going off the road and hitting a tree. The driver, identified as 83-year-old Alexander…
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Man Charged With Vandalizing Ledyard Church
A man was arrested Tuesday in connection with a March vandalism incident at a church in Ledyard.
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Man Suspected of Causing $12,000 of Damage at Ledyard Church Arrested
Police have arrested a man who is accused of vandalizing a Ledyard church and painting profanity inside. The estimated amount of the damage is $12,000, according to police. Police said 33-year-old Madison Barrett, of Norwich, broke into Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Gales Ferry around 1 a.m. on March 11, vandalized the church and painted profanity inside. At the…
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Nathan Lester House Property in Ledyard Closing for Month for Movie Filming: Mayor
A movie is being filmed in Ledyard and the Nathan Lester House property will be closed to the public for a month, according to a Facebook post from the mayor. Mayor Fred Allyn III posted on Facebook that the Nathan Lester House property will be closed from April 17 to May 17 and the rental fee will go directly to…
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Police Search for Man Accused of Breaking Into Ledyard Church, Writing Hateful Words
Police are searching for a man who is accused of breaking into a church in Ledyard and writing hateful words in the meeting hall on Saturday. Officers were called to Our Lady of Lourdes Church on Route 12 in Gales Ferry for a report of a burglary around 7:30 a.m. Dispatchers said entry was made into the church and damage…
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Game of the Week: Windham Squares Off Against Ledyard
Ledayrd welcomed undefeated Windham on Senior Night and had all the makings of a great game.