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CT doctor arrested for sexual exploitation in Meriden has died, officials say
A doctor with Hartford HealthCare that was recently arrested on sexual exploitation charges in Meriden has died, according to a spokesperson. John Magaldi, 61, was arrested on charges including criminal attempt at risk of injury by sexual contact with a victim under 16, criminal attempt at sexual assault, criminal attempt at commercial sexual abuse of a minor and interfering with…
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Men arrested in operation aimed at combatting child sex exploitation in Meriden
Three men have been arrested in a joint operation aimed at combatting the sexual exploitation of children in Meriden. The police department said they worked collaboratively with the FBI to take action against those that appeared to be looking to engage in sexual activity with children. John Magaldi, 61, was arrested on charges including criminal attempt at risk of injury…
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Man killed in crash on I-91 South in Meriden
A New Haven man died in a rollover crash on I-91 South in Meriden late Sunday night. Charles Davenport, 31, was driving on I-91 near Exit 19 around 11:30 p.m. when he veered into the left shoulder then into the grassy median and rolled over, according to state police. The car hit a tree stump and came to rest in…
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Driver flees after seriously injuring 2 people during crash in Meriden
Police are working to identify a driver who fled the scene after seriously injuring two people during a crash in Meriden over the weekend. Dispatchers received multiple calls about a crash at the intersection of Old Colony Road and Hanover Avenue shortly before 5 p.m. on Saturday. Callers reported that one person was trapped in a vehicle and one person…
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Off-duty Meriden police officer allegedly assaulted a driver in Rocky Hill
In December, Thomas Brocuglio’s dash cam was rolling as he approached the intersection of France Street and Cromwell Avenue in Rocky Hill.
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Crashes causing delays on Route 15 North in Meriden
Two lanes of Route 15 North are closed in Meriden after two crashes, according to police.
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Multi-year project aims to reduce car crashes on highway interchange in Meriden
“That whole area is just poor design, a whole mess,” Mark Delucia, of Wallingford, said. Drivers who travel north on the I-91, I-691 and Route 15 interchange in Meriden said it’s about time changes are made. “It needs to be addressed, it’s a hazard,” Delucia said. “There are definitely a lot of accidents and traffic. Every day when I...
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Crashes causing delays on Route 15 North in Meriden
Two lanes of Route 15 North are closed in Meriden after two crashes, according to police. The right and center lanes of Route 15 North are closed between exits 68N and 68W. State police said there was a two-vehicle collision around 1:29 p.m. and injuries are reported. They are not believed to be life-threatening. Another crash was reported around 12:55…
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Person in custody after reported assault in Meriden
Police in Meriden are investigating an assault, which was originally reported as a kidnapping. At least one person has been arrested. Investigators responded to Golden Street at around 3 p.m. to a report of a kidnapping. The caller told police that multiple people were involved and someone was possibly in possession of a handgun. When police arrived, they found that…
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‘A tragedy for two families': New details about men involved in deadly road rage in Meriden
We’re learning more about two men involved in a deadly case of road rage in Meriden. William Lucky Jr. is accused of shooting and killing another man during a road rage incident on 691 in Meriden last month.
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‘A tragedy for two families': New details about men involved in deadly road rage in Meriden
We’re learning more about two men involved in a deadly case of road rage in Meriden. One is facing a murder charge. This as loved ones remember the man who was killed. William Lucky Jr. is accused of allegedly shooting and killing another man during a road rage incident on 691 in Meriden last month. “He’s not this monster...
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Firefighter taken to the hospital after battling blaze in Meriden
A firefighter has been taken to the hospital after battling a blaze at a Meriden multi-family home on Wednesday afternoon. Fire Chief Ken Morgan said crews responded to Crown Street for the reported fire. The fire is now under control and no residents were injured. Fire officials said there is some damage to the kitchen area of one of the…
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Here's how to get back at someone who ‘did you dirty' this Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day isn’t always about sunshine and rainbows… While for many, Feb. 14 is about showing love and affection to those you care about, you may also be thinking about wanting to get back at someone who has wronged you. Well, a few Connecticut animal shelters are giving you the option to do just that. For a $5 donation, the…
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Lawyer says Meriden road-rage suspect acted in self-defense in fatal shooting
A state correction officer accused of fatally shooting a man during a road-rage incident on I-691 in Meriden faced a judge on Wednesday.
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Person arrested for carrying fake machete outside middle school in Meriden
Police have arrested a man accused of carrying a fake machete outside of a middle school in Meriden on Wednesday. Officers were called to Lincoln Middle School at about 12:45 p.m. after the school was placed in lockdown. Authorities found a person carrying a facsimile machete on school grounds. They were subsequently taken into custody. The lockdown was lifted about…
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Lawyer says Meriden road-rage suspect acted in self-defense in fatal shooting
The suspect in a fatal shooting on Interstate 691 in Meriden faced a judge Wednesday, one day after being arrested on a murder charge. William Lucky, 32, of North Haven, is accused of shooting and killing 49-year-old Scott Kracke on I-691 East on Jan. 14. State police responded to the scene for a disturbance around 8 p.m. that night and…
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Police arrest correction officer accused in road-rage killing on I-691 in Meriden
State police have arrested a correction officer accused of murdering a man in a road-rage shooting on Interstate 691 in Meriden. A 49-year-old Middlefield man was killed in the shooting that happened on Jan. 14. State troopers responded to I-691 East in the area of exit 2a in Meriden, around 8:08 p.m. for a disturbance and they learned that there…
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Man sentenced to 30 years in prison for death of Meriden mom
A man accused of strangling his ex-girlfriend in Meriden has been sentenced to 30 years in prison, according to the Division of Criminal Justice. Jason Watson is accused of strangling his ex-girlfriend, Perrie Mason, just days before she disappeared. The mother from Meriden was reported missing on Aug. 18, 2019. Her remains were found just days later in the area of…
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5 children and 2 adults displaced after Meriden fire
Seven people, including five children, have been displaced after a house fire in Meriden Friday evening. The fire department said they were called to a 2-alarm blaze on Columbus Avenue at about 7:30 p.m. Fire officials said a fire in a fan extended up into the attic and shortly after, the house was engulfed in flames. No one was injured,…
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Man shot and killed in road rage incident on I-691 in Meriden
State police are searching for a suspect who they say shot and killed a 49-year-old Middlefield man in a road rage incident on I-691 in Meriden Sunday night.