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Impaired driver was going 125 miles per hour on I-84 in Tolland: police
An impaired driver was going more than 125 miles per hour on Interstate 84 in Tolland early Saturday morning and has been arrested, according to state police. State police said the driver of a Mercedes sedan was clocked at speeds over 125 miles per hour around 1:43 a.m. on I-84 West near exit 68. A trooper stopped the driver, a…
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Motorcyclist killed in crash in Tolland
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Tolland Sunday evening. Nicholas Rustic, 33, of Vernon was riding on Tolland Stage Road near Burbank Road when he lost control of his motorcycle around 5 p.m., according to state police. Rustic was pronounced dead a short time later. Anyone with information on the crash is asked to call Trooper Mazza at…
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Man accused of intentionally hitting K9 cruiser while trying to flee from police in Tolland
Connecticut State Police have arrested a man who is accused of intentionally hitting a K9 cruiser while trying to flee from troopers in Tolland on Friday. A trooper attempted to stop a blue Subaru Impreza that was speeding and was reportedly not staying in its lane on River Road, also known as Route 32, in Willington around 11:15 p.m. After…
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Fifth night of Hanukkah celebrated in Tolland
Hanukkah celebrations are continuing around the state. It comes amid what some see as concerning acts of hate and antisemitism in Connecticut and across the country. People came together to celebrate the fifth night of Hanukkah in Tolland. “I come from a Jewish heritage and it’s nice to see that being celebrated in my town,” said Katie Stargardter, Tolland...
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Cady family legacy lives on in Tolland High School football
Next week, Tolland High School football will play in its first state playoff game since 2007. The Eagles earned the spot in Class SS with a win over E.O. Smith in the final week of the season. Leading the way: senior captain AJ Cady. “He’s one of those kids who can play just about anything and do just about...
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Cady family legacy lives on in Tolland High School football
Next week, Tolland High School football will play in its first state playoff game since 2007. The Eagles earned the spot in Class SS with a win over E.O. Smith in the final week of the season. Leading the way: senior captain AJ Cady.
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Man taken into custody after search for hours in Tolland: police
A man from Iowa is in police custody after authorities searched for him for hours after he crashed on Interstate 84 in Tolland and ran from police, according to state police. The investigation started just before 10 p.m. Tuesday when state troopers were called to I-84 West, near exit 68, after a driver hit the center median traffic barrier, police…
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State police arrest man suspected of damaging couple's car during Tolland street takeover
State police have arrested a man who is accused of taking part in destroying a couple’s car while they were trying to get through an intersection during a street takeover in Tolland in May. It happened on May 21. State police said there had been a street takeover in Manchester and several people who were involved moved to Tolland. The…
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Former Tolland teacher headed to prison for sexually assaulting student
A former Tolland high school teacher will spend two years in prison for sexually assaulting a student. A judge sentenced 42-year-old Kris Coffey to 10 years in prison, with the sentence suspended after he serves two years behind bars. Coffey will then be on probation for the next 10 years and will have to register as a sex offender on…
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Motorcyclist killed in crash on I-84 in Tolland
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Interstate 84 West in Tolland on Thursday evening, according to state police.
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Motorcyclist killed in crash on I-84 in Tolland
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Interstate 84 West in Tolland on Thursday evening, according to state police. State police said the crash happened near exit 68 just after 4:30 p.m. Police said drivers needed to brake suddenly because of a prior crash in the left shoulder and Kevin Gorman, 26, of Willington, lost control of the Suzuki…
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State police explain response to Tolland ‘street takeover' amid concerns
People have been raising concerns following a dangerous and destructive street takeover in Tolland.
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State police explain response to Tolland ‘street takeover' amid concerns
People have been raising concerns following a dangerous and destructive street takeover in Tolland. “Very upsetting that I didn’t see much of a response,” said Tom Fox of Tolland. It left a couple’s car badly damaged on Route 195 last month. “Could they have done things better? Probably,” said Andy Powell of Tolland. Now more than two weeks later,...
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Couple Speaks Out After Car Damaged by Crowd at Tolland Takeover
The state is looking at ways to prevent dangerous driving. We’re talking about ATVs roaring down roads and so-called street takeovers. And it comes just days after a scary situation in Tolland that left a couple’s car badly damaged. “We were pretty shaken up,” said Dennis. Dennis and Stephanie did not want their last names used. But they do...
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Couple Stuck in Tolland Street Takeover Speak Out
A couple who got caught in the middle of a street takeover in Tolland over the weekend, shared their concerns after their car was totaled by the group involved.
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Arrest Made in Series of Street Takeovers
State police made an arrest Sunday night in connection with a series of street takeovers happening in several locations around the state.
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Man Arrested for Role in Several Street Racing Incidents Across Connecticut
A Norwalk man is suspected of acting as a “ring leader” in several street racing incidents across the state and has been arrested. Connecticut State Police said they arrested 20-year-old Jefferson Duron over the weekend. He was taken into custody following a months-long investigation. Troopers said they worked to “proactively combat Street Takeover events” that were scheduled to happen Sunday…
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Deputy Director of the Cornerstone Foundation Killed in Tolland Crash
The deputy director of the Cornerstone Foundation was killed in a crash in Tolland over the weekend.
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Serious Injuries Reported in Head-On Crash on Route 195 in Tolland
Serious injuries have been reported after a head-on crash on Route 195 in Tolland on Sunday.
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Two Killed in Head-On Crash on Route 195 in Tolland
Two people have died after a crash on Route 195 in Tolland on Sunday. The crash happened at the intersection of Merrow Road, also known as Route 195, and Rhodes Road. According to State Police, a Toyota Rav4 was traveling down the roadway and trying to negotiate a right curve when it suddenly crossed into the opposite lane and struck…