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West Haven, Stratford beaches close early to deter large gatherings after prior violence
Taking proactive measures to prevent large gatherings. Beaches in Stratford and West Haven closed early Tuesday after violence at a shoreline beach led to multiple arrests and an injured police officer. “I just want to sit by the ocean and that’s it.” It was supposed to be a relaxing day for Millie Ramos. She wanted to enjoy the water...
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Faith leader calls for armed civilian response to curb Hartford violence
A local faith leader is proposing that 10 volunteers from Minister Cornell Lewis’ Self Defense Brigade begin patrolling the Garden Street area on March 9. Hartford’s mayor is pushing back.
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Holiday party held in Hartford for those impacted by violence
This is a time of the year to spend time with friends and family. But a holiday celebration on Thursday in Hartford brought together those who share a very different and difficult bond.
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Face the Facts: Middletown mayor talks about change needed after officer attack
It’s the mayors and the police chiefs that are routinely going before cameras to answer questions from their community members about why violence continues to be a problem, and what they’re going to do about it. Middletown was one of those places recently. A police officer was attacked by a man with a hammer and in this case, the...
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Face the Facts: Are stricter sentencing guidelines needed for repeat offenders?
Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin led a team of mayors, police chiefs and others crafting a proposal to change sentencing guidelines to keep violent, repeat offenders behind bars longer. But as the last legislative session closed, many of those goals in that proposal were not realized. So will we see this up for debate when lawmakers reconvene coming up? NBC...
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Meriden police call for change after rash of violent crimes
Meriden police arrested six people they say are responsible for violent crimes that occurred in Meriden and across the state this week. On Friday, city and state officials, Meriden police officers, and surrounding police agencies came together to discuss the investigation. “I don’t want to be here, announcing more arrests,” Mayor Kevin Scarpati said. “I don’t want to join...
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6 arrested in Meriden responsible for multiple crimes: police
Six people arrested in Meriden Thursday night are believed to be responsible for a series of crimes in several Connecticut towns, according to police.
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Governor signs most wide-ranging gun bill since legislation passed after Sandy Hook
Gov. Ned Lamont has signed into law the most wide-ranging package of gun safety measures since the legislation passed after the 2012 Sandy Hook school massacre. The legislation, known as House Bill 6667, which bars openly carrying firearms, among other changes, comes almost a year after the U.S. Supreme Court said Americans have a right to carry firearms in public for...
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CT House Passes Most Wide-Ranging Gun Bill Since Legislation Passed After Sandy Hook
Connecticut lawmakers have advanced the most wide-ranging package of gun safety measures since the legislation passed after the 2012 Sandy Hook school massacre, with proponents noting the state is not “recklessly retreating” from regulating guns like other states.
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CT House Passes Most Wide-Ranging Gun Bill Since Legislation Passed After Sandy Hook
Connecticut lawmakers have advanced the most wide-ranging package of gun safety measures since the legislation passed after the 2012 Sandy Hook school massacre, with proponents noting the state is not “recklessly retreating” from regulating guns like other states. The legislation, known as House Bill 6667, which bars openly carrying firearms, among other changes, comes almost a year after the U.S....
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‘It's Got to Stop': Community Gathers for Violence Prevention Meeting in New Haven
It’s been a deadly start to the year in New Haven. Now after a string of homicides, some in the city are demanding more be done to keep people safe. “We can’t be afraid to come out of our houses. It’s got to stop,” said Mark Barros of New Haven. Barros was among those praying for peace at a...
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Community Wants Answers After Violent Start to Year in New Haven
After a string a homicides in New Haven, some in the city are demanding more by done to keep people safe.
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New Haven Police Work to Combat Violence After Deadly Start to Year
The city of New Haven has already had three homicides so far this year. It’s a trend police say they’re working to improve.
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Police to Collect Unwanted Guns Across Conn. in an Effort to Reduce Gun Violence
Several hospitals and police departments across Connecticut are participating in the second annual statewide Gun Buyback event on Saturday. “If I never have to say to another parent or loved one ‘your son or daughter, your sibling, your child is dead,’ then I will have done something better for my community,” Saint Francis Medical Center Chief Medical Officer Dr. David…