Wolcott police

Police are investigating after 10 catalytic converters were stolen from different locations in Wolcott over the past two days. The thefts happened on Wolcott Road. Officials said two thieves took seven catalytic converters from small school buses in a bus lot. Then, the same suspects went to the Amerivue Motel and took two more catalytic converters off SUVs in the…

Police are investigating after an elderly woman was allegedly assaulted in her garage right before a thief stole her car. Officials said the theft happened on Grove Avenue at about 9:15 a.m. Thursday morning. The homeowner went into the garage and was pushed down by a man. It’s unknown how he got into the house. Police said the thief...

Three people are facing identity theft charges, including a homeless woman, who authorities said was allegedly sent into multiple Wells Fargo Banks and ordered to take out money. On Wednesday around 11:30 a.m., Wolcott officers responded to Wells Fargo Bank located at 815 Wolcott Rd. on a report of a suspicious female going into the bank. Authorities identified the 30-year-old…

Police have arrested two people accused of smashing windows and breaking into over 40 cars in Wolcott Thursday night. Officials said a man and woman smashed out car windows and stole items from cars in the Wolfs Hill Road, Munson Road, and the Brooks Hill Road area. Police were notified that one of the suspect cars was seen heading into…

Wolcott police are searching for a suspect in attempted ATM thefts at a bowling lane and cafe. Wolcott police said they have arrested Jennifer Barillo-Gill of Meriden, who is accused of third-degree conspiracy to commit burglary and third-degree conspiracy to commit larceny. Police have also arrested Barillo-Gill’s brother, James Gill for his alleged involvement the attempted thefts, police said....

Two people are facing animal cruelty charges after animal control removed 56 animals, cats, living and dead, from a Wolcott home in May. Norman Michaud, 61, and Jaime Langdeau, 45, are both facing animal cruelty charges after an investigation that began in May. According to the arrest warrant, police said they responded to a home on Spring Street on May…

Animal control has removed 53 cats, living and dead, and a dog, from a Wolcott home and it’s been condemned after police found a person dead inside the residence.

Animal control has removed 53 cats, living and dead, and a dog, from a Wolcott home and it’s been condemned after police found a person dead inside the residence.   Police said they responded to a home on Spring Street for a medical assist, which turned out to be a death. They said the house was in disarray, there was…

Surveillance video and 911 calls capture the chaos after a car was stolen in Wolcott Sunday night with two children inside. The 11-year-old boy was able to escape, but the 5-year-old was found two hours later in the abandoned car. “Wolcott 911, what is the location of your emergency?” asks a dispatcher. “I’m at Cumberland Farms. I’m walking. I need…

A Connecticut mother talks about the frightening moments someone stole her car from a Wolcott Cumberland Farms with her 5-year-old daughter inside of it.

Wolcott police are investigating a homicide after responding to a reported car accident Thursday morning. Officers responded to Wolcott Road for the accident around 4:45 a.m. and found a man in the car suffering a gunshot wound. The car had been struck by several bullets, according to police. Angel Pichardo, 41, of Wolcott, was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital in…

Porch pirates: Sightings are becoming more common as more people invest in home surveillance systems, and police want you to take steps to protect your purchases during the busy season.

The former manager of a Wolcott animal rescue appeared in court for the first time since she was arrested earlier this month on dozens of charges, including seven counts of animal cruelty.

The former manager of an animal rescue in Wolcott was arrested Friday on animal cruelty and other charges, accused of adopting out sick and dying dogs.

Wolcott police are investigating more than a dozen car burglaries that happened over the weekend.

A sharp curve on Woodtick Road in Wolcott is becoming a dangerous obstacle for drivers.

A Wolcott High School physical education teacher is accused of sexually assaulting a student.

As kids head back to the classroom in Wolcott, the district is trying to get all of their computers back from hackers.

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Wolcott police are trying to find whoever is behind a series of BB gun shootings that have damaged homes and vehicles.