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House Passes Youth Crime Bill, Now Heads to Senate
The state House of Representatives gave its approval to a youth crime bill on Thursday.
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House Passes Youth Crime Bill, Now Heads to Senate
The state House of Representatives gave its approval to a youth crime bill on Thursday. The bipartisan vote was 129 yes to 17 no. Amid growing outcry over crime in the state, including car thefts and break-ins, people have been calling for change. “This is not perfect but this is a step in the right direction. We need to do…
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Lawmakers Work on Bill Focusing on Youth Crime
Lawmakers are working on a bill focusing on youth crime. Community members demanded changes at the State Capitol on Tuesday night after some crimes spiked during the pandemic. From wild chases to a terrifying kidnapping in a grocery store parking lot to worries about car thefts and break-ins, concerns about crime have led to packed community meetings during the past…
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Lawmakers Take Up Bill on Youth Crime
State lawmakers plan to take up a bill to deal with growing youth crime issues in the state.
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Republicans Call for Stricter Consequences for Youth Offenders
Republicans are asking for tougher penalties for car thefts and hit-and run- crimes and more support for victims.
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DOJ: Connecticut Violates Rights of Youth Inmates at Manson
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday that its investigation into Connecticut’s Manson Youth Institution found the state’s Correction Department has been violating the civil rights of incarcerated children. The investigation stemmed from a 2019 report by the state Office of the Child Advocate and a subsequent follow-up in 2020, which found that among other things, the state was...
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Car Crimes: Police Say Thieves Are Getting Smarter, and So Should You
Police say lately the public has been better about locking their cars and removing valuables from view, but there are new trends drivers should be aware of to keep themselves and their property safe.
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Waterbury Police Look to Build Better Trust With Community
A string of violent crimes involving kids has some calling for action in Waterbury.
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Lawmakers, Advocates Scratch Their Heads Over Lamont's Comments On Youth Crime
Gov. Ned Lamont stood on the steps of the Capitol with the family of a dead 14-year-old and pledged to curb crime, but what exactly was he proposing?
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Lawmakers, Advocates Left With Questions About Lamont's Youth Crime Plan
After Gov. Ned Lamont held a news conference about youth crime in Connecticut, many lawmakers and criminal justice advocates were still unclear what the governor’s plans were.
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State Police ID Teen Homicide Victim, Take Over Investigation
State police have identified 14-year-old from Hamden who died after being shot and dropped off at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury.
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State Police ID Victim, Take Over Case After 14-Year-Old Killed in Shooting
The governor, law enforcement officials and community leaders spoke at a press conference Thursday calling for more to be done to curb youth crime after a 14-year-old died in a shooting earlier this week. State police have now taken over that investigation and named the teen Thursday afternoon.
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Republicans Continue To Push Conversation On Crime, But Dems Say Data Doesn't Support It
Republican senators want the Democratic majority to look at laws they believe have contributed to certain crimes like juvenile car thefts increasing.
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Lawmakers Debate Rising Crime Rates in Connecticut
Lawmakers are debating the rise of certain crime rates in Connecticut and how to address it.
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Local Law Enforcement Experts Continue to Work to Lower Teen Crime Rates
Law enforcements experts in Connecticut are concerned about the increases in crimes committed by teenagers and spoke again about what they are doing to lower those rates.
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Community Advocates Call for Special Session to Address Youth Crime
Throughout the past year, youth crime has affected many Connecticut towns. Now, one community advocacy group is demanding legislative action.
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Face the Facts: Police Chief Talks About Youth Crime in Connecticut
NBC Connecticut’s Mike Hydeck talks with Waterbury Police Chief Fernando Spagnolo about youth crime in Connecticut
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Rocky Hill Town Leaders Establish Petition in Effort Curb Crime
There is a growing call for the state’s legislature to host a special session to deal with the amount of crime happening in some communities. The latest response to the uptick in crime is a petition from Rocky Hill leaders, residents and others in the community who are all calling for a special session to find a solution to...
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Rocky Hill Town Leaders Establish Petition in Effort Curb Crime
The latest response to the uptick in crime is a petition from Rocky Hill leaders, residents and others in the community who are all calling for a special session to find a solution to the rise in property crime.
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Calls for Change Amid Youth Crime Concerns
After a wild stolen car chase and other violence, people headed to a Safe Streets Connecticut event in Glastonbury to learn more about crime – especially involving youth – and what’s being done to prevent it.