Friday, May 24 2013 9:40 PM EDT2013-05-25 01:40:06 GMT
The Connecticut State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting at multi million dollar mansion in Ridgefield. Friday night. Few details have been released, but the shooting occured at a mansionMore >
The Connecticut State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting at multi million dollar mansion in Ridgefield. Friday night.More >
Friday, May 24 2013 7:27 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:27:43 GMT
Police in several towns are advising the public to be aware of residential break-ins that have happened when families were out attending a wake or funeral for a loved one. Glastonbury police said thereMore >
Police in several towns are advising the public to be aware of residential break-ins that have happened when families were out attending a wake or funeral for a loved one.More >
Friday, May 24 2013 6:57 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:57:27 GMT
The first lawsuit has been filed by the family of a victim seriously injured in a train derailment last week. More than 70 people were injured when a Metro-North train derailed near the Fairfield TrainMore >
The first lawsuit has been filed by the family of a victim seriously injured in a train derailment last week.More >
Friday, May 24 2013 6:41 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:41:15 GMT
A Message from WFSB Vice President and General Manager, Klarn DePalma: Tonight, Channel 3 Eyewitness News did not broadcast our 5:00 or 5:30 newscasts. We were not able to do so because our buildingMore >
Tonight, Channel 3 Eyewitness News did not broadcast our 5:00 or 5:30 newscasts. We were not able to do so because our building was evacuated after a bomb-threat was made against our station.More >
Friday, May 24 2013 6:24 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:24:01 GMT
Police are searching for the man, who exposed himself to a female jogger in Milford Friday morning. The woman was jogging in the area of Milford Point Road and Holly Street around 6 a.m., police said.More >
Police are searching for the man who exposed himself to a female jogger in Milford Friday morning.More >
Friday, May 24 2013 6:21 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:21:13 GMT
The Hartford Police Department is investigating incident involving students at the West Middle School and a cell phone video. The incident is also being investigated by the Connecticut States Attorney'sMore >
The Hartford Police Department is investigating an incident involving students at the West Middle School and a cell phone video.More >
Friday, May 24 2013 4:28 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:28:09 GMT
An apartment building in the Frog Hollow section of Hartford that was evacuated after the building began to give way is being taken down by officials.More >
Crews continued to knock down an apartment building in the Frog Hollow section of Hartford that was evacuated Thursday after it began to buckle. More >
Friday, May 24 2013 2:36 PM EDT2013-05-24 18:36:52 GMT
Two Stratford women were arrested for arson in connection with a house fire in May 2011. The fire was reported at a residence at 555 Light St. shortly after 2:30 p.m. on May 28, 2011. The flames damagedMore >
Two Stratford women were arrested for arson in connection with a house fire in May 2011.More >
Friday, May 24 2013 12:50 PM EDT2013-05-24 16:50:15 GMT
A 14-year-old boy from Waterbury died in his sleep this week and left his parents and friends wondering why. Kimani Brown was a freshman at Crosby High School and in perfect health, according to familyMore >
A 14-year-old boy from Waterbury died in his sleep this week, leaving his parents and friends wondering why.More >
Friday, May 24 2013 7:13 AM EDT2013-05-24 11:13:35 GMT
It's expected to be a busy few days on the roads with more Americans expected to travel by car this holiday weekend, but AAA estimates overall air travel will be down.More >
It's expected to be a busy few days on the roads with more Americans expected to travel by car this holiday weekend, but AAA estimates overall air travel will be down.More >
Friday, May 24 2013 7:07 AM EDT2013-05-24 11:07:55 GMT
Meriden police are investigating after several shots were fired right behind the police department on Hanover Street.More >
Police in Meriden are investigating after gunfire erupted just a few hundred feet from the police department's front door early Thursday morning.More >
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:09 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:09:50 GMT
Connecticut State Police are searching for a 13-year-old endangered runaway from Hartford. Police issued a Silver Alert for Regine Winifred on Thursday after she went missing Thursday. Winifred is beingMore >
Connecticut State Police are searching for a 13-year-old endangered runaway from Hartford.More >
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:08 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:08:56 GMT
Five people were arrested in the robbery of $4 million in jewelry fromAccording to police, first two people were bound and gagged with duct tape during home invasion on Gravel Street in Meriden duringMore >
Five people were arrested after a brazen overnight jewelry store robbery that involved kidnapping and hours of being tied up while the suspects loaded up $5 million in jewels.More >
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:48 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:48:41 GMT
This weekend is supposed to be a big weekend for planting and gardening, depending of course on the weather. If you want to choose from about a hundred varieties of peppers and tomatoes and more, EyewitnessMore >
This weekend is supposed to be a big weekend for planting and gardening, depending of course on the weather.More >
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:21 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:21:36 GMT
The Connecticut State Police are looking for the people, who have taken off with a fence at a town cemetery in Union.While preparing the Union Eastern Cemetery on Bigelow Hollow Road for the Memorial DayMore >
The Connecticut State Police are looking for the people, who have taken off with a fence at a town cemetery in Union.More >
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:37 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:37:25 GMT
Connecticut State Police are searching for a 15-year-old endangered runaway from New Haven. Police issued a Silver Alert for Starr Ogman on Thursday after she went missing Wednesday. Ogman is being describedMore >
Connecticut State Police are searching for a 15-year-old endangered runaway from New Haven.More >
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:09 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:09:28 GMT
Eyewitness News looks into how getting more sleep could be the way for people to lose weight. With the kids, jobs and errands to run, it's hard to get enough rest. If you think your lack of sleep may beMore >
Eyewitness News looks into how getting more sleep could be the way for people to lose weight.More >
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:05 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:05:44 GMT
State police said investigators found a 14 inch butcher knife under the pillow of a 4-month-old baby during a drug arrest at an apartment in Danielson Wednesday morning.The state police Quality of LifeMore >
A young mother and her boyfriend appeared in court Thursday on charges of operating a drug factory and the couple is accused of stashing a deadly weapon under a 4-month-old baby's pillow.More >
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:25 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:25:58 GMT
Channel 3 Eyewitness News has been following up from student and graduates of the Marinello School of Beauty. After our story aired, dozens of people contacted WFSB wanting to speak out and spur changeMore >
Channel 3 Eyewitness News has been following up from student and graduates of the Marinello School of Beauty. After our story aired, dozens of people contacted WFSB wanting to speak out and spur change for future students.More >
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:22 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:22:32 GMT
Firefighters still remain on the scene after a large fire ripped through a multi-family home in the Taftville section of Norwich. The fire broke out in the home on Norwich Avenue around midnight Thursday.More >
More than a dozen people are being helped by the American Red Cross after a large fire ripped through an apartment building in the Taftville section of Norwich.More >
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:53 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:53:37 GMT
A man who police said attacked a jogger in West Hartford nearly three years ago is expected to be sentenced Thursday.Eddie Monroig-Rosario, 33, is expected to plead guilty to raping the woman on Fern StreetMore >
A man who police said sexually assaulted a jogger in West Hartford nearly three years ago was sentenced Thursday.More >
Thursday, May 23 2013 4:24 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:24:28 GMT
Three people were arrested after police said they stole $30,000 worth of cell phones from a Walmart in Naugatuck early Thursday morning. According to police, the suspects broke into a one of the store'sMore >
Three people were arrested after police said they stole $30,000 worth of cell phones from a Walmart in Naugatuck early Thursday morning.More >
Thursday, May 23 2013 2:02 PM EDT2013-05-23 18:02:36 GMT
A $10,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in a 2008 hit-and-run crash in New Haven that left an 11-year-old girl dead.Gabrielle Lee was hit as she was tryingMore >
A $10,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in a 2008 hit-and-run crash in New Haven that left an 11-year-old girl dead.More >
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:23 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:23:03 GMT
Members of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Connecticut State Police taught law enforcement authorities how to analyze evidence after a bomb explosion Wednesday. Powerful explosions rocked an emptyMore >
Members of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Connecticut State Police taught law enforcement authorities how to analyze evidence after a bomb explosion Wednesday in Preston.More >
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:32 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:32:34 GMT
Channel 3 Eyewitness News Sports Reporter John Holt spent the 2011-2012 season documenting the Hillhouse High School Girls Basketball Team's quest for a fourth straight state championship.The pressureMore >
Channel 3 Eyewitness News Sports Reporter John Holt spent the 2011-2012 season documenting the Hillhouse High School girls basketball team's quest for a fourth straight state championship.More >
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:17 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:17:28 GMT
Milford officer Michael Compare is competing for Sandy Hook victim Chase Kowalski
Milford police officer Michael Compare will participate in a half-Ironman triathlon at Lake Quassy in honor of Chase Kowalski, one of the 20 children shot and killed inside Sandy Hook Elementary SchoolMore >
Milford police officer Michael Compare will participate in a half Ironman triathlon at Lake Quassy in honor of Chase Kowalski, one of the 20 children shot and killed inside Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown in December.More >
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:05 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:05:24 GMT
For two years, the Channel 3 Eyewitness News I-Team has been following a New Britain woman who has filed dozens of lawsuits. She's sued everyone from Connecticut Light & Power and World Wrestling Entertainment,More >
For two years, the Channel 3 Eyewitness News I-Team has been following a New Britain woman who has filed dozens of lawsuits. More >
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:51 AM EDT2013-05-23 12:51:58 GMT
Vice-President Joe Biden is known for gaffes, and he did not disappoint during his visit to Connecticut Wednesday. Biden had come to Connecticut to be the keynote speaker at the U.S. Coast Guard AcademyMore >
Vice-President Joe Biden is known for gaffes, and he did not disappoint during his visit to Connecticut Wednesday.More >
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:37 AM EDT2013-05-23 10:37:09 GMT
BJ's Wholesale Club in West Hartford will be selling gas at $2.50 a gallon on Thursday as Americans get ready for the Memorial Day weekend.More than 34 million people traveled by car over the MemorialMore >
BJ's Wholesale Club in West Hartford will sell gas at $2.50 a gallon on Thursday as Americans get ready for the Memorial Day weekend.More >
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:33 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:33:03 GMT
The Connecticut House of Representatives unanimously passed the pool safety bill Wednesday. Pool safety was thrown under the microscope last year after two students drowned in school pools.In January,More >
The Connecticut House of Representatives unanimously passed the pool safety bill Wednesday.More >
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:06 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:06:27 GMT
It may be too chilly to go for a swim this weekend, but the summer swimming season is fast approaching. The question is: ‘do you know how to swim?' We're often taught the techniques as children,More >
It may be too chilly to go for a swim this weekend, but the summer swimming season is fast approaching.More >
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:59 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:59:08 GMT
Vice President Joe Biden gave the keynote address during the 132nd commencement for the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London Wednesday morning.Copyright 2013 WFSB (Meredith Corporation). All rightsMore >
Vice President Joe Biden gave the keynote address during the 132nd commencement for the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London Wednesday morning.More >
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:27 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:27:02 GMT
Nine gravestones along with the main plaque and a flag pole were vandalized at cemetery in Manchester.Public works crews worked to clean up graffiti at the Hillstown Veterans Cemetery along Hillstown RoadMore >
Nine gravestones for veterans along with the main plaque and a flag pole were vandalized at cemetery in Manchester just days before Memorial Day.More >
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:24 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:24:27 GMT
A water main break in Middletown is expected to cause the major traffic problems Wednesday night. A water main break was reported on Newfield Street, according to Mayor Dan Drew."The heavy water flowingMore >
A water main break in Middletown caused major traffic problems during the evening rush hour commute Wednesday night.More >
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:07 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:07:34 GMT
State police said animal remains were discovered on Glenwood Avenue in Bridgeport Tuesday night. Police did not say what animal the remains are from.State police said they are still trying to determineMore >
State police said animal remains were discovered on Glenwood Avenue in Bridgeport Tuesday night.More >
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:07 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:07:18 GMT
A Simsbury man was arrested after he was accused of being in possession of child pornography.Christopher S. Lyons, 49, was arrested Wednesday and charged with first-degree possession of child pornography.More >
A Simsbury man was arrested after he was accused of being in possession of child pornography.More >
Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:59 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:59:54 GMT
A Cromwell man is accused of voyeurism after police said he posted an "intimate video" was posted to the Internet. Edward Taupier, 47, was arrested at his home Wednesday morning and charged with voyeurismMore >
A Cromwell man is accused of voyeurism after police said he posted an "intimate video" was posted to the internet.More >
Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:23 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:23:01 GMT
State police are searching for the person or people responsible who robbing a bank Wednesday afternoon and lead to officials placing a nearby school in lockdown.Officers were called to a bank robber atMore >
State police are searching for the person or people responsible for robbing a bank Wednesday afternoon, which led to officials placing a nearby school in lockdown.More >
Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:33 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:33:34 GMT
The Madison Police Department is searching for two bronze statues that are valued at about $19,500.The statues are part of the art display called the Madison Mile and belong to the Holycroft Foundation.PoliceMore >
The Madison Police Department is searching for two bronze statues that are valued at about $19,500.More >
Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:15 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:15:59 GMT
A Thomaston woman was arrested after police said cocaine was found in her 17-month-old son's system.Jaime Bennett, 31, said she brought her son to a local hospital after she noticed he wasn't acting likeMore >
A Thomaston woman was arrested after police said cocaine was found in her 17-month-old son's system.More >
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:16 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:16:14 GMT
Connecticut State Police are searching for a 15-year-old girl, who has been missing for about two weeks. Police issued a Silver Alert for Sicca Lee on Wednesday, who was last seen in the area of MartinMore >
Connecticut State Police are searching for a 15-year-old girl, who has been missing for about two weeks.More >
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:03 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:03:38 GMT
Tuesday afternoon proved a bit tricky as severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings were issued for portions of northern Connecticut, and according to the Channel 3 Early Warning Center, more storms areMore >
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the four northern counties until 10 p.m.More >
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:51 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:51:37 GMT
Officials with the Connecticut Citizens' Defense League announced Wednesday that a lawsuit has been filed in U.S. District Court in Connecticut that will challenge the constitutionality of the new gunMore >
Officials with the Connecticut Citizens' Defense League announced Wednesday that a lawsuit has been filed in U.S. District Court in Connecticut that will challenge the constitutionality of the new gun laws in the state.More >
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:21 AM EDT2013-05-22 15:21:15 GMT
The Boy Scouts of America Connecticut Yankee Council president announced that scouting is open to all youth and adults regardless of their sexual orientation.The announcement was made on the ConnecticutMore >
The Boy Scouts of America Connecticut Yankee Council president announced that scouting is open to all youth and adults regardless of their sexual orientation.More >
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:32 AM EDT2013-05-22 12:32:31 GMT
The chairman of the Veteran's Affairs Committee is asking people to participate in the Help-A-Hero event to benefit homeless veterans Wednesday in Hartford.Rep. Jack Hennessy is asking his constituentsMore >
The chairman of the Veteran's Affairs Committee is asking people to participate in the Help-A-Hero event to benefit homeless veterans Wednesday in Hartford.More >
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:07 AM EDT2013-05-22 11:07:15 GMT
The suspect and two children who were subjects of a Massachusetts Amber Alert Monday night were located in South Windsor by Connecticut State Police.More >
A Massachusetts father of two, who is accused of kidnapping his children from a foster home and sparking an Amber Alert Monday night, told a packed courtroom that he's the one who is the victim of a crime.More >
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:10 PM EDT2013-05-22 01:10:01 GMT
The fiance of a 40-year-old man, who was shot and killed after trying to sell electronics off Craigslist in Hartford, speaks to Eyewitness News for the first time Tuesday. Felix DeJesus, of Cromwell, wasMore >
The girlfriend of a 40-year-old man, who was shot and killed after trying to sell electronics off Craigslist in Hartford, speaks to Eyewitness News for the first time Tuesday.More >
Tuesday, May 21 2013 8:45 PM EDT2013-05-22 00:45:05 GMT
A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the person that critically injured a 2-year-old during a hit-and-run crash in Bridgeport.Police said Erica Parmlee parked her vehicleMore >
A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the person that critically injured a 2-year-old during a hit-and-run crash in Bridgeport.More >
Tuesday, May 21 2013 8:40 PM EDT2013-05-22 00:40:27 GMT
A house fire in Ellington may have occured after it was struck by lightning Tuesday night. Few details were being released, but officials said the fire occured at 8 Zimmerman Way just before 8 p.m. ThereMore >
A house in Ellington may have been struck by lightning Tuesday night.More >
Tuesday, May 21 2013 8:26 PM EDT2013-05-22 00:26:23 GMT
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for the all of northern Connecticut until 9 p.m.National Weather Service officials said people should be on the lookout for threatening weather and to pay attentionMore >
Tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings were issued in Litchfield county Tuesday evening as severe weather moved into the state.More >
Tuesday, May 21 2013 8:19 PM EDT2013-05-22 00:19:38 GMT
A discussion that will cover the topics of sexual assault and cyberbullying will be held at Torrington High School Tuesday night. The forum comes months after four high school football players were accusedMore >
A discussion that will cover the topics of sexual assault and cyberbullying will be held at Torrington High School Tuesday night.More >
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:31 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:31:00 GMT
After thousands of online votes, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced the winner of Connecticut's fan favorite town contest Tuesday morning And the winner is Niantic."It just brings everyone together," saidMore >
After thousands of online votes, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced the winner of Connecticut's fan favorite town contest Tuesday morningMore >
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:24 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:24:47 GMT
Insurance companies and disaster relief organizations in Connecticut are mobilizing to help those picking up the pieces in Oklahoma.The members of the Connecticut Chapter of the American Red Cross saidMore >
Insurance companies and disaster relief organizations in Connecticut are mobilizing to help those picking up the pieces in Oklahoma.More >
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:03 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:03:06 GMT
A family spokesperson told Eyewitness News that the body of a missing Eastern Connecticut State University student was found dismembered. Alyssiah Wiley was last seen since April 20 when she said she wasMore >
A family spokesperson told Eyewitness News that the body of a missing Eastern Connecticut State University student was found dismembered.More >
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:08 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:08:59 GMT
Two Bristol men were arrested for allegedly stealing $25,000 worth of scrap metal from a business in Southington.Gary M. Desrochers and Nicholas B. Marin are accused of stealing 39,000 pounds of "tool-gradeMore >
Two Bristol men were arrested for allegedly stealing $25,000 worth of scrap metal from a business in Southington.More >
Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:19 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:19:21 GMT
AmeriCares, based in Stamford, announced that it would be sending a disaster response team to Oklahoma City to coordinate deliveries of relief supplies and medical aid for survivors of the massive tornadoMore >
AmeriCares, based in Stamford, announced that it would be sending a disaster response team to Oklahoma City to coordinate deliveries of relief supplies and medical aid for survivors of the massive tornado that ripped through Moore, OK on Monday afternoon.More >
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:55 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:55:17 GMT
A 18-month old baby was found not breathing at a home in Enfield Monday afternoon.Officers were called to a home on Cottage Green in the Thompsonville section of the city. Investigators found the babyMore >
Enfield police said they were investigating the death of a 19-month-old boy that was reported Monday evening.More >
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:04 AM EDT2013-05-21 13:04:57 GMT
Connecticut's state police bomb squad is an elite unit with each member surviving a rigorous selection process only to be thrust back into the path of potential danger.One of those dangers involves hazardousMore >
Connecticut's state police bomb squad is an elite unit with each member surviving a rigorous selection process only to be thrust back into the path of potential danger.More >
Monday, May 20 2013 8:36 PM EDT2013-05-21 00:36:04 GMT
A car crashed into the back of a home on Cromwell Avenue in Rocky Hill Monday night.One person was taken away from the scene on a stretcher. Witnesses told Eyewitness News that the driver lost control,More >
A car crashed into the back of a home on Cromwell Avenue in Rocky Hill Monday night.More >
Monday, May 20 2013 7:50 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:50:56 GMT
Eyewitness News turned to the website Angie's List to learn how to treat your lawn and make it look lush and green. "When it comes to lawn care you typically aren't even home as a consumer when the jobMore >
Eyewitness News turned to the website Angie's List to learn how to treat your lawn and make it look lush and green.More >
Monday, May 20 2013 7:37 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:37:57 GMT
A sharp spike in the number of people seeking gun permits following recent changes in gun legislation has police departments inundated with applications. In some cases people have been waiting months forMore >
A sharp spike in the number of people seeking gun permits following recent changes in gun legislation has police departments inundated with applications.More >
Monday, May 20 2013 7:35 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:35:08 GMT
An investigators with the NTSB inspects damage
Investigators continue to look into what caused Friday's Metro-North derailment, nine passengers remain hospitalized, including one still in critical condition. While they recover, one commuter who sprungMore >
As investigators continue to look into what caused Friday's Metro-North derailment, seven passengers remain hospitalized, including one still in critical condition. One commuter who sprung into action shared his story with Channel 3 Eyewitness News.More >
Monday, May 20 2013 7:12 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:12:34 GMT
Wallingford police are looking into three college-aged girls who are going door to door looking to make more than just a sale, they're looking for a place to stay.Neighbors from East Side Drive, MeadowMore >
Wallingford police are looking into three college-aged girls who are going door-to-door looking to make more than just a sale, they're looking for a place to stay.More >
Monday, May 20 2013 7:02 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:02:15 GMT
Eyewitness News took an exclusive look at a specialized team that's keeping Connecticut's commuters safe.The State Police Mass Transit Security Team gave Eyewitness News a rare glimpse on what they doMore >
Eyewitness News took an exclusive look at a specialized team that's keeping Connecticut's commuters safe.More >
Monday, May 20 2013 5:19 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:19:22 GMT
The West Hartford Police Department is investigating a robbery at Solid Gold Monday afternoon. Few details are being released at this time, but police said the robbery occurred at the Kane Street locationMore >
The West Hartford Police Department is investigating a robbery at Solid Gold Monday afternoon.More >
Monday, May 20 2013 5:12 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:12:47 GMT
Jermaine Richards was arrested in connection with the death of Alyssiah Wiley.
A Bridgeport man faces murder and kidnapping charges in the death of an Eastern Connecticut State University who disappeared in April. Thirty-year-old Jermaine Richards was scheduled to make his firstMore >
The search for a missing college student has turned into a search for justice after 30-year-old Jermaine Richards was arrested in connection with the death of Alyssiah Wiley.More >
Monday, May 20 2013 4:51 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:51:37 GMT
State police are asking for the public's help identifying the suspect in an armed bank robbery in Westbrook Monday afternoon.According to police, a masked man with a short and stocky build entered theMore >
State police are asking for the public's help identifying the suspect in an armed bank robbery in Westbrook Monday afternoon.More >
Monday, May 20 2013 3:14 PM EDT2013-05-20 19:14:58 GMT
The Hamden Police Department arrested an illegal alien, who is accused of sexually assaulting and strangling a woman last month. According to police, an unidentified woman had fallen asleep in her bedroomMore >
The Hamden Police Department arrested an illegal alien, who is accused of sexually assaulting and strangling a woman last month.More >
Monday, May 20 2013 2:40 PM EDT2013-05-20 18:40:11 GMT
A lawmaker from Connecticut has pledged to live on less than $5 per day to better understand the food stamp budget. U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy will live on $143.89 per month, which is $4.80 a day or $1.60More >
A U.S. Senator from Connecticut has pledged to live on less than $5 per day to better understand the food stamp budget.More >
Monday, May 20 2013 1:41 PM EDT2013-05-20 17:41:42 GMT
A Manchester man was arrested after he allegedly took psychedelic mushrooms and hit a woman at a home in Coventry early Monday morning. Officers were called to a home on Ripley Hill Road for an allegedMore >
A Manchester man was arrested after he allegedly took psychedelic mushrooms and hit a woman at a home in Coventry early Monday morning.More >
Monday, May 20 2013 11:41 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:41:30 GMT
New Haven police are advising anyone driving through the city on Monday that they will encounter heavy traffic delays due to a number of factors, including the train derailment in Bridgeport Friday afternoon.NewMore >
New Haven police are advising anyone driving through the city on Monday that they will encounter heavy traffic delays because of a number of factors, including the train derailment in Bridgeport Friday afternoon.More >
Monday, May 20 2013 9:26 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:26:31 GMT
Gary Wright
South Windsor police arrested a man after a brutal beating.Police said 48-year-old Gary Wright was arrested after being accused of assaulting a woman in a bowling alley parking lot.Police said the unidentifiedMore >
South Windsor police arrested a man after a brutal beating.More >
Monday, May 20 2013 8:53 AM EDT2013-05-20 12:53:47 GMT
State Sen. Dante Bartolomeo and Nelba Marquez-Greene, of Newtown, are expected to announce a comprehensive new child mental health legislative proposal Monday afternoon in Hartford.The proposal, whichMore >
State Sen. Dante Bartolomeo and Nelba Marquez-Greene, of Newtown, are expected to announce a comprehensive new child mental health legislative proposal Monday afternoon in Hartford.More >
Monday, May 20 2013 8:53 AM EDT2013-05-20 12:53:34 GMT
Manchester police are searching for a man after he was reported missing Saturday morning. According to police, 39-year-old Everett Carpenter went kayaking, possibly on the Connecticut River around 11 a.m.More >
Manchester police said a man reported missing Saturday returned home safe Monday.More >
Monday, May 20 2013 7:15 AM EDT2013-05-20 11:15:49 GMT
The public will get to weigh in on a proposal to double the fares on two Connecticut River ferries starting in July.The COnnecticut Department of Transportation will hold a meeting Monday night at theMore >
The public will get to weigh in on a proposal to double the fares on two Connecticut River ferries starting in July.More >
Sunday, May 19 2013 8:37 PM EDT2013-05-20 00:37:33 GMT
The remains found in a wooded area in Trumbull on Friday have been identified as missing Eastern Connecticut State University student Alyssiah Wiley. Investigators said the discovery was made along QuarryMore >
State police have arrested 30-year-old Jermaine Richards, of Bridgeport, in connection with the death of missing Eastern Connecticut State University student Alyssiah WileyMore >
Sunday, May 19 2013 6:24 PM EDT2013-05-19 22:24:08 GMT
A train derailment was reported near the Bridgeport and Fairfield city lines Friday night. Few details have been released on the derailment, but the incident was reported around 6:30 p.m. in the area ofMore >
Dozens of passengers and employees were among those injured when two Metro-North trains collided near a station in Fairfield Friday night.More >
Sunday, May 19 2013 4:55 PM EDT2013-05-19 20:55:57 GMT
Police in West Haven are actively searching for a 10-year-old child. According to West Haven Police Sgt. Tammaro, Jacob Clark left his home on Park Street around noon Sunday. Police K-9's and additionalMore >
Police in West Haven locate missing 10-year-old child.More >
Friday, May 17 2013 9:35 PM EDT2013-05-18 01:35:05 GMT
It's a dating app meant for users ages 18 and older, but Eyewitness News has learned middle school and high school students are all over Tinder.The best way to describe Tinder is dating app, which allowsMore >
It's a dating app meant for users ages 18 and older, but Eyewitness News has learned middle school and high school students are all over Tinder.More >
Friday, May 17 2013 8:14 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:14:13 GMT
May is a peak month for proms, and recently Channel 3 Eyewitness News visited with two young women who were preparing for a Best Buddies Prom. Eden Wooster and Justine Parolise are best buddies onMore >
May is a peak month for proms, and recently Channel 3 Eyewitness News visited with two young women who were preparing for a Best Buddies Prom.More >
Friday, May 17 2013 6:15 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:15:26 GMT
Last week, Channel 3 Eyewitness News honored Sue Ridzon, of Mansfield, as one of Connecticut's Most Beloved Bus Drivers. This week the honor goes to Bill Downes, of Barkhamsted. Downes was nominatedMore >
Last week, Channel 3 Eyewitness News honored Sue Ridzon, of Mansfield, as one of Connecticut's most beloved bus drivers. This week the honor goes to Bill Downes, of Barkhamsted.More >
Friday, May 17 2013 6:01 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:01:38 GMT
An last minute setback is delaying the first new construction at Fort Trumbull in New London. The ground-breaking for The Villages on the Thames, which is a 103 housing unit development, was expected toMore >
An last minute setback is delaying the first new construction at Fort Trumbull in New London.More >
Friday, May 17 2013 5:54 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:54:15 GMT
A fundraiser will be held this weekend to help the family of a 2-year-old boy, who was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash in Bridgeport.Police said Erica Parmlee parked her vehicle and had herMore >
A fundraiser will be held this weekend to help the family of a 2-year-old boy, who was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash in Bridgeport.More >
Friday, May 17 2013 5:50 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:50:05 GMT
Police were on hand to greet students at Old Saybrook High School and bags were searched as they headed into class Friday morning after someone in the school made a bomb threat.More >
Police were on hand to greet students at Old Saybrook High School and bags were searched as they headed into class Friday morning after someone in the school made a bomb threat mentioning Friday's date.More >
Friday, May 17 2013 5:34 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:34:20 GMT
An anonymous complaint to Bloomfield's animal control officer led to police finding a woman, who was hoarding 40 cats in her home, and the animals were seized from her residence Friday morning.Bloomfield'sMore >
An anonymous complaint to Bloomfield's animal control officers led to police finding a woman who was hoarding 40 cats in her home. The animals were seized from her residence Friday morning.More >
Friday, May 17 2013 5:22 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:22:50 GMT
Bristol school officials warned parents to be on the lookout after a bear was spotted near one of the city's middle schools Friday. A bear was spotted near Northeast Middle school. School officials sentMore >
Bristol school officials warned parents to be on the lookout after a bear was spotted near one of the city's middle schools Friday.More >
Friday, May 17 2013 5:15 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:15:45 GMT
An historic Willimantic church is still smoldering but remains standing after a massive three-alarm fire ripped through St. Mary Roman Catholic Church Thursday afternoon.More >
An historic Willimantic church remains standing after a massive three-alarm fire ripped through St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church Thursday afternoon, however officials said they plan to rebuild it.More >
Friday, May 17 2013 4:08 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:08:39 GMT
There has never been a Powerball Jackpot winner, but that could change Saturday night when the tickets are drawn for the estimated $600 million prize.The $600 million prize is the largest prize in theMore >
There has never been a Powerball Jackpot winner, but that could change Saturday night when the tickets are drawn for the estimated $600 million prize.More >
Friday, May 17 2013 3:25 PM EDT2013-05-17 19:25:36 GMT
Three schools and the central office in Torrington were forced into lockdown Friday afternoon after police pursued a suspect in the area. St. Peter/St. Francis, Vogel-Wetmore and Forbes schools as wellMore >
Three elementary schools and the central office in Torrington were placed into lockdown for a brief period of time Friday afternoon after police pursued a suspect in the area.More >
Friday, May 17 2013 2:22 PM EDT2013-05-17 18:22:37 GMT
Hartford police arrested one suspect wanted in connection with a double shooting that happened after a fight between two rival gangs in October 2011.Police said the fight occurred at a large house partyMore >
Hartford police arrested one suspect wanted in connection with a double shooting that happened after a fight between two rival gangs in October 2011.More >
Friday, May 17 2013 2:08 PM EDT2013-05-17 18:08:20 GMT
The Milford Police Department is searching for a 36-year-old woman, who was last seen almost two weeks ago.Police said Jennifer Sullivan was last heard or seen on May 5. She had left her Milford home withMore >
The Milford Police Department is searching for a 36-year-old woman, who was last seen almost two weeks ago.More >
Friday, May 17 2013 1:33 PM EDT2013-05-17 17:33:43 GMT
The Milford Police Department is searching for two teenagers, who may be headed to or in Manhattan.Samantha Pabon, 16, and Noah Kalafus, 19, were last seen on Wednesday when they left school together,More >
The Milford Police Department continues to search for two teenagers, who went missing more than a week ago, and maybe headed to Oklahoma or Texas.More >
Friday, May 17 2013 10:52 AM EDT2013-05-17 14:52:37 GMT
Twenty volunteers from First Niagara recently participated in Junior Achievement's JA in a Day program designed to teach students financial literacy.The event provided students with age appropriate lessonsMore >
Twenty volunteers from First Niagara recently participated in Junior Achievement's JA in a Day program designed to teach students financial literacy.More >
Friday, May 17 2013 7:52 AM EDT2013-05-17 11:52:03 GMT
A Vernon man was arrested in connection with an attack that left a college basketball player in a coma. According to police, 25-year-old Tory Lussier was arrested by Vernon officers when Providence,More >
A former accused of severely beating up a college basketball player in Rhode Island over the weekend was previously arrested for a fight involving a father and son and they talked to Eyewitness News Thursday night.
Thursday, May 16 2013 10:50 PM EDT2013-05-17 02:50:54 GMT
Police released a video surveillance of a person, who they believe is the one of the suspects involved in a home invasion in New Haven. Investigators said the two men entered a home on Osborn Street TuesdayMore >
A raw eyewitness account of a home invasion has shattered the sense of security in one New Haven neighborhood.More >
Thursday, May 16 2013 9:51 PM EDT2013-05-17 01:51:45 GMT
Fire departments from Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York battled a house fire in Falls Village Thursday afternoon. Firefighters were called to a structure fire at 22 Prospect St. at 145 p.m. The houseMore >
Fire departments from Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York battled a house fire in Falls Village Thursday afternoon.More >
Thursday, May 16 2013 9:19 PM EDT2013-05-17 01:19:53 GMT
Summers camping kicks off Friday at Hammonasset State Park in Madison. Crews have been busy during the off season trying to put it back together after Sandy and some of the winter's harsh weather hit.TheMore >
Summer camping kicks off Friday at Hammonasset State Park in Madison. Crews have been busy during the off season trying to put it back together after Sandy and some of the winter's harsh weather hit.More >
Thursday, May 16 2013 8:11 PM EDT2013-05-17 00:11:52 GMT
Five months after being shot 4 times by a despondent man with a gun, a veteran Norwich police officer is anxious to get back to work. "It feels nice to be back to some normal behavior, normal workoutsMore >
Five months after being shot four times by a despondent man with a gun, a veteran Norwich police officer is anxious to get back to work.More >
Thursday, May 16 2013 7:11 PM EDT2013-05-16 23:11:03 GMT
It's one of the most x-rated apps Channel 3 Eyewitness News has ever seen, and it's something more and more young people are using to chat with strangers. We did some digging and found many reasons whyMore >
It's one of the most X-rated apps Channel 3 Eyewitness News has ever seen, and it's something more and more young people are using to chat with strangers. More >
Thursday, May 16 2013 6:03 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:03:57 GMT
Summer is around the corner and that means a lot of time outside with your family. It could also mean sunburns and bug bites if you're not careful. In Thursday's Your Health segment, Channel 3 EyewitnessMore >
Summer is around the corner and that means a lot of time outside with your family. It could also mean sunburns and bug bites if you're not careful.More >
Thursday, May 16 2013 5:49 PM EDT2013-05-16 21:49:25 GMT
Plymouth residents have turned to Channel 3 Eyewitness News for help dealing with a property that's fallen into disrepair. They said for years they have been trying to get someone to clean up the abandonedMore >
Plymouth residents have turned to Channel 3 Eyewitness News for help dealing with a property that's fallen into disrepair.More >
Thursday, May 16 2013 5:39 PM EDT2013-05-16 21:39:00 GMT
The search for a missing college student is continuing in Bridgeport Thursday.Connecticut State Police dive teams are searching a pond near Beardsley Park for leads in the disappearance of Alyssiah Wiley,More >
The search for an Eastern Connecticut State University student, who has been missing for almost a month, continued in Bridgeport Thursday.More >
Thursday, May 16 2013 4:12 PM EDT2013-05-16 20:12:21 GMT
Michael Rios, 22, was arrested May 6 and was charged with manslaughter and risk of injury to a minor.
A Norwich man charged in connection with a child's death earlier this month is due in court. More >
A Norwich man charged in connection with a 13-month-old child's death earlier this month appeared in court and the victim's family shouted "we want the truth" during the arraignment.More >
Thursday, May 16 2013 3:45 PM EDT2013-05-16 19:45:11 GMT
Police arrested a Toronto woman, who was trying to get into the charity polo match in Greenwich where Prince Harry was playing.According to police, Wen Qi, 36, was trying to enter the Conyers Farms PoloMore >
Police arrested a Toronto woman, who was trying to get into the charity polo match in Greenwich where Prince Harry was playing.More >
Thursday, May 16 2013 3:34 PM EDT2013-05-16 19:34:05 GMT
A white powdery substance was found on property owned by Bradley International Airport Thursday afternoon.According to airport officials, the substance was found at Budget Rental Car around 2 p.m. BradleyMore >
A white powdery substance was found on property owned by Bradley International Airport Thursday afternoon.More >
Thursday, May 16 2013 2:55 PM EDT2013-05-16 18:55:52 GMT
Construction on the controversial busway is pretty much on schedule, according to Department of Transportation officials and now it's possible to get a sense of what the final product is going to lookMore >
Construction on the controversial busway is pretty much on schedule, according to Department of Transportation officials, and now it's possible to get a sense of what the final product is going to look like.More >
Thursday, May 16 2013 7:22 AM EDT2013-05-16 11:22:47 GMT
The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced that construction related to traffic shifts in the area of Interstate 91 and 95 are expected to cause large traffic delays starting Friday.The constructionMore >
The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced that construction related to traffic shifts in the area of Interstate 91 and 95 are expected to cause large traffic delays starting Friday.More >
Wednesday, May 15 2013 8:38 PM EDT2013-05-16 00:38:50 GMT
Mothers against Drunk Driving said they are not against a proposal to lower the blood-alcohol limit, they just don't think it'll work.A recommendation was made this week by the National TransportationMore >
Mothers Against Drunk Driving said they are not against a proposal to lower the blood-alcohol limit, they just don't think it will work.More >
Wednesday, May 15 2013 7:39 PM EDT2013-05-15 23:39:54 GMT
There will be zero tolerance for underage drinking at concerts in Hartford this summer, according to city and police officials. State and city leaders said they were worried about binge drinkingMore >
There will be zero tolerance for underage drinking at concerts in Hartford this summer, according to city and police officials.More >
Wednesday, May 15 2013 7:17 PM EDT2013-05-15 23:17:54 GMT
Police are investigating a Tuesday afternoon home invasion during which two masked men armed with guns broke into a home in New Haven and tied up the residents.More >
A New Haven couple is recovering after two masked men armed with guns burst into their home and tied them up Tuesday afternoon.More >
Wednesday, May 15 2013 7:04 PM EDT2013-05-15 23:04:43 GMT
Friends and family searched Wednesday for an Eastern Connecticut State University who has now been missing for almost a month.Alyssiah Wiley, 20, was last seen April 20 when she told friends she was goingMore >
The Connecticut State Police will be searching bodies of water in four towns for evidence connected to the disappearance of an Eastern Connecticut State University student, who has been missing for almost a month.More >
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:47 PM EDT2013-05-15 22:47:15 GMT
Advocates from across Connecticut are gathering in Hartford Wednesday to lobby for an increase in the state's cigarette tax.Representatives from the American Cancer Society and the American Heart AssociationMore >
Advocates from across Connecticut gathered in Hartford Wednesday to lobby for an increase in the state's cigarette tax.More >
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:00 PM EDT2013-05-15 22:00:11 GMT
A former a shelter dog receives a special award after helping children and people affected by the Newtown school shooting. About 15 months ago, a 3-month-old dog was merely a number in a high kill shelterMore >
A former a shelter dog has been nominated for a special award after helping children and people affected by the Newtown school shooting.More >
Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:49 PM EDT2013-05-15 21:49:17 GMT
A prayer vigil will be held Wednesday night for the seventh person killed in the city of Hartford this year. Police are still searching for suspect or suspects responsible for fatally shooting 23-year-oldMore >
After a string of recent shootings, a prayer vigil will be held Wednesday night for the seventh person killed in the city of Hartford this year.More >
Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:40 PM EDT2013-05-15 21:40:35 GMT
Prince Harry will be making a stop in Connecticut Wednesday as he wraps up his 6-day United States goodwill tour. The prince will take part in a celebrity polo match at the Greenwich Polo Club to benefitMore >
Great Britain's Prince Harry wrapped up his visit to the United States after a trip to Greenwich, where he played in a polo match to benefit Sentebale, the charity he co-founded to help poor children and AIDS orphans in the small African nation of Lesotho.More >
Wednesday, May 15 2013 4:43 PM EDT2013-05-15 20:43:06 GMT
Traffic in both directions on Interstate 91 near exit 24 in Rocky Hill was backed up Wednesday afternoon because of flipped motor vehicle. The crash occurred just before 4 p.m. and the car landed on itsMore >
Traffic in both directions on Interstate 91 near Exit 24 was backed up Wednesday afternoon because of flipped motor vehicle.More >
Wednesday, May 15 2013 3:13 PM EDT2013-05-15 19:13:51 GMT
The annual summer water restriction will be up for debate Wednesday night at a hearing in East Lyme. If approved, the restrictions would go into effect on June 28.More >
The annual summer water restriction will be up for debate Wednesday night at a hearing in East Lyme.More >
Wednesday, May 15 2013 2:56 PM EDT2013-05-15 18:56:19 GMT
A woman was taken to area hospital after being pulled from a house fire in Naugatuck Wednesday morning.Firefighters were called to a house fire at 44 Carver St. just before 8:30 a.m.Inside the home, firefightersMore >
A couple was pulled from a house fire in Naugatuck Wednesday morning.More >
Wednesday, May 15 2013 2:36 PM EDT2013-05-15 18:36:42 GMT
The Shelton Police Department arrested a 46-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a female.Michael Spease of Shelton was arrested at his home Wednesday and charged with two counts of second-degreeMore >
The Shelton Police Department arrested a 46-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a female.More >
Wednesday, May 15 2013 2:26 PM EDT2013-05-15 18:26:26 GMT
A 46-year-old man was killed in two-car crash in Berlin Tuesday night. Officers were called to a crash in the area of Beckley and Wethersfield roads around 9:30 p.m.James Karem of Rocky Hill was takenMore >
A 46-year-old man was killed in two-car crash in Berlin Tuesday night.More >
Wednesday, May 15 2013 10:49 AM EDT2013-05-15 14:49:41 GMT
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A Sikorsky S-92 helicopter landed in Hartford's Bushnell Park Wednesday in celebration of CBIA's Manufacturing & Technology Day.The event celebrates manufacturing here in Connecticut and attempts to getMore >
A Sikorsky S-92 helicopter landed in Hartford's Bushnell Park Wednesday in celebration of CBIA's Manufacturing and Technology Day.More >
Wednesday, May 15 2013 8:16 AM EDT2013-05-15 12:16:50 GMT
The Connecticut Senate has passed a bill to create a Blue Alert system.The alert would be used to alert the public when a police officer has been killed or gone missing, and when a suspect, consideredMore >
The Connecticut Senate has passed a bill to create a Blue Alert system.More >
Wednesday, May 15 2013 7:15 AM EDT2013-05-15 11:15:17 GMT
Gov. Dannel Malloy ordered that the flags of the United States and Connecticut be posted at half-staff in the state on Wednesday in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day.More >
Gov. Dannel Malloy ordered that the flags of the United States and Connecticut be posted at half-staff in the state on Wednesday in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day.More >
Tuesday, May 14 2013 9:18 PM EDT2013-05-15 01:18:49 GMT
Town councilors could take action on a proposed state police training gun range Tuesday night. The proposed 55,000 sq ft. gun training facility, which would be equipped with a pistol, rifle, shotgun rifleMore >
State officials have decided not to build a year-round state police training gun range in Glastonbury.More >
Tuesday, May 14 2013 9:06 PM EDT2013-05-15 01:06:13 GMT
The rush is on to get beaches ready for the busy Memorial Day weekend. Many are still suffering from major damage from Hurricane Sandy and Blizzard Charlotte.The Silver Sands Beach Boardwalk in MilfordMore >
The rush is on to get beaches ready for the busy Memorial Day weekend. Many are still suffering from major damage from Hurricane Sandy and Blizzard Charlotte.More >
Tuesday, May 14 2013 8:21 PM EDT2013-05-15 00:21:43 GMT
A 32-year-old woman died from complication related to fire at a housing complex in Bloomfield on April 30.Firefighters were called to the Woodside Village Apartments, which houses mostly seniors, on DorothyMore >
A 32-year-old woman died from complication related to fire at a housing complex in Bloomfield on April 30.More >
Tuesday, May 14 2013 8:07 PM EDT2013-05-15 00:07:08 GMT
Amidst a recent increase in violence in the capitol city, officials including the mayor, police chief and governor will gather Tuesday to discuss strategies to reduce crime. Hartford Mayor Pedro Segarra,More >
Amidst a recent increase in violence in Hartford, officials including the mayor, police chief and governor gathered Tuesday to discuss strategies to reduce crime.More >
Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:49 PM EDT2013-05-14 23:49:28 GMT
The finance committee will meet Tuesday night to discuss the possibility of closing a firehouse in Meriden.Firefighters said the closure of Engine 3 on Broad Street would be an issue of public safety.More >
The finance committee will meet Tuesday night to discuss the possibility of keeping open a firehouse without fire engines.More >
Tuesday, May 14 2013 6:23 PM EDT2013-05-14 22:23:28 GMT
The city of Torrington is unveiling a new marketing campaign called "it's happening here." A new website showcases everything going on the city, from art to sports to entertainment. The campaignMore >
The city of Torrington is unveiling a new marketing campaign called "it's happening here."More >
Tuesday, May 14 2013 6:10 PM EDT2013-05-14 22:10:39 GMT
Channel 3 Eyewitness News has been on your side for the better part of a year with an I-Team investigation about poor service from the state Department of Social Services. The agency handles state aidMore >
Channel 3 Eyewitness News has been on your side for the better part of a year with an I-Team investigation about poor service from the state Department of Social Services.More >
Tuesday, May 14 2013 6:04 PM EDT2013-05-14 22:04:43 GMT
Winding Trails
When the Thanksgiving storm of 2011 toppled hundreds of trees at Winding Trails in Farmington, the employees decided to turn the lumber into a new nature center.The building is called Nature's Porch andMore >
When the Thanksgiving storm of 2011 toppled hundreds of trees at Winding Trails in Farmington, the employees decided to turn the lumber into a new nature center.More >
Tuesday, May 14 2013 5:58 PM EDT2013-05-14 21:58:02 GMT
Alyssiah Wiley has been missing since April 20
The search continues for a student from Eastern Connecticut State University who has now been missing for more than three weeks.Alyssiah Wiley's family said they will continue to look for her Tuesday.TheMore >
The search continued for a student from Eastern Connecticut State University who has now been missing for more than three weeks.More >
Tuesday, May 14 2013 5:28 PM EDT2013-05-14 21:28:43 GMT
The Willimantic Fire Department said it was called to a local school to investigate an odor of gas.Fire officials were called to Windham Tech before 11 a.m. after the odor was noticed.No other informationMore >
The Willimantic Fire Department said it was called to a local school to investigate an odor of gas.More >
Tuesday, May 14 2013 5:08 PM EDT2013-05-14 21:08:24 GMT
Two individuals were located inside an elementary school in Hartford early Tuesday morning after police said they broke into the building.Officers were called to Fred D. Wish School around for a reportedMore >
Two individuals were located inside an elementary school in Hartford early Tuesday morning after police said they broke into the building.More >
Tuesday, May 14 2013 4:57 PM EDT2013-05-14 20:57:13 GMT
The Hartford Police Department is investigating a shooting in the city's north end Monday night. Few details are being released, but officers were called to the area of Blue Hills Avenue and Euclid StreetMore >
The Hartford Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting in the city's north end Monday night.More >
Tuesday, May 14 2013 4:33 PM EDT2013-05-14 20:33:27 GMT
Starting Saturday, Connecticut will be celebrating local breweries in a week-long event. The beer industry launched its "Brew & Buy Local" campaign in effort to showcase local brews and their effect onMore >
Starting Saturday, Connecticut will be celebrating local breweries in a weeklong event.More >
Tuesday, May 14 2013 2:59 PM EDT2013-05-14 18:59:17 GMT
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has ordered the U.S. and Connecticut flags to half-staff for Wednesday because of National Peace Officers Memorial Day. The holiday is a way to recognize efforts of the men and womenMore >
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has ordered the U.S. and Connecticut flags to half-staff for Wednesday because of National Peace Officers Memorial Day.More >
Tuesday, May 14 2013 1:17 PM EDT2013-05-14 17:17:08 GMT
Some people who live in Granby's historic district are upset about the possibility of dozens of homes being built on 14 acres of land.Several homeowners told the proposal to put between 60 to 75 new homesMore >
Some people who live in Granby's historic district are upset about the possibility of dozens of homes being built on 14 acres of land.More >
Tuesday, May 14 2013 11:59 AM EDT2013-05-14 15:59:22 GMT
A Norwalk man skimming through a local newspaper said he found an image of Jesus Christ in a blob of ink.Joseph McCaffrey told the Norwalk Hour he was reading the May 2 edition when he mentioned to hisMore >
A Norwalk man skimming through a local newspaper said he found an image of Jesus Christ in a blob of ink.More >
Tuesday, May 14 2013 11:10 AM EDT2013-05-14 15:10:33 GMT
The search is on for two men that pulled off a heist at Radio Shack in Orange.Police said the men walked into the store along the Boston Post Road on Saturday, ordered the clerk to open the register andMore >
The search is on for two men that pulled off a heist at Radio Shack in Orange.More >
Monday, May 13 2013 9:06 PM EDT2013-05-14 01:06:37 GMT
There was a call for the state's attorneys office to investigate use of city credit cards, however the Hartford City Council postponed the debate.Purchasing cards, or P-cards, are used by 168 HartfordMore >
There was a call for the state attorney's office to investigate use of city credit cards; however, the Hartford City Council postponed the debate.More >
Monday, May 13 2013 8:17 PM EDT2013-05-14 00:17:56 GMT
The Middletown Police released surveillance video in hopes of locating a man who allegedly pulled a machete on a store employee at the CVS on Main Street Extension early Friday morning.Police said theMore >
The Middletown Police released surveillance video in hopes of locating a man who allegedly pulled a machete on a store employee at the CVS on Main Street Extension early Friday morning.More >
Monday, May 13 2013 7:46 PM EDT2013-05-13 23:46:37 GMT
Days after a young father was shot dead trying to sell an electronic device in Hartford, police told Eyewitness News they're making progress in their search to find the killer.On Wednesday, a man, whoMore >
Days after a young father was shot dead trying to sell an electronic device in Hartford, police told Eyewitness News they're making progress in their search to find the killer.More >
Monday, May 13 2013 7:27 PM EDT2013-05-13 23:27:19 GMT
Eyewitness News asked the tough questions about a Connecticut workplace that appears to be making employees sick.The owner of a business inside A Rocky Hill Industrial Park contacted Eyewitness News afterMore >
Eyewitness News asked the tough questions about a Connecticut workplace that appears to be making employees sick. More >
Monday, May 13 2013 7:00 PM EDT2013-05-13 23:00:00 GMT
Students at a beauty school in Willimantic said they're paying thousands for tuition, but are running into numerous roadblocks on their way to graduation, and when Channel 3 Eyewitness News started diggingMore >
Students at a beauty school in Willimantic said they're paying thousands for tuition, but are running into numerous roadblocks on their way to graduation, and when Channel 3 Eyewitness News started digging for answers it was learned the school is currently under a state review.More >
Monday, May 13 2013 6:49 PM EDT2013-05-13 22:49:29 GMT
An old Connecticut ballpark could be getting ready for its big screen debut. Movie producers are looking at turning Bristol's Muzzy Field into a film set. Centered around America's past time, the independentMore >
An old Connecticut ballpark could be getting ready for its big screen debut. Movie producers are looking at turning Bristol's Muzzy Field into a film set.More >
Monday, May 13 2013 6:32 PM EDT2013-05-13 22:32:43 GMT
After months of research, Channel 3 Eyewitness News is sharing the results of a study conducted with public school systems across Connecticut about changes to the federal school lunch program that wentMore >
After months of research, Channel 3 Eyewitness News is sharing the results of a study conducted with public school systems across Connecticut about changes to the federal school lunch program that went into effect in September, the first changes to be implemented in 15 years.More >
Monday, May 13 2013 6:15 PM EDT2013-05-13 22:15:44 GMT
Eyewitness News looks into the best time to get your oil changed depending on the make and model of your car. There was a time when three months or 3,000 miles was sound advice, but times have changed."WithMore >
Eyewitness News looks into the best time to get your oil changed depending on the make and model of your car.More >
Monday, May 13 2013 5:52 PM EDT2013-05-13 21:52:23 GMT
John Brasseur
Bristol police have arrested a man they said attempted to walk away with a young child. According to police, they were called out to Prospect Street on Friday after a mother called and said a man hadMore >
The family of a Waterbury man accused of trying to grab a three-year-old boy away from a Bristol mother said he's had problems for years, but they never thought he would try to snatch a child.More >
Monday, May 13 2013 5:49 PM EDT2013-05-13 21:49:05 GMT
A former Middletown police officer accused of being in possession of child pornography appeared in federal court Monday afternoon.Samuel DiProto, 61, was arrested on May 7 at his residence and chargedMore >
Following a court appearance Monday, a former Middletown police officer accused of being in possession of child pornography is not allowed to have contact with children.More >
Monday, May 13 2013 5:42 PM EDT2013-05-13 21:42:06 GMT
A new act passed by the United States Congress will all air traffic control towers that were slated to close in June to remain open. The Federal Aviation Administration transferred "sufficient federalMore >
Sequestration threatened to slash more than a thousand jobs. However, last minute grants will stopped that from happening, but only temporarily.More >
Monday, May 13 2013 4:25 PM EDT2013-05-13 20:25:31 GMT
The Orange Police Department is searching for two masked suspects, who took dozens of cell phones from a store in town Saturday morning.According to police, the two suspects ordered the employee of theMore >
The Orange Police Department is searching for two masked suspects, who took dozens of cell phones from a store in town Saturday morning.More >
Monday, May 13 2013 3:38 PM EDT2013-05-13 19:38:12 GMT
The Sandy Hook Promise teamed up with OPI to launch a new, limited edition nail color to be donated and used at the first Sandy Hook Green Salon-a-Thon event.The color features a bright, bold green thatMore >
The Sandy Hook Promise teamed up with OPI to launch a new, limited edition nail color to be donated and used at the first Sandy Hook Green Salon-a-Thon event.More >
Monday, May 13 2013 2:49 PM EDT2013-05-13 18:49:41 GMT
Andre Nelson, 36, of Bloomfield
Hartford police arrested a man that was found in a parked car with a West Hartford girl who has been missing for two weeks.Police said the man, identified as Andre Nelson, 36, of Bloomfield, and the teenMore >
Hartford police arrested a man that was found in a parked car with a West Hartford girl who has been missing for two weeks.More >
Monday, May 13 2013 2:22 PM EDT2013-05-13 18:22:42 GMT
Tonia Wonde, 22, of Lynn, MA
A University of Hartford student was arrested Sunday and faces a slew of charges including operating a drug factory.Hartford police were sent to the UHart campus after getting reports that a student firedMore >
A University of Hartford student was arrested Sunday and faces a slew of charges including operating a drug factory.More >
Monday, May 13 2013 9:41 AM EDT2013-05-13 13:41:27 GMT
Gary Gray, 42, of West Haven
A West Haven man previously charges of sex assault and risk of injury to a minor has been accused of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl.The mother of the 10-year-old told police she believed her daughterMore >
A West Haven man previously charged with sex assault and risk of injury to a minor has been accused of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl.More >
Monday, May 13 2013 7:55 AM EDT2013-05-13 11:55:29 GMT
Bristol police are investigating a slashing incident that occurred Sunday evening.Around 10 p.m. police were called to the area of 94 Gaylord Street and when they arrived, they said they found a 38-year-oldMore >
Bristol police are investigating a slashing incident that occurred Sunday evening.More >
Monday, May 13 2013 7:35 AM EDT2013-05-13 11:35:32 GMT
Monday marks the beginning of CTrides week in Connecticut.Gov. Dannel Malloy is calling on commuters to try a green commute at least once this week.Commuters are being urged to carpool or take a bus toMore >
Monday marks the beginning of CTrides week in Connecticut.More >
Monday, May 13 2013 7:34 AM EDT2013-05-13 11:34:59 GMT
Family, friends and fans are mourning the death of a local musician who died in a car crash over the weekend.Grayson Minney, 28, was killed when he lost control of the car he was driving in Hebron. PoliceMore >
Family, friends and fans are mourning the death of a local musician who died in a car crash over the weekend.More >
Monday, May 13 2013 7:32 AM EDT2013-05-13 11:32:32 GMT
Police in South Windsor are investigating after several vehicles were vandalized in one neighborhood.Police said at least six car windows have been broken in the past month, although nothing has been stolenMore >
Police in South Windsor are investigating after several vehicles were vandalized in one neighborhood.More >
Monday, May 13 2013 7:28 AM EDT2013-05-13 11:28:57 GMT
Bristol police are looking for several suspects after a pizza deli every driver was robbed Sunday night. Police said the driver was making a delivery on Rollinson Road shortly after 10:30 p.m. When theMore >
Bristol police are looking for several suspects after a pizza delivery driver was robbed Sunday night.More >
Monday, May 13 2013 7:27 AM EDT2013-05-13 11:27:19 GMT
Police in Bridgeport are investigating an early morning shooting which left a man dead. According to police, officers responded to Berkshire Avenue near Noble Avenue. Officers observed a silver Ford FusionMore >
Police in Bridgeport are investigating an early morning shooting which left a man dead. According to police, officers responded to Berkshire Avenue near Noble Avenue. More >
Monday, May 13 2013 7:24 AM EDT2013-05-13 11:24:03 GMT
Hartford police continue to investigate a shooting that occurred in the Upper Albany neighborhood Sunday night. According to police, one person was shot around 9 p.m. near the corners of Albany AvenueMore >
Hartford police continue to investigate a shooting that occurred in the Upper Albany neighborhood Sunday night.More >
Sunday, May 12 2013 6:08 AM EDT2013-05-12 10:08:06 GMT
An Amston man was killed early Saturday morning after the vehicle he was driving veered off the road on Rt. 85 in Hebron. According to police, 28-year-old Grayson Minney was pronounced dead at the sceneMore >
An Amston man was killed early Saturday morning after the vehicle he was driving veered off the road on Rt. 85 in Hebron.More >
Saturday, May 11 2013 8:37 PM EDT2013-05-12 00:37:20 GMT
Manchester police are currently investigating an armed robbery at the Manchester Parkade shopping center. According to police, two men displayed handguns during a robbery at the J.B. Expo jewelry and accessoryMore >
Manchester police are currently investigating an armed robbery at the Manchester Parkade shopping center.More >
Saturday, May 11 2013 8:13 AM EDT2013-05-11 12:13:27 GMT
A Hartford man was killed in a one car crash late Friday night in Farmington. According to state police, 38-year-old Efrain Ortiz Jr. was killed after the car he was driving veered of the right shoulderMore >
A Hartford man was killed in a one car crash late Friday night in Farmington.More >
Friday, May 10 2013 10:07 PM EDT2013-05-11 02:07:09 GMT
Saturday marks three weeks since Eastern Connecticut State University student Alyssiah Wiley disappeared without a trace.On Friday, her family will continue to search for her in Meriden, where her motherMore >
Saturday marks three weeks since Eastern Connecticut State University student Alyssiah Wiley disappeared without a trace and family members are expected to search a local park for any evidence.More >
Friday, May 10 2013 9:53 PM EDT2013-05-11 01:53:49 GMT
A 37-year-old man was arrested after police said he got into a fight with a neighborhood child in Bridgeport. Police said Ramon Feliciano of Bridgeport threatened a child with a steak knife duringMore >
A 37-year-old man was arrested after police said he got into a fight with a neighborhood child in Bridgeport.More >
Friday, May 10 2013 8:38 PM EDT2013-05-11 00:38:33 GMT
There is possibility about additional layoffs at Pratt & Whitney. A spokesperson at Pratt & Whitney told Eyewitness News an email went out to salaried employees about a buyout offer. The letterMore >
The letter said there will be a new round of buyouts, which would precede another round of layoffs.More >
Friday, May 10 2013 8:05 PM EDT2013-05-11 00:05:57 GMT
Hotel employees were heart-broken to learn their co-worker was shot in the head Wednesday night while trying to sell someone an electronic tablet he had listed on Craigslist.Shortly after 8 p.m., a man,More >
Hotel employees were heart-broken to learn their co-worker was shot in the head Wednesday night while trying to sell someone an electronic tablet he had listed on Craigslist.More >
Friday, May 10 2013 7:10 PM EDT2013-05-10 23:10:29 GMT
Canton police are looking for a motor vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash on Route 44 near the Simsbury town line Friday afternoon.Few details have been release, but police said a woman was hit byMore >
Canton police are looking for a motor vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash on Route 44 near the Simsbury town line Friday afternoon.More >
Friday, May 10 2013 7:04 PM EDT2013-05-10 23:04:06 GMT
New Haven isn't just adding new bike paths they are also adding places to securely lock up your bike. The new bike lock areas are part of the parking meters that have been upgraded throughout the city.DaveMore >
New Haven isn't just adding new bike paths they are also adding places to securely lock up your bike.More >
Friday, May 10 2013 6:59 PM EDT2013-05-10 22:59:51 GMT
In about a month, the rumble of school buses will quiet with the conclusion of the school year. We recently asked you, our viewers, to help us nominate those special bus drivers that get your child toMore >
In about a month, the rumble of school buses will quiet with the conclusion of the school year. We recently asked you, our viewers, to help us nominate those special bus drivers who get your child to and from school safely every day.More >
Friday, May 10 2013 6:15 PM EDT2013-05-10 22:15:49 GMT
Earlier this week we told you about how Aztec Sun Tanning continued to sell tanning packages at its Storrs location just before abruptly closing its doors, and now former employees are opening up aboutMore >
Earlier this week we told you about how Aztec Sun Tanning continued to sell tanning packages at its Storrs location just before abruptly closing its doors, and now former employees are opening up about the owner.More >
Friday, May 10 2013 5:58 PM EDT2013-05-10 21:58:15 GMT
One World Trade Center reached its full height Friday as the final piece of the spire making it the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere was put into place. For the people personally impacted onMore >
One World Trade Center reached its full height Friday as the final piece of the spire making it the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere was put into place.More >
Friday, May 10 2013 5:08 PM EDT2013-05-10 21:08:25 GMT
Middletown police are searching for a person who held on the CVS on Main Street Extension early Friday morning. More >
Middletown police are searching for a man who allegedly pulled a machete on a store employee at the CVS on Main Street Extension early Friday morning.More >
Friday, May 10 2013 4:09 PM EDT2013-05-10 20:09:34 GMT
A woman was killed in a crash in Windsor Friday morning.
One person was killed in a crash in Windsor Friday morning.Windsor police said around 10:30 a.m. a FedEx truck was stopped in the eastbound right lane of Day Hill Road and was in the process of makingMore >
A 35-year-old woman from Granby was killed in a crash in Windsor Friday morning.More >
Friday, May 10 2013 3:52 PM EDT2013-05-10 19:52:28 GMT
A police pursuit caused two schools in Norwich being placed in lockdown, investigators said.The superintendent's office confirmed Teacher's Memorial Middle School and the elementary school was StantonMore >
A police pursuit caused two schools in Norwich to be placed in lockdown, investigators said.More >
Friday, May 10 2013 3:13 PM EDT2013-05-10 19:13:47 GMT
One man died after a crash involving four motor vehicles including a motorcycle on Route 9 in New Britain. Troopers were called to the crash on Route 9 northbound near Exit 25 around 6:30 a.m. AccordingMore >
One man died after a crash involving four motor vehicles, including a motorcycle, on Route 9 in New Britain.More >
Friday, May 10 2013 2:56 PM EDT2013-05-10 18:56:41 GMT
A middle school teacher in Waterbury is being accused of stealing electricity from Connecticut Light & Power.The company said it alerted police after they were unable to take readings from the meter atMore >
A middle school teacher in Waterbury is being accused of stealing electricity from Connecticut Light and Power.More >
Friday, May 10 2013 2:40 PM EDT2013-05-10 18:40:41 GMT
During a routine motor vehicle stop Thursday morning, police arrested two women and seized dozens of bags of heroin. Officers stopped a vehicle being driven by Shea Decsare, 39, of Clinton on Oak RidgeMore >
During a routine motor vehicle stop Thursday morning, police arrested two women and seized dozens of bags of heroin.More >
Friday, May 10 2013 2:23 PM EDT2013-05-10 18:23:51 GMT
A hit-and-run in Bridgeport injured a child trying to cross the street Thursday morning.According to police, an 11-year-old was attempting to cross the street in the area of Maplewood and Howard AvenuesMore >
A 10-year-old boy was injured in a hit-and-run in Bridgeport Thursday morning and now, police said the man responsible for the crash is in jail.More >
Friday, May 10 2013 11:50 AM EDT2013-05-10 15:50:13 GMT
The former owner of a Plainfield DJ company is heading to court Friday on child pornography and sexual assault charges.James Holmes was arrested in Massachusetts last month.According to court documents,More >
The former owner of a Plainfield DJ company is heading to court Friday on child pornography and sexual assault charges.More >
Friday, May 10 2013 9:28 AM EDT2013-05-10 13:28:44 GMT
A multi-vehicle crash has tied up traffic on Interstate 84 west in Waterbury.According to the Connecticut Department of Transportation, the right lane was closed westbound between exits 21 and 19 to allowMore >
A multi-vehicle crash has tied up traffic on Interstate 84 west in Waterbury.More >
Thursday, May 9 2013 9:20 PM EDT2013-05-10 01:20:32 GMT
A gun maker in New Britain unveiled a new prototype of the rifle used in the Newtown shooting. Stag Arms said the 22 long rifle will have lower firepower than the traditional AR-15 and will be legal underMore >
A gun maker in New Britain unveiled a new prototype of the rifle used in the Newtown shooting.More >
Thursday, May 9 2013 8:54 PM EDT2013-05-10 00:54:08 GMT
One property in New Haven has become an eyesore for the neighborhood and a magnet for crime, which is leading the city to step in. A partially built steel and plywood structure sits among the row of housesMore >
One property in New Haven has become an eyesore for the neighborhood and a magnet for crime, which is leading the city to step in.More >
Thursday, May 9 2013 8:31 PM EDT2013-05-10 00:31:38 GMT
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The man accused in a deadly hit-and-run in Southington in February is due in court Thursday.Police said 46-year-old Edward Fascendini is responsible for the crime that killed a 23-year-old and injuredMore >
The man accused in a deadly hit-and-run in Southington in February appeared in court Thursday.More >
Thursday, May 9 2013 8:15 PM EDT2013-05-10 00:15:03 GMT
It may be too cold for people to go swimming in Connecticut, but two African penguin chicks went for a dip at the Mystic Aquarium Thursday morning.Two chicks named Purple Red and Purple Gray, who hatchedMore >
It may be too cold for people to go swimming in Connecticut, but some African penguin chicks went for a dip at the Mystic Aquarium Thursday. More >
Thursday, May 9 2013 7:55 PM EDT2013-05-09 23:55:01 GMT
A family still struggling with the death of their father a year after he was murdered behind the counter of his convenience store now faces losing his business as well. Meriden Police say Ibrahim GhazalMore >
A family faced the possibility of losing their father's convenience store, only a year after their father was murdered behind the counter of it.More >
Thursday, May 9 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-09 23:16:52 GMT
Tons of dead fish were found in a pond at Page Park in Bristol Thursday morning.Officials with the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental said heavy rains on Wednesday and storm runoff are believedMore >
More than 100 dead sun fish were found at a popular fishing location in Bristol Thursday morning.More >
Thursday, May 9 2013 6:03 PM EDT2013-05-09 22:03:23 GMT
Taxpayers in one shoreline fire district hope property owners answer their call Thursday night to extinguish a growing budget. The tax hike could flare up over 40 percent. The paid firefighters of theMore >
Taxpayers in one shoreline fire district hope property owners answer their call Thursday night to extinguish a growing budget. The tax hike could flare up over 40 percent.More >
Thursday, May 9 2013 5:48 PM EDT2013-05-09 21:48:34 GMT
Not in my backyard that's what hundreds are saying about the state's wish to move a gun range into a state forest in Glastonbury.The calm and quiet of Meshomasic State Forest is in jeopardy because theMore >
'Not in my backyard' is what hundreds are saying about the state's wish to move a gun range into a state forest in Glastonbury.More >
Thursday, May 9 2013 5:39 PM EDT2013-05-09 21:39:20 GMT
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Hartford police say a man who was shot in the head Wednesday night has died. Police said the man was found in a vehicle on Allendale Road around 8 p.m.More >
Hartford police are investigating reports that the man found shot in the head Wednesday night was trying to sell someone an electronic tablet he had listed on Craigslist.More >
Thursday, May 9 2013 5:28 PM EDT2013-05-09 21:28:40 GMT
Flames could be seen burning through windows at a home in Derby Thursday morning, the flames were so powerful the roof eventually collapsed. The fire happened at a home in the 200 block of DerbyMore >
Flames could be seen burning through windows at a home in Derby Thursday morning, the flames were so powerful the roof eventually collapsed.More >
