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WEATHER: First alert weather days on the horizon for dry and breezy conditions

Technical Discussion: First Alert Weather Days this weekend as fire concerns continue

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Scott Gagliardi
The following is a technical discussion of Connecticut's forecast written by Channel 3's meteorologists.

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Reignited campfire caused Hawthorne brush fire; Governor declares state of emergency

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Olivia Schueller, Rob Polansky, Amanda Callahan, Quinn Pramberger and Bryant Reed
Crews on Friday resumed their work battling the Hawthorne fire in Berlin.

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Image of a police car responding to a scene

Crash into pole results in serious injuries, brush fire in Norfolk

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Kaitlyn Burzin and Quinn Pramberger
A car crashed into a utility pole on West Greenwoods Rd. on Friday night.

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James Saritelli mugshot

Man arrested for DUI and evading crash on Route 6 in Killingly

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Quinn Pramberger
A man was arrested for a DUI and evading a crash on Route 6 in Killingly Thursday evening.

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Luis Sanchez-Sagbay of Bristol, CT

Man crashes car, moves passenger’s fatally wounded body before attempting to flee

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Zoe Strothers
A man was arrested after police say he crashed a car, took his passenger’s fatally wounded body, and moved him to another vehicle before trying to flee the scene.

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Portland hosted annual Halloween on Main event

Portland hosted annual Halloween on Main event

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Bryant Reed and Kaitlyn Burzin
Early trick-or-treating took place on Main St. in Portland on Friday.

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Controversial school project in Portland up on the ballot in November

Controversial school project in Portland up on the ballot in November

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Susan Raff
There will be plenty of candidates on the ballot this November, but there will also be several big school projects.

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Clothing company releases tribute shirt to raise money for family of fallen firefighter

Clothing company releases tribute shirt to raise money for family of fallen firefighter

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Owen Kingsley and Zoe Strothers
The loss of Wethersfield firefighter Robert Sharkevich Senior has hit home in many communities.

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Hamden animal rescue plans to join advocates looking for legislative help for abandoned pets

Hamden animal rescue plans to join advocates looking for legislative help for abandoned pets

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Olivia Schueller and Zoe Strothers
Animal shelters are overwhelmed with surrendered and dumped dogs. Where The Love Is Animal Rescue in Hamden is no different.

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Scammers working overtime as campaign efforts pick up

Scammers working overtime as campaign efforts pick up

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Cassidy Williams and Zoe Strothers
Election day is only a week and a half away. Campaign efforts are picking up. The Better Business Bureau says scammers will be working overtime too.
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Crews work to quickly contain brush fire in Naugatuck State Forest

Crews work to quickly contain brush fire in Naugatuck State Forest

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Rob Polansky and Matt McFarland
Crews responded to a brush fire in the Naugatuck State Forest in Oxford on Friday.

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Quarter of U.S. caregivers caring for young children and aging parents

Quarter of U.S. caregivers caring for young children and aging parents

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Tracey McCain and Zoe Strothers
Raising a family can come with hurdles, but things can get even more challenging when you care for mom and dad too.

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Family Friday:  Frights & sights for a Hallo-weekend

Family Friday: Frights & sights for a Hallo-weekend

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By WFSB Staff
It’s the weekend before Halloween.  Get the costumes and the candy ready for haunted happenings, eerie events and spooky stops all planned in our state.

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Jose Rivera-Gonzalez, 52, of Hartford, CT

Hartford man with extensive criminal history arrested for armed robbery in Waterbury

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Zoe Strothers
Police say they responded to Snipes clothing store on Lakewood Road on October 15 for a report of an armed robbery.

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Hector Rolando Lemus-Portillio

Man arrested for fatal crash involving 17-year-old

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Julia Barcello
 Following a fatal crash that happened May 17 at 9:13 p.m. an arrest warrant has been made.

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Skunk

Skunk tests positive for rabies in North Stonington

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Zoe Strothers
A skunk in North Stonington has tested positive for rabies.

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Brian Mazzella braked checked a state trooper and gave state police a different name when he...

State police: Brake-checking driver tried to provide different name when pulled over

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Rob Polansky
A man gave state police a different name when he was pulled over for driving violations in Marlborough.

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Robert Sharkevich Sr., 66, died during the response to a brush fire in Berlin on Oct. 22, 2024.

Funeral services set for fallen Wethersfield firefighter

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Rob Polansky and Luke Hajdasz
Wake and funeral arrangements were made for a firefighter who died battling a brush fire in Berlin.

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An image of a brush fire in East Lyme.

Brush fire closes I-95 north off ramp in East Lyme

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Jay Kenney
Crews responded to a brush fire on Thursday evening in the area of Society Road in East Lyme.

Crime

John Culpepper was arrested at an Air National Guard security gate in East Granby as a...

Fugitive arrested at Air National Guard gate in East Granby

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Rob Polansky
A man state police called a fugitive from justice was arrested at a security gate at the Air National Guard facility in East Granby.

Crime

Phillip Anthony was found to be in possession of 480 bags of fentanyl, according to Waterbury...

Man found to have hundreds of bags of fentanyl, Waterbury police say

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Rob Polansky
A man was hit with drug charges after Waterbury police said they caught him with 480 bags of fentanyl.

Crime

Dazown Mills, Troy Crawford, and Marquell Jones were arrested as part of a drug bust in...

Fentanyl pills seized in Waterbury drug bust

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Rob Polansky
Three people were arrested as part of a drug bust in Waterbury.

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Maria Diaz was arrested for a reckless driving incident on I-95 in Milford on Oct. 24, 2024,...

Woman with learner’s permit arrested for reckless driving on I-95 in Milford

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Rob Polansky
A woman who only had a learner’s permit was arrested for reckless driving on Interstate 95 in Milford, according to state police.

Crime

Mark Keith Pasquariello was arrested on sexual assault and related charges following his...

Man arrested for sexually assaulting young person, police say

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Rob Polansky
North Haven police arrested a man on accusations that he sexually assaulted a juvenile.

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A man riding a scooter died from being struck by a driver in West Haven on Thursday night. (file)

Scooter rider dies from crash in West Haven

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Kaitlyn Burzin and Rob Polansky
A man riding a scooter died from being struck by a driver in West Haven on Thursday night.

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Montville fire - Chesterfield Fire Dept - WFSB

Fire forces two from home in Montville

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Rob Polansky
Two people were forced from a home in Montville because of a fire.

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Hawthorne fire progress made; containment between 80-100 acres

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Marcy Jones, Rob Polansky, Ayah Galal, Bryant Reed and Olivia Schueller
Crews continued to make significant progress to contain the Hawthorne fire in Berlin.

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Crews making progress at Hawthorne fire in Berlin

Crews making progress battling Hawthorne fire in Berlin

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By WFSB Staff
A large brush fire on a mountain in Berlin continued to burn on Wednesday.

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Friends honor legacy of fallen firefighter

New Britain’s Fire Chief remembers starting career learning from fallen firefighter Robert Sharkevich

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Amanda Callahan and Zoe Strothers
New Britain’s Fire Chief Raul Ortiz was just starting his job as a firefighter when he found himself learning from one of Hartford’s best.

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Sharkevich's sister talks about her brother's influence.

“I just want everyone to know what a great person Robert was,” sister of fallen firefighter speaks out

Updated: Oct. 24, 2024 at 10:23 PM EDT
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By Amanda Callahan and Zoe Strothers
The state is remembering Robert Sharkevich Senior, the Wethersfield firefighter who lost his life battling the Hawthorne fire earlier this week.

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FILE: Generic fire photo

Brush fire closes area in East Lyme

Updated: Oct. 24, 2024 at 9:28 PM EDT
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By Quinn Pramberger
A brush fire closed an area in Niantic section of East Lyme Thursday evening.

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Kavon Roberts was charged with:
  C.G.S 14-100a(c)(1) Failure to wear seatbelt
  C.G.S...

Police say man bit officer while fleeing traffic stop

Updated: Oct. 24, 2024 at 8:23 PM EDT
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By Zoe Strothers
A man was arrested in Bridgeport for assaulting an officer during a traffic stop.

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Early voting center opens at UConn

Students slowly trickling in for early voting on UConn campus

Updated: Oct. 24, 2024 at 8:00 PM EDT
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By Luke Hajdasz and Zoe Strothers
Early voting is happening right now at UConn as the candidates try and target young people.

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Hundreds gathered in Hartford for second annual housing conference

Hundreds gathered in Hartford for second annual housing conference

Updated: Oct. 24, 2024 at 7:09 PM EDT
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By Susan Raff and Zoe Strothers
Hundreds gathered in Hartford to hear what’s being done to build more housing.

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Obadiah Claud was arrested after threatening someone with a knife.

Man arrested after threatening someone with a knife in a parking lot

Updated: Oct. 24, 2024 at 6:34 PM EDT
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By Kaitlyn Burzin
A man was arrested after threatening someone with a knife, police said.

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Big plans in store to redevelop Savin Rock Conference Center in West Haven

Big plans in store to redevelop Savin Rock Conference Center in West Haven

Updated: Oct. 24, 2024 at 6:33 PM EDT
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By Matt McFarland
For the past seven years, West Haven’s Savin Rock Conference Center has sat empty. But now, big plans are in place to redevelop the long time shoreline eyesore.

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U.S. marshals, state police troopers, and Bristol police arrest fugitive

U.S. marshals, state police troopers, and Bristol police arrest fugitive

Updated: Oct. 24, 2024 at 6:30 PM EDT
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By Quinn Pramberger
United States marshals, state police troopers, and Bristol police arrested a fugitive wanted on multiple charges Thursday.

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Fifth district candidates continue to battle for votes

Fifth district candidates continue to battle for votes

Updated: Oct. 24, 2024 at 6:27 PM EDT
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By Owen Kingsley
Candidates are heavily campaigning for Connecticut’s fifth district election.

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Nearby residents of Hawthorne Fire keeping close eye on situation

Nearby residents of Hawthorne Fire keeping close eye on situation

Updated: Oct. 24, 2024 at 6:01 PM EDT
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By Dylan Fearon and Zoe Strothers
As crews continue to make progress to contain the Hawthorne fire in Berlin, residents nearby are keeping a close eye on the situation.

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Plainville resident dies after motorcycle crash on Route 72

Plainville resident dies after motorcycle crash on Route 72

Updated: Oct. 24, 2024 at 5:54 PM EDT
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By Zoe Strothers
Part of Route 72 is closed in Plainville due to a motorcycle crash.

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Saving money on holiday flights

WATCHING YOUR WALLET: Book the best travel deals for the holidays

Updated: Oct. 24, 2024 at 5:35 PM EDT
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By Cassidy Williams
The holidays are one of the busiest times to travel, and all that demand often means higher prices.

Crime

David Coffey was arrested in connection with an abduction and rape in Danbury in 1989, police...

Danbury Police looking for second suspect for abduction, rape of 11-year-old

Updated: Oct. 24, 2024 at 3:42 PM EDT
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By Rob Polansky
Police in Danbury said they cracked a cold case from the late 1980s.

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Worker killed by large industrial payloader at CWPM in Berlin

Worker killed by large industrial payloader at CWPM in Berlin identified

Updated: Oct. 24, 2024 at 2:05 PM EDT
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By Zoe Strothers
A worker has died after being struck by a large industrial payloader at CWPM in Berlin.

Crime

Deborah Ann Caloutas faces computer and harassment crimes for faking complaints, according to...

ARREST WARRANT: Woman charged with harassment after faking social media, phone hacks

Updated: Oct. 24, 2024 at 12:20 PM EDT
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By Rob Polansky
A woman was charged with falsely reporting a serious crimes and fabricating evidence, according to state police.

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Local businesses support crews battling Hawthorne fire

Local businesses support crews battling Hawthorne fire

Updated: Oct. 24, 2024 at 10:44 AM EDT
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By Amanda Callahan and Olivia Schueller
Businesses stepped up to help the local community as the Hawthorne fire continued to burn.

Crime

Keishawn Dancy was arrested during a drug bust in Waterbury on Oct. 13, 2024.

Drug complaints lead to heroin bust in Waterbury

Updated: Oct. 24, 2024 at 10:14 AM EDT
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By Rob Polansky
A heroin bust in Waterbury led to the arrest of a man.

Crime

Ryan O. Viera fled from South Windsor officers in a customer's car, police said.

Detailing shop owner flees from police in customer’s car

Updated: Oct. 24, 2024 at 9:49 AM EDT
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By Rob Polansky
The owner of a detailing business in South Windsor fled from officers in a customer’s car, police said.

Crime

Brandi Lee Chiero and Gregory Shawn Thompson were charged following a narcotics bust in...

Woman, man arrested during crack cocaine bust in Stratford

Updated: Oct. 24, 2024 at 9:31 AM EDT
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By Rob Polansky
A woman and a man were arrested during a drug bust in Stratford on Wednesday.

Local News

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Sub base in Groton unveils multi-million dollar project ten years in the making

Updated: Oct. 24, 2024 at 8:35 AM EDT
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By Luke Hajdasz and Zoe Strothers
There is a new microgrid at the sub base in Groton.

Local News

Google data revealed America's top choices for Halloween costumes in 2024. (file)

Connecticut’s favorite Halloween costume this year is...

Updated: Oct. 24, 2024 at 8:16 AM EDT
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By Rob Polansky
Google data revealed America's top choices for Halloween costumes in 2024.
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