Police: Man broke into Torrington home with illegal gun
Posted: Updated:Police in Torrington have charged a man with having an illegal gun.
According to police, they arrested Samuel Gates, 33, after receiving a call from someone saying Gates had broken into a home Saturday morning on Whiting Avenue.
Police say Gates was apparently looking for a man who lived there, but he wasn’t home at the time.
Police say Gates fought back as officers tried taking him into custody, but he was eventually taken into custody.
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Pedestrian injured in Norwalk hit-and-run
Pedestrian injured in Norwalk hit-and-run
Norwalk police are seeking the public’s help in locating the driver in a hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian with serious injuries.
Norwalk police are seeking the public’s help in locating the driver in a hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian with serious injuries.
Trauma surgeon testifies in Bridgeport murder trial
Trauma surgeon testifies in Bridgeport murder trial
The trial continued Monday for a Bridgeport man accused of killing his girlfriend, stabbing her friend and fleeing the state with their 6-year-old daughter.
The trial continued Monday for a Bridgeport man accused of killing his girlfriend, stabbing her friend and fleeing the state with their 6-year-old daughter.
Police: Pedestrian seriously hurt in Norwalk hit-and-run
Police: Pedestrian seriously hurt in Norwalk hit-and-run
Norwalk police say a pedestrian was injured in a hit-and-run Sunday, and officials are now looking for the driver who left the scene.
Norwalk police say a pedestrian was injured in a hit-and-run Sunday, and officials are now looking for the driver who left the scene.
Man arrested for gun during traffic stop in Stamford
Man arrested for gun during traffic stop in Stamford
A traffic stop in Stamford turned into an arrest for a gun Saturday.
A traffic stop in Stamford turned into an arrest for a gun Saturday.
Police: Woman with knife threatened store clerk, took cash
Police: Woman with knife threatened store clerk, took cash
Police: Woman with knife threatened store clerk, took cash
Watertown police are looking for a robbery suspect who held up a store clerk at knifepoint.
Watertown police are looking for a robbery suspect who held up a store clerk at knifepoint.
Milford police believe 2 armed robberies in 4 days are related
Milford police believe 2 armed robberies in 4 days are related
Milford police are asking for the public's help in finding the suspect they believe is responsible for two armed robberies in four days.
Milford police are asking for the public's help in finding the suspect they believe is responsible for two armed robberies in four days.
Westport police find stolen mail in car after chase
Westport police find stolen mail in car after chase
Police arrested Daisha Haynes, 20 and Joyan Boyd, 27, after finding stolen mail inside the car they were in.
Police arrested Daisha Haynes, 20 and Joyan Boyd, 27, after finding stolen mail inside the car they were in.
Police arrested Daisha Haynes, 20 and Joyan Boyd, 27, after finding stolen mail inside the car they were in.
Police: Man robbed at ATM in Milford
Police: Man robbed at ATM in Milford
The incident happened around 6:40 p.m. at the People's Bank on Broad Street.
The incident happened around 6:40 p.m. at the People's Bank on Broad Street.
Police: 4 young adults, juvenile crashed stolen car into cruiser
Police: 4 young adults, juvenile crashed stolen car into cruiser
Police say four young adults and one juvenile are in custody after crashing a stolen car into a police cruiser in Fairfield.
Police say four young adults and one juvenile are in custody after crashing a stolen car into a police cruiser in Fairfield.
Man critical after Bridgeport shooting
Man critical after Bridgeport shooting
Police say a man remains in critical condition after a shooting Sunday morning.
Police say a man remains in critical condition after a shooting Sunday morning.
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Congress authorizes flood protection projects for Connecticut
Congress authorizes flood protection projects for Connecticut
Millions of dollars could be headed to western Connecticut for protection from the next hurricane.
Millions of dollars could be headed to western Connecticut for protection from the next hurricane.
Pedestrian injured in Norwalk hit-and-run
Pedestrian injured in Norwalk hit-and-run
Norwalk police are seeking the public’s help in locating the driver in a hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian with serious injuries.
Norwalk police are seeking the public’s help in locating the driver in a hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian with serious injuries.
Forecast: Mostly sunny Tuesday, highs in upper-50s
Forecast: Mostly sunny Tuesday, highs in upper-50s
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Here's the latest News 12 weather update.
Chance The Rapper goes undercover to raise money for arts
Chance The Rapper goes undercover to raise money for arts
Chance The Rapper goes undercover to raise money for arts
CHICAGO (AP) - Chance the Rapper is so serious about raising money for arts education programs in Chicago that he took a second job as a Lyft driver to spread the word.
CHICAGO (AP) - Chance the Rapper is so serious about raising money for arts education programs in Chicago that he took a second job as a Lyft driver to spread the word.
Providence College cancels basketball party after Westport student’s death
Providence College cancels basketball party after Westport student’s death
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Providence College has canceled its basketball season kick-off party after the death of a student.
Providence College has canceled its basketball season kick-off party after the death of a student.
Flash mob spooks Stew Leonard’s customers in Norwalk
Flash mob spooks Stew Leonard’s customers in Norwalk
Shoppers at Stew Leonard's in Norwalk got a scary surprise over the weekend!
Shoppers at Stew Leonard's in Norwalk got a scary surprise over the weekend!
Chef's Quick Tip: Brussels Sprout Chips
Chef's Quick Tip: Brussels Sprout Chips
Christine Dunst, owner of Embody Wellness Company, shows how to make a healthy alternative to chips.
Christine Dunst, owner of Embody Wellness Company, shows how to make a healthy alternative to chips.
Prince Harry and Meghan expecting their first child in spring
Prince Harry and Meghan expecting their first child in spring
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle have arrived in Sydney a day before they officially start a 16-day tour of Australia and the South Pacific.
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle have arrived in Sydney a day before they officially start a 16-day tour of Australia and the South Pacific.
Norwalk ABCD location reopens after flooding
Norwalk ABCD location reopens after flooding
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People who need help with their heating bill in Norwalk can return to the original location for ABCD.
People who need help with their heating bill in Norwalk can return to the original location for ABCD.
Youth football team raises funds to compete at national championship
Youth football team raises funds to compete at national championship
A youth football team is holding a fundraiser so players can compete for a national title in Florida.
A youth football team is holding a fundraiser so players can compete for a national title in Florida.
