Woman named as a suspect in 6 New England bank robberies last week is taken into custodySeptember 30th, 2009 Female suspect in 6 bank robberies is arrestedHARTFORD, Conn. — A woman suspected in six bank robberies last week in southern New England has been arrested.
New Haven paper extra edition hits streets after arrest in killing of Yale graduate studentSeptember 17th, 2009 New Haven paper prints extra after Yale arrestNEW HAVEN, Conn. — The New Haven Register is selling a rare extra edition announcing the arrest of a Yale University lab technician in the murder of a graduate student whose body was stuffed inside a wall on campus.
Conn. police say they nabbed teen robber who wore Speedo-style swimsuit during theftAugust 23rd, 2009 Conn. police arrest Speedo-wearing robbery suspectEAST HARTFORD, Conn. — A burglary suspect wearing only a Speedo-style swimsuit has been arrested in Connecticut after a police dog tracked him down and bit him on the leg.
Snakes in an SUV: Conn. police say driver crashes after snakes escape from his pants pocketsJuly 28th, 2009 Conn. police: Snakes on loose in SUV cause crashHARTFORD, Conn. — Police say two pet baby snakes escaped from a 20-year-old man's pants pockets as he was driving, leading to a car crash in Hartford, Conn.
Snakes in an SUV?: Conn. police say driver blames crash on snakes that escaped from his pocketJuly 28th, 2009 Driver tells Conn. police snakes led to SUV crashHARTFORD, Conn.
Conn. woman's encounter with 'Big Foot' turns out to be a boy dressed in gorilla-like costumeJuly 2nd, 2009 Conn. woman's encounter with 'Big Foot' a hoaxFAIRFIELD, Conn. — A Connecticut woman's close encounter with the mythical beast, Sasquatch or Big Foot, turned out to be nothing more than a boy in a costume.
Conn. police arrest alleged pot dealer who used McNugget box to package the drugJune 30th, 2009 Conn. police say pot dealer used McNugget boxLITCHFIELD, Conn. — Connecticut police have arrested a teen, accusing him of selling marijuana and packing it in a Chicken McNugget box.
French police arrest 25, recover some jewels from 2008 Harry Winston heistJune 22nd, 2009 French police arrest 25 in 2008 jewel heistPARIS — French police have arrested 25 suspects in a euro85 million ($118 million) heist of jewels last year on one of Paris' most fashionable streets and have recovered some of the loot. Thieves, some of them dressed as women, had swiped rings, necklaces and luxury watches at the Harry Winston store near the Champs-Elysees.
Conn. councilwoman apologizes after release of DWI arrest video; warned cops she OKs salariesJune 17th, 2009 CT councilwoman apologizes for DWI arrest behaviorGLASTONBURY, Conn. — A town councilwoman in Connecticut is apologizing for her conduct after police released the video of her drunken driving arrest which shows her warning officers that she approves their salaries.
Conn. town officials apologizes for behavior toward police after drunken driving arrestJune 17th, 2009 Conn. councilwoman apologizes for arrest behaviorGLASTONBURY, Conn. — A town councilwoman apologized to police Wednesday for her conduct after a police video showed her warning officers who were charging her with drunken driving that she approves their salaries.
Colorado police say accused burglar dubbed the 'Nicotine Ninja' prefers brand-name cigarettesMay 13th, 2009 Police: 'Nicotine Ninja' prefers brand-name cigsGOLDEN, Colo. — Jefferson County authorities are looking a man they've dubbed the "Nicotine Ninja" believed to be responsible for stealing $120,000 worth of cigarettes.
Marijuana group drops Conn. chapter after police say officer threatened lawmakerMay 12th, 2009 Pot group drops Connecticut chapter after arrestDANBURY, Conn. — A national marijuana advocacy group has dumped its Connecticut chapter after police say an officer threatened a state senator.
Police arrest man suspected in multiple car thefts at a Connecticut churchMay 5th, 2009 Accused car thief arrested at Conn. churchNORWICH, Conn.
Police say man in ninja gear attempted to rob dry cleaners in Mass. with a swordApril 22nd, 2009 Police: Sword-waving ninja attempted Mass. robberyWEYMOUTH, Mass.
Police say a sword-waving ninja attempted to ron convience store, cleanersApril 21st, 2009 Sword-waving ninja accused of attempted robberyWEYMOUTH, Mass. — Police say a man dressed liked a ninja used a sword in an attempt to rob a Weymouth dry cleaner.