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Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Yahoo
Woman dies following single-vehicle crash in New London
A woman was killed in a single-car crash in New London early Sunday. Emergency crews responded to the area of State and Bank Streets at 12:37 a.m. on the report of a crash and found a heavily damaged vehicle that had struck a fixture in Parade Plaza, according to Brian M. Wright, chief of the New London Police Department. Wright said an injured woman had to be extricated by crews with the New London Fire Department. She was taken to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital where she was pronounced dead. The victim has been identified as 41-year-old Joslyn Wakefield, according to Wright. The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information has been asked to contact the New London Police Department's Detective Bureau at 860-447-1481. Anonymous information can be submitted through the NLPD Tips 411 system by texting 'NLPDTip' plus the information to Tip411 (847411).
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Yahoo
Man taken to hospital following shooting at CT bar
A shooting at a bar in New London on Thursday night landed a man in the hospital. Officers at 8:54 p.m. responded to the Favorites Bistro Bar, located at 90 Bank St., on the report of gunshots and a possible gunshot victim, according to Brian M. Wright, chief of the New London Police Department. Wright said responding officers found a 27-year-old man who appeared to be suffering from a gunshot wound to his lower extremity. The man received medical attention from police before he was taken to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital. His condition was not immediately clear. According to Wright, officers established a crime scene and collected evidence. They also canvassed the surrounding area. Wright said investigators do not believe the shooting was random. Police are still investigating. Anyone with information has been asked to contact the New London Police Department's Detective Bureau at 860-447-1481. Information can be shared anonymously through the New London Tips 411 system by texting 'NLPDTip' plus the information to Tip411 (847411).
