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14 hours ago
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CT man allegedly found with 2,000+ files of child sexual abuse materials
A man convicted multiple times of possessing child sexual abuse materials faces federal charges after parole officers and state troopers searched his home in 2024 and allegedly found more than 2,000 files involving child exploitation. Nicholas Burnham, 33, of East Hartford appeared last Friday in federal court in Hartford to answer to charges of receipt and distribution of child pornography and possession of child pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut. The charges, which stem from a federal criminal complaint, carry a combined minimum of 25 years in prison and a maximum of 60 years behind bars, federal officials said. The potential penalties are enhanced based on his prior history. In 2016, Burnham was convicted in state court on one count of second-degree possession of child pornography, officials said. His probation in that case was terminated in 2018 after he was convicted of first-degree possession of child pornography, according to federal officials. In 2023, Burnham began serving a term of special parole. On Dec. 17, 2024, parole officers and Connecticut State Police went to Burnham's residence, suspecting that he was using an unauthorized electronic device, officials said. During the search, three cellphones were seized. A forensic analysis of the phones later found that they allegedly contained more than 2,000 images and videos depicting child sex abuse, federal officials said. Burnham allegedly used Telegram and other encrypted messaging applications to trade child sex abuse material with others, and also allegedly accessed numerous webpages to view and download child sex abuse material, federal officials said. Burnham has been detained in state custody since the search.
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Ex-East Hartford resident charged with child exploitation
CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — A former East Hartford resident was charged by a federal criminal complaint with child exploitation offenses Monday. Nicholas Burnham, 33, was charged with receipt and distribution of child pornography, which carries a mandatory minimum term of 15 years in prison and a maximum term of 40 years in prison; and with possession of child pornography, which carries a mandatory minimum term of 10 years in prison and a maximum term of 20 years in prison. Ledyard man charged with possession of child pornography The penalties in this matter are enhanced because of Burnham's prior state convictions. According to evidence an testimony, Burnham was convicted in state court for second-degree possession of child pornography in 2016. Then in 2018, he was convicted of first-degree possession of child pornography, which terminated his probation. In 2023 Burnham began serving a term of special parole. On Dec. 17, 2024, Burnham's parole officers and the Connecticut State Police, believing Burnham had been using an unauthorized electronic device, searched his residence and seized three cellphones. Preliminary forensic analysis of the devices allegedly revealed more than 2,000 images and videos depicting child sex abuse. Burnham allegedly used encrypted messaging applications, including Telegram, to trade child sex abuse material with others. He also allegedly accessed numerous webpages to view and download child sex abuse material. Burnham has been detained in state custody since Dec. 17, 2024. He made his initial appearance in Hartford federal court on May 30. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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CT man accused of going more than 120 mph on I-395 in Montville
A man was arrested for allegedly going more than 120 mph on Interstate 395 in Montville on Sunday, state police said. The motorist was first spotted when he allegedly passed a trooper on Route 2 East around 10:40 p.m., according to Connecticut State Police. The trooper could see the driver approaching from behind before passing their cruiser allegedly going very fast. The vehicle was found to be an Acura TLX. State police said the driver continued east before getting onto I-395 South, where troopers allegedly clocked the Acura's speed at more than 121 mph. The driver was then stopped and identified as 41-year-old Derek Sweezey of Willimantic, according to state police. He was asked to get out of the vehicle and was arrested. Sweezey faces one count of reckless driving. He was released on $500 bond and is scheduled to appear in Norwich Superior Court on June 17.
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CT man accused of DUI apprehended by K-9 following foot chase with state troopers
A man accused of driving under the influence over the weekend in Litchfield in an unregistered vehicle with a suspended license was apprehended by a K-9 after he led state police on a foot pursuit. Troopers received multiple complaints on Saturday around 7:46 p.m. about an alleged erratic driver who was seen parking at a liquor store on Thomaston Road, according to Connecticut State Police. A trooper who responded to the store found the vehicle in the parking lot and saw the driver get out and flee as they approached the car, state police said. The man ran into a wooded area. According to state police, a second trooper arrived shortly thereafter with his K-9 partner Onyx. State police said Onyx was able to help apprehend the suspect following a foot chase that lasted about two minutes. The man was identified as 31-year-old Tun Edin Yovanni Coc of Torrington, according to state police. He was arrested and later taken to a hospital for minor injuries, state police said. Troopers found that Coc's driver's license was suspended and the vehicle he was driving was unregistered. According to state police, he also allegedly showed signs of impairment and failed field sobriety testing. Coc was charged with operating under the influence, interfering with an officer, failure to maintain the proper lane, operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license and operating an unregistered motor vehicle. He was released on a $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Torrington Superior Court on June 12.
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3 days ago
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Early morning tractor-trailer crash in Hartford shuts down southbound side of I-91
An early morning crash in Hartford shut down the southbound side of Interstate 91 on Saturday, state police said. Troopers were called to I-91 South in the area of Exit 32 A&B around 6:30 a.m. on Saturday for a crash involving a tractor-trailer, according to the Connecticut State Police. State police said the tractor-trailer jackknifed and blocked several lanes. According to state police , emergency vehicles were on scene and possible injuries are reported. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection was notified for a possible fuel leak. Stephen Underwood can be reached at sunderwood@
