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Yahoo
03-06-2025
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Willimantic woman arrested for theft from Ulta Beauty
WILLIMANTIC — A woman from Willimantic was arrested in March for larceny of over $1,000 worth of merchandise from Ulta Beauty in Killingly. According to the Killingly Police Department, on March 17, officers responded to 2071 Killingly Commons Drive to the Ulta Beauty store for a non-active larceny. When the officers arrived, they reviewed surveillance provided by the store. It was determined that the accused, 40-year-old Rosalind Vega-Kish of Willimantic, had left the store with over $1,000 worth of merchandise. An arrest warrant was then issued for her arrest. On Thursday, Vega-Kish was taken into custody by the Hartford Police Department and then transported to the Troop-D barracks for processing. Vega-Kish was charged with larceny in the fifth degree and was issued a bond of $2,500.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
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Hartford police searching for missing 55-year-old man
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Hartford police are actively searching for a missing 55-year-old man. Antonio Camacho has been missing since Sunday. Purple Alert can help find missing people with developmental disabilities He is approximately 5'3″ tall and weighs approximately 135 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black shirt and black shorts. Anyone with information is urged to contact Hartford police at 860-757-4000. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
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Man arrested after stabbing, shooting during funeral service at Hartford church
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a shooting and stabbing during a funeral service in Hartford on Friday, officials said. Joshua Smellie, 34, of Hartford, has been arrested and is charged with first-degree assault, criminal possession of a firearm, criminal use of a firearm, risk of injury, first-degree reckless endangerment, and third-degree assault on an elderly person, according to the Hartford Police Department. Officers said Smellie was located during the evening hours Friday in Waterbury and taken into custody by the Hartford Police Violent Crimes Unit and Fugitive Task Force. He was arrested and transported to a Hartford police detention facility for processing. The arrest comes after officers responded to The Gospel Lighthouse Apostolic Church, located at 2003 Main St. in Hartford, on numerous 911 calls reporting gunfire inside the church Friday morning. Police said they found evidence of gunshots both inside and outside of the church. Police said a 'melee' had broken out during a funeral service with an estimated 150 people in attendance. The shooting is believed to be the result of an altercation between family members inside the church, police said. Two people suffered non life-threatening injuries, including a woman who arrived at an area hospital suffering from a graze-type gunshot wound. A second victim, not identified as a man or woman, also arrived at an area hospital suffering from an apparent stab wound. That person's wound was also described as non-life-threatening, officials said. The investigation remains active and ongoing, police said. Anyone with any information regarding the case is asked to call the HPD Tip Line at 860-722-TIPS (8477). Stephen Underwood can be reached at sunderwood@
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Yahoo
Hartford man charged with narcotics violations after traffic stop in Vernon
VERNON, Conn. (WTNH) — A Hartford man was arrested after a traffic stop allegedly revealed narcotics on Friday. At approximately 6:30 p.m., police observed a vehicle driven by 41-year-old Marcus Richards with dark tints and only one license plate displayed in the area of 51 Hartford Turnpike. News 8 Investigates: How online criminal group '764' terrorized Vernon teenager Richards was charged with possession of narcotics, possession of narcotics with intent to sell, operation of a drug factory, interfering with an officer and failure to display license plates. Upon stopping the vehicle, police allege they witnessed a digital scale, commonly used in drug trafficking. Richards allegedly had prior drug-related arrests. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed the following: 132 wax folds of fentanyl Over eight grams of fentanyl 79.7 grams of cocaine $4,675 in cash Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
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Search for answers continues after violence at Hartford funeral
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Two people are injured after a shooting at a funeral in Hartford. About 150 family and friends were grieving the loss of a loved one when the funeral was cut short by gunshots inside the church. Stabbing led to shooting during church funeral service: Hartford police 'By the grace of God no one lost their life today,' Hartford Police Lt. Aaron Boisvert said. It all started with a family argument that quickly took a turn and ended in a gun fight. Charles Thomas was supposed to sing at the funeral until he got a call from his mom. 'I couldn't believe it,' Thomas said. 'My mother calls me and tells me to turn around because there was a shooting at the funeral.' Two victims were taken to the hospital, one with a stab wound and the other with a grazing gunshot wound. 'This is ridiculous,' Thomas said. 'To come up in a place where people feel safe at and cause harm amongst so many lives its already enough grieving with this family as it is.' Police recovered multiple shell casings inside and outside of the church. But the investigation is far from over. Hartford police telling us they took multiple people into custody as they continue to come through the details. 'It has to stop,' Thomas said. 'Where does it stop? Where like where does it stop?' A morning dedicated to saying goodbye in a sacred space hijacked by violence. Hartford police stepped in as pallbearers bringing the casket to the burial ground for the family. 'I get here and I see all of this and it's so sad, it's so sad,' Thomas said. Police recovered two firearms from the church. They say they have multiple people in custody and are still working out the details before charging anyone part of this family dispute. The shooting has sparked a call to action from Connecticut GOP senators. In a statement released earlier from State senators Paul Cicarella (34th) and Stephen Harding (30th) said 'We are too soft on violent crime in Connecticut. We must support our law enforcement and give them the tools and resources they need.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
