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Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
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Willimantic man allegedly drives past state police at over 121 mph
WILLIMANTIC, Conn. (WTNH) — A Willimantic man was arrested after state police said he was driving at over 121 mph on Route 2 East in Montville on Sunday night. Derek Sweezey,41, was allegedly driving an Acura TLX when he passed state police troopers on Route 2 East before continuing on to I-395 South where police say he was traveling at least 121 mph. Troopers stopped Sweezey on I-395, where he was arrested without incident. He was charged with reckless driving and released on $5,000 bond. He will appear in Norwich Superior Court on June 17 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Automotive
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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.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
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Ledyard man now facing manslaughter charge in fatal Lisbon pedestrian collision
The archive video above aired on Oct. 15, 2024. NORWICH, Conn. (WTNH) — State police say a Ledyard man is now facing a manslaughter charge after an alleged DUI collision left a pedestrian dead last fall. William Stonier, 36, was served an active arrest warrant at Norwich Superior Court Wednesday morning. He was charged with second-degree manslaughter, failure to maintain lane, and reckless driving. BACKGROUND: Man charged with DUI after fatal pedestrian crash on Route 12 in Lisbon Stonier had previously been arrested for the same incident. In October, he was charged with illegal operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs and illegal possession of a firearm while intoxicated and operating under the influence. Police say he was driving on River Road/Route 12 in a red Dodge Ram Bighorn when he struck a pedestrian walking on the side of the street around 10:30 p.m. on Oct. 14, 2025. The male pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene. He was identified in a police report as 57-year-old Richard T. Dupont. Sprague registered sex offender sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for child exploitation According to police, Stonier also struck a guardrail and a telephone pole. On the latest charges, Stonier was held on a court-set $300,000 bond, awaiting same day arraignment at Norwich Superior Court. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
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Bozrah man faces additional charges in fatal June 2024 crash
NORWICH, Conn. (WTNH) — A Bozrah man received more charges Monday at Norwich Superior Court stemming from a fatal two-car crash in Griswold last June. Franklin Post, 36, was initially charged with criminal mischief, violation of conditions of release, interfering, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, operating under the influence and evading responsibility resulting in death following a crash that resulted in the death of 96-year-old Charlotte DeGrado. 96-year-old woman killed, man charged in Griswold crash According to police reports at the time of the crash, a tan Audi A6 being operated by Post, struck a white GMC Acadia at the intersection of Taylor Hill Road and Oakville Road. DeGrado, a second-row passenger in the Acadia sustained fatal injuries. Post, who was wearing a GPS ankle device and had previous interactions with law enforcement, allegedly fled the scene on foot and was apprehended later that evening. Post was charged with: Second-degree manslaughter in the with a motor vehicle Failure to wear seat belt Misuse of registration plate Operation under suspension Travelling unreasonably fast Reckless driving Failure to obey stop sign Illegal auto tint Operation of a motor vehicle without a tint inspection Possession of narcotics with intent to sell Possession of narcotics Tampering with physical evidence Post was held on a court-set $300,000 bond while awaiting same day arraignment at Norwich Superior Court. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
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New London cop arrested for the fourth time
New London — The city police officer already facing felony charges in three domestic violence incidents was arrested again Wednesday for what police said is his continued interaction with an ex-girlfriend who he is barred from contacting. Julio Gil-Martinez, 29, appeared in Norwich Superior Court in a red prison-issued jumpsuit and handcuffs to answer to the latest felony charges — two counts of violation of a protective order. The charges stem from a Waterford police investigation into allegations Gil-Martinez had contacted by phone and in-person his ex-girlfriend on March 14 and 15. Gil-Martinez has been held at the Corrigan Correctional Center on a $250,000 bond since his third arrest on March 17 by city police on charges of first-degree stalking and violation of a protective order. In that case, police said Gil-Martinez had been in repeated contact with his ex-girlfriend and at one point showed up at her job in New London. Norwich Superior Court Judge Patrick Caruso set a $100,000 bond in the new arrest, increasing the total bond amount to a combined $350,000. If Gil-Martinez posts bond, Caruso ordered that he be in '24-7 lockdown' at his New London home and monitored by a GPS bracelet. A domestic violence lethality assessment completed by the court places Gil-Martinez's ex-girlfriend in the 'high danger' category. Defense attorney Erica Rodriguez said Gil-Martinez suffers from mental health issues. She applied to the court for Gil-Martinez's acceptance into the Supervised Diversionary Program. Gil-Martinez will undergo a mental health examination and the court will decide whether he is suitable for the program that involves mental health counseling. If Gil-Martinez is accepted into the program and successfully completes it, the court could dismiss the charges against him. He is due to appear again on June 4 in Norwich Superior Court for an update. Caruso said in court Wednesday that there 'does appear to be a mental health component' to the case. Hired by the New London Police Department in 2023, Gil-Martinez was first arrested on Nov. 16, 2024 for the alleged assault and strangulation of his girlfriend. Police said a fight apparently had started over Gil-Martinez's ex-girlfriend texting other men. The woman, police said, admitted she was married when the two started dating and had been seeing another man, but said she 'was was going to leave them both for (Gil-Martinez).' During a fight with his ex-girlfriend on Nov. 14, 2024, police said Gil-Martinez grabbed the woman while she was trying to call 911 and pulled her into the basement of his apartment, where Gil-Martinez cut himself with a knife as part of a scheme to convince police she stabbed him during a domestic dispute. At one point in the basement, the ex-girlfriend said, Gil-Martinez told her they needed to make a video of her trying to stab him or 'we both die tonight,' the arrest report states. Gil-Martinez has been on paid administrative leave and the subject of an internal investigation since his first arrest. He was charged with second-degree threatening, third-degree assault, first-degree unlawful restraint, second-degree strangulation and interfering with an officer in that case. Gil-Martinez was arrested again on Jan. 10 during another dispute with his ex-girlfriend at his New London home, where his ex-girlfriend admitted she was still staying despite the no contact order, police said. In the latest case, police said Gil-Martinez's ex-girlfriend claims that she had seen Gil-Martinez on multiple occasions, including the evening of March 14, when she was at a residence in Waterford and spotted his SUV parked outside a neighboring home. The ex-girlfriend told police that she went outside to ask Gil-Martinez what he was doing there and he replied 'I just wanted to see how you were doing and I wanted to spend time with you,' police reports show. 'The Victim told (Gil-Martinez) he was being weird, and he needed a psychologist. The victim stated (Gil-Martinez) then turned around and left,' police reports show. The ex-girlfriend also told Waterford police Gil-Martinez had driven slowly past a Waterford home where she was staying multiple occasions, including on March 15. 'On behalf of my client, Julio Gil-Martinez, I am respectfully requesting the media outlets and the community keep an open mind, as everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty,' Rodriguez said after court. 'Mr. Gil-Martinez deserves an opportunity to defend himself against the allegations asserted as said allegations are in dispute. I ask that judgment be reserved.' Gil-Martinez is a Waterford High School graduate who earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Central Connecticut State University, according to his resume. He worked short stints at both the East Haven and West Haven police departments before he was hired in New London. In 2024 he was suspended for one day after being found in violation of the city and police department's harassment policies for unwanted advances toward a female colleague, records show. He was also ordered to attend workplace harassment training.
