Event part of 46th annual jamboree.
For the first time in three years, a firefighters parade was part of the annual Collinsville Fire Department Inc. jamboree Saturday night. The parade featured numerous vintage and modern apparatus from departments in Canton, Avon, Farming, Simsbury, New Hartford, East Hartland and more.
Girls earn Respecting Authority Petal.
Submitted release Members of Daisy Troop 66216 recently toured the Canton Police Department. The girls learned what an officer does on a daily basis, what happens when the police arrest someone, where the police store evidence and how someone is fingerprinted. They also got a close-up look at an police car. The girls earned their Respecting Authority Petal by taking the tour. From left are officer John Colangelo, Kiera, Megan, Grace, Kathryn, Lana, Ellis, Morgan and Rachel.
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3:36 pm on Friday, May 18, 2012
Woah, that cop sure does look tough next to a bunch of cute young kids!! =) Hahaha. That's awesome that we live in a town where kids get this and many other opportunities! Even for the little things...like a tour of the police station. more ›
Sergeant started with Department in 1989.
It will be an emotional day for Sgt. Kevin Witkos as he spends his last day at the Canton Police Department today. Witkos has worked for the department since Nov. 6, 1989. “It’s certainly been a rewarding career,” Witkos said. “You never know what your day’s going to be like.” Witkos has seen a lot over the years. One highlight was when he and the late William J. LaDuke Jr. used a newly acquired automated external defibrillator and saved a life at 21 Dowd Ave. “I’ll always remember that,” he said. Witkos said another highlight was the department’s solving of a “smash and grab” at the Citgo gas station a few years ago. The suspect, who didn’t get any money because police were on scene so quickly, ran into the woods and managed to disappear …
3:11 pm on Monday, May 14, 2012
I would like to send my sincere Thanks to Kevin Witkos. He truly is "Canton's Finest". I am so thankful that my Father who passed away five years ago got the opportunity to meet Kevin. Kevin was sent to check on my father several times as his health failed him towards the end. Kevin actually saved his life by providing the care that only he knew how to do. Through their relationship, I got to … more ›
Stop Signs, benches, walls targeted with letters that match name of L.A. hip-hop collective.
Police are investigating a rash of graffiti from this past weekend, much of it on street signs in the vicinity of Mills Pond Park , Millennium Field and Canton High School. The letters OF were painted on numerous signs and on a few walls and elsewhere was the moninker OFEGKTA. According to numerous Web sites, Odd Future, sometimes call Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All, is a collective of hip-hop artists in Los Angeles. Officials have not yet commented on specifics. Police Chief Christopher Arciero said police are investigating the graffiti, will hopefully catch those responsible and will increase patrols in the area. It's also a safety hazard and is disruptive on many levels, including cost, time, effort and expense, he said. The …
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11:26 pm on Friday, May 18, 2012
I believe that OF is the Banksy of our lifetime and we should embrace art. This is what happens when you don't give children an outlet and they get stuck in a boring place like Canton. more ›
The U.S. Attorney's Office describes the alleged use of 'Gifting Tables.'
Three Connecticut women have been charged with operating what the U.S. Attorney's office says is a pyramid scheme known as "Gifting Tables." Donna Bello, 55, of Guilford, Jill Platt, 64 of Guildford, and Bettejane Hopkins, 66, of Essex, were arrested on Wednesday after an 18-count federal indictment charged them with conspiracy, and tax and wire fraud. “The indictment alleges that the three defendants ran a pyramid scheme designed to enrich themselves at the expense of other participants,” said U.S. Attorney David B. Fein. “In addition, the indictment alleges that the defendants tried to use the pretext of ‘Gifting Tables’ as a way to avoid paying taxes on the substantial illegal proceeds of their scheme. The investigation into this scheme…
7:49 am on Thursday, May 3, 2012
Thanks, C. Alexander, I just spit coffee all over myself! more ›
Great horned owl rescued after it was found dangling by its wing from a tree near Farmington center.
An owl rescued by Farmington firefighters near the Farmington bridge Sunday morning is recovering at Roaring Brook Nature Center and is expected to be returned to the spot soon. The bird was spotted hanging by its wing from a tree by a fisherman, Farmington firefighter Bob O’Meara said. Fishing line had gotten wrapped around the owl’s wing and the bird had gotten caught when it tried to fly. Farmington firefighters responded and were able to reach the owl. Deputy Chief Ron Talit and firefighter Mike Kwas took assistant animal control officer Brenda Bettcher up in a bucket and cut the branch to free the owl. The owl, identified as a great horned owl, was frightened and exhausted from the ordeal and from struggling to free itself, according …
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10:13 am on Thursday, May 3, 2012
I have found fishing line all over the beach at the lake where we have a place! I police the beach as often as I can, we have Canadian Geese that get tangled in it. Why are people so inconsiderate of wild life? more ›
Nearly half a million more dollars are going to the captains and lieutenants in the Connecticut State Police department this fiscal year.
Higher-ups in the State Police Department are slated to get pay raises of up to 56 percent. According to the Associated Press, the deal passed automatically because the state legislature chose not to vote on the contract within 30 days of its filing. It will be the first raise for the group since 2008. In 2011, 56 state troopers were laid off in order to reduce costs. All were officers who recently graduated from the academy. The raises will reportedly set the state back $458,000 in the current fiscal year.
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Two Simsbury residents remain hospitalized after a single-car crash on Friday.
Two Simsbury residents remain hospitalized after an accident in New Hartford late Friday night, a Metropolitan District Commission spokeswoman said. Frank Boucher, 28 of West Simsbury and Victoria Baltronis, 25 of Simsbury, were listed in fair condition early Monday afternoon, a Hartford Hospital spokeswoman said. The two were injured while passengers in a jeep that crashed into a tree on Farnam Road, a dirt road on MDC property, spokeswoman Kerry E. Martin said. Both were flown to the hospital via Life Star. The operator of the Jeep, Brett Caswell, 28 of Simsbury and passenger and passenger Kimberly Avery, 26, of W. Simsbury were both treated and released at area hospitals after being transported by ambulance. Kyle Avery, 22, of Windsor…
Suspects apprehended on site.
Police have arrested three individuals after they allegedly stole items from Mitchell Volkswagen Wednesday. Police responded to the dealership at approximately 3:20 p.m. Wednesday when employees noticed some suspicious activity, police chief Christopher Arciero said. The three were allegedly attempting to steal floor mats, trinkets, and other small merchandise, police said. Officers responded and apprehended the three on site, police said. Rondell Spence, 19, of Enfield, Ashley Richards, 20, of Windsor and Terry Quandu, 22, of Manchester were all charged with third-degree larceny and conspiracy to commit sixth-degree larceny, police said. Police have also discovered the three allegedly took items from Eastern Mountain Sports in Avon, a …
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The annual New England Regional Chili Cook Off in Somers this weekend is expected to draw quite a crowd.
Thousands of people will flock this weekend to a field in Somers — all in the name of chili. The annual New England Regional Chili Cook Off will be held on Saturday and Sunday — rain or shine — from 11 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the Pleasant View Golf Center grounds. The cost of admission is $6 and two canned goods, or $7 without the canned goods. Admission is free for “kids” over 70 and under five. More than 10,000 visitors are expected each day. The proceeds will benefit the Somers Fire Department and the Patriot Guard Riders of Connecticut. “It’s an opportunity for my wife and I to help our community, the town that we live in that we love, and help our fire department,” said organizer Michael Freedman. “We also help the larger community by…
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12:20 am on Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Excellent turn out for the parade from the town and surrounding fire departments, the parade is a tradition that many towns are letting go of and forgetting about. Hope to see an even bigger turn out at the parade next year. more ›