Ledyard Mom Dies Suddenly Days After Giving Birth To Daughter: 'Heartbreaking Loss'
A 34-year-old Connecticut mother of two has died just days after giving birth to her second child, her family said. She is being remembered for her compassion, kindness, and strength.
Amanda Riley, of Ledyard, died on Feb. 17 at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London after suffering a heart attack and seizure three days after giving birth to her daughter, Tess. She leaves behind her husband, Patrick, and their 10-year-old son, Charlie, her family said.
Her father-in-law created a GoFundMe to help cover her funeral expenses and support Patrick as he navigates life as a suddenly single fa…
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Drifts Into Northeast Triggering Air Quality Alerts
With summer-like heat moving in, health officials have issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for much of New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and the Philadelphia metro area on Wednesday, June 4 (scroll down to check your town's air quality index).
The alerts, in effect from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., warn that ground-level ozone pollution could reach unhealthy levels for sensitive groups, including children, the elderly, and those with heart or lung disease, authorities in each state said. Click here to see today's air quality forecast.
In New Jersey, the Department of Environmental Protection iss…
Marshals Help Nab Man Wanted For Stalking, Violating Protective Order In Waterbury
US Marshals arrested a wanted Connecticut man charged with violating a protective order, authorities announced.
Jeremy Colonghi, 47, of New London, was charged with stalking, criminal violation of a protective order, harassment, disorderly conduct, and refusal to be processed, police said.
Waterbury police, working with Marshals and Groton officers, arrested Colonghi in Groton on Friday, May 2.
Colonghi was being held on a $215,000 bond, authorities said.
He was wanted on an outstanding failure to appear warrant.
Navy Sailor Gets 50 Years For Killing Wife, Setting New London Home On Fire With Baby Inside
A New London Navy sailor who admitted to starting the fire that killed his wife and nearly killed his 13-month-old baby was ordered to spend 50 years in prison, authorities said.
George Dodson, 26, was sentenced to half a century behind bars for the brutal murder of his wife, 23-year-old Shelby Dodson, during a horrifying attack in 2022, the Division of Criminal Justice said on Wednesday, April 30. He pleaded guilty to murder, arson, and risk of injury to a minor earlier this year in New London Superior Court.
New London police and firefighters responded to a 911 call in July 202…
Woman Smashes Windshields, Speeds Away With Kids In Car After Fight In Ledyard: Police
A late-night argument in Ledyard ended with broken glass, a frantic search, and multiple charges, police said.
Sharandah Dockery, 33, of New London, was arrested after the incident around 11:45 p.m. Sunday, April 20, according to authorities.
Officers responded to a home in Ledyard after a woman reported that Dockery had "smashed the front and rear windshield out" of her vehicle during a heated argument, police said.
The woman told officers the dispute escalated before Dockery took her children and drove off. She also said Dockery "was under the influence of an alcoholic beverage" before l…
103 MPH On I-95 In Old Saybrook: Driver Had No License or Insurance, Police Say
A Connecticut man faces multiple charges after police say he was caught speeding more than 100 miles per hour on I-95 in Old Saybrook without a valid driver's license or insurance on the car.
Carlos Guaman Cevallos, 41, of New London, was arrested just before midnight on Sunday, March 23, on I-95, Connecticut State Police said. He was clocked at 103 miles per hour in a 65 mph zone.
He was charged with reckless driving, operating a vehicle on a suspended license, operating without a license, not having insurance on the vehicle, and falsifying marker, license plate, and/or registr…
Officer Injured After Intoxicated Driver Crashes Into Them On I-95 In Westbrook: Police
A Connecticut State Trooper is recovering after a man crashed into his cruiser during a traffic stop in Middlesex County, authorities said.
Alvaro Portillo, age 32, of New London, is charged with operating under the influence, driving without a license, and other traffic violations from the Wednesday, Nov. 6, crash, State Police said.
A trooper with their lights and sirens on was in the process of pulling a car over on I-95 in Westbrook just after 8 p.m. when Portillo crashed into the back of their patrol cruiser, authorities said.
The trooper was taken to Middl…
Driver Fatally Injured In Scooter Crash ID'd As 68-Year-Old New London Man
A 68-year-old Connecticut man who was seriously injured last week in a scooter crash in New London County has died of his wounds, authorities said.
Raymond Getty, of New London, was involved in a two-scooter crash on Wednesday, Oct. 9, on Broad Street near the Cedar Grove cemetery entrance just before 11 a.m., authorities said.
Police found the man lying on the road with severe injuries, and paramedics rushed him to Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, where doctors attempted to save his life. However, they were unable to, and he died there on Friday, Oct. 11, New London polic…
