Investigations

An exclusive NBC Connecticut investigation found low conviction rates for sexual violence charges. NBC’s data unit worked with local investigative teams to get a closer look at the problem. In Hartford, police fielded 201 complaints in 2021 and 2022 for crimes of sexual violence resulting in 30 arrests. At the end of 2023, seven of those arrests ha...

According to UConn’s crash data dashboard, through Nov. 4, we’ve had at least 53 fatal crashes involving pedestrians in 2024, and at least four in October alone – a near record year. Safety leaders are searching for solutions when it comes to how to stem the surge in pedestrian traffic deaths in our state. It turns out the best solution&#8230...

Over 1,000 homes have gotten new foundations through a state program. There could be thousands more to go. A family on Deer Run Trail in Manchester has the distinction of being the 1,000th to have their home’s foundation replaced through the Connecticut Foundations Indemnity Solutions Company (CFSIC). CFSIC Superintendent Michael Maglaras said he h...

A Harwinton man has pleaded guilty to illegally entering the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Richard Crosby Jr. was initially charged with one felony count and five misdemeanors for entering the U.S. Senate Chamber. As a part of a plea deal, Crosby pleaded guilty to four of the counts – all misdemeanors – including disorderly conduct and ...

October marks Disability Employment Awareness Month in our state. Governor Ned Lamont issued a proclamation about it, touting Connecticut’s efforts to include people with disabilities when it comes to work and play. When it comes to accommodating people with disabilities, our state plays up some of the things it offers – from accessible entry...

There are new developments in the case of two men who spent 30 years behind bars for a wrongful conviction. NBC Connecticut Investigates has learned one of them is willing to settle his lawsuit against the town of New Milford and its police officers. Shawn Henning was 17 years old when he and Ricky Birch went to prison for a…

The public has still not had its say involving a major excavation project in Ledyard. The company applying for approval on an existing industrial site in the Gales Ferry section of town continued a detailed presentation to the planning and zoning board for a third straight meeting. The attorney for the company said it believes town ordinances do al...

Some groundbreaking improvements are coming to Connecticut’s 911 system. The ability to text to 911 has been around for several years now, and hopefully soon, that will include texting photos and videos to 911. There are some local 911 centers in Connecticut where you can text photos and videos to 911, but not many. This potential upgrade wou...

Nearly a decade after NBC Connecticut broke the story of crumbling concrete foundations in northeastern and north central Connecticut, the issue has spread far beyond the state border. NBC Connecticut previously reported failing foundations were found in some Massachusetts border towns. Michelle Loglisci said the concrete used to build her home in ...

If you’ve ever been hit by a vehicle, you’ll never forget it — if you survive. Loida Toledo’s daughter Michelle Trausch did not. She died from her injuries after being struck in a hit-and-run in Waterbury this summer. Police found the driver, who is now facing charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. He’s awaiting a...

It was about two years ago when NBC Connecticut Investigates learned that students in a Cromwell first responder training program, some of whom were under 16, witnessed fire district members making crude remarks and more. No one was disciplined. We fought a hard battle for public documents and getting information on if and how the incidents were in...

A Harwinton man charged in connection with breaching the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 is in talks to take a plea deal. Richard Crosby Jr. was charged with one felony count and five misdemeanors for entering the U.S. Senate Chamber. Crosby was seen on video standing next to another Jan. 6 defendant, Jacob Chansley, who is also known as…...

Travelers using Bradley International Airport will soon have a new airline to choose from. But it may come at a price — putting airport improvements in other parts of the state on hold. This summer, there was big excitement at Bradley International Airport, when Avelo Airlines announced this coming November it will open a gate there, serving ...