Norwich

A man was taken to the hospital and 10 people have been displaced after a fire broke out in an apartment building in Norwich Monday. The fire department said it happened shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Hamilton Avenue. Firefighters received reports of smoke coming from a third floor apartment. Responding crews found fire coming from a kitchen. A man inside…

Two Connecticut State Police cruisers were struck while trying to make an arrest Thursday afternoon, according to police. Authorities said state police were attempting to stop a person from leaving a gas station. The car hit two police cruisers, backed into a gas pump and fled the scene, according to police. Newly released video captured the incident. Troopers said they…

Two Connecticut neighborhoods are among the most popular in the housing market, drawing more attention from buyers, according to a Realtor report. Woodmont in Milford came in first place, as it is seen to be the most popular neighborhood being viewed on Realtor. It was said to have pulled in 3.5 times more views than a typical market, according to…

A person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a fiery crash in Norwich Tuesday evening. The Yantic Fire Engine Company said they responded to Route 2 for a reported two-car crash. Firefighters said a car caught fire, and both vehicles involved sustained significant damage. State police said a car was parked in the right shoulder with a…

An arrest has been made in connection to what police said was offensive graffiti that was found in locations on the city’s westside last month. Police said they found antisemitic symbols in four locations on Feb. 21, 2025, and some graffiti said “Trump.” “Roughly around 6:30 this morning, we started fielding phone calls, both on our anonymous tip line and…

A man has been arrested after he allegedly drove in the wrong direction on Interstate 395 South in Norwich. State police said they responded to a two-car crash near the Exit 18 off ramp around 1:20 p.m. on Thursday. Troopers said the driver at fault was going the wrong way on the off ramp. The man struck a vehicle that…

Police said they found antisemitic symbols in four locations and some graffiti said “Trump.”

Norwich police said they are investigating after offensive graffiti was found in locations on the city’s westside on Friday. Police said they found antisemitic symbols in four locations and some graffiti said “Trump.” “Roughly around 6:30 this morning, we started fielding phone calls, both on our anonymous tip line and dispatch,” Lt. Kyle Besse said. “We sent officers out and…

Two people have been arrested after they allegedly scammed a person out of a significant sum of money in Norwich. The police department said they were notified of a scam that happened during the week of Feb. 9. A Norwich resident handed over a large amount of money as a part of an elaborate scam, which was determined to be…

Pope Francis appointed Rev. Richard Reidy as the next Bishop of the Diocese of Norwich on Wednesday, as details emerged of a proposed settlement with victims of sexual abuse by priests in the diocese.

Pope Francis has appointed a new Bishop for the Diocese of Norwich on Wednesday. The Vatican made the official announcement and Bishop-elect Richard F. Reidy was named as the sixth Bishop of Norwich. He comes to Norwich from the Diocese of Worcester, Mass., where he most recently served as Vicar General. “I am very grateful to the Holy Father for…

Protecting students in Norwich from federal immigration agents. The city’s board of education approved a new policy Tuesday involving protections for students and guidelines for school staff to follow if ICE agents show up on campus.

Protecting students in Norwich from federal immigration agents. The city’s board of education approved a new policy Tuesday involving protections for students and guidelines for school staff to follow if ICE agents do show up on campus. During Tuesday’s Norwich Board of Education meeting, there was plenty of discussion about a new policy aimed at protecting students from ICE...

In a 4-3 vote on Monday night, the city council adopted an ordinance that prohibits the solicitation of money from certain intersections and busy roads.

The city of Norwich is prohibiting panhandlers from certain areas deemed unsafe. In a 4-3 vote on Monday night, the City Council adopted an ordinance that prohibits the solicitation of money from certain intersections and busy roads. “Soon as I saw it, I said ‘that’s a terrible idea,’” said Norman Gauthier, one of the residents who spoke out against...

A Norwich man has been arrested after driving over 130 miles per hour to get home and see his cat, according to state police. Troopers said they clocked a driver going well over the speed limit on Interstate 395 South near exit 11 in Norwich early Sunday morning. Police pulled the car over for a traffic stop, and the driver…

Three people were transported to the hospital after a rollover crash in the Taftville section of Norwich early Saturday morning. Emergency crews responded to a rollover crash on Norwich Avenue with two people trapped around 2:15 a.m. According to fire officials, it took firefighters about an hour to extricate both people. A third person was able to self extricate. Authorities…

A man has been arrested in connection to a deadly stabbing in Norwich last week. Officers were notified about an unresponsive man covered in blood that had been transported to Backus Hospital around 11:30 p.m. Friday. Once at the hospital, police said it was determined the man had a stab wound. He later died of his injuries. The man who…

A man has died after a stabbing in Norwich on Friday night. Officers were notified about an unresponsive man covered in blood that had been transported to Backus Hospital around 11:30 p.m. Once at the hospital, police said it was determined the man had a stab wound. He later died of his injuries. The man’s identity has not yet...