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Man accused of throwing rocks at cars and slashing tires in Putnam: police
A man has been arrested for allegedly throwing rocks at passing cars and slashing tires while walking in Putnam. Putnam police said they were notified of the incident around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. The man believed to be responsible was found on Breault Street in the north end of town. Police found a box cutter in his possession, and has…
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Over a dozen geese dead after suspected bird flu in Putnam
Over a dozen geese were found dead on the ice of a river in Putnam because of suspected bird flu, according to the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). DEEP officials said they’re aware of 12 to 13 birds that were found dead. The geese haven’t been tested yet, but officials say it’s an area where ducks...
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Police arrest man accused of hitting dog with two-by-four in Putnam
Putnam police have arrested a man who is accused of hitting his dog with a piece of lumber. The investigation started when someone called police around 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday and said a man with hitting a dog with a two-by-four in the area of Church Street and Lafayette Street. Police went to the scene and found a 6-month-old...
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ATV rider damaged Putnam town grounds then got into a crash and fled: police
An ATV rider is accused of causing significant damage to town property in Putnam and then reportedly fled from the scene of a crash over the weekend. Dispatchers received a 911 call about a crash involving a vehicle and an ATV on Providence Street on Saturday around 4 p.m. near the Putnam Municipal Complex. It was reported that the ATV…
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Man walking on Route 44 in Putnam dies after being struck by vehicle
A man who was walking on Route 44 in Putnam on Saturday night has died after being struck by a vehicle. State police said 68-year-old Leo Blain, of Putnam, was walking along Route 44 around 6 p.m. when he was hit by a vehicle. Blain was taken to Day Kimball Hospital and was later pronounced dead. The driver of the…
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Putnam man accused of sexually assaulting 5-year-old: police
A man has been arrested and is accused of sexually assaulting a 5-year-old several years ago, police said. The Plainfield Police Department arrested 27-year-old Thomas Cosman, of Putnam, on Monday after he turned himself in. Authorities conducted a months-long investigation, which led to Cosman’s arrest. He faces charges including three counts of first-degree sexual assault and illegal sexual contact...
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Hidden in Plain Sight: Fairy Doors
In a small town, tiny doors are a such a big deal there’s now an entire festival centered around them.
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CT LIVE!: New Episode of Hidden in Plain Sight Airs Tonight
Host Matt Austin shared a preview.
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Police look for man and woman accused of hitting cruiser and fleeing in Putnam
Police are looking for a man and woman accused of ramming a police cruiser and taking off Monday evening. It happened at about 4:15 p.m. Officers were called to a local business for a reported shoplifting attempt and determined that the suspect, 35-year-old Kayla Link, is also wanted on numerous arrest warrants, including felonies from Connecticut and Massachusetts. Link, who…
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Man attacked by two people with machetes in Putnam: police
A man is in the hospital with serious injuries after police said he was attacked by two people with machetes in Putnam on Friday night. Dispatchers received a 911 call about a man that was attacked near Smith Street and Daniels Street around 9:45 p.m. The man who was attacked reportedly told police that two men hit his ankles with…
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Fox that tried to attack Putnam residents is euthanized, tests positive for rabies
Police said they have euthanized a fox that tried to attack a man and dog in Putnam on Monday. Authorities advised residents in town to be cautious of their surroundings after the attempted attack. Officers said they responded to Church Street just before 4 p.m. for a report of an aggressive fox. Officers later learned that the fox attacked a…
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Putnam residents told to be cautious after attempted fox attacks
Police are advising residents in Putnam to be cautious of their surroundings after a fox attacked a man Monday afternoon. Authorities said they responded to Church Street just before 4 p.m. for a report of an aggressive fox. Officers later learned that the fox attacked a man and tried to bite him. The man told authorities that the fox never…
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Dirt bikes stolen in Putnam include teen's Make-A-Wish gift after cancer battle
Police are searching for whoever stole two dirt bikes from a family’s garage in Putnam.
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Dirt bikes stolen in Putnam include teen's Make-A-Wish gift after cancer battle
Police are searching for whoever stole two dirt bikes from a family’s garage in Putnam. These bikes meant a lot to that family. One had been gifted to their son from Make-A-Wish after fighting cancer. It was an unnerving night for the Deery family after they realized someone broke into their detached garage while they were home. “We hit...
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Police look for whoever stole motorcycles from home in Putnam
Putnam police are looking for whoever allegedly stole two motorcycles from inside a garage in town on Tuesday night. The police department said they responded to a home on James Street West for a reported burglary at about 9:30 p.m. The homeowner told authorities that a locked garage was broken into and two off-road motorcycles were stolen – a red…
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Firefighters battle intense fire in Putnam
Firefighters battled a fire in Putnam late Wednesday night.
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Intense fire destroys home in Putnam Wednesday night
Firefighters battled a fire in Putnam late Wednesday night. The Putnam Fire Department said they responded to a fire on Elmwood Hill Road just before 9 p.m. and mutual aid was called in. Photos and video of the fire show intense flames. The house was destroyed. There is no word on any injuries. The scene was cleared around 1 a.m.,…
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Man tried to hire hitman to kill family member: officials
A man from Kenya who has been living in a hotel in Putnam is suspected of trying to hire a hitman to kill a family member to bring other family members back to Kenya, according to statements made in court Tuesday.
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State police arrest Putnam man suspected in murder-for-hire plot
State police have arrested a Putnam man who is accused of trying to hire a hitman to stop someone from testifying during a court proceeding.
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Toys donated for holiday toy drive ruined after pipe bursts at Putnam school
Putnam school officials are trying to find a way to save Christmas for a number of children. Earlier this week, a pipe at the elementary school burst, damaging a large collection of toys and other items that had been donated and were to be distributed to children in need. Organizers say about 60% of all the toys they had collected…