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Friday 09/22/2017
Plainville police blotter Posted: 22 September 2017 [09:53 PM] Plainville police report the following: Christopher R. Drezek, 19, of 1 Mel Road, was charged Sept. 14 with disorderly conduct. Glenn…
Thursday 09/21/2017
Wheeler Clinic gets $175,000 federal grant for opioid treatment programs Posted: 21 September 2017 [09:17 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Wheeler Clinic recently received a $175,700 grant from the federal Department of Health and Human Services to assist in…
Hartford man charged in Plainville burglary Posted: 21 September 2017 [04:24 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Hartford man has been charged with burglarizing a local business, where he formerly was employed. Curtis Johnson, 27, is…
Wednesday 09/20/2017
Plainville police blotter Posted: 20 September 2017 [09:21 PM] Plainville police report the following: Brittany N. Alston, 25, of 118 Broad St., Unit 41, was charged Sept. 12 with criminal attempt…
Plainville man allegedly assaulted pregnant woman Posted: 20 September 2017 [09:18 PM] PLAINVILLE - A local man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly assaulting a pregnant woman. Danny Rojas, 42, is facing domestic violence charges…
Tuesday 09/19/2017
Residents disagree with Plainville development, proposal passes commission Posted: 19 September 2017 [10:11 PM] PLAINVILLE - A group of residents of Condale Lane and Hollyberry Lane recently opposed a plan by Oak Land Developers to create…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 19 September 2017 [09:24 PM] Plainville police report the following: Dee-Anna Sybal, 38, of 9 Canal St., was charged Sept. 6 with having an unlicensed dog, having…
Sunday 09/17/2017
Meetings this week Posted: 17 September 2017 [10:37 PM] BRISTOL Monday, Sept. 18 Inland Wetlands Conservation Commission, 7 p.m., City Council Chambers, 111 N. Main St. to discuss applications #1831 and…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 17 September 2017 [10:30 PM] Plainville police report the following: Curtis L. Johnson, 27, of 78 Hamilton St., Unit 2W, Hartford, was charged Sept. 5 with first-degree…
Thursday 09/14/2017
Plainville police blotter Posted: 14 September 2017 [09:11 PM] Plainville police report the following: Kelly J. Curtiss, 34, 18 North Third Street, Meriden, was charged Sept. 3 with fifth-degree larceny, conspiracy…
Plainville council may use fund balance to make up for state cut Posted: 14 September 2017 [08:15 PM] STAFF WRTIER PLAINVILLE – The use of unassigned fund balance to make up the difference in state budget cuts and to fund…
Owner of Plainville auto shop charged with insurance fraud Posted: 14 September 2017 [08:12 PM] PLAINVILLE - The owner of a local car dealership and repair shop has been charged with insurance fraud. Christoper Pio, 47, of…
Wednesday 09/13/2017
New Hartford man pleads not guilty in Plainville jewelry theft Posted: 13 September 2017 [08:43 PM] PLAINVILLE - A New Hartford man accused of stealing about $10,000 worth of jewelry while servicing an RV in Plainville has pleaded…
Tuesday 09/12/2017
Man accused of stalking former Plainville doctor applies for program Posted: 12 September 2017 [09:21 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Middletown man accused of stalking his previous doctor, a former Plainville resident, has applied for a program to avoid…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 12 September 2017 [08:44 PM] Plainville police report the following: Shane Paluszewski, 31, of 18 Cooper St., Meriden, was charged Sept. 3 with fifth-degree larceny. Dylan…
Plainville man, facing sexual assault charges, pondering plea bargain Posted: 12 September 2017 [08:39 PM] PLAINVILLE - A local man facing a number of charges - including of sexual assault - stemming from an inappropriate relationship with…
Monday 09/11/2017
Small plane crashes into parking lot near Robertson Airport in Plainville (WITH VIDEO OF THE ACTUAL CRASH) Posted: 11 September 2017 [10:32 PM] PLAINVILLE - One person was taken to the hospital after a plane crashed into a parking lot near Robertson Airport Monday morning. The crash…
Sunday 09/10/2017
Plainville police blotter Posted: 10 September 2017 [10:23 PM] Plainville police report the following: Jessica M. Kasica, 34, of 119 John Ave., Bristol, was charged Sept. 2 with failure…
Meetings this week Posted: 10 September 2017 [10:20 PM] BRISTOL Monday, Sept. 11 Library Board, 6:30 p.m., Meeting Room One, 111 N. Main St.; Cemetery Commission, Sept. 11, 5:30 p.m.,…
Friday 09/08/2017
Planning for annual Pumpkinfest begins Posted: 08 September 2017 [09:16 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The first planning meeting for this year’s Pumpkinfest will be held Sept. 14 at Central Café. The planning will be…
Volunteers needed to help clean up rivers Sept. 23, 30 Posted: 08 September 2017 [09:10 PM] PLAINVILLE - Local volunteers will be cleaning up the Quinnipiac River Sept. 23 and the Pequabuck River Sept. 30. The Pequabuck…
Thursday 09/07/2017
Man accused of contacting Plainville woman, violating court order 14 times Posted: 07 September 2017 [03:24 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Farmington man arrested earlier this week for allegedly threatening a Plainville woman and her family was charged again Wednesday…
Tuesday 09/05/2017
Police detective no-shows Bristol court date Posted: 05 September 2017 [10:42 PM] BRISTOL - A Hartford police detective accused of driving under the influence in Plainville last month was ordered to be arrested again…
There he grows again: Vincent readies latest crop of great pumpkins Posted: 05 September 2017 [10:38 PM] PLAINVILLE - Gary Vincent is again growing a patch of colossal pumpkins, some of which have been displayed in past years in…
Arrested man threatened to kill ex-girlfriend, police say Posted: 05 September 2017 [10:26 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Farmington man arrested over the weekend allegedly threatened a woman and her family while in police custody. Dylan Magee,…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 05 September 2017 [09:50 PM] Plainville police report the following: John G. Maile, 53, of 226 Grove St., New Britain, was charged Sept. 1 with second-degree…
Sunday 09/03/2017
Wheeler Clinic offers Narcan training session Posted: 03 September 2017 [10:59 PM] PLAINVILLE - As the dean of administration at Tunxis Community College, Dennis Cleary wanted to make sure that he had a working…
Meetings this week Posted: 03 September 2017 [10:43 PM] BRISTOL Tuesday, Sept. 5 Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 p.m., City Council Chambers, 111 North Main St. Wednesday, Sept. 6 Code…
Saturday 09/02/2017
Plainville police blotter Posted: 02 September 2017 [10:37 PM] Plainville police report the following: Christopher S. Bransfield, 30, of 57 Lori Ann Lane, Kensington, was charged Aug. 30 with improper display…
Friday 09/01/2017
Plainville Dog Park Committee barking up wrong tree, site's neighbors say Posted: 01 September 2017 [09:18 PM] PLAINVILLE - Neighbors of the proposed dog park at Norton Place Extension oppose the plan, arguing that it is closer to…
Man arrested twice in Plainville within two hours Posted: 01 September 2017 [03:39 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Rocky Hill man was arrested in the early morning hours Friday for allegedly breaking into a gas station shortly…
Thursday 08/31/2017
Plainville kids kick off the 2017-18 year Posted: 31 August 2017 [08:15 PM] PLAINVILLE - Parents posed for pictures with their children near the sign for Frank T. Wheeler Elementary School Thursday before heading off…
Plainville woman in critical condition after car accident Posted: 31 August 2017 [08:13 PM] PLAINVILLE - A local woman is in critical condition after the car she was driving smashed into a tree early Thursday. According…
Bristol man gets two years in prison in connection with Plainville burglary Posted: 31 August 2017 [08:11 PM] PLAINVILLE – A Bristol man has pleaded guilty to breaking into a local home while the resident there was somewhat immobilized, and…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 31 August 2017 [08:11 PM] Plainville police report the following: Thomas D. Browdy, 60, of 168 Nilan St., Hartford, was charged Aug. 29 with illegal possession of…
Hartford detective charged with DUI in Plainville allegedly used racial slurs during arrest Posted: 31 August 2017 [09:29 AM] PLAINVILLE – A Hartford police detective charged with drunk driving early Sunday by local police used ethnic and racial slurs during his arrest, according…
Wednesday 08/30/2017
Want to help Houston victims? Here's how Posted: 30 August 2017 [09:51 PM] BRISTOL - The city has recommended a list of accredited relief organizations for residents who are looking to donate to Houston storm…
New Haven man allegedly stole Xbox, pulled knife on victim Posted: 30 August 2017 [09:39 PM] PLAINVILLE - A New Haven man is facing robbery charges after he allegedly used a knife to steal an Xbox which he…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 30 August 2017 [09:36 PM] Plainville police report the following: Kyle A. Vellucci, 18, of 370 South Brooksvale Road, Cheshire, was charged Aug. 27 with having a…
For the dogs: Group gathers signatures for proposed park Posted: 30 August 2017 [04:33 PM] PLAINVILLE - After the Town Council elected to postpone approving a site for a dog park, the dog park committee spent the…
Xbox 'buyer' accused of robbing Plainville seller at knifepoint Posted: 30 August 2017 [09:40 AM] PLAINVILLE – A New Haven man is facing robbery charges after he allegedly used a knife to take an Xbox which he…
Tuesday 08/29/2017
Plainville police blotter Posted: 29 August 2017 [10:17 PM] Plainville police report the following: James Ziegler, 54, of 10 Cianci Ave., Unit 14, was charged Aug. 26 with driving under the…
Main Street Community Foundation accredited for 11 years in a row Posted: 29 August 2017 [09:48 PM] BRISTOL - The Main Street Community Foundation has once again met the nation’s highest standard for philanthropic excellence. The standards are set…
Lawyer representing former Plainville teacher charged in child porn case to fight charges Posted: 29 August 2017 [09:47 PM] PLAINVILLE - The attorney representing a former high school teacher charged in connection with an alleged sexual relationship with a teenage boy…
Monday 08/28/2017
Plainville Police blotter Posted: 28 August 2017 [10:50 PM] Peter Zdunek, 25, of 172 Blackrock Ave., Unit 3, New Britain, was charged Aug. 24 with sixth degree larceny. Frank Candal,…
Plainville, New Britain business chambers partner Posted: 28 August 2017 [09:54 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce announced it has partnered with the Plainville Chamber of Commerce. “We decided…
Southington man allegedly stole expensive ring from Plainville woman Posted: 28 August 2017 [09:34 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Southington man has been accused of stealing a ring worth thousands of dollars from a family member. Steven Oliver, 30, has been charged with one count of third-degree larceny. According to the arrest warrant, Oliver’s mother, a…
Probe results in sex, porn charges for former Plainville HS teacher Posted: 28 August 2017 [09:34 PM] PLAINVILLE - A former Plainville High School teacher was arrested Monday on charges stemming from an alleged sexual relationship with a teenage…
Hartford police officer charged with DUI in Plainville Posted: 28 August 2017 [06:48 PM] PLAINVILLE – Local officers charged a Hartford police detective with drunk driving early Sunday after a driver reported seeing another motorist nearly…