PLAINVILLE - A Hartford man has been charged with burglarizing a local business, where he formerly was employed. Curtis Johnson, 27, is…
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Thursday 09/21/2017
Plainville police blotter Posted: 21 September 2017 [11:43 AM] Plainville police report the following: Brittany N. Alston, 25, of 118 Broad St., Unit 41, was charged Sept. 12 with criminal attempt…
Tuesday 09/19/2017
With veto looming, lawmakers hope to work out a budget soon Posted: 19 September 2017 [10:12 PM] NEW BRITAIN -With Gov. Dannel Malloy promising to veto the Republican budget plan that passed the Senate and House over the weekend,…
Plainville man allegedly assaulted pregnant woman Posted: 19 September 2017 [05:19 PM] PLAINVILLE - A local man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly assaulting a pregnant woman. Danny Rojas, 42, of 100 Norton Park Road,…
Monday 09/18/2017
Plainville police blotter Posted: 18 September 2017 [10:02 PM] Plainville police report the following: Michael R. Gallant, 26, of 191 Westwood Ave.. was charged Sept. 11 with first-degree criminal…
Sunday 09/17/2017
Plane crash takes life of Ted Christopher, auto racing star from Plainville Posted: 17 September 2017 [10:35 PM] PLAINVILLE - Family and friends of Ted Christopher are in mourning after the death of the veteran NASCAR modified driver, a Plainville…
Social Security numbers to be removed from Medicare cards Posted: 17 September 2017 [10:34 PM] NEW BRITAIN - In an effort to protect seniors from identity theft, new numbers will be placed on Medicare cards beginning April…
This week's meetings Posted: 17 September 2017 [10:23 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, Sept. 18 Committee on Persons with Disabilities, 4:30 p.m., Room 305, City Hall, 27 West Main St. Fair Rent…
Friday 09/15/2017
Plainville police blotter Posted: 15 September 2017 [10:05 PM] Plainville police report the following: Nicole M. Taylor, 42, of 118 Broad St., Unit 28, was charged Sept. 13 with third-degree damage…
Thursday 09/14/2017
Owner of Plainville auto shop charged with insurance fraud Posted: 14 September 2017 [02:32 PM] PLAINVILLE - The owner of a local car dealership and repair shop has been charged with insurance fraud. Christoper Pio, 47, of…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 14 September 2017 [01:08 PM] Plainville police report the following Bruce Billouin, 49, of 28 Roseleah Ave., was charged Sept. 8 with having an unlicensed dog and…
Wednesday 09/13/2017
Man pleads not guilty in Plainville jewelry theft Posted: 13 September 2017 [03:49 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
Plainville man, facing sexual assault charges, pondering plea bargain Posted: 12 September 2017 [03:55 PM] PLAINVILLE - A local man facing a number of charges - including those of sexual assault - stemming from an inappropriate relationship…
Man accused of stalking former Plainville doctor applies for program Posted: 12 September 2017 [03:18 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Middletown man accused of stalking his previous doctor, a former Plainville resident, has applied for a program to avoid…
Monday 09/11/2017
Plainville police blotter Posted: 11 September 2017 [09:50 PM] Plainville police report the following: Tyler J. Spotts, 33, of 5 Hamlin St., was charged Sept. 7 with failure to have insurance.…
Plane crashes into parking lot near Robertson Airport in Plainville (WITH VIDEO OF THE ACTUAL CRASH) Posted: 11 September 2017 [04:43 PM] PLAINVILLE – A plane crashed into a parking lot near Robertson Airport Monday morning. The crash was reported at about 11:30 a.m. According to emergency responders,…
Sunday 09/10/2017
Plainville PumpkinFest prep starts Thursday Posted: 10 September 2017 [09:40 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The first planning meeting for this year’s PumpkinFest is set for Thursday. The session will be held at 6 p.m.…
This week's meetings Posted: 10 September 2017 [09:22 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, Sept. 11 Commission on Aging, 1 p.m., 55 Pearl St. Board of Assessment Appeals, 6 p.m., Room 101, City…
Saturday 09/09/2017
QRWA readying for river cleanup Posted: 09 September 2017 [10:06 PM] PLAINVILLE - Local volunteers will be cleaning up the Quinnipiac River Sept. 23 as part of a multi-town effort organized by the…
Friday 09/08/2017
Plainville police blotter Posted: 08 September 2017 [10:00 AM] Plainville police report the following: Curtis L. Johnson, 27, of 78 Hamilton St., Unit 2W, Hartford, was charged Sept. 5 with first-degree…
Thursday 09/07/2017
Man accused of contacting Plainville woman, violating court order 14 times Posted: 07 September 2017 [03:25 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Farmington man arrested earlier this week for allegedly threatening a Plainville woman and her family was charged again Wednesday…
Wednesday 09/06/2017
Police detective no-shows Bristol court date Posted: 06 September 2017 [09:52 AM] BRISTOL - A Hartford police detective accused of driving under the influence in Plainville last month was ordered to be arrested again…
Arrested man threatened to kill ex-girlfriend, police say Posted: 06 September 2017 [09:52 AM] 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: 06 September 2017 [09:50 AM] Plainville police report the following: John G. Maile, 53, of 226 Grove St., New Britain, was charged Sept. 1 with second-degree…
There he grows again: Vincent readies latest crop of great pumpkins Posted: 06 September 2017 [09:49 AM] PLAINVILLE - Gary Vincent is again growing a patch of colossal pumpkins, some of which have been displayed in past years in…
Monday 09/04/2017
Man gets 2 years for theft of bike, PC in Plainville Posted: 04 September 2017 [10:10 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: 04 September 2017 [09:54 PM] Plainville police report the following: Lily B. Bodenlos, 29, of 17 Beecher St., Naugatuck, was charged Aug. 30 with illegal possession of…
Sunday 09/03/2017
Narcan training held at Wheeler Clinic Posted: 03 September 2017 [10:44 PM] PLAINVILLE - As the dean of administration at Tunxis Community College, Dennis Cleary wanted to make sure that he had a working…
This week's meetings Posted: 03 September 2017 [10:34 PM] NEW BRITAIN Tuesday, Sept. 5 Board of Education, 6 p.m., 272 Main St. Commission on the Arts, 6:30 p.m., Room 202, City…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 03 September 2017 [10:28 PM] Plainville police report the following: Thomas D. Browdy, 60, of 168 Nilan St., Hartford, was charged Aug. 29 with illegal possession of…
Friday 09/01/2017
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
Parents praise Wheeler Elementary principal on first day of school Posted: 31 August 2017 [09:35 PM] PLAINVILLE - Parents posed for pictures with their children near the sign for Frank T. Wheeler Elementary School Thursday before the children…
Bristol man gets two years in prison in connection with Plainville burglary Posted: 31 August 2017 [03:58 PM] PLAINVILLE – A Bristol man has pleaded guilty to breaking into a local home while the resident there was somewhat immobilized, and…
Plainville woman in critical condition after car accident Posted: 31 August 2017 [12:07 PM] PLAINVILLE - A local woman is in critical condition after the car she was driving smashed into a tree early Thursday. According…
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
Frustrated Plainville dog park backers turn to petition drive Posted: 30 August 2017 [09:42 PM] PLAINVILLE - After the Town Council postponed approval of a site for a dog park, the Dog Park Committee spent the recent…
Xbox 'buyer' accused of robbing Plainville seller at knifepoint Posted: 30 August 2017 [09:41 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 [10:13 PM] Plainville police report the following: Peter Zdunek, 25, of 172 Blackrock Ave., Unit 3, New Britain, was charged Aug. 24 with sixth-degree…
Movies, programs offered at Plainville library Posted: 29 August 2017 [10:06 PM] PLAINVILLE - Plainville Public Library has announced several programs and activities in September. The following free programs will be held at…
Lawyer representing former Plainville teacher charged in child porn case to fight charges Posted: 29 August 2017 [05:02 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 [10:28 PM] Plainville police report the following: Gregory J. Newcity, 22, of 121 S. Washington St., Unit B3, was charged Aug. 24 with second-degree…
Probe results in sex, child porn charges for Plainville ex-teacher Posted: 28 August 2017 [10:20 PM] PLAINVILLE - A former high school teacher was arrested Monday on charges stemming from an alleged sexual relationship with a teenage boy…
Hartford police officer charged with DUI in Plainville Posted: 28 August 2017 [06:36 PM] PLAINVILLE – Local officers charged a Hartford police detective with drunk driving early Sunday after a driver reported seeing another motorist nearly…
Southington man allegedly stole expensive ring from Plainville woman Posted: 28 August 2017 [04:43 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…
Former Plainville teacher charged in connection with alleged sexual assault Posted: 28 August 2017 [03:22 PM] PLAINVILLE - A former high school teacher was arrested Monday on charges stemming from an alleged sexual relationship with a teenage boy…
Sunday 08/27/2017
This week's meetings Posted: 27 August 2017 [10:19 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, Aug. 28 Board of Education Curriculum Committee, 6 p.m., 6th floor, New Britain Educational Administration, 272 Main St. Board…
Balloon festival is up, up and away for another year Posted: 27 August 2017 [10:15 PM] PLAINVILLE - While many were still in bed Sunday morning, thousands of people from around the region made their way to Norton…
Plainville project creates new butterfly habitats Posted: 27 August 2017 [10:12 PM] PLAINVILLE - Roberta Lauria, vice chairwoman of the Conservation Committee, says her initiative to create more butterfly habitats, Project P.E.E.P (Plainville Enhancing…
Friday 08/25/2017
Annual balloon festival launches in Plainville Posted: 25 August 2017 [10:36 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville Fire Company Hot Air Balloon Festival drew spectators and balloonists from near and far to Norton Park Friday.…
New Britain, Plainville Chambers of Commerce join forces Posted: 25 August 2017 [10:23 PM] NEW BRITAIN -The Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Plainville Chamber of Commerce. “We decided to join New…