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Court Records Show, Before Her Death, ECSU Student Talked About Breaking Up With Boyfriend

BY HILDA MUÑOZ, hmunoz@courant.com — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:37:00 EDT

Shortly before she was reported missing, Alyssiah Wiley, a sophomore at Eastern Connecticut State University, had been talking to her family or friends about breaking up with her controlling and abusive boyfriend, Jermaine Richards, according to court records.

Search Underway In Farmington

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:19:00 EDT

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Police and fire officials are searching for a man in his early 20s who is missing in the Farmington River.

Big Hitter Nicolas Colsaerts Working On His Short Game

By TOM YANTZ — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:16:12 EDT

Nicolas Colsaerts eyed the large painted Travelers umbrella logo on the distant hill at the driving range at TPC River Highlands on Tuesday. He teed up a few balls and drove them high and far.

New Britain Shooting Suspect Arraigned On Murder Charge

Staff Report — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:58:09 EDT

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The suspect in a shooting Sunday night that claimed the life of an 18-year-old was arraigned Tuesday in Superior Court.

Suspect In Abduction Attempt Rejects Deal, Case Goes On Trial List

BY HILDA MUÑOZ, hmunoz@courant.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:55:28 EDT

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A 37-year-old man accused of attempting to abduct a teenager in February has rejected a plea bargain offer from the state.

Suspect In South Windsor Burglary Pleads Guilty

BY HILDA MUÑOZ, hmunoz@courant.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:33:19 EDT

A 37-year-old man accused of breaking into a woman's condominium in South Windsor last year pleaded guilty Tuesday to second-degree burglary.

State Police Chase Ends With Crash, Vehicle Submerged In Pond In Montville

By DAVID OWENS, dowens@courant.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:32:33 EDT

A state police pursuit of a stolen car that began along I-95 ended near Routes 161 and 85 in Montville with the driver in custody and an innocent motorist in a car submerged in a pond, said Capt. Tom Garbedian, a state police spokesman.

Body Found In Lake Lillinonah In Bridgewater

Staff report — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:46:06 EDT

A body has been found near the boat launch off North Lake Lillinonah Road, a state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection spokesman said.

Former Bank Teller Pleads Guilty To Stealing From Webster Bank Customers

By DAVID OWENS, dowens@courant.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:52:03 EDT

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A Farmington woman pleaded guilty on Tuesday to stealing more than $178,000 from mostly elderly bank customers at the Webster Bank branch in Bristol where she worked as a teller.

Hartford Woman Pleads Guilty To Killing Rival Drug Dealer

Staff report — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:13:00 EDT

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A woman charged with murder for gunning down a rival crack dealer pleaded guilty Tuesday in Superior Court in Hartford and faces 40 years in prison at her sentencing Aug. 28.