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A raccoon in Meriden tested positive for rabies after attacking a dog that was vaccinated; officials advise residents to vaccinate pets, avoid wild animals, and report bites to prevent rabies spread.
William Lucky, a correction officer, is accused of fatally shooting Scott Kracke in a road-rage incident on Interstate 691 in Meriden. Lucky claims self-defense, stating he was trying to protect his child in the car at the time of the shooting. His attorney emphasized Lucky's clean record and argued for self-defense. The judge maintained Lucky's bond at $2.5 million, and he is set to appear in court on Feb. 14.
I-91 North in Meriden, Connecticut, was shut down following a multi-vehicle crash near the Exit 19 entrance ramp. Emergency services responded to the scene, and possible injuries were reported. The highway was closed for the crash investigation, with assistance from the Meriden Police for traffic control.
Kronenberger Park in Meriden, Connecticut, was closed and activities were canceled after a car rolled off the road into a wooded area near a soccer field, resulting in at least one person being seriously injured. The crash occurred on the I-691 Eastbound off ramp, and the off-ramp was closed for investigation. The cause of the crash is currently unknown.
A special meeting has been scheduled in Meriden, CT, to discuss an incident involving city manager Timothy Coon, who was found sleeping on the floor of a common hallway in an apartment building. Coon was unable to find his keys, but they were later discovered on the roof of his vehicle. He was evaluated by medical personnel but refused further care. This incident follows a previous DUI charge in May, and the city council has released a statement acknowledging the situation.
Residents in a Meriden neighborhood were asked to shelter-in-place while police conducted an investigation at a specific property on Melville Avenue. The mayor stated that there was no immediate threat to the public, and the incident is believed to be isolated and unrelated to a deadly stabbing that occurred earlier in the evening. Police, including SWAT, are continuing their investigation.
Meriden Police are investigating a stabbing homicide on Hanover Street, where a 44-year-old man was fatally stabbed and later died from his injuries at Midstate Medical Center. The investigation is in its early stages, and anyone with information is urged to contact the major crimes division.
A 15-year-old bicyclist was transported by Lifestar to Connecticut Children's Medical Center with serious injuries after colliding with a car near Platt High School in Meriden. The crash is currently under investigation and anyone with information is urged to contact the police.