Tag: Connecticut
CT Smuggler Gets 3+ Years for Brazil Pipeline
Connecticut man sentenced to over three years in prison for human smuggling conspiracy. Highlights exploitation and dangers of human smuggling operations.
Capitol Rioter Cohen Nabbed for Assaulting Cops
Connecticut man arrested for assaulting law enforcement during Jan. 6 Capitol breach. Charges include felony offenses. Ongoing efforts to hold individuals accountable.
Connecticut 2015: Crime Rates in the Northeast
In 2015, Connecticut saw a notable decrease in its overall crime rate, as reported by the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program. This decline was part of a broader national trend, with the UCR Program noting a 3.8% decrease in violent crime rates and a 0.2% decrease in property crime rates across the United States.…
Connecticut Crime Trends in 2013
In 2013, Connecticut saw a 2.1% decline in violent crime, according to FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) data. This trend mirrored a national decline in violent crime rates, which had been fluctuating since the mid-1990s. Despite the overall decrease, certain crimes continued to plague the state. Violent crime rates in Connecticut were still higher than…
Connecticut 2012: Soaring Violent Crime Rates Fuel Concerns
In 2012, Connecticut was grappling with a disturbing trend: a sharp increase in violent crime. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, which collects and analyzes crime data from law enforcement agencies nationwide, the state saw a significant spike in violent crimes, including murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. This surge in violence…
Connecticut 2011: Violent Crime on the Rise
In 2011, Connecticut witnessed a concerning uptick in violent crime, marking a stark contrast to the national trend. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, which collects and analyzes crime data from law enforcement agencies across the United States, the state’s violent crime rate increased by a notable margin compared to the previous…
Connecticut 2010: Raising Questions on Rising Crime Rates
Connecticut’s 2010 crime statistics raised eyebrows across the nation, as the state’s violent crime rate spiked by 5.3 percent compared to the previous year. According to data from the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, Connecticut’s overall violent crime rate stood at 1.6 per 1,000 inhabitants, significantly higher than the national average of 1.2 per…
Connecticut 2009: Crime on the Rise
According to the 2009 FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, Connecticut saw an increase in reported crimes during the year. The most significant trend was the rise in violent crimes, which accounted for a larger share of the total crimes reported in the state. The FBI UCR Program collects and analyzes crime data from law…
Bridgeport Gunman Gets 12 Years
⏱ 3 min read Derrick Rivera, 22, is headed to federal prison for 12 years after terrorizing two Bridgeport businesses in November 2022. Rivera pleaded guilty to robbing a barbershop on Wood Avenue and a restaurant on Wade Street, both at gunpoint. The November 25th robbery at the Wade Street eatery turned especially violent when…
Ghost Guns & Silencers: 9+ Years for Mass. Man
⏱ 3 min read Nicholas Kingsley, 42, of Agawam, Massachusetts, is headed to federal prison for over nine years after a Homeland Security Investigation blew the lid on his operation. The feds busted Kingsley for stockpiling illegal firearms, silencers, and parts to turn ordinary guns into machine guns. The case unfolded in Hartford, Connecticut, with…
