UNCASVILLE, Conn. (WTNH) - "The Bachelor" contestant Daisy Kent won over hearts on the show's latest season, vying for the heart of bachelor Joey Graziadei. While the Minnesota native didn't go home with love, she amassed a following as a Bachelor Nation favorite who broke up with Graziadei in the show's finale when she realized he was in love with fellow contestant, and friend, Kelsey Anderson ..read more

WATERFORD, Conn. (WTNH) - Waterford police are searching for multiple suspects accused of stealing about $900 worth of merchandise from Target Saturday night. Around 9:30 p.m. on May 25, two suspects allegedly took a variety of merchandise totaling $909.86 from the Target on the Hartford Turnpike. Suspects steal $900 worth of merchandise from Waterford Target, police say. Police said the suspects left the store through an emergency exit and entered a van driven by a third suspect ..read more

LEDYARD, Conn. (WTNH) - Ledyard law enforcement officials are asking the public's help identifying the owner of a dog who was euthanized after being found alone last month. Ledyard police said they are working with animal control to hopefully identify and contact the owner of the intact male Pitbull mix found in the area of 480 Shewville Road ..read more

NEW LONDON, Conn. (WTNH) - Connecticut State Police officials say a New London man led law enforcement officers on a pursuit Wednesday in a vehicle stolen out of Rhode Island. Lindsey Brown, 32, of New London, was charged with engaging police in pursuit, evading, failure to drive in a proper lane, failure to obey a stop sign, larceny of motor vehicle, and interfering with officer/resisting ..read more

NEW LONDON, Conn. (WTNH) — The 143rd U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduation ceremonies were celebrated Wednesday morning with the secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security delivering the commencement address. Among the 225 new ensigns, five are international students and 13 are from Connecticut. They arrived at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy four years ago during the pandemic, and Wednesday, they arrived at Cadet Memorial Field forming a sea of white. Madison Garrigus is the distinguished cadet. “I know that as a class we will accomplish great things,” Garrigus said. The graduates ..read more

NEW LONDON, Conn. (WTNH) — The U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) in New London is a revered institution in Connecticut, one of five military service academies in the country. Their 143rd commencement ceremony was held on Wednesday. As many celebrate graduation day, there are multiple investigations underway into a secret report called Operation Fouled Anchor (OHA), which was leaked to the media in the summer of 2023 and only partially made public. Sen. Richard Blumenthal releases documents about Coast Guard mishandling sexual assault cases The bombshell report revealed more than 50 mishandled s ..read more

MYSTIC, Conn. (WTNH) -- Splish, splash -- he'll grow up in a flash! But for now, you have a chance to meet Mystic Aquarium's newest harbor seal. Mom Pearl gave birth to a baby male seal on Mother's Day, the aquarium announced on Tuesday. The aquarium has not yet revealed his name, but said he weighed 12 kg at birth. He's been busy ever since. Video shows him learning how to swim alongside his mother. Zoo staff has described her as "a great mom," and added that the baby is a "feisty" little guy. Pearl has been at the aquarium for 12 years. The newest arrival was born as part of a breeding progr ..read more

NORWICH, Conn. (WTNH) — Several vehicles were damaged by gunfire Tuesday morning in Norwich, according to police. Just after 11:30 a.m., officers found evidence indicating several shots were fired in the area of Central Avenue and Third Street, Norwich police said. Restaurant opens at Middletown’s old Canoe Club location Police said at least two people "recklessly discharged firearms on this busy city street." No injuries were reported. Anyone with information is urged to contact Norwich Police Department Det. Karasuk at (860) 886-5561 ext. 3155 or the Norwich Police Department anonymous tip l ..read more

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) -- Dennis House talks with Old Lyme First Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker, who was elected leader of the shoreline town in November. Watch the video above. THIS WEEK IN CONNECTICUT What’s with CT drivers going more than 100 mph? Old Lyme plans for the future Oyster Trail will boost Connecticut tourism Bysiewicz, other leaders celebrate Ella Grasso Conn. social media influencer loves the Nutmeg State DOT commissioner shares ideas to improve road safety ..read more

MYSTIC, Conn. (WTNH) -- Groton is sending more police officers to downtown Mystic this summer. The officers will be patrolling on foot, on bikes, in cars and on the water. "We want them to see our officers down there," Groton Police Chief Louis J. Fusaro, Jr. said. "We want there to be a presence." NOAA predicts abnormally hot summer for Connecticut He said there may have been some fights in bars at night. However, the town has received other complaints, prompting the increase in patrols to address parking issues, speeding and noise complaints. Police plan to enforce the 10 p.m. cutoff time fo ..read more