Senate Bill 1091, otherwise known as "Jennifers" Law" passed the Connecticut House of Representatives Friday on a final vote of 134 to 8. Introduced in February, SB 1091 would add coercive control to the definition of domestic violence as well as put child safety as a priority in custody cases by making domestic violence the first factor to consider, a lawmaker said. The bill was proposed by State Sen. Alex Kasser, who says coercive control.
Police arrested Edwards husband in connection with her death. He was charged with first-degree manslaughter. Author: FOX61 Staff Updated: 10:23 PM EDT May 21, 2021
EAST HARTFORD, Conn.
Police confirmed on Friday afternoon that the body of the missing South Winsdor mom Jessica Edwards was found. She was last seen about a week ago.
Police said that officers found a body at the entrance to the Hockanum River Linear off of Chipper Drive in East Hartford early Friday morning. The body was soon identified as Edwards.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is working to determine the cause of death.
State Police Major Crimes, along with investigators with South Windsor and East Hartford police, were at the area investigating throughout the day.
Police say the man has suffered serious injuries. The area has been closed off. Author: Rick Lessard (FOX61) Updated: 10:25 PM EDT May 11, 2021
VERNON, Conn. Vernon Police are investigating a shooting that left one person in critical condition. The shooting occurred at the Park West Apartments at 4:15 pm Tuesday.
Witnesses to the incident say the victim appeared to be taken off guard. He said he saw the guy standing in a puddle of blood, said Anthony Dzen.
Dzen recalls customers who witnessed the shooting coming into the Subway he works at on Terrace Drive. They too believe the suspects knew the victim.
Updated: 7:05 PM EDT May 7, 2021
WETHERSFIELD, Conn. I-91 southbound in Wethersfield Friday afternoon between Exits 28 and 26 was reopened Friday following a three-vehicle crash.
The CT DOT s traffic cameras in the area showed two cars on their sides.
The Connecticut State Police responded to the area. It is unclear if there are any injuries.
TRAFFIC ALERT: do not hop on 91-S. Standstill traffic from a multi-car pileup pic.twitter.com/Dew9OmcChy Carmen Chau (@CChauFOX61) May 7, 2021 -
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