Suffield sailor found dead from USS McCain crash; 8 other sailors still missing
Watch Video SINGAPORE — The Navy has identified a second victim of the collision between the USS John S. McCain and an oil tanker near Singapore. The 7th Fleet said Friday that Navy and Marine Corps...
View ArticleHundreds of mourners expected in Suffield for sailor killed on USS McCain
SUFFIELD — Hundreds of mourners are expected in Suffield over the next two days to honor a 26-year-old sailor killed after the USS John McCain collided with an oil tanker near Singapore last month....
View ArticleFuneral to be held for Suffield sailor killed in USS McCain crash
SUFFIELD — A Navy sailor from Suffield will be laid to rest Tuesday morning after dying in the line of duty. The wake for Dustin Doyon was Monday and now people will gather to pay their respects at...
View ArticleSuffield man charged in connection to violent armed robbery in February
BOLTON — State police said they have arrested a Suffield man in connection to a stabbing that took place in February. On Wednesday, state police said they arrested Daniel Duffy Jr., 36, and charged...
View ArticleMissing Windsor woman found in town park
SUFFIELD -- A missing woman was found alive around the local town park Sunrise Park Monday. Police in Suffield, along with several other agencies including state police used K9s and a helicopter, to...
View Article3 arrests made in Suffield for family violence related offenses
SUFFIELD — Police have made three arrests for family violence related offenses Friday. Police said that one of the suspects was arrested twice in a three day span. Early Friday morning around 4:40...
View ArticleState police identify Suffield officer involved in fatal shooting in April
Missing Attachment Missing Attachment Missing Attachment Missing Attachment SUFFIELD — Connecticut State Police have identified the officer who was involved in a shooting that killed one man in April....
View ArticleUS Navy: Two deadly collisions this summer were ‘avoidable’
WASHINGTON DC — The US Navy has released a report concluding that two fatal collisions that resulted in the deaths of 17 sailors this summer were “avoidable.” The USS Fitzgerald and USS John S. McCain...
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Suffield mother raising awareness of military suicides
HARTFORD — Every day, 22 veterans commit suicide -- a statistic Donna Chapman became painfully aware of when her son William killed himself in January 2017 after serving six years in the military....
View ArticleSilver Alert canceled after woman missing from Suffield found
SUFFIELD — Suffield Police said they found Kimberly (Mahoney) Saxton, 52, after she went missing on Wednesday, December 6. Police said she was found near Main Street in Tariffville. Simsbury and...
View ArticlePolice arrest woman 6 months after crash that killed Enfield man
NORWICH – Nearly six months after a deadly crash in Norwich, Connecticut State Police have made an arrest. The June 25th crash killed 25 year old Benjamin St. Pierre of Enfield. Today police arrested...
View ArticleSuffield High School dismisses early after verbal threat
SUFFIELD — Suffield High School students were dismissed early after police said there was a verbal threat of violence Friday. Suffield police said they responded to the high school to assist with a...
View ArticleFamily owned funeral home makes the most difficult times a little easier
HARTFORD — Since 1976, Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Suffield has made some of the most difficult times a little easier for many families. Always having a passion for helping...
View ArticleExperts say summer withdrawal from Iran nuclear deal causing higher gas prices
HARTFORD -- You may have noticed some changes at the pump that are leading to less change in your wallet. “I put $30 in my car and the meter like barely moved,” said Tanna Howard of Suffield. “Now...
View ArticleTruck brings down wires in Suffield; Road closed
SUFFIELD — A tractor-trailer brought down some overhead wires Wednesday afternoon, causing school buses to be rerouted and a road to be closed. Police said Mountain Road between Ffyler Place and...
View ArticleFawn rescued from danger after laying in road in Suffield
SUFFIELD — Suffield Animal Control officers saved a fawn from danger Tuesday. Suffield Animal Control said they received a call Tuesday regarding a fawn that had laid itself down in the middle of the...
View ArticleFamilies of lost sailors, Navy could be impacted by legal action by owners of...
HOUSTON — The owners of the ship that struck the USS McCain last year are taking legal action which would limit damages to the U.S. Navy, the sailors and the families of the sailors who died according...
View ArticleSuffield school administrators, including Superintendent, under investigation
SUFFIELD -- A petition has called for a declaration of no confidence in the Suffield Superintendent of Schools and other administrators. "I’m a little nervous," said Sarah Pikula, a Suffield resident...
View ArticleStuff a Humvee Event In Suffield to help families in need for back to school
SUFFIELD -- Summer is winding down, which means it is almost time to go back to school. Back to school is a time that can be stressful for families who struggle financially. So, to give back to the...
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Suffield Board of Ed unanimously votes to place superintendent on paid leave
SUFFIELD -- The Board of Education has unanimously voted to place superintendent Karen Berasi on paid leave. The vote, taken Monday evening, comes when members of the school's administration are under...
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