Corrections Officer From Thompson Accused Of Sex With Inmate

A Rhode Island correctional officer from Thompson is accused of having inappropriate relations with an inmate. RI State police said the ACI Investigations Unit arrested 36-year-old Justin Toye on Sunday.  Toye was arraigned on three counts of correctional employees having sexual relations with inmates. In a statement from Corrections Director Patricia Coyne-Fague, “Any display of…

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CT State Police Searching For Webster/Thompson Area Burglar

Connecticut State Police Troop D have announced they are looking to locate and arrest 27-year-old Patrick Salvas. Salvas, who was arrested last year after a Webster burglary, is also wanted for another burglary and larceny in Thompson earlier this year. Police say a warrant for his arrest with extradition has been authorized.  The suspect is…

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Last Chance To Find Girl Scout Cookies In Webster Area

Hard to believe, but Girl Scout Cookie season is almost over!  If you haven’t been able to get your hands on Thin Mints, Samoas or Peanut Butter Patties (or just want a few more boxes), THE LAKE 940 has learned this weekend my be your last chance to do so.  Girls from Troop 64941 of…

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Arrest Made In Sexual Assault Of 13-Year-Old Girl In Thompson

Connecticut State Police have announced an arrest was made in an almost 3 year old case that took place in Thompson.  On August 9th, 2016 police began investigating an alleged sexual assault that occurred at 26 Central Street in Thompson. At the time, it was believed 31 year old Emmanuel Ramos-Gonzalez had sexually assaulted a 13…

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Wrong Way Driver Arrested On Route 395 In Thompson

On Monday, February 11th, at around 9PM, Connecticut State Police Troopers responded to a 911 call regarding a wrong-way driver traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of Interstate 395 in Thompson. As police began to search for the vehicle, they received information that the driver had turned around and was properly driving south, although at…

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Beer Truck Catches Fire On Route 395 In Thompson

Connecticut State Police were on scene of a tractor trailer truck fire on Route 395 North on Friday. Traffic was detoured this morning after a truck carrying beer went up in flames.  The fire is believed to have started in the front portion of the truck, but quickly spread to the trailer as well.  No…

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Narcotics Found After Traffic Stop on Thompson/Putnam Line

Troopers from the Connecticut State Police have announced the arrest of 23 year old Kyle Carrero after a traffic stop on Route 395 on the Thompson/Putnam line. Police say they pulled his car over on November 24th after he was spotted traveling 81 mph in a 65 mph zone of the highway.  Carrero originally gave…

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Webster Area Gearing Up For Coldest Thanksgiving Ever

The National Weather Service and AccuWeather are expecting record-breaking cold weather as we get ready to spend time with family and friends on Thanksgiving. An arctic cold front is going to bring blustery conditions to Southern New England, Wednesday night through Friday morning.  High temperatures on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, may not even reach 25 degrees. …

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Suspect In 2016 Thompson Burglary Arrested

Connecticut State Police have announced the arrest of 22 year old John Goodnow, also known as “Wild Boy” and “Crazy”. Troopers were called to a home in Thompson in October 2016 to investigate a robbery.  At that time, numerous firearms were reported stolen.  A lengthy investigation took place, which included the use of DNA evidence…

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Hot Costumes Is More Than Just Halloween Apparel

Hot Costumes has been located in downtown Webster for over a dozen years, and if you haven’t gone into the 175 Main Street location yet, you’re missing out.  If you have shopped there in the past, it is time to go back to see what’s new. Not only are they one of the areas only…

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