Westfield Home Destroyed By 2-Alarm Fire: Police
A home in Westfield was lost to a fire early Tuesday morning, April 28, authorities said.
At 3 a.m., firefighters responded to the fire at Kirkview Circle and found the 2.5 story home with heavy smoke and fire, Westfield police said. All occupants were safely evacuated, police said.
Firefighters tolled two alarms, bringing additional units to the scene, police said. The fire wad declared under control at 4:05 a.m., and no injuries were reported, police said.
The fire remains under investigation, police said. The Westfield Construction Official deemed the dwelling uninhabitable, po…
69-Year-Old Stabbed Near Busy Bethel Shopping Plaza, Suspect Arrested Nearby
A 69-year-old man was stabbed multiple times near a busy Connecticut shopping area, prompting a fast police response that led to a quick arrest.
Sean S. Vota, 39, of Northport, New York, is accused of carrying out the Tuesday morning, April 28, attack, police said.
Police in Bethel were called to 208 Greenwood Ave. around 9:30 a.m. for a report of a stabbing. They found the 69-year-old suffering from at least two stab wounds — one to the upper back and another to the wrist, authorities said.
Police said Vota ran across the street toward Dolan’s Plaza at 211 Greenwood Ave., a busy sho…