Avon

Eight-year-old Reid Cesaro is a huge fan of Ferraris and Formula 1. Reid has held onto his passion for speed throughout his medical journey.

Eight-year-old Reid Cesaro is a huge fan of Ferraris and Formula 1.  “The cars go fast, and I like fast,” Reid Cesaro said.  Reid has held onto his passion for speed throughout his medical journey. His parents, Mike and Tina, first noticed something was wrong in the fall of 2023.  “He was tilting his head a little bit and...

A road has reopened after a car rolled over and hit a utility pole in Avon Monday night. Police said they responded to Lovely Street around 6 p.m. after a reported crash involving two vehicles. Police said one of the cars flipped over and struck a utility pole at the base. Eversource responded to the scene. The road was closed…

A woman has been found dead inside of an apartment that caught fire in Avon Wednesday evening.

A 73-year-old woman was found dead inside of an apartment that caught fire in Avon Wednesday evening and police have identified her as Mary Jenson. Police said they responded to Avon Place Apartments for a reported fire around 3:45 p.m. Firefighters evacuated residents, and said the blaze was contained to one unit. People in areas unaffected by the fire have…

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On Tuesday, the Avon Pet Pantry celebrated its one-year anniversary. The pantry provides support to the local community by providing free pet food, toys, blankets and more for dog and cat owners.

On Tuesday, the Avon Pet Pantry celebrated its one-year anniversary. The pantry provides support to the local community by providing free pet food, toys, blankets and more for dog and cat owners. “Since 2022, there’s literally been a 170% increase in abandonment and animal cruelty,” Avon Animal Control Officer Angela Grano said. “Which is kind of an astonishing statistics for…

Two people are under arrest for allegedly trying to break into homes in Farmington and Avon earlier this year. They’re believed to be tied to a South American theft group. Here’s how you can protect your home, especially with the holidays approaching.

Two people believed to be connected to the South American Theft Group appeared in court on Thursday. Misael De Colina Palomino, 32, and Alexandria Bravo Valencia, 27, are accused of attempting to break into homes in Farmington and Avon back in May. Lt. John Schmalberger with the Avon Police Department said a traffic stop led to their arrest in Georgia…

Two people who are linked to attempted burglaries in Avon and Farmington appeared in court today. They are believed to be connected to a South American theft group.

Two people are coming back to Connecticut to face charges after an attempted burglary in Avon earlier this year. Avon police said detectives transported two suspects back to the state, who will appear in court on Thursday. The police department said they are two of five suspects involved in an attempted burglary at a home on Robkins Road in Avon…

A garage with two vehicles inside caught fire and sparked a small brush fire in Avon Thursday night. Fire officials said it happened on Timber Lane. As a result of the fire, wires to the house came down and caused a small brush fire. The fire was contained and Eversource was called to the scene. One person was home at…

Police have arrested a man in connection to a deadly crash on Route 10 in Avon earlier this year. The Avon Police Department said Timothy Preiser, 63, turned himself in on an arrest warrant on Oct. 9. Emergency crews were called to a crash involving three vehicles on Route 10, or Waterville Road, around 5:15 a.m. on Feb. 20. Police…

Part of Route 10 was closed in Avon and Farmington after a crash Wednesday morning and has reopened. Route 10, or Waterville Road, was closed at Talcott Notch Road in Avon and Aqueduct Lane in Farmington and wires were down, according to police. The vehicle has been removed from the scene.

The Avon community is rallying to support a high school student. He was left in critical condition after a horrible hit-and-run.

The Avon community is rallying to support a high school student. He was left in critical condition after a horrible hit-and-run. “Terrible what happened. Absolutely. It’s just kids being the same age. It really hits you close, you know?” Danny Kash, of Avon, said. Families turned out at Puerto Vallarta in Avon for a fundraiser for the Shields family....

An Avon high school student who was hit by a car while riding a bicycle Friday night was trapped on the roof of the car as it drove for four miles, according to police.

Police in Avon say they’ve made an arrest following an investigation into a juvenile being struck by a vehicle. According to police, the incident happened Friday night just after 9 p.m. in the area of Arch Road and Security Drive. That’s where police say a juvenile was hit by a vehicle while they were riding their bike. Following road...