Vernon|News|
Vernon Man Facing Sexual Assault Charge After Underage Encounter in Ellington: Warrant
A 19-year-old from Vernon has been charged after a sexual encounter with a minor in Ellington, state police said.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
- Vernon, CT
Email: chris.dehnel@patch.com
Bio: Chris is a founding editor at Patch who now covers the Vernon, Tolland, Manchester, Stafford-Willington, Glastonbury, Mansfield and Middletown sites in addition to UConn news and statewide business. Since becoming a full-time journalist in 1984, he has won national and regional awards for sports, general news, breaking news, business, feature writing and opinion, including a national award by the Associated Press Sports Editors for coverage of the 1988 America's Cup controversy while at the Greenwich Time newspaper and a regional award from the New England Press Association for covering the anti-income tax rally during the Weicker Administration in CT while at the Milford Citizen. While the business editor at the Journal Inquirer newspaper, Chris successfully won a CT Freedom of Information case that made teacher disciplinary records public record. Chris is also a past-president of the Eastern Ski Writers Association and has contributed to several books on snow sports. He is also a certified Level 1 coach with USA Lacrosse. and coaches Rockville High School during the winter indoor season.
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Stafford-Willington, CT|News|
Wind Pushes Tractor-Trailers Into Each Other On I-84 In Willington: State Police
High winds were blamed for a truck crash on I-84 in Tolland County, state police said.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Vernon|News|
Vernon Warrant Details Sex Assault Allegations, Hush Money Payments
A 22-year-old woman has been charged with second-degree sexual assault in Vernon.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
CT Lottery Roundup: The Latest Big Winners From Across The State
Patch's weekly CT Lottery roundup.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Manchester, CT|News|
Get Ready To Smile Over A New Twist At The Manchester Road Race
There's an added element to the famed Mile 4 marker at the 2025 Manchester Road Race.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Mansfield-Storrs, CT|News|
UConn AD: New State Tax Credit Program A 'Win-Win' For Donors, Huskies
An open letter from UConn Athletic Director David Benedict.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Middletown, CT|News|
Middletown Police Department Makes History With Accreditation
The department has been awarded CALEA Accreditation, officially recognizing it as an accredited law enforcement agency.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Manchester, CT|News|
Task Force Breaks Up Regional Narcotics Ring With Manchester Arrests
Authorities said they have broken up a narcotics ring with arrests in Manchester.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Vernon|News|
Vernon Mayor 'Optimistic' About Hartford HealthCare Bid For Rockville Hospital, ECHN
Vernon's mayor spoke in favor of Hartford HealthCare's acquisition during Tuesday’s Office of Health Strategy public hearing.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Vernon|News|
A Vernon Holiday Season Tradition — Toys For Tikes — In Need Of Donations
It's time again for toy donations for a holiday program run by The Vernon Fire Department.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Tolland, CT|News|
Town Of Tolland: Weekly Agendas And Minutes
The latest from the latest public meetings in Tolland.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Vernon|News|
Thanksgiving Holiday Prompts Major Change In Vernon Trash Schedule
There is a change coming for the holiday trash and recycling pickups in Vernon.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Tolland, CT|News|
New Version Of 'Jury Duty' Scam Circulating In Tolland County
The is a new version of a common scam circulating in Tolland County, state police said.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Tolland, CT|News|
Troop C State Police Dog Finds Special Needs Child Who Wandered From Home
The heroics of Zeke and State Trooper Matthew Abbate were detailed Thursday.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Mansfield-Storrs, CT|News|
UConn Women Announce First Signing From Serbia
Jovana Popovic will be the first UConn player from Serbia.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Danbury, CT|News|
Man Living In Danbury, Already Convicted And Deported, Charged With Illegally Re-entering U.S.
A foreign national taking up residence in Danbury has been charged with illegally re-entering the U.S. after being previously deported.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
South Windsor, CT|News|
Once-Deported Foreign National, Stopped In South Windsor, Now Charged With Illegally Re-Entering U.S.
A foreign national pulled over in South Windsor has been charged with illegally re-entering the U.S. after being previously deported.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Vernon|News|
Man Living In Vernon, Already Convicted And Deported, Charged With Illegally Re-Entering U.S.
A foreign national taking up residence in Vernon has been charged with illegally re-entering the U.S. after being previously deported.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Glastonbury, CT|News|
Town Of Glastonbury: Eversource Announces Anticipated Vegetation Management Work
Eversource has informed the town it will be conducting vegetation management work in its right of way.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Manchester, CT|News|
Major Corporate Presence In Connecticut Becomes Presenting Sponsor Of Manchester Road Race
Beginning in 2026, the Manchester Road Race will have a presenting sponsor.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
