EAST HARTFORD — East Hartford police arrested a man who they say robbed a Chase Bank branch earlier this month. Brandon Rolax was charged with first-degree threatening with hazard to terrorize, first-degree robbery, third-degree larceny and carrying a dangerous weapon, judicial records show.

A routine traffic crash quickly turned into a serious criminal investigation when police say a local woman admitted to using crack cocaine before getting behind the wheel—with a toddler in the car.Elizabeth Burnham,

An East Hartford woman was charged with DUI after an accident on I-84, according to state police. Police say that Elizabeth Burnham, 35, was not able to stop in time and collided with the rear of the vehicle in front of her.

Interstate 84 eastbound in West Hartford was backed up for several miles on Thursday morning. The state Department of Transportation reported that a three-vehicle crash happened between exits 44 and 46.

A Connecticut woman driving with a toddler is facing multiple charges including DUI following a motor vehicle crash on Interstate 84 in East Hartford. Elizabeth Burnham, 35, of East Hartford is charged with illegal operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs,