2025 at 12:52 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A man is accused of spying on female coworkers using the bathroom at a Pawcatuck pizza shop CT — A man was arrested on multiple voyeurism charges was charged with 12 counts of conspiracy to commit voyeurism with intent to arouse or satisfy sexual desire Arruda is accused of secretly recording nine female coworkers using an employee bathroom at the Pizza Lady restaurant on Liberty Street in Pawcatuck, The Day of New London reported Arruda is accused of hiding his phone on a bathroom shelf to make recordings, according to The Day. He is also facing charges for possession of child pornography in Rhode Island. He was arrested by members of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force on Jan. 2, according to The Newport Dispatch Arruda was extradited from Rhode Island to Connecticut on the voyeurism charges He was released on $50,000 bond and was scheduled to appear in court Thursday Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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(WLNE) — A dreary day couldn’t stop the 25th annual Pawcatuck River Duck Race Nearly 20,000 rubber ducks were dumped into the Pawcatuck River on Saturday and hundreds gathered on the border of Westerly and Pawcatuck to take in the spectacle and said his friend even knitted special sweaters and a hat for the occasion “I got a brother and a friend Kenny who are way too into ducks,” he said “Ducks are everywhere in their apartment spectators can buy rubber ducks to compete for prizes with proceeds going towards local schools and nonprofits Race director Dezmarie Doyle said there was a big prize for the 25th annual event or a trip for four to Disney,” she said “We had 99 prizes in total this year.” The rubber ducks float about a quarter of a mile down the river where they funnel into a tube in order of the top finishers Reed had a few words for anyone considering if they should come next year “Always look for a good excuse to make time to spend with friends and family even if it’s something ridiculous.” (WJAR) — A man accused of secretly filming employees of a pizza shop in Pawcatuck has been arrested He currently faces 12 acts of voyeurism with malice Arruda set up his phone in the bathroom of Pizza Lady recording nine different women from 2021 to 2024 Police said the first incident happened in March 2021 with the most recent taking place in September 2024 2025 at 10:58 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The former Regal Cinemas was located at 465 Liberty St CT — A former movie theater in Pawcatuck was demolished Thursday to make way for massive multi-use project The former Regal Cinemas was located at 465 Liberty St. and closed in 2022 Construction will begin on a $70-to-$80-million project The approved development also includes 10,000 square feet of commercial space and 30,000 square feet dedicated to recreational facilities according to a statement from READCO and its development partners will have an amenity center including a 6,000-square-foot clubhouse with fitness center “We are very excited to break ground on this fantastic new development marking the beginning of a transformation along Route 2,” Michael Lech it will be very appealing to the community." READCO is a third-generation family business based in Old Lyme Stonington Village is a designated Neighborhood Design District The district is intended to promote mixed-use developments that blend residential and recreational spaces to conform to the community's character and enhance walkability (WJAR) — Westerly police responded to a report of a car accident near Main Street Sunday morning a male driver was exiting McQuade's on Main Street when he went straight into a boat ramp Witnesses told police that the gentleman was holding his chest in the car and he was later taken to Westerly Hospital His car also struck a vehicle in the parking lot 2025 at 8:53 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}809 Cafe is open in North Stonington and will also have a Pawcatuck restaurant CT — New Dominican restaurant 809 Cafe is now open in North Stonington A second location will be opening in Pawcatuck "The amount of love and passion that you can taste in the food is a testament to the devotion that Ari and Jason have for their business and very evident support by their entire family and community," The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce wrote Ari Smith said the Pawcatuck location will be open in about five weeks The North Stonington restaurant at 273 Clarks Falls Road is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m Dishes on the menu include honey jerk wings and bistec encebollao (thin steak with onions and peppers) "809 Cafe is the only Dominican restaurant in the area," Smith said "The name stems from the original area code of Dominican Republic We are a family-owned business and we all consider ourselves 'foodies.'" He said the food is cooked fresh daily with high-quality ingredients "We understand the importance of excellent customer service and we want everyone to feel welcomed when they enter our restaurant," Smith said "Our hope is that everyone leaves satisfied not only with their meal but also feeling like they are a part of our family." He added that the North Stonington location "allows us the opportunity to cater to not only the locals but also the truckers and those travelling on 95," as they're near the first exit sign when entering Connecticut The Pawcatuck restaurant is also close to the Welcome to Connecticut sign "This location is right on the river and allows us to provide a more formal dining experience," Smith said "While the area has some amazing restaurants we felt there was a need for Latin cuisine and we are excited for the opportunity to provide fresh Dominican food to the community." Check out 809 Cafe on Instagram. The spot specializes in American cuisine along with fresh seafood and offers a kids' menu along with vegan and gluten-free options serving up everything from pancakes and French toast to lobster rolls J&G Rail Side is located at 15 Palmer St. Check out their website by clicking here La Plage opened recently at the Delamar Hotel The restaurant is located at 105 Greenmanville Ave and is open Wednesday through Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m The restaurant promises "an exquisite dining experience," according to its website The menu includes a raw bar with the chef's selection of oysters appetizers like Crispy Mediterranean Octopus and entrees such as Lobster Fra Diavolo and Heritage Pork Chop La Plage works with local fishermen "to bring you the finest, freshest seafood," according to its Instagram page. 2025 at 6:33 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A home for sale in Pawcatuck is located at 5 Somersett Drive CT — A home for sale in Pawcatuck is located at 5 Somersett Drive and has an asking price of $699,000 The home includes three bedrooms and 1,957 square feet of living space Here's more from the real estate listing: "One level living with this beautiful 3 bedroom 3 full bath home in the desirable Grandview Farm neighborhood Walk into the oversized living room with gas fireplace and vaulted ceilings making it the perfect entertainment space." View photos and find out more by clicking here (WLNE) — The Westerly Police Department said two cars ended up in the Pawcatuck River after a crash on Main Street Police said one car hit another in a lot as it drove into a boat ramp The department added that it was most likely a medical event as witnesses said that the driver was clutching their chest as the incident occurred There were no other injuries and the driver was transported to the hospital Please Login with your Pelcro account using the login button on the home page Click on the flag next to a comment to report it Got something to say? Submit a Letter to the Editor. 142 years of history at your fingertips. Search for FREE here. Commissioners approved a site plan and master amendment to pave the way for the estimated $70 million to $80 million project on Voluntown Road Outdoor amenities could include a playground The Regal Cinemas in Pawcatuck closed in September 2022 Read more from The Day (WJAR) — Police said five people were sent to the hospital after a crash just over the Rhode Island border in the Pawcatuck section of Stonington A box truck partially tipped over and crushed a landscaping trailer narrowly missing the landscaper's black pick-up truck Bryan Werner and his girlfriend said they were getting coffee when they came upon the crash scene on Route 2 in Pawcatuck "Where the cab had spilt you could see the fuel pumping out of it," Bryan Werner The Good Samaritan said the driver's leg was stuck and he helped remove a piece of metal on top of it I thought the truck was going to go up in flames," Werner said Stonington Police Officer Julia Rich also helped bring the injured man to safety Fire crews explained what appeared to have happened near the I-95 ramp hitting the car coming north bound," Byron Stillman The road was closed for hours as tow crews cleaned up which all had to be removed by hand and thrown away on a hot day there was actually a little bit on the roof of the trailer too," Cory Collins of Columbus Square Auto said that way our guys don’t get dehydrated." Werner said he's glad he was able to help "It was just more of I guess an adrenaline type deal," he said