Hartford & New Haven, CT, July 27, 2026 —

A man from Derby, previously arrested in connection with an incident at the Cadillac Ranch in Southington, has been arrested for a second time. Authorities allege the Derby man threw an explosive device into a motorcycle repair shop located in Griswold.

The Griswold shop is reportedly owned by one of the individuals who was a victim in the earlier Cadillac Ranch incident. Law enforcement officials are investigating the Griswold incident as a potential act of retaliation for the events that occurred at the Cadillac Ranch.

Details regarding the specific date of the Griswold incident, the exact nature of the explosive device, and the condition of the shop following the incident were not immediately available. The previous arrest in Southington was related to a fight and shooting that took place at the Cadillac Ranch. The suspect’s name, the names of the victims, and further specifics about the charges in both incidents were not provided in the available information.

The investigation into the Griswold incident is ongoing. Authorities have not yet released further details concerning the motive, the suspect’s connection to the shop, or any other individuals involved.



Story summarized from the original created by Jennifer Lambert on www.nbcconnecticut.com, see more information here.

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