Putnam man arrested in alleged murder-for-hire scheme

Putnam man arrested in alleged murder-for-hire scheme

PUTNAM, Conn. (WTNH) - A Putnam man was arrested Saturday in connection to an alleged murder-for-hire scheme, according to state police. State police said a confidential informant entered Troop D's lobby and reported that his employer, identified as 52-year-old Leonard Thuo Mwithiga, requested his assistance in locating a "hitman." State police then learned that there is a current court proceeding involving Mwithiga and the victim. If the murder…

State police arrest Putnam man suspected in murder-for-hire plot

State police have arrested a Putnam man who is accused of trying to hire a hitman to stop someone from testifying during a court proceeding. A man went to state police on Saturday and reported that his employer asked for his help to find a hitman. State police said the 52-year-old Putnam man and another person were involved in a...

CT Man Charged In Murder-For-Hire Plot, State Police Say

A Connecticut man has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder for allegedly attempting to hire a hitman to kill someone who was going to testify against him in court.Windham County resident Leonard Thuo Mwithiga, age 52, of Putnam, w…