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IT Manager Who Used Low-Tech Hack to Embezzle $2M From CT Business Headed to Prison: Feds IT Manager Who Used Low-Tech Hack to Embezzle $2M From CT Business Headed to Prison: Feds
IT Manager Who Used Low-Tech Hack to Embezzle $2M From CT Business Headed to Prison: Feds A Connecticut man will spend two years in federal prison after stealing nearly $2 million from his employer and dodging hundreds of thousands in taxes over a seven-year scheme, authorities said. Evan Bobzin, 39, of Chester, was sentenced to 24 months behind bars, followed by three years of supervised release, after admitting to embezzling $1.9 million from Hoffman’s Gun Center in Newington, where he worked as head of information technology, according to the US Attorney for Connecticut. Prosecutors said Bobzin used his insider access to methodically steal cash receipts from the store's safe …
Man Admits To Embezzling $2M From CT 'Good Guy' Gun Store: Feds Man Admits To Embezzling $2M From CT 'Good Guy' Gun Store: Feds
Man Admits To Embezzling $2M From CT 'Good Guy' Gun Store: Feds A Connecticut man faces more than a decade in prison after he admitted to stealing over $2 million from his former employer, authorities said.  Middlesex County resident Evan Bobzin, age 39, of Chester, pleaded guilty to interstate transmission of stolen money and tax evasion, the US Attorney General for Connecticut said.  Bobzin worked as the head of information technology at Hoffman’s Gun Center in the Hartford County city of Newington. The store also goes by the name Hoffman’s Guns For The Good Guys. The prosecutor said Bobzin stole cash from the 2686 Berlin Turnpike…
94-Year-Old CT Woman Drowns At State Park Beach 94-Year-Old CT Woman Drowns At State Park Beach
94-Year-Old CT Woman Drowns At State Park Beach A 94-year-old Connecticut woman drowned while swimming at a state park beach. The incident occurred in New Haven County at Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison on Thursday, June 20. According to Will Healey of the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, EnCon Police, along with the Madison police and fire departments, off-duty lifeguards, and EnCon Rangers, responded to a report of a swimmer who submerged and did not resurface at Hammonasset Beach State Park.  A 94-year-old female from Middlesex County in Chester was pulled from the water unresponsive. An off-duty …
CT's Best Italian Restaurant Uses New England Grains In Pasta, Report Says: 'Lives Up To Hype' CT's Best Italian Restaurant Uses New England Grains In Pasta, Report Says: 'Lives Up To Hype'
CT's Best Italian Restaurant Uses New England Grains In Pasta, Report Says: 'Lives Up To Hype' Those looking for the best Italian dining experience in Connecticut with a unique New England twist will have to visit one Middlesex County eatery that rises above the competition, according to the Daily Meal.  Grano Arso, located in the town of Chester at 6 Main St. in a building dating back to 1902 that once housed a bank, has been named the best Italian restaurant in Connecticut by the Daily Meal, which cited the eatery's use of native New England grains in "steller" traditional pasta dishes.  Some of the impressive pasta dishes offered by the restaurant, owned by Chef Joel Gargano and …
21-Year-Old Pronounced Dead After Being Pulled From CT Lake 21-Year-Old Pronounced Dead After Being Pulled From CT Lake
21-Year-Old Pronounced Dead After Being Pulled From CT Lake A 21-year-old man who was pulled unresponsive from a popular Connecticut lake was pronounced dead at an area hospital. The incident took place in Middlesex County at Pattaconk Lake in the town of Chester on Sunday, July 17. According to Environmental Conservation Police, officers responded to the lake for a report of an unresponsive man who was pulled from the water, said Will Healey, communications director for DEEP. Officers found that a 21-year-old man had been pulled from the water and that lifesaving procedures were being performed. The man was transported to Middlesex Health Shorelin…
Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region
Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region Snowfall totals from the powerful Nor'easter that slammed the region ranged from more than two feet to several inches. Here are totals from the National Weather Service and other reports from at or around sunset on Saturday, Jan. 29. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 8.3 inches Nassau County Elmont, 17.3 inches Jericho, 12 inches Levittown, 19.2 inches Massapequa, 16 inches Plainedge, 16 inches  Seaford, 12 inches Syosset, 14 inches Wantagh, 14 inches Suffolk County Amit…
Nor'easter: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region Nor'easter: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region
Nor'easter: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region This story has been updated. Snowfall totals from the powerful Nor'easter that is winding down from west to east Saturday afternoon, Jan. 29, are quickly coming in. Here are some totals from the National Weather Service and other reports as of at or around sunset on Saturday. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 8.3 inches Nassau County Elmont, 17.3 inches Jericho, 12 inches Levittown, 19.2 inches Massapequa, 16 inches Plainedge, 16 inches  Seaford, 12 inches Syosset, 14 inches W…
Fire Causes 'Catastrophic Damage' To CT Residence Fire Causes 'Catastrophic Damage' To CT Residence
Fire Causes 'Catastrophic Damage' To CT Residence A two-story, two-family home in Connecticut suffered "catastrophic" damage during a raging fire, according to state police. The incident took place around 2:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 12, at the home located in Middlesex County at 123 Falls Road, in the Moodus section of East Haddam. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy fire coming from the family residence, said the East Haddam Fire Department. The home after the fire.East Haddam Fire Department With help from numerous fire departments, the fire was under control by 4 a.m., the department said. Mutual aid departments include: Co…
Nor'easter: Storm Knocks Out Power In Connecticut Nor'easter: Storm Knocks Out Power In Connecticut
Nor'easter: Storm Knocks Out Power In Connecticut Hundreds in Connecticut are still without power as a Nor’easter rolls through the region dropping upwards of six inches of rain and wind gusts approaching 60 mph. With the worst of the storm yet to hit, 1,789 of Eversource’s 1,287,274 customers in Connecticut were reporting outages as of 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 26. The bulk of the outages were being reported in: Madison: 730; Killingworth: 254; Guilford: 177; Marlborough: 121; New London: 85; Deep River: 72; Washington: 67; Harwinton: 62; East Lyme: 59; Montville: 27; Branford: 25; Stonington: 21; Stamford: 15; Westport: 13; Danbury:…
New CT Henri Outage Update; Cleanup Going 'Swiftly,' Says Lamont During Tour Of Hard-Hit Areas New CT Henri Outage Update; Cleanup Going 'Swiftly,' Says Lamont During Tour Of Hard-Hit Areas
New CT Henri Outage Update; Cleanup Going 'Swiftly,' Says Lamont During Tour Of Hard-Hit Areas Utility crews in Connecticut have worked around the clock to restore power to thousands of area residents in the wake of the wrath of Tropical Storm Henri. As of 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 23, Eversource crews, with the help of thousands of utility workers from around the country, have restored power to more than 67,000 customers. “Toured Canterbury (in Windham County) to oversee the restoration of power and cleanup from Henri. I’ve been told communication with utilities was better than before,” Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont posted on Twitter. “While the storm wasn’t as bad as thought, c…
Expect Delays: New Exit Numbers For CT Highways Going Up Now Expect Delays: New Exit Numbers For CT Highways Going Up Now
Expect Delays: New Exit Numbers For CT Highways Going Up Now The highway you know like the back of your hand is changing - expect some delays. New exit numbers and signs are being posted, starting today Monday, Dec. 7, along Routes 9, 17, and 82. The new signs will connect motorists to I-95 and I-84, and Route 154, among other places. The updates may cause traffic delays on Monday, Dec. 7, through Friday, Dec. 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. Also, delays may be experienced on Saturdays and Sundays, according to the Connecticut Department of Transportation.  The Connecticut State Department of Transportation has announced new exi…
COVID: 95 Percent Of Connecticut Is In The Red, Town-By-Town Data Says COVID: 95 Percent Of Connecticut Is In The Red, Town-By-Town Data Says
COVID: 95 Percent Of Connecticut Is In The Red, Town-By-Town Data Says About 95 percent of Connecticut is in the red for COVID-19. All but 9 Connecticut communities are at the highest risk level for COVID-19 infections, according to the most recently released data. Waterbury has the highest incident rate in the state with 98.6 cases reported per 100,000 residents. On Thursday, Dec. 3, Connecticut updated its weekly, town-by-town breakdown of case rates per 100,000 people. There are 170 out of 179 Connecticut communities at the highest level of risk for infection. The only communities not in the red are Canaan, Warren, Roxbury, Hartland, Union, Scotland, Bolt…
Candidate Accused of Domestic Violence, Dropped Out Of Race, May Still Win GOP Nomination Candidate Accused of Domestic Violence, Dropped Out Of Race, May Still Win GOP Nomination
Candidate Accused of Domestic Violence, Dropped Out Of Race, May Still Win GOP Nomination Early voting results indicate that a man who was arrested and then dropped out of the primary election for Congressional Second District could win the nomination. As of Wednesday, Aug. 12, morning, Republican Thomas Gilmer, who had dropped out of the race on Monday, Aug. 10, was leading Justin Anderson by just a handful of votes: Gilmer: 7,875 Anderson: 7,797 Gilmer, 29, of Madison, was arrested Monday, Aug. 10, and charged with first-degree unlawful restraint and second-degree strangulation, police said.  The Connecticut GOP confirmed Aug. 11 that Gilmer had been arrested and drop…
Fallout From Crash In City-Issued SUV Could Lead To Hartford Police Chief's Suspension Fallout From Crash In City-Issued SUV Could Lead To Hartford Police Chief's Suspension
Fallout From Crash In City-Issued SUV Could Lead To Hartford Police Chief's Suspension Hartford's police chief is facing suspension after he allegedly hit a guardrail in his city-issued SUV about six weeks ago. On Monday, July 13, the Hartford City Council will take up whether to suspend Police Chief Jason Thody from all duties while an investigation by the State Attorney into the incident is conducted, according to WTNH News 8. Thody said he was distracted by his phone when the crash happened on Sunday, May 31, but a witness who called 911 after the chief's black Chevy Tahoe grazed a guardrail on Route 154 near the Haddam-Chester line, said he thought the driver, T…
This Fairfield County Eatery Ranks Among Tops For Overall Excellence In Best Of CT 2020 List This Fairfield County Eatery Ranks Among Tops For Overall Excellence In Best Of CT 2020 List
This Fairfield County Eatery Ranks Among Tops For Overall Excellence In Best Of CT 2020 List A popular Fairfield County eatery ranks among the “best overall for excellence,” according to a new report. The Cottage in Westport was named as one of the Nutmeg State’s finest restaurants, a new report from Connecticut Magazine determined. The accolade comes as part of the website’s list of top hotspots in the state. In the “best for overall excellence” category, The Cottage was joined by: Arethusa al tavolo in Litchfield; Cafemantic in Willimantic; Elizabeth’s Farmhouse in Putnam; Grano Arso in Chester; Metro Bis in Simsbury; Millwright’s in Simbury; Oyster Club in Mystic; Present Comp…
CT State Police Release Sites, Times For Holiday Roving Patrols CT State Police Release Sites, Times For Holiday Roving Patrols
CT State Police Release Sites, Times For Holiday Roving Patrols Connecticut State Police will be out in force during the holiday season, targeting distracted or impaired drivers on area highways. Troopers will be assigned to conduct roving patrols for nearly two weeks beginning on Friday, Dec. 20, as the roadways are expected to be filled with motorists traveling to see friends and family. Police noted that “a busy week will be made even more heavily traveled with Christmas falling on a Wednesday.” According to AAA, a record-breaking 112.5 million Americans are expected to travel for the holiday season, including more than 102 million who will likely …
Darien Becomes Third Fairfield County Municipality To Test Positive For EEE Virus Darien Becomes Third Fairfield County Municipality To Test Positive For EEE Virus
Darien Becomes Third Fairfield County Municipality To Test Positive For EEE Virus A third Fairfield County municipality has reported mosquitoes collected have tested positive for the eastern equine encephalitis or EEE. Despite the cooler temperatures, the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) reported that mosquitoes collected from Sept. 30 to Oct. 10, in Darien were positive for the deadly virus. EEE-infected mosquitoes had previously been found in Shelton and Stamford.  Other cities and towns were mosquitoes were found with EEE include Bethany, Chester, East Lyme, Hampton, Madison, and Ledyard, according to CAES. "Although mosquito numbers are o…
Mosquito-Borne EEE Virus Found In Two Cities In Fairfield County Mosquito-Borne EEE Virus Found In Two Cities In Fairfield County
Mosquito-Borne EEE Virus Found In Two Cities In Fairfield County Two cities in Fairfield County are among the 26 locales in Connecticut to report cases of the mosquito-borne EEE virus that has been rapidly spreading. Shelton and Stamford were among 26 towns to report cases of eastern equine encephalitis. Other towns include:  Bethany; Chester; Colchester; Columbia; East Haddam; East Lyme; Groton; Haddam; Hampton; Killingworth; Ledyard; Lyme; Madison; Middlefield; Montville; North Stonington; Old Lyme; Plainfield; Salem; South Windsor; Sterling; Stonington; Voluntown; Waterford. Three people in Connecticut - one each from East Haddam, East Lyme and O…
EEE Mosquitoes Discovered In Three New CT Towns EEE Mosquitoes Discovered In Three New CT Towns
EEE Mosquitoes Discovered In Three New CT Towns State health officials announced that mosquitos carrying Eastern Equine Encephalitis have been detected in three new towns in Connecticut. According to officials, the mosquitoes were found in trap sites in the towns of Chester, East Lyme, and Hampton. To date, three people have died in Connecticut from the disease.  The latest person to die during the third week of September lived in the East Haddam area, said State Epidemiologist Dr. Matthew Cartter said. The person, in their 60s, became ill during the second week of September, the Connecticut Department of Health said. Mosquitoes c…
First Case Confirmed In Connecticut Of Potentially Fatal Eastern Equine Encephalitis First Case Confirmed In Connecticut Of Potentially Fatal Eastern Equine Encephalitis
First Case Confirmed In Connecticut Of Potentially Fatal Eastern Equine Encephalitis The first case of human Eastern Equine Encephalitis of the season has been confirmed in Connecticut, the second ever to be reported in the state, according to the Department of Public Health. Officials said Monday, Sept. 16, that a resident of East Lyme tested positive for the disease and remains hospitalized. “EEE is a rare but serious and potentially fatal disease that can affect people of all ages,” cautioned DPH Commissioner Renée Coleman Mitchell. “Using insect repellent, covering bare skin and avoiding being outdoors from dusk to dawn are effective ways to help keep you from being bi…
Here's When, Where Labor Day DUI Details Will Be In Connecticut Here's When, Where Labor Day DUI Details Will Be In Connecticut
Here's When, Where Labor Day DUI Details Will Be In Connecticut During the unofficial last weekend of summer, Connecticut State Troopers are reminding drivers to be smart, drive safe and be prepared for thousands of other vehicles on the roads. They're also announcing they will be out in force to check for drunk and drugged drivers, as well as aggressive drivers. To make sure all stay safe, they will begin extra patrols at midnight, Friday, Aug. 30 and continue through 11:59 p.m., Monday, Sept. 2. “The priority of all operators should be arrival at their destination in a safe manner," said Col. Stavros Mellekas, commanding officer of the Conn…
Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile In 14 CT Towns, Including Greenwich, Stamford Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile In 14 CT Towns, Including Greenwich, Stamford
Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile In 14 CT Towns, Including Greenwich, Stamford State officials announced that the West Nile virus has been detected in 14 towns throughout the state, including Greenwich and Stamford. The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) said the infected mosquitoes were found across the region including Stamford, Chester, East Haven, Groton, Hartford, Manchester, New Haven, North Haven, North Stonington, South Windsor, Voluntown, West Haven, and Wethersfield.  In addition, eastern equine encephalitis virus-infected mosquitoes have been detected in two southeastern towns including Voluntown and Madison. “…
DUI Motorist Who Failed To Maintain Lane Caught With Heroin, Meth, Cocaine, State Police Say DUI Motorist Who Failed To Maintain Lane Caught With Heroin, Meth, Cocaine, State Police Say
DUI Motorist Who Failed To Maintain Lane Caught With Heroin, Meth, Cocaine, State Police Say An early morning traffic stop led to a host of charges for a man who was busted by Connecticut State Police troopers with heroin, cocaine and other drugs in his car. Troopers stopped Middletown resident Austin Dwight Rhinehart, 28, shortly before 12:30 a.m. on Saturday morning, after he was spotted driving erratically on Route 9 in Chester. Police said that his vehicle was found swerving in and out of its lane at the time of the stop. Rhinehart went on to fail multiple Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and he was found in possession of heroin, cocaine and drug paraphernalia. He was arrested…
CT Troopers Seize Heroin After Motor Vehicle Stop CT Troopers Seize Heroin After Motor Vehicle Stop
CT Troopers Seize Heroin After Motor Vehicle Stop Connecticut State Police troopers seized several bags of heroin and a hypodermic needle from a local resident during an early morning traffic stop over the weekend. Troopers stopped Westbrook resident Austin Rinehart on Route 9 at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 11 in Chester when he was spotted by patrol driving erratically on the roadway. Police said that during the subsequent traffic stop, it was determined that the 28-year-old was possibly under the influence of alcohol or drugs. He proceeded to fail multiple Standardized Field Sobriety tests administered by troopers, leading…
Police To Ramp Up Roving Patrols, Sobriety Checkpoint Over Holiday Weekend Police To Ramp Up Roving Patrols, Sobriety Checkpoint Over Holiday Weekend
Police To Ramp Up Roving Patrols, Sobriety Checkpoint Over Holiday Weekend With one of the busiest driving weekends of the year fast approaching, local and state law enforcement agencies in Connecticut have plans to ramp up special enforcement details during the Memorial Day Weekend holiday. Police will be out in force during Memorial Day Weekend, targeting everything from motorists traveling too fast or while impaired, to those not wearing seatbelts or violating vehicle and traffic laws. Police said that they will use laser units for speed enforcement in both marked and unmarked cars during the holiday, including some in non-police vehicles, officials noted. Stat…