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Attempted CT Carjacker Found Hiding Under Vehicle, Police Say Attempted CT Carjacker Found Hiding Under Vehicle, Police Say
Attempted CT Carjacker Found Hiding Under Vehicle, Police Say A Connecticut man was found hiding under a vehicle with a pipe wrapped in a towel after allegedly attempting to pull off a carjacking. The incident took place in New Haven County on  Saturday, April 1 at the CVS at 734 Bridgeport Ave., in Milford. Milford Police responded to the CVS parking lot after receiving word of the attempted carjacking. Upon arrival, the victim told officers they were putting their bags in the car when they felt someone grab their arm and place an object on the side of their chest, said the Milford Police. The man, identified as Cedric Young, age 43, …

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
$100K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Milford Store $100K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Milford Store
$100K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Milford Store One lucky person claimed a $100,000 prize after buying a lottery ticket at a store in Milford.  The $100,000 CASH5 top prize-winning ticket was sold at Milford Smoke Junction on Sunday, Jan. 22, according to an announcement from Connecticut Lottery.  The store is located at 487 A Bridgeport Ave. (Route 1).   Connecticut Lottery did not reveal any details about who bought the winning ticket. 

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by Ben Crnic
News
5 Retailers Accused Of Selling Tobacco Products, E-Cigarettes To Minors After CT Detail 5 Retailers Accused Of Selling Tobacco Products, E-Cigarettes To Minors After CT Detail
5 Retailers Accused Of Selling Tobacco Products, E-Cigarettes To Minors After CT Detail Five Connecticut businesses were caught allegedly selling tobacco and e-cigarette to minors during a compliance check. The checks took place in New Haven County on Monday, Nov. 14 in Milford. The Milford Police Department working with the state Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Tobacco Prevention and Enforcement Program conducted unannounced compliance inspections of establishments that sell tobacco products and/or electronic cigarettes. State law prohibits the sale of tobacco and e-cigarettes to anyone under the age of 21, said the Milford Police. Retailer…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Shirtless, Out-Of-Control Juvenile Causes $5K In Damage At Area Dunkin' Donuts, Police Say Shirtless, Out-Of-Control Juvenile Causes $5K In Damage At Area Dunkin' Donuts, Police Say
Shirtless, Out-Of-Control Juvenile Causes $5K In Damage At Area Dunkin' Donuts, Police Say A juvenile who was "out-of-control" was taken to a hospital after he caused at least $5,000 in damage at a Dunkin' Donuts. The incident took place around 2:45 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 9, at the Dunkin' Donuts at 364 Bridgeport Ave., in Milford, said Milford Police Officer Michael DeVito. According to DeVito, police received a call of a shirtless man jumping on the counters and throwing items around inside the restaurant.  When officers arrived, the juvenile was standing on a garbage can and was combative and resisted all efforts to control him, police said. With the help of K9, Zar, the ju…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
37-Year-Old Charged After Falling Through Window Of Popular Sports Bar In Area 37-Year-Old Charged After Falling Through Window Of Popular Sports Bar In Area
37-Year-Old Charged After Falling Through Window Of Popular Sports Bar In Area A 37-year-old man was arrested after falling through the front window of a popular sports bar in the area. Toy Christiansen was arrested Wednesday after police responded to the Crush Sports Bar, 1015 Bridgeport Ave., for a report of property damage, said Milford Officer Joseph Dempsey. When officers arrived on the scene they found that Christiansen, a Seymour resident, had damaged the window after falling into it, he said. He was charged with criminal mischief and released on a promise to appear ticket. 

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Seen Them? Police Search For Suspects In ATM Theft Seen Them? Police Search For Suspects In ATM Theft
Seen Them? Police Search For Suspects In ATM Theft Police are looking for two men who stole an ATM machine from a gas station in the area on Monday. Police responded to the Mobil Mart station at 300 Bridgeport Ave. in Milford for a burglar alarm call around midnight Monday, said Milford Officer Joseph Dempsey. When officers arrived, they found the glass front door smashed and the ATM removed, Dempsey said. A review of the surveillance cameras showed an older model Audi sedan pulled into the Mobil Mart, the front seat passenger exited the vehicle dressed in all black wearing a black ski mask and gloves, he added. The video showed the passe…

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by Kathy Reakes