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New Haven City Employee Sent 'Suspicious' Marriage Licenses To Feds, Mayor Says New Haven City Employee Sent 'Suspicious' Marriage Licenses To Feds, Mayor Says
New Haven City Employee Sent 'Suspicious' Marriage Licenses To Feds, Mayor Says A Connecticut city employee who allegedly sent what she thought were suspicious marriage license applications to federal authorities has been placed on leave. According to New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker the employee who worked in the city's Office of Vital Statistics, sent dozens of marriage licenses she thought were questionable, reported NBC Connecticut. NBC said the employee, Patricia Clark, told her supervisor she had sent 73 marriages that occurred between August and November to the US Citizens and Immigration Services. The marriages involved non-US citizens. Clark repo…
Houston Has A Problem: Lamont's Take On Final Four City Sparks Backlash Deep In Heart Of Texas Houston Has A Problem: Lamont's Take On Final Four City Sparks Backlash Deep In Heart Of Texas
Houston Has A Problem: Lamont's Take On Final Four City Sparks Backlash Deep In Heart Of Texas Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont's less-than-flattering take on downtown Houston during his visit there for the NCAA Final Four tournament has prompted a war of words between officials in both the Nutmeg State and Texas, according to a report from the Houston Chronicle.  Lamont made the comments on Wednesday, April 5, when he called downtown Houston "butt ugly" in an interview with WPLR Radio in New Haven. According to the outlet, his full quote was, "You walk around downtown Houston, which is butt ugly, not much there."  Not surprisingly, Lamont's comments prompted a quick response from Texas…
27-Year-Old Struck, Killed By SUV On CT Roadway ID'd As Off-Duty Firefighter 27-Year-Old Struck, Killed By SUV On CT Roadway ID'd As Off-Duty Firefighter
27-Year-Old Struck, Killed By SUV On CT Roadway ID'd As Off-Duty Firefighter An off-duty Connecticut firefighter died after he was struck following a five-vehicle crash. New Haven Firefighter Thomas Mieles, age 27, was driving north on I-91 when his car became disabled in the left lane around 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 2. Mieles, of New Haven, who was outside of his car, died when he was hit by an SUV during the crash, said the Connecticut State Police. Earlier report: New Haven Man Who Stepped Out Of Car After Crash Struck, Killed By SUV On I-91 A native of the city, Mieles joined the department 10 months ago, and served just down the street from where he …
Five Officers Placed On Leave After Suspect Injured In CT While In Police Custody Five Officers Placed On Leave After Suspect Injured In CT While In Police Custody
Five Officers Placed On Leave After Suspect Injured In CT While In Police Custody Three more police officers have been placed on leave in connection with the handling and alleged abuse of a prisoner in Connecticut, bringing the total number of officers on leave to five. The incident took place in New Haven on Thursday, June 23 or allegedly injuring and potentially paralyzing 36-year-old Richard Cox who was being transported in a police van on Sunday, June 19. Officers Ronald Pressley, Jocelyn Lavandier, and Luis Rivera have been placed on paid administrative leave, said Officer Scott Shumway of the New Haven Police. All three “were all present in the Detention Facility …
COVID-19: Hundreds Of Vaccine Doses Improperly Stored At CT Health Department COVID-19: Hundreds Of Vaccine Doses Improperly Stored At CT Health Department
Covid-19: Hundreds Of Vaccine Doses Improperly Stored At CT Health Department Hundreds of Connecticut residents who recently received a COVID-19 vaccine may have to come back for seconds after a health department improperly stored the doses. The New Haven Department of Health announced on Friday, Feb. 11 that approximately 650 individuals over the age of 12 who received a Pfizer vaccine from the site on Meadow Road may have received doses that were stored for too long, making them less effective in fighting off the virus. Anyone who got the shot between Dec. 23, 2021, and Monday, Feb. 7 at 54 Meadow St. in New Haven may have received the improper vaccine. The Health…
Police Investigate Racist, Anti-Semitic Graffiti At Yale University Police Investigate Racist, Anti-Semitic Graffiti At Yale University
Police Investigate Racist, Anti-Semitic Graffiti At Yale University An investigation has been launched at Yale University after two separate instances of anti-Semitic and racially charged graffiti that were discovered at a construction site on campus. The Yale Police Department launched an investigation into anti-Semitic and racist graffiti that were reportedly spray-painted inside the construction site for Kline Biology Tower in New Haven County, which has been closed since work began at the site, according to Yale Police Chief Ronnell Higgins. Higgins said that on Monday, Sept. 20, members of the construction crew working in the area found the graffiti sp…
Police Investigate Racist, Anti-Semitic Graffiti At Yale University Police Investigate Racist, Anti-Semitic Graffiti At Yale University
Police Investigate Racist, Anti-Semitic Graffiti At Yale University An investigation has been launched at Yale University after two separate instances of anti-Semitic and racially charged graffiti that was discovered at a construction site on campus. The Yale Police Department launched an investigation into anti-Semitic and racist graffiti that were reportedly spray-painted inside the construction site for Kline Biology Tower in New Haven County, which has been closed since work began at the site, according to Yale Police Chief Ronnell Higgins. Higgins said that on Monday, Sept. 20, members of the construction crew working in the area found the graffiti spr…
COVID-19: CT Bar To Require Guests To Show Proof Of Vaccination Or Negative Test COVID-19: CT Bar To Require Guests To Show Proof Of Vaccination Or Negative Test
Covid-19: CT Bar To Require Guests To Show Proof Of Vaccination Or Negative Test A Connecticut bar has announced a new rule requiring guests to show either proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or a negative test result for entry. BAR New Haven made the announcement on Monday, Aug. 9. The bar said beginning Friday, Aug. 13, the new requirement will go into effect.  BAR said the negative COVID-19 test will need to be from within the past 72 hours. The business said the decision was made "in order to keep the party going while still prioritizing our community's health and safety." Masks are required for all guests. And starting Friday we will be requiring EITHER a …
COVID-19: CT City Now Requiring Masks Indoors Regardless Of Vaccination Status COVID-19: CT City Now Requiring Masks Indoors Regardless Of Vaccination Status
Covid-19: CT City Now Requiring Masks Indoors Regardless Of Vaccination Status The mayor of a Connecticut city has announced a new indoor mask mandate for everyone, regardless of their vaccination status.  New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker said that beginning Monday, Aug. 9, masks will be required indoors at all establishments including bars, restaurants, theaters and more, WTNH reported. Elicker said the city is experiencing an increase in cases driven by the highly transmissible delta variant. He said the variant now accounts for 80% of Connecticut's cases. "Getting vaccinated can provide increased protection against COVID-19 and help prevent you from becoming very i…
CT Woman Shot In Head Dies From Injuries, Police Say CT Woman Shot In Head Dies From Injuries, Police Say
CT Woman Shot In Head Dies From Injuries, Police Say A 22-year-old woman who was suffering from a gunshot wound to the head earlier in the week has died from her injuries New Haven resident Ciera Jones was shot at around 2:42 p.m., Monday, July 5, on Truman Street in New Haven, police said.  She was transported to Yale-New Haven Hospital and was listed in critical condition before dying, New Haven Police said. New Haven mayor Justin Elicker confirmed Jones' death in a statement released on Thursday, July 8. "I canvassed the area with police Tuesday evening, and this loss of life is heartbreaking. Our nation is experiencing a surge in g…
Funeral Arrangements Set For Firefighter Killed Battling CT House Fire Funeral Arrangements Set For Firefighter Killed Battling CT House Fire
Funeral Arrangements Set For Firefighter Killed Battling CT House Fire Funeral arrangements have been set for a Connecticut firefighter who died battling a blaze that broke out in a New Haven home last week. A Catholic service for New Haven firefighter Ricardo Torres, Jr. will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 20 in St. Mary Church on Hillhouse Avenue in New Haven. A burial with full departmental honors will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Hartford. Officials noted that masks will be mandatory while in the church. Torres was survived by his wife, Erica Martinez, son Oliver Torres, and Crew Torres, who is due to be born in August. Torres was born in New Hav…
Firefighter Killed Battling CT House Fire ID'd; Flags Ordered To Half-Staff Firefighter Killed Battling CT House Fire ID'd; Flags Ordered To Half-Staff
Firefighter Killed Battling CT House Fire ID'd; Flags Ordered To Half-Staff Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has directed all United States and state flags lowered to half-staff to honor New Haven firefighter Ricardo Torres, Jr. who died battling a house fire on Wednesday morning. First responders were dispatched to a two-family home on Valley Street at approximately 12:45 a.m. on Wednesday, May 12, where a two-alarm fire broke out, officials announced. Original story - Firefighter Killed, One Critically Injured Battling CT House Blaze Firefighters were able to rescue two occupants inside the home, with one woman taken to the hospital for treatment due to smoke in…
Firefighter Killed, One Critically Injured Battling CT House Blaze Firefighter Killed, One Critically Injured Battling CT House Blaze
Firefighter Killed, One Critically Injured Battling CT House Blaze A firefighter was killed and three others injured, one critically, during a house fire in Connecticut.  The blaze broke out around 1 a.m. Wednesday, May 12, in New Haven, on Valley Street, officials said. New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker said the firefighter was killed battling the fire, and three others, who had to be rescued, were injured, including one critically. "One firefighter is in the burn unit at Bridgeport Hospital," the Mayor said. The other two received minor injuries. A pair of residents were also rescued, but were not injured, Elicker said. This is a developi…
VP Kamala Harris Will Visit Connecticut To Promote $1.9T 'American Rescue Plan' VP Kamala Harris Will Visit Connecticut To Promote $1.9T 'American Rescue Plan'
VP Kamala Harris Will Visit Connecticut To Promote $1.9T 'American Rescue Plan' Vice President Kamala Harris will be traveling to Connecticut this week to make remarks on the Biden administration’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan as part of its “Help is Here” campaign. The White House announced that on Friday, March 26, Harris will be taking a trip to New Haven, where she is expected to be joined by U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro and Connecticut Congress members Jahana Hayes and Joe Courtney to discuss the relief package and its potential impact on the state. No additional information about the visit was immediately released by the White House. “I am excited to hear that V…
Police Investigating If Road Rage Led To Fatal Shooting Of Yale University Graduate Student Police Investigating If Road Rage Led To Fatal Shooting Of Yale University Graduate Student
Police Investigating If Road Rage Led To Fatal Shooting Of Yale University Graduate Student A Yale University graduate student who was killed after being shot multiple times may have been targeted and police are investigating if the killing was an act of road rage. Kevin Jiang, age 26, who lived in West Haven, was shot to death on Lawrence Street between Nicoll Street and Nash Street Saturday, Feb. 6. During a press conference on Monday, Feb. 8, New Haven Police Chief Otoniel Reyes said Jiang was familiar with the neighborhood where he was killed, and that a vehicle was involved in the incident. He declined to offer additional details of the crime but did say detectives had …
Fatal Shooting Of Yale Grad Student Among Multiple Violent Incidents In New Haven Over Weekend Fatal Shooting Of Yale Grad Student Among Multiple Violent Incidents In New Haven Over Weekend
Fatal Shooting Of Yale Grad Student Among Multiple Violent Incidents In New Haven Over Weekend After a weekend of shootings, and the murder of a Yale graduate student, police in one Connecticut city are scrambling to find the culprits. The multiple violent acts began on Friday, Feb. 5, with shootings at the homes of a New Haven Public Schools teacher, a New Haven Public Schools administrator, and continued with the shooting death of the Yale student around 8:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 6, said the New Haven Police. Related story - Home Of CT Assistant Superintendent Of Schools Sprayed With Gunfire While Family Inside Police said the fatal shooting occurred on Lawrence Street betwee…
Home Of CT Assistant Superintendent Of Schools Sprayed With Gunfire While Family Inside Home Of CT Assistant Superintendent Of Schools Sprayed With Gunfire While Family Inside
Home Of CT Assistant Superintendent Of Schools Sprayed With Gunfire While Family Inside The home of a Connecticut assistant superintendent of schools was hit by gunfire while the family was inside. The shooting took place Friday, Feb. 5, at the home of Assistant Superintendent of New Haven Public Schools, Dr. Paul Whyte. The family was at home when gunfire opened on their house. No one was physically hurt from the gunfire, but there was exterior damage sustained to their home, New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker said. Elicker said he went to visit Whyte and his family after hearing of the shooting. "I was relieved in this moment, traumatic as it was, to hear that Dr. Whyte a…
COVID-19: Number Of CT Red Alert Cities, Towns Climbs To 30 As Positivity Rate Hits 6.1 Percent COVID-19: Number Of CT Red Alert Cities, Towns Climbs To 30 As Positivity Rate Hits 6.1 Percent
Covid-19: Number Of CT Red Alert Cities, Towns Climbs To 30 As Positivity Rate Hits 6.1 Percent More municipalities have been added to Connecticut's “Red Alert” list as COVID-19 cases continue to climb. A total of 30 municipalities have now been designated at “red,” which means they’ve seen more than 15 cases per 100,000 residents per day. That's an increase of 11 from the previous list of 19 locales. (See first image above.) Other areas have received “orange” (10 to 14 new cases per 100,000 residents per day) and “yellow” (five to nine cases per 100,000 residents) alert designations. The news comes as the percentage of positive test results in the state hit 6.1 percent, with 21,739…
CT Officer Seen On Video Punching Man Will Be Fired, Commission Rules CT Officer Seen On Video Punching Man Will Be Fired, Commission Rules
CT Officer Seen On Video Punching Man Will Be Fired, Commission Rules A police commission has recommended firing a police officer who is accused of using excessive force during a Christmas morning confrontation with a resident in Connecticut. On Tuesday, June 16, the City of New Haven held a Board of Police Commissioners meeting in which New Haven Police Chief Otoniel Reyes recommended the firing of Officer Jason Santiago after the incident that occurred last year.  Body camera footage released last week shows Santiago, an 8-year-veteran, kicking a man in the groin, and later punching him in the face while the man was handcuffed.  In…