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Former Westport Resident Martha Stewart Admits To Cheating On Ex-Husband Former Westport Resident Martha Stewart Admits To Cheating On Ex-Husband
Former Westport Resident Martha Stewart Admits To Cheating On Ex-Husband Longtime New York and former Connecticut resident Martha Stewart, the homemaking icon casually drops a stunning revelation.  In the trailer for "Martha," an upcoming Netflix film to be released on Wednesday, Oct. 30, Stewart confirms that she cheated on her first husband, Andy Stewart, during their 25-year marriage.  Immediately after, Stewart, age 83, drops another bombshell — her ex-husband never found out.  "Young women, listen to my advice: If you’re married and your husband starts to cheat on you, he’s a (expletive deleted)" Stewart says in the trailer, adding, "Ge…
COVID-19: John Gotti's Grandson Admits To $1M Relief Fraud COVID-19: John Gotti's Grandson Admits To $1M Relief Fraud
Covid-19: John Gotti's Grandson Admits To $1M Relief Fraud A New York man with ties to the Mafia formally confessed to a million-dollar COVID-19 relief fraud scheme. Long Island resident Carmine Agnello, age 38, of Smithtown, pleaded guilty to wire fraud in Central Islip federal court on Thursday, Sept. 26. Agnello is the grandson of the late John Gotti, former boss of the Gambino organized crime family. According to prosecutors, between April 2020 and November 2021, he fraudulently applied for, and received, at least three small business loans under the US Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (EIDLP). The program…
Former Westport Resident Martha Stewart Spars With Netflix Over New Documentary: Report Former Westport Resident Martha Stewart Spars With Netflix Over New Documentary: Report
Former Westport Resident Martha Stewart Spars With Netflix Over New Documentary: Report A new documentary about Martha Stewart produced by Netflix has sparked the ire of the homemaking icon and longtime New York and former Connecticut resident.  The documentary, "Martha" will be released on the popular streaming platform on Wednesday, Oct. 30. However, Stewart has already expressed her displeasure with the film ahead of its release, according to a report by OK Magazine.  During the 2024 Retail Influencer CEO Forum, Stewart, a longtime resident of the Northern Westchester County hamlet of Katonah, called the film "lazy" and "not the story that makes me, me," the magaz…
$1.5M Con: Ex-Employee Admits Defrauding CT Insurance Company $1.5M Con: Ex-Employee Admits Defrauding CT Insurance Company
$1.5M Con: Ex-Employee Admits Defrauding CT Insurance Company A former employee from Pennsylvania admitted to defrauding a Connecticut insurance company to the tune of $1.5 million. James Keating, age 52, of Paoli, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to wire fraud in New Haven federal court on Tuesday, July 30. Prosecutors said Keating – who served as assistant vice president and a surety bond claims handler at Hartford County-based Allied World Insurance Company in Farmington – created a shell company to bill Allied World for unnecessary claims work that was never performed. Between 2017 and 2021, he also solicited and received kickbacks from Allied World…
CT Duo Carjacks NYPD Sergeant While Armed With Machine Gun, Feds Say CT Duo Carjacks NYPD Sergeant While Armed With Machine Gun, Feds Say
CT Duo Carjacks Nypd Sergeant While Armed With Machine Gun, Feds Say Two Connecticut men are facing federal charges after allegedly carjacking an off-duty NYPD sergeant at gunpoint. New Haven County residents Jomar Crespo, age 21, and Jose Rivera, age 20, both of Waterbury, were arrested by federal agents on Tuesday, June 18, on suspicion of carjacking and related charges. According to the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District, Crespo and Rivera donned black clothing and facemasks before approaching the victim’s car from behind in Harlem on Friday evening, June 14. Both men allegedly brandished firearms, including a loaded .40-caliber pistol equipp…
Thief Who Stole $1.5M Worth Of Luxury Cars In NJ, Rockland, Long Island, CT Gets 3½ Years Thief Who Stole $1.5M Worth Of Luxury Cars In NJ, Rockland, Long Island, CT Gets 3½ Years
Thief Who Stole $1.5M Worth Of Luxury Cars In NJ, Rockland, Long Island, CT Gets 3½ Years 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: The last of four men who admitted stealing more than $1.5 million worth of luxury cars in New Jersey, Rockland County, Long Island and Connecticut was sentenced to nearly 3½ years in federal prison. Malik Baker, 30, of Vauxhall, and his three co-conspirators stashed at least 10 of the vehicles at a central location in Irvington, NJ, U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Philip Sellinger said. The Essex County-based quartet often used one stolen vehicle to swipe another, he added. In one instance, Sellinger said, the crew swiped a Maserati GranTurismo at the Jersey Shore in Manalapan an…
Cameras Found In HS Locker Rooms, Other Places: Ex-Parental Volunteer In CT Sentenced Cameras Found In HS Locker Rooms, Other Places: Ex-Parental Volunteer In CT Sentenced
Cameras Found In HS Locker Rooms, Other Places: Ex-Parental Volunteer In CT Sentenced A former parent volunteer for a youth recreational swim program from Plainville will spend decades in prison for recording dozens of videos of minors changing and uploading them online.  Earlier Report - Plainville Man Admits Placing Video-Recording Device In High School Locker Room, Other Places Kyle Fasold, age 52, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for child exploitation offenses in federal court in Hartford, according to the US Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut.  Between June 2017 and March 2020, Fasold recorded videos of at least 36 minors and s…
Fairfield County Man Involved In Car Theft Ring Sentenced To Federal Prison Fairfield County Man Involved In Car Theft Ring Sentenced To Federal Prison
Fairfield County Man Involved In Car Theft Ring Sentenced To Federal Prison A Fairfield County man is heading to federal prison for his role in an auto theft ring that targeted wealthy neighborhoods. Stratford resident Edwin Cordero, age 21, was sentenced Monday, April 18 to 30 months behind bars by US District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport. Cordero was arrested Thursday, Dec. 2 after Stratford Police said he was a passenger in a stolen Porsche that fled when police attempted to stop it. During the pursuit the driver, Christopher Mulkern, rammed a car stopped at a red light, drove onto a sidewalk, and struck a second vehicle, causing it to flip onto its ro…
CT Man Sentenced For Child Sex Trafficking CT Man Sentenced For Child Sex Trafficking
CT Man Sentenced For Child Sex Trafficking A 24-year-old man has been sentenced to years in federal prison for sex trafficking a teenage girl at Connecticut hotels, authorities announced. Hartford County resident Joseph Pina, of East Hartford, was sentenced to 96 months (eight years) in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for a sex trafficking offense involving a 16-year-old girl. US Attorney Leonard Boyle said that in October 2019, Pina and associate Joel Lindsay, a citizen of Jamaica, recruited and transported the teenage girl to engage in commercial sex acts. Specifically, on Oct. 17, 2019, Pina, Lindsa…
CT Man Sentenced For Possessing Gun, Drugs While On Federal Supervised Release CT Man Sentenced For Possessing Gun, Drugs While On Federal Supervised Release
CT Man Sentenced For Possessing Gun, Drugs While On Federal Supervised Release A Connecticut man has been sentenced to 4.25 years in prison for narcotics distribution and firearms possession, and for violating the terms of his prior supervised release.  Ronnell Rogers, age 28, of New Haven, was sentenced on Wednesday, Jan. 5, to prison time, as well as three years of supervised release following his time in jail, said Leonard C Boyle, US Attorney for the District of Connecticut. According to court documents and statements made in court, in July 2019, Rogers was released from federal prison after serving approximately 17 months for unlawful possession of ammu…
Dealer In Fairfield County Known As 'Macho' Accused Of Distributing Opioids, Heroin, Cocaine Dealer In Fairfield County Known As 'Macho' Accused Of Distributing Opioids, Heroin, Cocaine
Dealer In Fairfield County Known As 'Macho' Accused Of Distributing Opioids, Heroin, Cocaine A Fairfield County man has been sentenced to 5 years in federal prison for narcotics distribution and ammunition possession offenses. Luis Martinez, also known as “Macho,” 55, of Stratford, was sentenced Tuesday, Jan. 26, to prison time, followed by three years of supervised release, said John Durham, U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut.  According to court documents and statements made in court, in the summer of 2017, members of the FBI’s Bridgeport Safe Streets Task Force and Bridgeport Police Department began investigating individuals who were distributing narcotics in and…
Connecticut's 'Main' Crack, Oxycodone Dealer Gets Six Years In Prison Connecticut's 'Main' Crack, Oxycodone Dealer Gets Six Years In Prison
Connecticut's 'Main' Crack, Oxycodone Dealer Gets Six Years In Prison The leader of a New Haven crack cocaine and oxycodone drug ring has been sentenced to six years in federal prison. Jermayne Butler - aka: “Main,” “Main Live,” “Liver” - age 39, of New Haven, was sentenced Monday, Aug. 10 to 78 months in federal prison followed by four years of supervised release, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Connecticut. In August of 2019, Butler pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute, and to possess with intent to distribute, cocaine base “cack,” the Attorney’s Office said. Butler has been released on a $200,000 bond and is to report to prison in 90 days. …
Getaway Driver In Two CT Bank Heists Admits Guilt; Has History Of Bank Robbing Getaway Driver In Two CT Bank Heists Admits Guilt; Has History Of Bank Robbing
Getaway Driver In Two CT Bank Heists Admits Guilt; Has History Of Bank Robbing A career bank robber from New Haven has admitted to being the getaway driver in two recent Connecticut bank robberies. Gary W. Bornman, 58, of New Haven, waived his right to be indicted and pleaded guilty Friday, July 31, to two counts of bank robbery, according to the Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office, Connecticut. Over his lifetime, Bornman has admitted to or has been found guilty of robbing at least a 10 banks. Bornman had been out of jail for about a year - he was serving time for burglarizing another bank - when he robbed the first of the two Connecticut banks. He now fa…
Man Sentenced For Dealing Crack, Cocaine In Fairfield County Man Sentenced For Dealing Crack, Cocaine In Fairfield County
Man Sentenced For Dealing Crack, Cocaine In Fairfield County A man with a lengthy criminal history has been sentenced after being convicted of distributing drugs in the area, U.S. Attorney for Connecticut John Durham announced. Bridgeport resident Rocky Samas, also known as “Twin,” has been sentenced to five years in federal prison after he was found guilty following a two-day trial of one count of possession with intent to distribute 28 grams or more of cocaine base, and one count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine in December last year. U.S. Attorney John Durham said that between August and October 2018, police investigators conducted …
Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty After Arrest In Stamford For Possessing Loaded Gun, Heroin Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty After Arrest In Stamford For Possessing Loaded Gun, Heroin
Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty After Arrest In Stamford For Possessing Loaded Gun, Heroin A convicted felon from Fairfield County admitted to new weapons charges after he was busted with an illegal semi-automatic pistol and heroin while on supervised release from federal prison. Bridgeport resident Lynwood Cogdell, 32, pleaded guilty in New Haven federal court to two counts of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense, U.S. Attorney John Durham announced. He had been initially charged on a six-count indictment. On May 1, 2015, Cogdell pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of possessing a firearm by a convicted felon, Durham said.  On …
CT Resident Admits Making Numerous Hoax Threats, Feds Say CT Resident Admits Making Numerous Hoax Threats, Feds Say
CT Resident Admits Making Numerous Hoax Threats, Feds Say A Connecticut man with a history of making threats has admitted to making a new round of threats that involved killing, injuring, intimidating people and exploding property. Gary Joseph Gravelle, also known as Roland Prejean, 52, of New Haven, pleaded guilty in Bridgeport federal court to seven charges related to a series of threats he made and further admitted that he violated the conditions of his supervised release following his earlier federal conviction for sending threatening communications. Specifically, Gravelle pleaded guilty to five counts of maliciously conveying false informati…
Man Guilty Of Crack, Cocaine Distribution In Fairfield County Man Guilty Of Crack, Cocaine Distribution In Fairfield County
Man Guilty Of Crack, Cocaine Distribution In Fairfield County A Fairfield County man with a lengthy criminal history has been convicted of distributing drugs in the area, U.S. Attorney for Connecticut John Durham announced. Bridgeport resident Rocky Samas, also known as “Twin,” was found guilty following a two-day trial of one count of possession with intent to distribute 28 grams or more of cocaine base, and one count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine.  Durham said that between August and October last year, police investigators conducted three controlled purchases of crack cocaine from Samas in Bridgeport prior to his arrest. …
CT Sex Offender Faces Decades In Prison After Possessing 2,269 Child Porn Images, Feds Say CT Sex Offender Faces Decades In Prison After Possessing 2,269 Child Porn Images, Feds Say
CT Sex Offender Faces Decades In Prison After Possessing 2,269 Child Porn Images, Feds Say A registered sex offender in Connecticut is facing decades behind bars after being busted with thousands of images of child pornography, violating the terms of his supervised release from a previous federal conviction. Brian Herndon, 45, of New Britain, pleaded guilty in New Haven federal court to one count of possession of child pornography and admitted to violating the terms of his release after he was previously arrested for possessing child porn. U.S. Attorney for Connecticut John Durham said that on Jan. 12, 2009, Herndon was sentenced in New Haven federal court to 72 months of impriso…
Man Admits To Credit Card Fraud, Identity Theft Offenses In Connecticut Man Admits To Credit Card Fraud, Identity Theft Offenses In Connecticut
Man Admits To Credit Card Fraud, Identity Theft Offenses In Connecticut A convicted felon who had been recently released from prison is admitted to stealing credit cards in Connecticut and making thousands of dollars in fraudulent purchases throughout the state. Rhode Island resident Henry Fellela, Jr., 61, pleaded guilty in New Haven district court to credit card and identity theft offenses dating back to several incidents last year. U.S. Attorney John Durham said that in March last year, Fellela was released from federal prison after four years after being convicted of credit card fraud, aggravated identity theft and other criminal offenses. While he was out…
Felon From Bridgeport On Supervised Release Had Heroin, Handgun, Police Say Felon From Bridgeport On Supervised Release Had Heroin, Handgun, Police Say
Felon From Bridgeport On Supervised Release Had Heroin, Handgun, Police Say A convicted felon from Fairfield County is facing new weapons and drug charges after he was busted with an illegal semi-automatic pistol and heroin while on supervised release from federal prison. A federal grand jury in Bridgeport has returned a six-count indictment charging Lynwood Cogdell, 32, of Bridgeport, with firearms and narcotics offenses,” U.S. Attorney John Durham announced. Cogdell has pleaded not guilty to the charges. On May 1, 2015, Cogdell pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of possessing a firearm by a convicted felon. On March 15, 2016, he was sentenced to 36 mont…
Bridgeport Man Admits To Trafficking Cocaine While On Supervised Release Bridgeport Man Admits To Trafficking Cocaine While On Supervised Release
Bridgeport Man Admits To Trafficking Cocaine While On Supervised Release A convict from Fairfield County who was released from federal prison in 2011 admitted to trafficking cocaine while out on supervised release. Ramon Hernandez, 60, of Bridgeport, pleaded guilty in New Haven district court to one count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine, and admitted that he violated the conditions of his supervised release from a prior federal conviction. U.S. Attorney John Durham said that in March 2006, Hernandez was sentenced in federal court to 84 months in prison and 10 years of supervised release for his role in a cocaine trafficking ring. He was released …
Man Sentenced For Trafficking Fentanyl In CT With Child In Backseat Man Sentenced For Trafficking Fentanyl In CT With Child In Backseat
Man Sentenced For Trafficking Fentanyl In CT With Child In Backseat A man from Rhode Island has been sentenced to time in federal prison after being busted driving in Connecticut with more than 300 grams of fentanyl with his child in the backseat. Juan “Money” Hazard, 42, of Cranston, Rhode Island, was sentenced in Hartford federal court to 60 months in prison, followed by four years of supervised release, for trafficking fentanyl in Connecticut. On April 26, 2017, Hazard agreed to meet with a man in Ledyard to conduct a drug trade. Investigators targeting him stopped his vehicle, and Hazard was arrested after police found a wooden box with three shrink-wra…
Convicted Felon Charged With Stealing Credit Cards IDs, Making Fraudulent Purchases In CT Convicted Felon Charged With Stealing Credit Cards IDs, Making Fraudulent Purchases In CT
Convicted Felon Charged With Stealing Credit Cards IDs, Making Fraudulent Purchases In CT A convicted felon who had been recently released from prison is facing new charges for allegedly stealing credit cards in Connecticut and making thousands of dollars in fraudulent purchases throughout the state. Rhode Island resident Henry Fellela, Jr., 61, has been indicted on charges that allege he was involved in credit card fraud and identity theft offenses. U.S. Attorney John Durham said that in March last year, Fellela was released from federal prison after four years after being convicted of credit card fraud, aggravated identity theft and other criminal offenses. While he was out o…
Bridgeport Man Sentenced For Third Federal Gun Conviction Bridgeport Man Sentenced For Third Federal Gun Conviction
Bridgeport Man Sentenced For Third Federal Gun Conviction A Fairfield County felon is heading back to prison after admitting to illegally possessing a weapon for the fourth time. Bridgeport resident Federico “Rico” Cannon, 36, has been sentenced to 84 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, after pleading guilty in district court to one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, following an incident last year when he was busted with a semiautomatic handgun. On June 26 last year, Cannon was released from federal prison following a 70-month sentence for the same charge. On July 31, while on supervised release, i…
Woman Who Embezzled $326K From Fairfield County Business Sentenced Woman Who Embezzled $326K From Fairfield County Business Sentenced
Woman Who Embezzled $326K From Fairfield County Business Sentenced A former Fairfield County resident is heading to federal prison after admitting to embezzling more than $325,000 from her employer in Connecticut. Miriam Dubay, a former Shelton resident, has been sentenced to 33 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, after pleading guilty in district court to one count of wire fraud related to her embezzlement of approximately $326,000 while working as a bookkeeper for a Fairfield County company. John Durham, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that current Purcellville, Virginia, resident Mi…
Mother Of Four Sentenced For Fraud, Identity Theft Offenses Mother Of Four Sentenced For Fraud, Identity Theft Offenses
Mother Of Four Sentenced For Fraud, Identity Theft Offenses A mother of four in Connecticut with an extensive rap sheet has been sentenced for stealing thousands of dollars from more than a dozen people as part of an identity theft scheme. Leshanda Long of New Haven has been sentenced to three years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to wire fraud and identity theft in September last year.  Her criminal history includes 21 prior convictions, including convictions for identity theft and larceny.  She also has pending state charges for identity theft, forgery, larceny and robbery offenses. In Decem…
CT Man Sentenced For Sex Trafficking Minors CT Man Sentenced For Sex Trafficking Minors
CT Man Sentenced For Sex Trafficking Minors A 37-year-old convicted felon in Connecticut is heading back to federal prison for sex trafficking a trio of teenage girls. Carlen Davis of Meriden has been sentenced to 188 months in prison, followed by 15 years of supervised release, for sex trafficking the three teenage girls and for violating the conditions of his supervised release from a prior federal conviction. In 2015 and 2016, Davis recruited, harbored and transported three girls - who were 14, 15 and 16 years old at the time - to engage in commercial sex acts.  Davis used the website Backpage to advertise the minors’ services an…
Bridgeport Man Sentenced For Distributing Heroin In Fatal Overdose Bridgeport Man Sentenced For Distributing Heroin In Fatal Overdose
Bridgeport Man Sentenced For Distributing Heroin In Fatal Overdose A Fairfield County drug dealer is going to spend several years in federal prison for distributing the heroin that led to the fatal overdose of a 37-year-old man. Bridgeport resident Careem “C-Lows” Bentley was sentenced to a term of 36 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release after he pleaded guilty to distributing heroin last year. The conviction came as part of a statewide initiative targeting drug dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl and opioids that cause overdoses. On Nov. 23, 2016, members of the Monroe Police Department and paramedics were dispatched to a h…
CT Man Sentenced, Must Pay Back $400K For Preparing False Returns CT Man Sentenced, Must Pay Back $400K For Preparing False Returns
CT Man Sentenced, Must Pay Back $400K For Preparing False Returns A former tax preparer in Connecticut is heading to prison and must pay back more than $400,000 for preparing false tax returns and underpaying his own federal taxes. Waterbury resident Michael Mir, 41, was sentenced to 20 months in federal prison following a four-year scheme through a tax preparation practice he operated in his hometown. From 2012 through 2015, Mir prepared more than 3,300 federal tax returns, John Durham, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, stated when announcing his sentence this week. During that time, Mir falsified information on numerous returns…