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24-Year-Old Charged In Connection With CT Man's Overdose Death 24-Year-Old Charged In Connection With CT Man's Overdose Death
24-Year-Old Charged In Connection With CT Man's Overdose Death A young man has been arrested and is now facing manslaughter charges after he allegedly sold narcotics to a Connecticut resident who later fatally overdosed, police said. Tolland County resident Charles R. Lewis III, age 24 from the town of Ellington, was arrested on a warrant on Monday, Jan. 8 for his supposed connection to a man’s September 2023 death, according to the Connecticut State Police. Just after 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, a 24-year-old man (whose name has not been released) was found dead in his Ellington bedroom of what was determined to be an overdose of fentanyl a…
18-Year-Old Dirt Biker Nabbed For Reckless Driving On I-84 By TikTok Video 18-Year-Old Dirt Biker Nabbed For Reckless Driving On I-84 By TikTok Video
18-Year-Old Dirt Biker Nabbed For Reckless Driving On I-84 By TikTok Video An 18-year-old Connecticut dirt bike rider has been hit with multiple charges for allegedly driving recklessly on I-84, causing a traffic hazard, said state police. Tolland County resident Hunter Shawn Laforest, of Ellington, was charged on Friday, Sept. 22 by state police for the incident that was caught on video and placed on TikTok on Sunday, June 25. According to Connecticut State Police, troopers have received multiple complaints regarding dirtbikes riding on roadways, operating recklessly, doing "wheelies," and causing traffic hazards.  On June 25, a video posted on TikTok was b…
CT Homeless Shelter Deputy Director Killed In Crash Remembered As 'Selfless' CT Homeless Shelter Deputy Director Killed In Crash Remembered As 'Selfless'
CT Homeless Shelter Deputy Director Killed In Crash Remembered As 'Selfless' A popular, fun-loving, and what many called "selfless" person was one of two people killed in a crash on a Connecticut highway. Tolland County resident, Bryan Flint Sr., age 64, of Ellington, was deputy director of the Cornerstone Foundation in the Rockville section of Vernon, died in the crash on I-95 on Sunday, May 7, which also injured his two grandchildren.  Related story: Head-On Crash: 2 Adults Killed, Pair Of Children Survive In Tolland County The foundation said on its website that their "hearts are broken," over the loss of Flint. "Bryan had a huge heart that was always…
Head-On Crash: 2 Adults Killed, Pair Of Children Survive In CT Head-On Crash: 2 Adults Killed, Pair Of Children Survive In CT
Head-On Crash: 2 Adults Killed, Pair Of Children Survive In CT A woman crossed double-yellow lines while driving around a bend and crashed headfirst into another vehicle, killing both herself and the other driver, police say.  In Tolland County, 66-year-old Amanda Josephine Bowen, of Coventry, was heading northbound on Merrow Road in the town of Tolland when she drove into the other lane of traffic and into a Subaru Legacy Outback, according to the Connecticut State Police.  The driver of the Subaru, 64-year-old Bryan Flint of the town of Ellington in Tolland County, suffered fatal injuries. Also in the Subaru were a 9-year-old girl and …
Man Scores $3.3M From Scratch-Off Ticket Purchased At CT Convenience Store Man Scores $3.3M From Scratch-Off Ticket Purchased At CT Convenience Store
Man Scores $3.3M From Scratch-Off Ticket Purchased At CT Convenience Store A $10 scratch-off ticket bought at a convenience store in Connecticut proved worth the investment when it racked up millions of dollars in winnings.  Tolland County resident Adam Lobaugh, of Ellington, bought a "$150,000 A Year For Life" ticket and won the top prize, choosing the one-time gross cash option of $3.3 million, on Thursday, Feb. 2, according to the Connecticut State Lottery.  The winning ticket was purchased at the Fas Mart located in Ellington at 1 Main Street.  The overall odds of winning a "$150,000 A Year For Life" game is currently 1 in 4.16
Fairfield County Resident Wins $50K In CT State Lottery Fairfield County Resident Wins $50K In CT State Lottery
Fairfield County Resident Wins $50K In CT State Lottery A Connecticut resident claimed a $390,000 lottery prize. New London County resident Gary Beaulieu, of Colchester, won a "Lucky For Life" prize from a ticket purchased at Gibbs, located at 299 South Main St. in Colchester, Connecticut Lottery announced on Monday, Nov. 14. Other notable winners announced on Monday include: Brian Echard, of Ellington, who won a $200,000 Powerball prize from a ticket purchased at Big Y Ellington Express #115, located at 140 West Road in Ellington Angela Echard, of Ellington, who won a $200,000 Powerball prize from a ticket purchased at Big…
$1M Powerball Ticket Sold In Connecticut, Jackpot Climbs To $825M For Highest Total Of Year $1M Powerball Ticket Sold In Connecticut, Jackpot Climbs To $825M For Highest Total Of Year
$1M Powerball Ticket Sold In Connecticut, Jackpot Climbs To $825M For Highest Total Of Year A Powerball ticket worth $1 million was sold in Connecticut. There was no first-place winner in the drawing on Wednesday, Oct. 26, and the jackpot for the Saturday, Oct. 29 drawing has now climbed to $825 million. It's the largest Powerball jackpot of 2022, and Saturday’s drawing will be the 37th of the current run. The winning numbers were 19-36-37-46-56, with 24 being the red Powerball. The $1,000,000 Connecticut ticket matching the first five numbers was sold in Tolland County the Big Y Express in Ellington, on West Road. There were three tickets matching four numb…
Trio Nabbed After Robbery Spree Targeting CT Stores Statewide Trio Nabbed After Robbery Spree Targeting CT Stores Statewide
Trio Nabbed After Robbery Spree Targeting CT Stores Statewide Three Connecticut men have been charged with committing at least eight robberies of convenience and smoke shops across the state earlier this year. The three were indicted by a grand jury on Thursday, June 16 in New Haven County, said Vanessa Roberts Avery, US Attorney for the District of Connecticut. Those charged include Steven Galarza, age 24, of Seymour; Efrain Deleon, age 58, and Gilberto Deleon, age 56, both of New Britain, officials said. As alleged in the indictment and other court documents, between February and March, the men, using fake firearms robbed the following retail locat…
Man Hospitalized With Serious Injuries After Crash In CT Man Hospitalized With Serious Injuries After Crash In CT
Man Hospitalized With Serious Injuries After Crash In CT A driver suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle rollover crash in Connecticut. The crash happened on I-91 in Middlesex County at about 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7, according to Connecticut State Police.  A 2007 Toyota Camry was traveling on I-91 southbound near Exit 22S in Cromwell when, for an unknown reason, the car veered into the right shoulder, struck a metal beam guardrail, and rolled over, police said. The Toyota rolled down an embankment before it came to an uncontrolled rest on its roof, police said. Authorities said the driver, an 80-year-old man from the Tolland Count…
Winning $2M Lottery Powerball Ticket Sold At CT 7-Eleven Winning $2M Lottery Powerball Ticket Sold At CT 7-Eleven
Winning $2M Lottery Powerball Ticket Sold At CT 7-Eleven One lucky Connecticut resident is in a new tax bracket after cashing in a winning $2 million Powerball ticket that was sold at an area 7-Eleven location. The Powerball ticket, which was purchased by a Litchfield County resident in Oakville who chose not to disclose a name, was sold at the 7-Eleven on Davis Street in Oakville and cashed in on Friday, May 20, according to CT Lottery officials. 7-Eleven on Davis Street in Oakville.Google Maps street view Winning numbers for the Powerball game are drawn from a field of 1 to 69. The red Power Ball is then drawn from a separate field one to o…
38-Year-Old Killed In Horrific Crash On Busy CT Roadway 38-Year-Old Killed In Horrific Crash On Busy CT Roadway
38-Year-Old Killed In Horrific Crash On Busy CT Roadway A 38-year-old tow-truck driver assisting a disabled driver on I-91 in Connecticut died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in New Haven County, officials said. Shortly after 6:20 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, in North Haven, first responders responded to a stretch of the interstate after Tolland County resident Christopher Russell, of Ellington, was struck by a driver near Exit 11. According to police, Russell “was projected and struck the trunk and rear windshield of (the vehicle he was assisting) before falling to a prone position facing east in the right shoulder (of I-91).” Russel…
Woman Wins $100,000 In CT Lottery CASH5 Prize Woman Wins $100,000 In CT Lottery CASH5 Prize
Woman Wins $100,000 In CT Lottery Cash5 Prize Eights were wild for two lucky CT Lottery winners who cashed in winning $88,888 scratch-off tickets that were sold at the same liquor store in Connecticut. On Thursday, May 12, CT Lottery announced that two winning “Electric 7s” tickets worth nearly six figures that were sold in New Haven County at The Wine Press on Campbell Avenue in West Haven had been cashed in on the same day. West Haven resident Mary Daniels Manning and Hamden resident Victor Thomas were the fortuitous players to cash in the prizes. Those two weren't the only CT Lottery players feeling lucky this week, including Hartf…
CT Man Found Guilty Of Murdering His Wife CT Man Found Guilty Of Murdering His Wife
CT Man Found Guilty Of Murdering His Wife A Connecticut man was found guilty of murdering his wife in 2015 and staging a cover-up following a 22-day trial known as the "Fitbit Murder" Tolland County resident Richard Dabate, age unknown, of Ellington, was found guilty by a jury on Tuesday, May 10, for the Dec. 23, 2015 murder of his wife Connie Debate inside the couple's Ellington home. Dabate, who maintained his innocence, had told police that on the morning of the murder, he returned home to find a large masked man, dressed in camouflage, with a voice similar to actor Vin Diesel had shot Connie Dabate, and then tied him to a chair…
CT Man Is $100,000 State Lottery Winner CT Man Is $100,000 State Lottery Winner
CT Man Is $100,000 State Lottery Winner A Connecticut man cashed in a winning CT Lottery ticket worth six figures that was sold at an area gas station. Hartford County resident Ryan Carey, of Bristol, won the top prize playing a “$100,000 50th Anniversary” scratch-off lottery ticket to earn one of three jackpot-winning prizes. The winning ticket was sold at My Store LLC on Farmington Avenue in Bristol and cashed in on Monday, March 21, according to CT Lottery officials. It was the first of three $100,000 top prizes to be cashed in. According to CT Lottery, the $10 scratch-off game includes the following prizes for players: $1…
CT Girl Struck, Killed In Crash Involving Distracted Driver, Police Say CT Girl Struck, Killed In Crash Involving Distracted Driver, Police Say
CT Girl Struck, Killed In Crash Involving Distracted Driver, Police Say A 14-year-old Connecticut girl was hit and killed by a texting driver who had allegedly been swerving all over the roadway prompting 911 calls, according to police. Hartford County resident Jaylene Gonzalez of Enfield was hit by a pickup truck around 3:15 p.m., Sunday, March 6, as she walked along 150 North Road with her 12-year-old cousin in East Windsor. The freshman soccer player at Enfield High School was hit by Tolland County resident Jesse Robert Pincince, age 37, of Ellington, said Lt. Carl Matthew Carl of the East Windsor Police Department.  Jaylene GonzalezGoFundMe An investig…
Know Them? Police Search For Suspects In Gunpoint Robbery At CT Gas Station Know Them? Police Search For Suspects In Gunpoint Robbery At CT Gas Station
Know Them? Police Search For Suspects In Gunpoint Robbery At CT Gas Station Police are searching for three suspects in a gunpoint robbery at a Connecticut gas station. The robbery happened at a Valero gas station in Tolland County at about 8:40 p.m. on Saturday, March 5, according to Connecticut State Police. The gas station is located at 1 Main St. in Ellington, police said.  One suspect demanded an undisclosed amount of money at gunpoint from the clerk, and the three male suspects fled the scene in an unknown direction in a gray or silver four-door vehicle with black rims, authorities said. Police said the vehicle may have been an Infiniti. The suspect wh…
Four Killed In Wrong-Way I-84 Crash, CT State Police Say Four Killed In Wrong-Way I-84 Crash, CT State Police Say
Four Killed In Wrong-Way I-84 Crash, CT State Police Say Four people were killed in a wrong-way crash on I-84 in Connecticut, state police announced. Tolland County resident Kurt Emmanual Bahler, age 36, of Ellington, was driving eastbound on I-84 near exit 51 in Hartford shortly after 2:45 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26, in the left of four lanes when a wrong-way driver approached him. Police said that Hartford resident Natachia Izekia Rivera-Hall was driving the wrong way on I-84 traveling west in the eastbound lanes when she struck Bahler head-on. Bahler’s truck came to an uncontrolled rest in the left lane near the exit, while Rivera-Hall’s …
Nor'easter: Here's Latest Connecticut Power Outage Update Nor'easter: Here's Latest Connecticut Power Outage Update
Nor'easter: Here's Latest Connecticut Power Outage Update Thousands in Connecticut remain without power after whipping winds and pouring rain brought down trees and power lines across the state, causing outages. As of 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 14,006 of Eversource’s 1.28 million Connecticut customers were still without power, while United Illuminating crews worked to repair 22 outages impacting 1,215 customers. Related story - Nor'easter: Here Are Highest Reported Rainfall Totals, Wind Speeds From Throughout Region More than 100 outages were still being reported in: Meriden: 2,011; Shelton: 908; Old Lyme: 882; Guilford: 765; Coventr…
Money, Jewelry Stolen During CT Home Invasion, Police Say Money, Jewelry Stolen During CT Home Invasion, Police Say
Money, Jewelry Stolen During CT Home Invasion, Police Say This story has been updated. State Police detectives are investigating a home invasion that occurred at a residence during the early morning hours on Saturday, Sept. 4 in Tolland County, in the Town of Ellington.  Preliminary reports indicate a firearm was displayed and money and jewelry were taken from the residence, according to Connecticut State Police. No injuries occurred and this is believed to be an isolated incident, state police said.  The investigation is active and anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Hickey at Troop C, at 860-896-3230. This is a dev…
State Police Asking For Info In Fatal Crash That Killed CT Man State Police Asking For Info In Fatal Crash That Killed CT Man
State Police Asking For Info In Fatal Crash That Killed CT Man Connecticut State police are asking the public for help and information in connection with a fatal crash on I-84. The accident occurred around 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 28, in Hartford County near Exit 62 in Manchester, said state police. The vehicle, driven by Tolland County resident Michael Burns, age 49, of Ellington, was traveling eastbound on I-84 in the HOV lane when the crash occurred. According to police, for some reason, the vehicle left the HOV lane and began traveling on the grass median before crashing into a concrete bridge support, police added.  Burns was transported to …
Norovirus Causes Illnesses At CT Doughnut Shop, DPH Says Norovirus Causes Illnesses At CT Doughnut Shop, DPH Says
Norovirus Causes Illnesses At CT Doughnut Shop, DPH Says The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) has determined the cause of an outbreak of illnesses involving a popular doughnut shop that forced the business to temporarily close. An investigation at Gerry’s Donuts in Ellington, located on Windsorville Road, determined the cases have been linked to norovirus, which can cause vomiting and diarrhea. According to the DPH, “people of all ages can get infected and sick with norovirus.” “When a norovirus outbreak involves multiple persons from different towns, as is the case with this outbreak, it is not uncommon to see additional cases of …
COVID-19: CT Nearly All Red - 7 Communities See Rate Drop COVID-19: CT Nearly All Red - 7 Communities See Rate Drop
Covid-19: CT Nearly All Red - 7 Communities See Rate Drop Connecticut has become an almost entirely red state due to COVID-19. The COVID-19 rate made a lot of moves in individual communities since the state’s last report on Nov. 12. The most recent information from the state’s COVID-19 Tracker says that there are only 19 communities in the state - out of 179 - that have NOT been designated “red” to show where the threat of COVID-19 transmission is highest. The most recent data was released Wednesday, Nov. 25. In the week prior, Nov. 19, there were 157 red communities. On Nov. 12 there were 100. GETTING BETTER There are 6 communities that were …
COVID-19 - 100 Connecticut Communities On "Red" List - Local Rates, Trends COVID-19 - 100 Connecticut Communities On "Red" List - Local Rates, Trends
Covid-19 - 100 Connecticut Communities On "Red" List - Local Rates, Trends The number of “red" communities in Connecticut has reached 100, according to the most recent state data, Thursday, Nov. 12. Infection rates have been rising in Connecticut dramatically. There are now 100 cities and towns with the highest daily averages of newly reported COVID-19 cases. Last week, Thursday, Nov. 5, there were 67 red communities. And the week before that, Oct. 29, there were 30. Scroll down for town-specific data. Red communities are so-called due to the state’s color-coded map of average daily COVID-19 cases. Red communities are reporting 4-15 or more cases per 100,000 re…
What's The COVID-19 Rate In My Community? Town Rates And Trends What's The COVID-19 Rate In My Community? Town Rates And Trends
What's The Covid-19 Rate In My Community? Town Rates And Trends COVID-19 infections are congregating in the eastern part of the state where there is a cluster of 13 “red” communities with high daily infection rates, according to Connecticut data that came out Thursday, Oct. 29. Meanwhile, 13 new communities have been added to the state’s list of places with red or high COVID-19 rates: Ansonia, Bridgeport, Cromwell, Ellington, Franklin, Killingly, Middlebury, Middlefield, New Britain, North Canaan, Old Saybrook, Stamford, and Wolcott. On Thursday, there were 30 Connecticut cities and towns “in the red,” a reference to the state’s color-coded map of avera…
Nearly 200 Cars Stolen Over The Weekend In Connecticut, Sept. 12-13 Nearly 200 Cars Stolen Over The Weekend In Connecticut, Sept. 12-13
Nearly 200 Cars Stolen Over The Weekend In Connecticut, Sept. 12-13 Nearly 200 motor vehicles were stolen in Connecticut over the weekend. From, Saturday to Sunday, Sept. 12-13, 179 cars were stolen in Connecticut, according to Hartford Police. Of the stolen cars 68 percent - 122 vehicles - were stolen with the key fobs left inside the cars, police said. “This is what is happening while you sleep,” Hartford Police said. “Lock your cars. Take your fobs.” The thefts are mostly crimes of opportunity. This weekend, Hartford Police said a 15 and 16-year-olds were arrested in a car stolen from Enfield. On Friday, Sept. 11, Hartford Police detailed the kind o…
Innkeeper With A 'Sex Dungeon' Sentenced To 29 Years In Prison Over Child Exploitation Innkeeper With A 'Sex Dungeon' Sentenced To 29 Years In Prison Over Child Exploitation
Innkeeper With A 'Sex Dungeon' Sentenced To 29 Years In Prison Over Child Exploitation A Connecticut man who had a “sex dungeon” and attempted to pay for "limitless" sex with a child has been sentenced to nearly 29 years in federal prison. Simon Hessler, 48, formerly of Ellington, has been sentenced to nearly 29 years in federal prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release over child exploration offenses. Hessler was the owner of Baymont Inn & Suites in Manchester, according to his LinkedIn profile. He was also the president of New England Hospitality Management, Inc. and an EMT driver with the Ellington Volunteer Ambulance service. From the United States Att…
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…
CT Man Accused Of Running ‘Sex Dungeon’ Charged In CT Human Trafficking Investigation CT Man Accused Of Running ‘Sex Dungeon’ Charged In CT Human Trafficking Investigation
CT Man Accused Of Running ‘Sex Dungeon’ Charged In CT Human Trafficking Investigation A man accused of running a “slave training” business has been arrested in connection with a human trafficking investigation in Connecticut. The Connecticut State Police Computer Crimes Unit arrested Simon Hessler, 47, who was wanted on sexual assault charges. Hessler was charged on Friday, Nov. 8 with four counts of fourth-degree sexual assault and four counts of risk of injury/impairing the morals of a minor. He has been remanded on $1,000,000 bail. Hessler, of Ellington, had been arrested in 2018 for attempted trafficking in persons, sex assault second degree, cruelty to person…
Officer Of Connecticut Meat Supplier Admits Fabricating E. Coli Test Results Officer Of Connecticut Meat Supplier Admits Fabricating E. Coli Test Results
Officer Of Connecticut Meat Supplier Admits Fabricating E. Coli Test Results A quality control officer at a meat supplying business in Connecticut admitted to fabricating E. coli test results. Debbie Smith, 60, of Ellington, pleaded guilty in Hartford federal court to a charge related to a Connecticut meat processing business’ falsification of dozens of E. coli test results, U.S. Attorney John Durham announced. Earlier this year, Memet Beqiri - also known as Matt Beqiri - 32, of Tolland, the owner of New England Meat Packing in Stafford Springs, pleaded guilty to similar charges. Durham noted that New England Meat Packing is a federally inspected business engaged …
Missing Woman Found At Mountain Trail, CT State Police Say Missing Woman Found At Mountain Trail, CT State Police Say
Missing Woman Found At Mountain Trail, CT State Police Say Update: A 45-year-old woman who went missing over the weekend has been found, Connecticut State Police announced. Kimberly Kasulis was found in the woods at Soap Stone Mountain Trail in Ellington/Somers. She was transported to a local hospital for evaluation.   Original report: Connecticut State Police are asking the public's help in locating a missing woman. State Police at Troop C in Tolland are searching for Kimberly Kasulis, 45, of Somers, New York, who has been missing since Saturday, Aug. 10.  She was last seen in the area of Soap Stone Mountain Trail in …
Former CT High School Standouts Playing Key Roles In NCAA Tournament Former CT High School Standouts Playing Key Roles In NCAA Tournament
Former CT High School Standouts Playing Key Roles In NCAA Tournament There may be no Connecticut Huskies in this year’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, but there are still plenty of ballers in the Field of 68 that call the Nutmeg State home.  Most notable of the players is Steven Enoch, a redshirt junior on the Louisville Cardinals.  Enoch, a native of Norwalk, actually played his first two years of collegiate hoops with UConn before transferring out of the program in 2017 due to differences with former coach Kevin Ollie. Nowadays, Enoch’s imposing 6’10” frame is an important part of Louisville’s big man rotation.  It’s been quite a rollerc…