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New Haven Man With Seven Warrants Out For His Arrest Apprehended In Milford New Haven Man With Seven Warrants Out For His Arrest Apprehended In Milford
New Haven Man With Seven Warrants Out For His Arrest Apprehended In Milford Milford Police have arrested a New Haven man with a whopping seven outstanding warrants out for his arrest. Clinton Edwards, 49, New Haven, was arrested on July 21, while police were investigating the report of a stolen vehicle, police said. Among other things, Edwards is accused of skipping out on scheduled court appearances five times in 2020. Edwards is being charged with possession of a stolen license plate, two counts of larceny, two counts of conspiracy to commit larceny, and five counts of failure to appear, police said. He is being held on an $82,500 bond. On July 21, Milford polic…

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by Kristin Palpini
News
COVID-19: Town-By-Town Look At Cases In Connecticut COVID-19: Town-By-Town Look At Cases In Connecticut
Covid-19: Town-By-Town Look At Cases In Connecticut The following are the number of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases for towns in Connecticut released late Wednesday afternoon, March 25. Statewide, 875 positive cases have been reported with 19 fatalities. Ansonia: 2 Avon: 4 Beacon Falls: 1 Berlin: 3 Bethel: 10 Bethlehem: 3 Bloomfield: 1 Bolton: 2 Branford: 6 Bridgeport: 27 Bridgewater: 1 Bristol: 2 Brookfield: 23 Burlington: 1 Clinton: 2 Columbia: 1 Coventry: 3 Cromwell: 1 Danbury: 63 Darien: 14 Deep River: 1 Derby: 1 East Hampton: 2 East Hartford: 4 East Haven: 5 East Lyme: 1 Easton: 2 Enfield: 1 Fairfield: 13 Farmington: 8 Glastonbury: …

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Lifestyle
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…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Lobster Shack, Known As 'Home Of The Whaler,' To Reopen On Beach In East Haven Lobster Shack, Known As 'Home Of The Whaler,' To Reopen On Beach In East Haven
Lobster Shack, Known As 'Home Of The Whaler,' To Reopen On Beach In East Haven Lobster Shack which calls itself "Home of the Whaler" is reopening on the beach in East Haven after serving as a summertime staple in its former location on the Branford waterfront. Renovations are underway for opening in the second week of August, says a recorded message on their voicemail. The menu feature lobsters, burgers and hot dogs. "The Whaler" is their signature lobster roll made with a half-pound of lobster meat which comes with lemon and butter on a toasted sub. Their "Lobster Roll" is the same setup with one-quarter pound of lobster meat. Choices include The Lobster and Land" w…

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by Donna Christopher
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Uber Driver Sentenced For Assaulting Rider, Dumping Her On Side Of CT Road Uber Driver Sentenced For Assaulting Rider, Dumping Her On Side Of CT Road
Uber Driver Sentenced For Assaulting Rider, Dumping Her On Side Of CT Road A 25-year-old Uber driver has been sentenced after admitting to picking up a Westchester woman, kidnapping her and sexually assaulting her in his car before dropping her on the side of I-95 in Connecticut. Harbir Parmar, of Howard Beach in Queens, has been sentenced to three years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release after pleading guilty in White Plains federal court to kidnapping and wire fraud following his arrest on Oct. 16 last year. In addition to his prison term, Parmar has been ordered to pay $3,642 in restitution, U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman announced. Parmar…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
George Pettit, Dentist In Ridgefield For Decades, Dies At 75 George Pettit, Dentist In Ridgefield For Decades, Dies At 75
George Pettit, Dentist In Ridgefield For Decades, Dies At 75 A longtime Ridgefield dentist who volunteered at a dental clinic in Honduras has died. Gordon G. Pettit, Jr. who practiced dentistry in Ridgefield for 32 years, died Thursday, May 23 at Danbury Hospital after a long battle with prostate cancer. He was 75. Dr. Pettit graduated from Northwestern University Dental School and joined his father in his dental practice in Ridgefield. He was born in New London on Aug. 5, 1943. As a teen, he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Dr. Pettit was dedicated to volunteering with Habitat for Humanity and many years with Cape Cares where he worked with fello…

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by Donna Christopher
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Uber Driver Admits Kidnapping Woman, Dumping Her On Side Of I-95 In CT Uber Driver Admits Kidnapping Woman, Dumping Her On Side Of I-95 In CT
Uber Driver Admits Kidnapping Woman, Dumping Her On Side Of I-95 In CT A 25-year-old Uber driver who admitted to picking up a Westchester woman, kidnapping her and sexually assaulting her in his car before dropping her on the side of I-95 in Connecticut is facing life in prison. Harbir Parmar, of Howard Beach in Queens, pleaded guilty in White Plains federal court to kidnapping and wire fraud, U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman announced on Monday, March 11. Parmar was arrested on Oct. 16 last year following an incident in February. On Feb. 21, 2018, a woman ordered a vehicle through Parmar’s ride-sharing company to pick her up in Manhattan and take her to her home…

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by Zak Failla
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Six CT Nursing Homes Cited Following Fatalities Six CT Nursing Homes Cited Following Fatalities
Six CT Nursing Homes Cited Following Fatalities Six nursing homes have been cited by the Connecticut State Department of Health for multiple lapses in treatment, including a pair of incidents where residents died, according to a new report. Hancock Hall in Danbury, Branford Hills Health Care Center, Greentree Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation, Apple Rehab Watertown, the Bridgeport Health Care Center and Rosegarden Health and Rehabilitation Center have all been cited, according to a ctpost.com report released on Monday in coordination with the Connecticut Health I-Team, a nonprofit news organization dedicated to health reporting. …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
69-Year-Old Suspect Nabbed After Woman Stabbed In Neck At Area Motel 6 69-Year-Old Suspect Nabbed After Woman Stabbed In Neck At Area Motel 6
69-Year-Old Suspect Nabbed After Woman Stabbed In Neck At Area Motel 6 A woman was hospitalized after being stabbed at an area Motel 6. Police were called to Motel 6 on East Main Street in Branford at approximately 4:20 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8, following reports of a woman who was stabbed in the neck. As officers arrived, they found their suspect, 69-year-old John Ginnetti, who was attempting to leave the parking lot of the motel. The woman was transported to the Yale-New Haven Hospital, where she was last listed in stable condition. Ginnetti, of Madison, was arrested at the scene and charged with first-degree assault. He is currently being held behind bars i…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
I-95 Stretch Reopens Following Fatal Crash I-95 Stretch Reopens Following Fatal Crash
I-95 Stretch Reopens Following Fatal Crash This story has been updated. A stretch of I-95 reopened late Friday morning following a fatal, three-vehicle crash. The northbound closure, which lasted around six hours, was between Exits 54 (Cedar Street/Route 740) and Exit 55 (Route 1/Main Street) in Branford. This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Daily Voice
Police & Fire
Bicyclist Seriously Injured In Route 1 Hit-Run Involving Pickup Truck Bicyclist Seriously Injured In Route 1 Hit-Run Involving Pickup Truck
Bicyclist Seriously Injured In Route 1 Hit-Run Involving Pickup Truck Police are asking for the public's help in locating a pickup truck that struck a bicyclist and then fled the scene. The incident took place around 8:20 a.m. Sunday on Route 1, in Branford, said the Branford Police Department on Facebook. According to police, a white Ford Super Duty pickup truck driven by a white male struck the bicyclist near the intersection of Route 1 and Featherbed Lane. The driver then fled eastbound on Route 1. The bicyclist was seriously injured and transported to the hospital for treatment, the department said. The pickup has damage to the passenger side headl…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Kidnaps, Assaults Woman Before Dumping Her On I-95, Feds Say Man Kidnaps, Assaults Woman Before Dumping Her On I-95, Feds Say
Man Kidnaps, Assaults Woman Before Dumping Her On I-95, Feds Say A 24-year-old ride-share driver is facing charges after allegedly picking up a Westchester woman, kidnapping her and sexually assaulting her in his car before ditching her on the side of I-95 in Connecticut.  Harbir Parmar of Howard Beach in Queens has been charged with kidnapping and wire-fraud charges dating back to an incident in February, U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman announced. According to the indictment, on Feb. 21, a woman ordered a vehicle through Parmar’s ride-sharing company to pick her up in Manhattan and take her to her home in White Plains. She was picked up by Parmar at appro…

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by Zak Failla