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James Blose Faces 30 Years In Prison For Bank Embezzlement
A Connecticut man who held powerful positions at several banks, including General Counsel and Executive Vice President, faces up to 30 years in prison for orchestrating a decade-long embezzlement scheme that defrauded his employers of more than $7 million, federal authorities said.
James Blose, 56, waived indictment and pleaded guilty in New Haven federal court to bank fraud and illegal monetary transactions on Friday, Dec. 20, per the US Attorney for Connecticut. His actions, spanning from 2013 to 2023, were uncovered after an extensive investigation by federal authorities, inclu…
Trump Taps Loyalist Kash Patel As FBI Director
President-elect Donald Trump announced that 44-year-old loyalist and New York native Kashyap “Kash” Patel will serve as the next Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation,
Trump described Patel as a "brilliant lawyer, investigator, and 'America First' fighter, in an announcement shared to social media on Sunday, Dec. 1. He praised Patel’s career of “exposing corruption, defending justice, and protecting the American people.”
"He played a pivotal role in uncovering the Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax, standing as an advocate for truth, accountability, and the Constitution," Trump sai…
Here's What We Know About PA Man ID'd As Trump's Attempted Assassin: FBI
The rooftop shooter at former president Donald Trump's campaign rally has been identified by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Sunday, July 14.
Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20 of Bethel Park, PA, was shot and killed by officials while still on the roof of a manufacturing plant about 130 yards, from the rally according to statements by officials.
Crooks had no criminal record, was a registered Republican, and previously donated to the liberal voter turnout group, Progressive Turnout Project, through ActBlue in January 2021, according to public records.
When he graduated fro…
CT Doctor Accused Of Child Sex Exploitation Dies By Suicide, Officials Say
A Connecticut rheumatology chief arrested following a child exploitation investigation has died by suicide, according to the Chief Medical Examiner's Office.
John Magaldi, age 61, address unknown, the chief of Hartford HealthCare rheumatology at the Bone & Joint Institute, died from a gunshot wound to the head, the medical examiner's office confirmed on Friday, March 15.
Magaldi was charged in New Haven County by Meriden Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Monday, March 11 for allegedly seeking sexual activity with children, the Meriden Police said.
The de…
CT Woman Admits Trafficking Crystal Meth: Also Caught With Crack Cocaine, Pills, Feds Say
A 43-year-old Connecticut woman could spend decades in prison after selling crystal meth to undercover agents, leading to her being caught with several types of illegal drugs at her residence, officials announced.
New London County resident Jill Mulligan of North Stonington, age 43, pleaded guilty to methamphetamine possession charges on Wednesday, Nov. 1, the US Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut announced.
According to federal officials, in April and May 2023, the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Northern Connecticut Gang Task Force made three controlled purchas…
Danbury Teacher's Aide Accused Of Making 4 School Bomb Threats
Following a 10-month investigation, a Fairfield County teacher's aide was charged with threatening and breach of peace after allegedly making four bomb threats at the school where she worked.
Litchfield County resident Amber Davidson, age 36, of New Milford, was arrested Thursday, Oct. 12, said Erin Henry, spokesperson for the Danbury Police Department.
According to police, Davidson, an employee at Pembroke Elementary School in Danbury, allegedly began making the threats on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, by placing a note in a school bathroom indicating there was a bomb in the building. …
Man Sends Bomb Threats To Over 150 Schools, Synagogues, Airports In CT, Other States: Feds
A 33-year-old man faces federal charges after sending bomb threats to over 150 school districts, synagogues, airports, hospitals, and malls in several states, including New York and Connecticut, officials announced.
Peru resident Eddie Manuel Nunez Santos, age 33, was arrested by Peruvian authorities on Tuesday, Sept. 26 after allegedly placing a string of bomb threats in New York, Connecticut, Arizona, and Alaska in retaliation against teenage girls for them refusing to send him sexually explicit photos, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced.
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Aaron Hernandez's Brother Threatens To Shoot Up UConn, Makes Other Threats: Feds
Dennis Hernandez, brother of the former NFL player Aaron Hernandez of the New England Patriots, has been slapped with federal charges after allegedly threatening to carry out a shooting at the University of Connecticut, officials said.
Hernandez, also known as “DJ Hernandez” and “Jonathan Hernandez,” has been charged with interstate threatening and stalking offenses, the US Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut announced on Friday, July 28.
According to federal officials, on both Thursday, July 6, and Friday, July 7, Hernandez, a 37-year-old Bristol resident, communicated wit…
CT Man Admits To Stealing $162K From Woman's Bank Account
A 23-year-old Connecticut man has admitted to stealing more than $162,000 from a woman's bank account by taking checks from her checkbook and forging her signature.
Gregory Ivy, of New Haven, pleaded guilty on Thursday, Sept. 15, to one count of bank fraud, according to Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States attorney for the District of Connecticut.
Ivy began doing various jobs for a retired woman in 2018, and he started stealing checks from her checkbook in October of 2018, Avery said.
He wrote checks payable to himself, forged the woman's signature, and deposited them into his persona…
Fairfield County Woman Awaiting Sentencing In Fraud Case Arrested For Same Offense
A Fairfield County woman who pleaded guilty to health care fraud was arrested and accused of committing the same offense while released on bond.
Nicole Steiner, age 32, of Stratford, was arrested on Monday, May 2, and charged with committing health care fraud, according to Leonard Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut.
Steiner had pleaded guilty on April 28, 2021, in a separate health care fraud case, Boyle said.
Following her arrest on Monday, she was released into home detention under electronic monitoring on a $250,000 bond, according to the announceme…
CT Woman Sentenced For Involvement In Fentanyl Trafficking Ring
The sister of a Connecticut street gang leader will spend time in prison for her role in a fentanyl trafficking ring, federal officials announced.
In 2018, the FBI’s Northern Connecticut Gang Task Force began investigating Ricardo Reyes, also known as “Rick the Ruler,” a member of the Los Solidos street gang who was distributing fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and crack in the area of Park Street and Hungerford Street in Hartford County.
US Attorney Leonard Boyle said that the investigation into Reyes led them to his sister, Janicette Reyes, age 43, of Hartford, who used a Rowe Avenue residence …
Eight In CT Charged For Roles In Drug Distribution Ring
Eight people are facing federal charges for their roles in a massive drug distribution ring throughout Connecticut that led to the seizure of cocaine and nearly $800,000, authorities announced.
US Attorney Leonard Boyle announced that eight suspects have been charged for distributing fentanyl, heroin, crack, and powder cocaine in the New Haven area following a federal and local investigation.
Those charged:
Jason Spearman, also known as “J,” and “Deuce,” age 33, of New Haven;
Henry Horton, also known as “Bodie,” age 39, of New Haven;
Jayquan Martinez, also known as “Neighbor,” and “Quan,…
CT Man Sentenced For Distributing Heroin, Cocaine, Crack
A 24-year-old Connecticut man has been sentenced for distributing heroin, cocaine, and crack cocaine, authorities announced.
James Lee, of New Haven, was sentenced to 46 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release, according to Leonard Boyle, US Attorney for the District of Connecticut.
Lee pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute heroin, cocaine, and cocaine base on Sept. 28, Boyle reported.
On March 13, police found Lee in a car that had fled from authorities on March 8, 2021, the report said.
Police then found that Lee was in possession of $3,815, …
