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2 Killed, 1 Seriously Injured In Fast-Moving CT Apartment Fire 2 Killed, 1 Seriously Injured In Fast-Moving CT Apartment Fire
2 Killed, 1 Seriously Injured In Fast-Moving CT Apartment Fire Two people were killed, and another was seriously injured during a fast-moving apartment fire. The incident occurred in New Haven County around 6 p.m., Wednesday, April 17, at 25 Geneva Ave., in Wallingford. According to Chief John Ventura of the Wallingford Police, the Communications Center received a call reporting smoke from a residence on Geneva Avenue.  When police and fire arrived, they found a man outside suffering from severe burns, Ventura said. The individual was airlifted to a local burn center for treatment and remains in critical condition, the chief …
WWI Memorial Damaged In CT Hit-Run, Suspect At Large: Police WWI Memorial Damaged In CT Hit-Run, Suspect At Large: Police
WWI Memorial Damaged In CT Hit-Run, Suspect At Large: Police Authorities are searching for the person who they believe crashed into a WWI memorial in a Connecticut city and drove away. The New Haven County crash happened on the evening of Thursday, March 21 in the city of Meriden. At approximately 10 p.m. that day, near the intersection of Broad Street and East Main Street, a pickup truck reportedly crashed into the “City of Meriden World-War Roll Of Honor,” the city’s WWI monument, knocking it over and causing significant damage. Though the car fled from the scene before authorities arrived at the scene, police recovered a portion of the car’s h…
Car Crashes Into CT Apartment Complex Damaging Structure Car Crashes Into CT Apartment Complex Damaging Structure
Car Crashes Into CT Apartment Complex Damaging Structure A car crashed into a Connecticut apartment building after the driver failed to make a turn and drove straight into the complex, according to police. The incident took place in New Haven County around 9 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 13 in Wallingford at 327 South Elm St. According to Lt. Stephen Jaques of the Wallingford Police, officers discovered that a gray 2016 Kia Optima crashed into the front side of the complex causing damage to the structure.  The driver of the Kia was transported to the hospital for evaluation of suspected minor injuries. No other injuries were reported, …
New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? Reports From Fairfield County, Region For Winter Storm New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? Reports From Fairfield County, Region For Winter Storm
New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? Reports From Fairfield County, Region For Winter Storm Here are snowfall reports from the region for the winter storm that is sweeping through the Northeast on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Totals are from the National Weather Service and submissions from Daily Voice readers: Location        Amount        Time/Date      Provider New York Westchester County Peekskill 10.3 inches 1000 AM 02/13 Public Croton-on-Hudso 10.5 inches 12:45 PM 02/13 Daily Voice reader submission North Salem/Peach Lake 10.0 inches 0430 PM 02/13 Daily Voice reader submission Croton-on-Hudson …
CT Lottery Players Can Win $4 Million On New Scratch-Off Game CT Lottery Players Can Win $4 Million On New Scratch-Off Game
CT Lottery Players Can Win $4 Million On New Scratch-Off Game Connecticut lottery players now have a chance to win $4 million on the state's first $50 scratch ticket. The Connecticut Lottery Corporation in New Haven County announced on Monday, Dec. 11 in Wallingford the launch of its first $50 game - $4,000,000 Fortune, which features a top prize of $4 million.  In addition to the top prize, the game features the best overall odds– 1:2.38 – and 40 chances to win per ticket, lottery officials said. Prizes range from $50 to $4 million, lottery officials said. The top prize is paid as a $4 million 20-year annuity or a one-time gross cash option of …
AR-15 Stolen From DEEP Vehicle In CT During Smash/Grab Thefts, Police Say AR-15 Stolen From DEEP Vehicle In CT During Smash/Grab Thefts, Police Say
AR-15 Stolen From Deep Vehicle In CT During Smash/Grab Thefts, Police Say An AR-15 rifle was stolen out of the vehicle of a Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection vehicle parked at a home. The incident took place in New Haven County around 6:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 26 in Wallingford. An officer on routine patrol noticed a vehicle parked in front of a home with one of its passenger windows smashed out, said  Sgt. Stephen Jaques of the Wallingford Police. After investigation, officers determined that the DEEP vehicle contained an AR-15 rifle in a secured and locked police mount.  The entire mount and rifle had been stolen from th…
Witnesses Wanted: 28-Year-Old CT Man Killed After Hitting Back Of Tractor-Trailer Witnesses Wanted: 28-Year-Old CT Man Killed After Hitting Back Of Tractor-Trailer
Witnesses Wanted: 28-Year-Old CT Man Killed After Hitting Back Of Tractor-Trailer Connecticut State Poice are asking for witnesses to a fatal crash that killed a 28-year-old Connecticut man and injured his passenger. The crash took place in New Haven County around 2 a.m., Sunday, July 23 on I-91 near Exit 14 in Wallingford. Windham County resident Jessie Barbosa-Santiago, age 28, of Willimantic, was driving a Suzuki GSXR1 motorcycle in the center lane when he hit the rear of a tractor-trailer in the area of Exit 14, according to state police.  Barbosa-Santiago and a rider on the motorcycle, identified as a 22-year-old woman, were thrown from the motorcycle followin…
Wallingford Man Who Tried To Buy Sex From 14-Year-Old Nabbed For Child Porn: Police Wallingford Man Who Tried To Buy Sex From 14-Year-Old Nabbed For Child Porn: Police
Wallingford Man Who Tried To Buy Sex From 14-Year-Old Nabbed For Child Porn: Police A Connecticut man was arrested for the second time this year, this time for child porn charges, officials say.  New Haven County resident Joseph Anthony Bird, of Wallingford, was arrested on Monday, July 10 for child porn charges only two months after he was arrested for attempting to pay to have sex with a 14-year-old, according to the Wallingford Police Department. Bird attempted to solicit sex from a 14-year-old in February of 2023 after an undercover police officer contacted Bird on an online chat application.  Bird steered the conversation with the undercover offic…
Drug Dealer, Child Predator: CT Man Who Admitted To Multiple Crimes Gets 20 Years Drug Dealer, Child Predator: CT Man Who Admitted To Multiple Crimes Gets 20 Years
Drug Dealer, Child Predator: CT Man Who Admitted To Multiple Crimes Gets 20 Years A judge sentenced a 40-year-old admitted Connecticut drug dealer who confessed to having a sexual relationship with multiple teenagers to more than two decades behind bars, authorities said. But his legal troubles are far from over.   New Haven County resident Christopher Liscio, of Wallingford, in January pleaded guilty to: Enticement of a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute oxycodone Possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine He was sentenced to 251 months in prison followed by 10 ye…
Man Assaults Teen At Public Library In CT, Police Say Man Assaults Teen At Public Library In CT, Police Say
Man Assaults Teen At Public Library In CT, Police Say A man faces assault charges after allegedly attacking a teenager in a public library in New Haven County, police said.  The incident happened on Thursday, April 6, around 4:30 p.m., when police responded to the Wallingford Public Library at 200 North Main St. to a reported assault.  According to Wallingford Police, an investigation determined that a 17-year-old had been assaulted by a 21-year-old man identified as Tyler DePino of Wallingford.  The teenager suffered suspected minor injuries as a result of the alleged assault, authorities added.  Soon after officers arri…
Teen Duo Accused Of With Making Fake Bomb Threat At CT Movie Theater Teen Duo Accused Of With Making Fake Bomb Threat At CT Movie Theater
Teen Duo Accused Of With Making Fake Bomb Threat At CT Movie Theater Two Connecticut teens have been charged with allegedly calling in a bomb threat to a movie theater. The two New Haven residents, identified as Christian Cuomo, age 18, and Tyvon Torres, age 19, both of Wallingford, turned themselves in to police on Wednesday, March 22, for the Friday, March 3 incident in Milford. According to Milford Police, On March 3 around 1:30 p.m., the Cinemark Movie Theater at the Post Mall received a telephone call from an individual reporting to have a bomb and stating he was outside the movie theater.  This initiated a heavy police re…
This First-Time Oscars Winner Graduated From CT Boarding School This First-Time Oscars Winner Graduated From CT Boarding School
This First-Time Oscars Winner Graduated From CT Boarding School It turns out that celebrated actress Jaime Lee Curtis, who won her first Oscar during the 95th Academy Awards, spent a part of her youth at a school in the Nutmeg State.  Curtis, age 64, who won the award for best supporting actress for her role as IRS agent and antagonist Deirdre Beaubeirdre in the lauded film "Everything Everywhere All at Once," spent several years at New Haven County's Choate Rosemary Hall, a prestigious boarding school in Wallingford.  Curtis attended the school and graduated in 1976 before returning home to California and eventually starting her nearly five-decade-lon…
Meaningful Numbers Lead To $100K Powerball Prize For CT Resident Meaningful Numbers Lead To $100K Powerball Prize For CT Resident
Meaningful Numbers Lead To $100K Powerball Prize For CT Resident A New Haven County resident used some meaningful numbers to turn his dream of winning the lottery to a reality.  Michael Chesson, of Meriden, played the Connecticut Lottery's Powerball game with numbers that were a combination of the years when his parents were born and his house number.  When Michael checked his ticket for the Wednesday, Jan. 25 drawing while lying in bed, he thought he was dreaming, the lottery reports.  "I yelled, 'Alexa, turn on the light,' because I couldn't see all that well," Michael said, according to the lottery.  Michael Chesson bought the winning ticket at …
State Police See Witnesses To Fatal Wallingford I-91 Crash That Left Person Dead State Police See Witnesses To Fatal Wallingford I-91 Crash That Left Person Dead
State Police See Witnesses To Fatal Wallingford I-91 Crash That Left Person Dead Connecticut State Police are seeking witnesses to a fatal two-car crash that left one person dead. The crash took place in New Haven County around 8:10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 5 on 1-91 northbound near Exit 15 in Wallingford. According to state police, a 2019 Hyundai Sonata Sport, driven by Anna Munafo, age 31, of Killingworth, was traveling in the left lane of three on I-91 northbound when it was hit head-on by a2017 Chevrolet Equinox, driven by Joan Hall, age 39, of New York City, after the Equinox ran off the roadway and crossed back into the northbound lane. After impact, the Sonata cam…
'It's Been Difficult': CT Pizzeria Closes After More Than A Decade In Business 'It's Been Difficult': CT Pizzeria Closes After More Than A Decade In Business
'It's Been Difficult': CT Pizzeria Closes After More Than A Decade In Business The owners of a Connecticut pizzeria have made the tough decision to close their business after more than a decade. Minervini's Pizzeria in the New Haven County town of Wallingford has officially closed, the owners announced in a message to customers on Friday, Dec. 2. "As most of you must have noticed we’ve been closed to do some renovations," the announcement reads. "After running into some costly repairs we’ve decided that we just can’t put any more into it. It’s been difficult with the rising costs of food, utilities and finding workers. So unfortunately we had to make a decision." The…
CT Attorney Specializing In Personal Injury Admits To Tax Evasion, Must Repay IRS $750K CT Attorney Specializing In Personal Injury Admits To Tax Evasion, Must Repay IRS $750K
CT Attorney Specializing In Personal Injury Admits To Tax Evasion, Must Repay IRS $750K An attorney based in Connecticut faces jail time after admitting to tax evasion.  Wallingford resident Mark Carbutti, age 48, who is an attorney specializing in personal injury law, pleaded guilty to tax evasion on Thursday, Dec. 1, according to the Connecticut US Attorney's Office.  For several years starting in 2013, Carbutti only made limited payments of the over $585,000 he owed the Internal Revenue Service as a result of his legal practice and rental income for tax years 2013 through 2017. As a result, he also owed interest and penalties that accrued during this time as well,…
Winning $1.6M State Lottery Ticket Sold At 7-Eleven In Fairfield County Winning $1.6M State Lottery Ticket Sold At 7-Eleven In Fairfield County
Winning $1.6M State Lottery Ticket Sold At 7-Eleven In Fairfield County A Fairfield County resident won a lottery prize valued at more than $1.6 million. An unnamed Stratford resident claimed a $1,606,034 prize from a "LOTTO!" ticket purchased at the 7-Eleven located at 3621 Main St. in Stratford, Connecticut Lottery announced on Friday, Nov. 25. CT Lottery also announced several other winners on Friday, including: Leonard Cooke Jr., of Bridgeport, who won a $244,589 prize from a "FAST PLAY - $10 EXTREME GREEN PROGRESSIVE" ticket purchased at Saba Patroleum LLC in Bridgeport An unnamed Meriden resident who won a $100,000 prize from a "Cash…
CT Liquor Store Clerk Shot During Apparent Robbery, Police Say CT Liquor Store Clerk Shot During Apparent Robbery, Police Say
CT Liquor Store Clerk Shot During Apparent Robbery, Police Say Police in Connecticut are searching for a suspect after a liquor store clerk was found shot during an apparent robbery. The incident took place in New Haven around 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Yale Bowl Liquor store located at 85 Derby Ave. The clerk was found after New Haven officers responded to the store for a report of a person shot, said Officer Scott Shumway, of the New Haven Police. Responding officers located the store clerk, a 53-year-old Wallingford man, who had been shot during an apparent robbery, Shumway said. American Medical Response transported the victim to Yale Ne…
Deer Collisions On Connecticut Roadways Expected To 'Increase By Leaps, Bounds,' AAA Warns Deer Collisions On Connecticut Roadways Expected To 'Increase By Leaps, Bounds,' AAA Warns
Deer Collisions On Connecticut Roadways Expected To 'Increase By Leaps, Bounds,' AAA Warns With fall in full swing and days becoming shorter, deer collisions on Connecticut roadways "increase by leaps and bounds," warns AAA Northeast. "Drivers need to steer clear of deer beginning this month, the start of deer mating season in Connecticut, when more deer traverse wooded areas along the state’s roadways at twilight," said the AAA. Although animal-related crashes are costly and dangerous to drivers, they’re generally underreported, AAA Northeast spokeswoman Fran Mayko said. However, data from the UConn Crash Data Repository reports there were 418 deer-related crashes between Octob…
Report Of Erratic Driver Leads To Operating Under Influence Charge For Man In Fairfield County Report Of Erratic Driver Leads To Operating Under Influence Charge For Man In Fairfield County
Report Of Erratic Driver Leads To Operating Under Influence Charge For Man In Fairfield County A 52-year-old man was charged after police said he drove in Fairfield County while intoxicated at more than three times the legal limit.  Police responded to a report of an erratic driver in the area of Post Road and Hecker Avenue in Darien shortly after 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15, the Darien Police Department said. Police said an officer found the vehicle in the parking lot of 1358 Post Road, and the officer reported smelling alcohol when interacting with the driver, identified as New Haven County resident Brad Lenart, of Wallingford.  Authorities said Lenart was given fi…
Police Search For Pickup Truck Connected To Hit-Run CT Crash Police Search For Pickup Truck Connected To Hit-Run CT Crash
Police Search For Pickup Truck Connected To Hit-Run CT Crash Police are asking the public for help locating a pickup truck that allegedly fled a hit-and-run crash that injured two juveniles in Connecticut. The crash took place in New Haven County around 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 14 in Wallingford, on Highland Avenue in the area of Johnson Road. A preliminary investigation by members of the Wallingford Police revealed that three juveniles had been walking along Highland Avenue when two of the three were struck by a dark-colored pickup truck traveling west on Highland Avenue, said Sgt. Stephen Jaques, of the Wallingford Police. …
This Eatery With Fairfield Location Serves Up Best Wings In CT, Report Says This Eatery With Fairfield Location Serves Up Best Wings In CT, Report Says
This Eatery With Fairfield Location Serves Up Best Wings In CT, Report Says Those on the hunt for superior chicken wings in Connecticut should look no further than this restaurant, according to one authority on the matter. After checking reviews, awards, and reading plenty of articles, the folks at Mashed - dubbed “the ultimate destination for all things food” - named Archie Moore’s as having the best wings in the state. It has locations in New Haven, Fairfield, Milford, Wallingford, and Branford.  “To say Archie Moore's wings are beloved would be a complete understatement,” Mashed said. “This restaurant has been serving award-winning wings since 1982, and …
Fairfield County Man Killed In I-91 Crash, State Police Say Fairfield County Man Killed In I-91 Crash, State Police Say
Fairfield County Man Killed In I-91 Crash, State Police Say A Fairfield County man was killed in a crash on I-91 south after hitting the rear of a commercial vehicle and losing control, authorities said. Jeremy Bischoff, age 34, of Shelton, was killed early Monday, June 27 in New Haven County in Wallingford. Bischoff was driving a 2016 Kia Soul in the center lane on I-91 southbound around 2 a.m. when he hit the back of a commercial vehicle and lost control, said the Connecticut State Police. After spinning out of control, the Kia struck the metal cable barrier on the left side of the highway and came to a stop in the left lane and center media…
Police Conduct Large Drug Bust After Motorcycle Club Activity Shuts Down Little League Field Police Conduct Large Drug Bust After Motorcycle Club Activity Shuts Down Little League Field
Police Conduct Large Drug Bust After Motorcycle Club Activity Shuts Down Little League Field Some 25 people were arrested and a large number of drugs were confiscated during a warrant raid of a Connecticut motorcycle club. The search took place in Middlesex County around 7:40 p.m., Wednesday, June 15 in the town of Portland at the Ruthless 4 Life motorcycle gang clubhouse. The raid, conducted by the Connecticut State Police and numerous other agencies, was initiated because of numerous complaints made by members of the public regarding large gatherings at the location where open drug and alcohol use was causing significant quality of life issues for the community, state police sai…
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…
Man Accused Of Assaulting Officer Outside Of CT Restaurant Man Accused Of Assaulting Officer Outside Of CT Restaurant
Man Accused Of Assaulting Officer Outside Of CT Restaurant A 25-year-old man was arrested and accused of attacking attack two people, including a police officer, outside of a Connecticut restaurant. The incident happened in New Haven County at about 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 15, near Eli's Tavern in Milford, according to the Milford Police Department. Police said the restaurant is located at 50 Daniel St. An officer was flagged down by Eli's Tavern security and the officer saw Trevor Angeletti, of Wallingford, yelling at security, authorities said. When the officer approached, they saw Angeletti attack and shove an uninvolved individual who was wa…
Missing Woman From The Region Found Safe, Police Say Missing Woman From The Region Found Safe, Police Say
Missing Woman From The Region Found Safe, Police Say Update: A 74-year-old woman from Western Massachusetts who was reported missing has been found safe. The Wilbraham Police Department said Sandra Stephens has been found. Authorities previously reported that Stephens had visited her son in the Hampden County city of Palmer on Sunday, May 15, and hadn't returned to the Orchard Valley Senior Living facility in Wilbraham.  Original report: Police have issued a Silver Alert for a missing woman from Western Massachusetts who was last seen in Connecticut.  Sandra Stephens, age 74, visited her son in the Hampden County city of Palmer …
BJ’s Wholesale Club Offering Members Additional Gas Savings At These 10 CT Locations BJ’s Wholesale Club Offering Members Additional Gas Savings At These 10 CT Locations
BJ’s Wholesale Club Offering Members Additional Gas Savings At These 10 CT Locations With the “gas tax holiday” taking effect in Connecticut and providing drivers some financial relief at the pump, one of the country’s largest big-box stores will be offering additional discounts for motorists. On Friday, April 1, Connecticut’s “gas tax holiday,” knocking 25 cents off each gallon of gas for drivers through Thursday, June 30, took effect after garnering unanimous support from the state House and Senate. Related story - Here's How Much CT Motorists Can Save Per Gallon When Gas Tax Holiday Takes Effect In response, BJ’s Wholesale Club announced that through the month of April,…
CT Officials Order Immediate Transfer Of 94 Nursing Home Residents Due To Serious Safety Issues CT Officials Order Immediate Transfer Of 94 Nursing Home Residents Due To Serious Safety Issues
CT Officials Order Immediate Transfer Of 94 Nursing Home Residents Due To Serious Safety Issues Connecticut officials have ordered the immediate transfer of 94 residents of a nursing home due to serious, widespread health and safety issues. The Connecticut Department of Public Health said in an announcement on Monday, March 14, that it is working to facilitate transfers of the residents of the Quinnipiac Valley Center, located in the New Haven County town of Wallingford. Officials said DPH conducted an investigation at the nursing home on Thursday, Feb. 10, and discovered "two findings of Immediate Jeopardy, meaning the violations are serious enough to risk imminent harm to …
Fairfield County Resident Wins $4M In CT Lottery Fairfield County Resident Wins $4M In CT Lottery
Fairfield County Resident Wins $4M In CT Lottery For the second time in less than six weeks, a winning $4 million CT Lottery ticket was sold at the same Fairfield County smoke shop. In Fairfield County, a Stratford resident who opted to remain anonymous is in a new tax bracket after cashing in a winning $4 million “Mega Millions” ticket on Thursday, March 10 that was sold at the Stratford Cigar & Smoke Shop on Broadbridge Avenue. In February, another winning $4 million “Mega Millions” ticket was also sold at the Stratford Cigar & Smoke Shop. Earlier story - Winning $4M Lottery Ticket Sold At Shop In Fairfield County "Mega Mill…
Woman Apprehended After Stolen DOT Vehicle Crashes, CT State Police Say Woman Apprehended After Stolen DOT Vehicle Crashes, CT State Police Say
Woman Apprehended After Stolen DOT Vehicle Crashes, CT State Police Say A woman received minor injuries after she was crashed into by another woman who blew through a red light while driving an alleged stolen Department of Transportation truck. The crash took place in New Haven County about 10:15 a.m. Thursday, March 10, at the intersection of Elm Street and Bailey Road in North Haven. Minutes before the crash, Connecticut State Police had received notice of the DOT truck theft on Route 40.  They were notified of the crash while on their way, state police said. Following the crash, Naomi Edwards, age 46, of Wallingford was taken to Yale-New Haven Ho…