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Missing Hartford Man, 58, Found Missing Hartford Man, 58, Found
Missing Hartford Man, 58, Found This story has been updated.  A missing Connecticut man has been located safe, according to the Hartford Police Department. Howard Francis, of Hartford, had been reported missing on Tuesday, Oct. 10 after he failed to show up for a medical procedure, officials said. Lt. Aaron Bosivert, of the Hartford Police, said Francis was found on Wednesday, Oct. 11, and was unharmed.  Original story: Police in Connecticut are asking the public for help locating a 58-year-old man who suffers from dementia. Howard Francis of Hartford was reported missing by a family member on Tuesday, Oct. …

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by Kathy Reakes
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$200K Scheme: CT Woman Depletes Savings Of Relative With Dementia, Police Say $200K Scheme: CT Woman Depletes Savings Of Relative With Dementia, Police Say
$200K Scheme: CT Woman Depletes Savings Of Relative With Dementia, Police Say A 60-year-old Connecticut woman faces larceny charges after allegedly depleting the finances of her relative who suffers from dementia and was placed in her care, police said.  Leslie Vinson of Bridgeport turned herself in to the city's police department on Friday, Sept. 22 on larceny charges, Bridgeport Police Capt. Kevin Gilleran announced. According to Bridgeport Police, Vinson had been given the status of Power of Attorney for an elderly relative who suffers from frontotemporal dementia and severe cognitive impairment.  After a forensic audit was conducted on t…

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by Ben Crnic
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Caseworker From CT Accused Of Stealing More Than $300K From Client Caseworker From CT Accused Of Stealing More Than $300K From Client
Caseworker From CT Accused Of Stealing More Than $300K From Client A Westchester County caseworker who resides in Connecticut faces numerous charges after allegedly stealing more than $300,000 from a 95-year-old woman suffering from dementia whom she had been taking care of.  Fairfield County resident Chantel Chenault, age 46, of Danbury, was indicted on multiple charges on Friday, March 24 for stealing from the elderly woman under her care in Westchester, according to New York Attorney General Letitia James.  According to officials from James's office, Chenault became the woman's caseworker in 2017 and was employed with the Westch…

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by Ben Crnic
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Seen Her? Police In CT Issue Silver Alert For Missing Woman Seen Her? Police In CT Issue Silver Alert For Missing Woman
Seen Her? Police In CT Issue Silver Alert For Missing Woman Police in Fairfield County issued a Silver Alert for a missing 71-year-old woman. The Stratford Police Department announced on Sunday, Aug. 21, that Ida Dicocco has been reported missing. Dicocco is described as being 5-foot-4 and 200 pounds, with brown eyes and gray hair, authorities said. Police said Dicocco speaks some English and has an Italian accent.  She has dementia and epilepsy, police reported.  Police asked anyone who has information about Dicocco's whereabouts to call 203-385-4100. Share this story by clicking on the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for update…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Silver Alert Issued For Missing East Hartford Man Silver Alert Issued For Missing East Hartford Man
Silver Alert Issued For Missing East Hartford Man A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing Connecticut man who suffers from advanced dementia. Irwin Alleyne, age 86, of East Hartford, was reported missing from his residence on Sunday, Aug. 7 around noon. Alleyne is described as being a Black male, 5-foot-4, 145 pounds, bald, with a small beard, said the East Hartford Police. He was last seen wearing jeans and a white jersey with a red neck and sleeves, police said. He is believed to be driving a gray 2012 Toyota RAV4 with license tag CT 544LDK. Alleyne suffers from advanced dementia and is likely lost and or confused,…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Missing Connecticut Man Found Safe, Police Say Missing Connecticut Man Found Safe, Police Say
Missing Connecticut Man Found Safe, Police Say Update: A 69-year-old Connecticut man who was reported missing has been found safe, police said. Julio Pacheco has been found and was reunited with his family, according to the Meriden Police Department. Police previously reported on Tuesday, May 31, that Pacheco left his home on Saturday, May 28, and hadn't been seen since. Original report: Police have asked the public for help locating a missing 69-year-old Connecticut man who was last seen over the weekend. Julio Pacheco left his home in New Haven County at about 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 28, according to an announcement from the …

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by Nicole Valinote
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Hartford Police Ask Public For Help Locating Missing 75-Year-Old Man Hartford Police Ask Public For Help Locating Missing 75-Year-Old Man
Hartford Police Ask Public For Help Locating Missing 75-Year-Old Man Police have asked the public for help locating a missing 75-year-old man who was last seen in Connecticut. Joel Lewis was last seen on Monday, April 11, in the area of Sisson Avenue in Hartford, according to the Hartford Police Department. Lewis is described as being 5-foot-8 and 190 pounds, with sandy-colored hair and brown eyes, police reported. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, tan cargo pants, and slippers, authorities said. Police said Lewis was diagnosed with dementia. Authorities asked anyone with information about Lewis' whereabouts to call the Hartford Police Depart…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Seen Her? Alert Issued For Woman Who's Gone Missing In Hartford County Seen Her? Alert Issued For Woman Who's Gone Missing In Hartford County
Seen Her? Alert Issued For Woman Who's Gone Missing In Hartford County Police are asking the public for help locating a woman who has been reported missing in Connecticut. Police are asking for assistance in locating Hartford County resident Diane Alderman, age 53, of Enfield who was reported missing around 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 9. Alderman was last seen driving east on Elm Street in the area of Freshwater Boulevard, in a black Ford Focus bearing New York registration JPF8479, the Enfield Police Department said. The missing woman is unfamiliar with the area and has a history of dementia, police added. Anyone with information relating to Alderman’s loc…

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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: Study Reveals Who's Most At Risk For Breakthrough Infections COVID-19: Study Reveals Who's Most At Risk For Breakthrough Infections
Covid-19: Study Reveals Who's Most At Risk For Breakthrough Infections Researchers have identified groups of vaccinated people who may be the most at risk for suffering severe outcomes from COVID-19 breakthrough infections. According to a report from Medical News Today, the study looked at more than 6 million people who have received one or two doses of COVID-19 vaccine in the United Kingdom.  One of the paper's co-authors, Dr. Aziz Sheikh, said only a small number of the more than 5 million people who received two vaccine doses remained at risk for COVID-19 hospitalization and death after being vaccinated. "We saw relatively few deaths in individuals wh…

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by Nicole Valinote
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COVID-19: About One-Third Of Virus Survivors Have Longer-Term Mental Health Issues, Study Says COVID-19: About One-Third Of Virus Survivors Have Longer-Term Mental Health Issues, Study Says
Covid-19: About One-Third Of Virus Survivors Have Longer-Term Mental Health Issues, Study Says While the physical effects of COVID-19 may wear off for those unfortunate enough to contract the virus, more than a third of survivors are reporting long-term mental health concerns, according to a new study. A study published in the Lancet Psychiatry journal on Tuesday, April 6 found that 34 percent of COVID-19 survivors received a diagnosis for a neurological or psychological condition within six months of their infection. Anxiety was the most common diagnosis, with 17 percent of survivors treated for the disorders, followed by mood swings, which were reported in approximately 14 percent …

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by Zak Failla
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Person Found Dead In Parking Lot of Fairfield Prep By Construction Worker Person Found Dead In Parking Lot of Fairfield Prep By Construction Worker
Person Found Dead In Parking Lot of Fairfield Prep By Construction Worker The body of a missing man was found in the Fairfield Prep parking lot by a construction worker. The man was found around 6:56 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 5, by the worker in the parking area of Fairfield University and Fairfield Prep, said Fairfield Police Lt. Antonio Granata. First responders arrived on the scene and pronounced the 83-year-old man dead, who authorities say had dementia, at around 7:07 a.m., Granata said. Minutes later, around 7:20 a.m., the police department received a call from a family who lived on a street behind the parking lot who were reporting that an 83-year-old family m…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Arrest Made In Car-Jacking That Involved Kidnaped Dementia Patient Arrest Made In Car-Jacking That Involved Kidnaped Dementia Patient
Arrest Made In Car-Jacking That Involved Kidnaped Dementia Patient West Hartford and State Police have made an arrest in the case of a carjacking that included kidnapping a dementia patient. Anthony Almedina, 41, of Hartford was arrested and is being charged with: First-degree kidnapping First-degree unlawful restraint Third-degree larceny Possessing weapons in a motor vehicle Second-degree reckless endangerment Reckless driving Engaging in a police pursuit Interfering with an officer Failure to drive right Failure to stop at a stop sign Failure to stop at a red light. On Thursday, Aug. 13, at around 11:45 a.m. an elderly woman with dementia was alone in …

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by Kristin Palpini