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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…

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by Sophie Grieser
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CT Doctor Accused Of Child Sex Exploitation Dies By Suicide, Officials Say CT Doctor Accused Of Child Sex Exploitation Dies By Suicide, Officials Say
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…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man, Woman Nabbed After Officer Finds Stolen Car Parked At CT Walgreens: Police Man, Woman Nabbed After Officer Finds Stolen Car Parked At CT Walgreens: Police
Man, Woman Nabbed After Officer Finds Stolen Car Parked At CT Walgreens: Police Thanks to some great detective work, a man and woman both face charges in connection with a stolen vehicle that was found parked at a Connecticut Walgreens, police announced.  The arrests stemmed from an investigation that began in New Haven County on Thursday, Dec. 28, when Meriden Police Officer Desiata found a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of the Walgreens at 825 East Main St., according to the department.  This vehicle was found to have a smashed rear passenger window and an ignition column that had been tampered with. Desiata also found numerous receipts from sev…

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by Ben Crnic
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Police In CT Investigating Assault Of Girl First Reported As Possible Kidnapping Police In CT Investigating Assault Of Girl First Reported As Possible Kidnapping
Police In CT Investigating Assault Of Girl First Reported As Possible Kidnapping Police in Connecticut are investigating after receiving numerous calls of an alleged kidnapping of a girl that turned out to be an assault. The incident occurred in New Haven County around 3 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 22 on Golden Street in Meriden.  According to Lt. Darrin McKay of the Meriden Police, after receiving the calls, officers responded to the area and found an unoccupied vehicle. Officers then went to the address of the car's owner and found a man who said he was involved in the altercation, McKay said. Detectives, who took over the investigation, learned there was video survei…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
CT Man, 77, Admits Sexual Assault Of Minors, Receives Years Behind Bars CT Man, 77, Admits Sexual Assault Of Minors, Receives Years Behind Bars
CT Man, 77, Admits Sexual Assault Of Minors, Receives Years Behind Bars A Connecticut man was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to two counts of sexual assault of a minor. New Haven County resident Robert Bendel, age 77, of Meriden, was sentenced Wednesday, Jan. 10, by Judge Thomas O'Keefe to eight years in prison followed by 10 years of probation. In addition, Bendel is required to register as a sex offender, maintain no contact with minors, and obey two standing criminal protective orders.   There were two victims in this case, one was under 10 when these incidents occurred and the other was under 16, Meriden Police said. O'…

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by Kathy Reakes
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33-Year-Old Intoxicated Man Brandishes Gun At CT Mall, Police Say 33-Year-Old Intoxicated Man Brandishes Gun At CT Mall, Police Say
33-Year-Old Intoxicated Man Brandishes Gun At CT Mall, Police Say A 33-year-old Connecticut man allegedly high on some type of drug, was apprehended by police after walking through a busy mall with an exposed firearm. New Haven County resident Victor Ayala Jr., of Meriden, was nabbed by police on a scooter with a gun in plain sight on the handlebars on Saturday, Nov. 25. According to Meriden Police, around 2:30 p.m., Meriden Mall security called police to report Ayala in the mall carrying an exposed handgun. Security later reported Ayala had left the mall on a scooter with the firearm tucked on the handlebars, police said. Meriden police found Ayala on …

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by Kathy Reakes
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11 Injured After Stolen Car Crashes Into Vehicles On CT Roadway 11 Injured After Stolen Car Crashes Into Vehicles On CT Roadway
11 Injured After Stolen Car Crashes Into Vehicles On CT Roadway A three-vehicle crash at a busy Connecticut intersection allegedly caused by a man driving a stolen car injured 11 people. The crash took place in New Haven County around 4:15 p.m., Saturday, June 10 in Meriden at the intersection of Windsor Avenue at West Main Street. When officers arrived on the scene they found three vehicles with heavy damage and a total of 11 injured people, said Sgt. Stanley Zajac, of the Meriden Police. From the preliminary investigation, a 2003 Honda Accord was traveling north on North Third Street, crossing the intersection of West Main Street hitting a 2010 …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Fatal Crash: Woman ID'd As Victim Of 2-Vehicle Collision In Meriden Fatal Crash: Woman ID'd As Victim Of 2-Vehicle Collision In Meriden
Fatal Crash: Woman ID'd As Victim Of 2-Vehicle Collision In Meriden A Connecticut woman was killed during a two-car crash as she turned into a driveway. The crash took place in New Haven County in Meriden at about 3:30 a.m., Sunday, March 12 on Main Street in South Meriden. According to Meriden Police, two Acura's were traveling westbound on Main Street when appeared to attempt to make a left turn into the driveway of 133 Main St. The second Acura came up behind the first car, striking the turning vehicle on the driver's side door, police. The driver of the first Acura, identified as Denisse Acosta, age 53, of Meriden, was trapped in the car and extricate…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Woman Killed In Shooting At CT Condo Complex Woman Killed In Shooting At CT Condo Complex
Woman Killed In Shooting At CT Condo Complex A Connecticut woman was shot and killed outside a condominium complex. A 37-year-old woman was found in New Haven County around 9:25 p.m., Sunday, March 20 in Meriden after police received multiple 911 calls. The woman was found lying in the entryway to the Atrium Condominium/apartment complex when officers responded to the scene at 1274 East Main St., reported WTNH News 8. Medical personnel were called to the scene, however, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene, the news channel said. A preliminary investigation confirmed that shots were fired in the area, officials told …

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by Kathy Reakes
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CT Woman Charged After Person She Lived With Who Drank Mixture Of Juice, Methadone Dies CT Woman Charged After Person She Lived With Who Drank Mixture Of Juice, Methadone Dies
CT Woman Charged After Person She Lived With Who Drank Mixture Of Juice, Methadone Dies A Connecticut woman has been charged with criminally negligent homicide after her roommate died when he allegedly drank methadone hidden in orange juice. New Haven County resident Olivia Battistini, age 31, of Meriden, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 27, in association with the incident that took place on Tuesday, Jan. 7. According to the Meriden Police, officers responded to 525 Crown Village for an apparent overdose. When officers arrived they transported the man to an area hospital where he died. An investigation found that he had consumed a glass of orange that Battistini had mixed with…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
CT Man Charged With Commercial Sex Abuse Of Minor After Year-Long Investigation CT Man Charged With Commercial Sex Abuse Of Minor After Year-Long Investigation
CT Man Charged With Commercial Sex Abuse Of Minor After Year-Long Investigation A Connecticut man is being held on a $1 million bond after being charged with the commercial sex abuse of minors following a year-long investigation, police said. New Haven County resident Anthony Lazzari, age 46, of Meriden, was arrested Tuesday, Nov. 16 on a warrant charging him with: Four counts of criminal attempt to commit commercial sex abuse of a minor Three counts of criminal attempt to commit trafficking of persons Four counts of commercial sex abuse of a minor Two counts of promoting prostitution Enticing a minor  An investigation that began in September 2020 by Meriden Poli…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Police Seek Public's Help In Violent CT Gas Station Robbery Police Seek Public's Help In Violent CT Gas Station Robbery
Police Seek Public's Help In Violent CT Gas Station Robbery A Connecticut gas station attendant was assaulted during an armed robbery by multiple suspects, according to police. The incident took place around 6 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 22 in New Haven County, at the Shell Gas Station at 945 Broad St., in Meriden, said Lt. John Mennone of the Meriden Police. According to Mennone, multiple suspects entered the store, including at least one male armed with a handgun. After robbing the store, the suspects assaulted the clerk. Some of the suspects in an armed robbery and assault.Meriden Police Department The suspects arrived in a White Audi SQ5 bearing …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Wanted For Crimes Across The County, Suspect Tries To Outrun Police - Twice Wanted For Crimes Across The County, Suspect Tries To Outrun Police - Twice
Wanted For Crimes Across The County, Suspect Tries To Outrun Police - Twice A man wanted for crimes in three Connecticut cities recently drove his car into a creek while trying to avoid being arrested. Alejandro Ortiz, of Connecticut, was arrested on Thursday, Sept. 24, on five outstanding warrants as well as the charges of: Escape from custody, a felony Carrying a pistol without a permit, a felony  Carrying a weapon in a motor vehicle, a felony   Interfering with an officer, a misdemeanor Operating under a suspended license, a misdemeanor Reckless driving, a misdemeanor Failure to obey a traffic control signal, a moving violation, police said. On t…

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by Christina Coulter