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Popular Eateries Hatch Unique Chicken Sandwich Creation Available In Norwalk, Fairfield Popular Eateries Hatch Unique Chicken Sandwich Creation Available In Norwalk, Fairfield
Popular Eateries Hatch Unique Chicken Sandwich Creation Available In Norwalk, Fairfield Call it a hen-semble worth shaking your tail feathers over. Two Connecticut food brands have teamed up to hatch a new chicken sandwich creation sure to get any carnivore’s mouth watering. New Haven-based Haven Hot Chicken and bakery Chabaso officially launched their Garlic Parm Sandwich on Monday, March 18. It is now or will soon be available for a limited time only at these nine Hot Chicken locations: Downtown New Haven (21 Whitney Ave.),  Orange (550 Boston Post Road),  Norwalk (596 Westport Ave.),  North Haven (146 Washington Ave.),  Storrs (1206 Storrs Road),&nbs…
Popular Hot Chicken Eatery Chain To Open New CT Locations, Including In Fairfield County Popular Hot Chicken Eatery Chain To Open New CT Locations, Including In Fairfield County
Popular Hot Chicken Eatery Chain To Open New CT Locations, Including In Fairfield County Fans of crispy hot fried chicken will want to look out for two upcoming restaurants that will soon be opening up in Connecticut.  Haven Hot Chicken, a franchise known for its Nashville Hot Chicken that already has several locations in the state, will be opening two new locations in Fairfield and the New Haven County town of Oxford in Spring 2024.  The new restaurants, once open, will serve the chain's signature menu of crispy fried chicken in addition to vegetarian options. All menu items range in spice from "Country," or not spicy, to "Haven," or extremely spicy.  Both…
36 Nabbed For DUI During New Year's Weekend In Connecticut 36 Nabbed For DUI During New Year's Weekend In Connecticut
36 Nabbed For DUI During New Year's Weekend In Connecticut Three dozen people have been charged with driving under the influence in Connecticut during the New Year's weekend. From midnight Friday, Dec. 29 to 6 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 1, state police reported these statistics: Total calls for service – 3,426 Speeding violations – 107 Other moving violations (following too closely, failure to move over, etc.) - 259 Motorist assists – 119 DUI arrests – 36 Motor vehicle crashes – 222 Serious injury crash - 1 (in Oxford)
New Stamford Eatery Sets Opening Date New Stamford Eatery Sets Opening Date
New Stamford Eatery Sets Opening Date A new fast-casual eatery in Stamford serving up Mexican-inspired dishes has set an opening date.  Bubbakoo's Burritos, located in Stamford at 800 E Main St., will open up for business on Wednesday, June 28, according to an announcement from the eatery's owners, Perry and Fenil Patel.  Earlier Report - New Eatery To Open Second CT Location In Stamford Visitors to the new Bubbakoo's location can expect a wide variety of classic Mexican-inspired menu offerings such as burritos, bowls, quesadillas, tacos, and nachos, in addition to more unique items like "chiwawas," a split-fried ball of rice…
New Eatery To Open Second CT Location In Stamford New Eatery To Open Second CT Location In Stamford
New Eatery To Open Second CT Location In Stamford A fast-casual eatery is continuing its growth in Connecticut by soon opening a second location in Fairfield County.  Bubbakoo’s Burritos, located in Stamford at 800 E Main St., will open up for business in mid-June 2023, owners Perry and Fenil Patel announced.  The location will be the second Bubbakoo’s Burritos to open in Connecticut, joining the location in Orange at 116 Boston Post Rd.  Bubbakoo’s is known for serving up classic Mexican-inspired menu items such as burritos, bowls, quesadillas, tacos, and nachos. It also serves "chiwawas," a split-fried ball of rice and cheese.  Some u…
Man Threatened To 'Shoot Up Graduation' At Stratford School, Police Say Man Threatened To 'Shoot Up Graduation' At Stratford School, Police Say
Man Threatened To 'Shoot Up Graduation' At Stratford School, Police Say A man faces charges after threatening to harm students at a school in Fairfield County, police said.  Police first learned of the threats on Friday, Feb. 17 around 6 p.m., when two people told state troopers that a student at the Stratford School for Aviation had made the comments at the school, state police said. According to the two witnesses, a student identified as 21-year-old New Haven County resident Joseph Cyr, of Oxford, had allegedly said that he was going to "shoot up graduation" with a friend or coworker in December 2022.  Additionally, on Thursday, Feb. 16, a witness …
Support Pours In For Teen Daughter Of Fairfield County Firefighter After Cancer Diagnosis Support Pours In For Teen Daughter Of Fairfield County Firefighter After Cancer Diagnosis
Support Pours In For Teen Daughter Of Fairfield County Firefighter After Cancer Diagnosis More than $40,000 in donations have been made in just two days to support the family of a Connecticut teenager who was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Gabriella Reitmeyer, age 15, was diagnosed with cancer in September of 2019, according to a fundraiser organized for her family. She is a resident of the New Haven County town of Oxford and the daughter of Gina Reitmeyer, an assistant professor of nursing at Sacred Heart University and Douglas Reitmeyer, who is an assistant fire chief with the Stratford Fire Department. Gabriella is also a student at Nonnewaug Regional High School. …
Beloved Fairfield County HS Teacher ID'd As Victim Of Fatal I-95 Crash Beloved Fairfield County HS Teacher ID'd As Victim Of Fatal I-95 Crash
Beloved Fairfield County HS Teacher ID'd As Victim Of Fatal I-95 Crash Updated story: High School In Fairfield County Has Delayed Opening After Teacher Dies In I-95 Crash A beloved Fairfield County teacher has been identified as the victim of a two-vehicle crash on I-95 in Connecticut. The crash happened in the New London County town of Old Lyme between Exits 70 and 71 near Whippoorwill Road at about 7:20 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15, according to Connecticut State Police Police said a northbound 2019 Kia Stinger GT struck the rear of a 2003 Honda Accord EX that was stopped in the left lane for an unknown reason. The driver of the Honda, identifie…
Fairfield County Man Dies In 2-Vehicle Crash On I-95 Fairfield County Man Dies In 2-Vehicle Crash On I-95
Fairfield County Man Dies In 2-Vehicle Crash On I-95 Updated story: Beloved Fairfield County HS Teacher ID'd As Victim Of Fatal I-95 Crash A 52-year-old man was killed and two other people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on I-95 in Connecticut. The crash happened in the New London County town of Old Lyme between Exits 70 and 71 near Whippoorwill Road at about 7:20 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15, according to Connecticut State Police Police said a northbound 2019 Kia Stinger GT struck the rear of a 2003 Honda Accord EX that was stopped in the left lane for an unknown reason. The driver of the Honda, identified as Michael Sa…
State Police Investigating Untimely Death Of CT Man State Police Investigating Untimely Death Of CT Man
State Police Investigating Untimely Death Of CT Man State Police are investigating the untimely death of a Connecticut man. The incident took place in New Haven County in Oxford just before midnight on Monday, June 20. Officers from the Oxford Resident Trooper’s office and emergency services responded to 21 Pawnee Road for a man in cardiac arrest, said state police. Upon the arrival of first responders, the man was pronounced dead on the scene, state police said. The State Police Western District Major Crime Squad was requested to document the circumstances surrounding the death.  At this time, there is no threat to the public, polic…
COVID-19: CT Couple Pays $169K To Resolve Claims Of Relief Loan Fraud COVID-19: CT Couple Pays $169K To Resolve Claims Of Relief Loan Fraud
Covid-19: CT Couple Pays $169K To Resolve Claims Of Relief Loan Fraud A Connecticut couple paid nearly $170,000 to resolve allegations that they allegedly spent thousands in small business loans under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, federal officials announced. New Haven County residents Janine and Gerard Carbonaro, of Oxford, agreed to pay 169,563.60 as part of an agreement for fraudulently misspending $109,000 in small business loans during the pandemic to purchase new property in Florida. US Attorney Leonard Boyle said that on April 7, 2020, Gerard Carbonaro applied for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan and Grant/Advance on be…
One Killed After Drunk Driver Crashes Into Truck On I-84, CT State Police Say One Killed After Drunk Driver Crashes Into Truck On I-84, CT State Police Say
One Killed After Drunk Driver Crashes Into Truck On I-84, CT State Police Say One person was killed after a man driving drunk slammed into a stopped truck on a stretch of I-84, according to Connecticut State Police. The three-vehicle crash happened in New Haven County at around 7:50 a.m. Friday, Mach 18 on the westbound side near Exit 16 in Southbury. At the time of the crash, state police say two trucks were pulled over, one with a flat tire, and the other a tow truck.   Troopers identified the driver of the vehicle at fault to be Hartford County resident Kyle St. Denis, age 44, of Collinsville, who was operating a Ram, state police said. A pass…
Fairfield County Man Seriously Injured In Crash, State Police Say Fairfield County Man Seriously Injured In Crash, State Police Say
Fairfield County Man Seriously Injured In Crash, State Police Say A Fairfield County man was seriously injured in a crash after he allegedly lost control of his vehicle, crossed the median, and hit two cars driving in the opposite direction. Connecticut State Police said the crash took place in New Haven County around 3:15 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 16 in Seymour. According to troopers, a Toyota Highlander, driven by an Oxford woman, and a Chevrolet Silverado, driven by a Beacon Falls man, were both headed north on Route 8 when a 26-year-old Stratford man, who was driving south in an Infiniti veered into the center median for “unknown reasons." After veering …
Connecticut DEEP Investigating After Illegal Shooting Of Red-Tailed Hawk Connecticut DEEP Investigating After Illegal Shooting Of Red-Tailed Hawk
Connecticut Deep Investigating After Illegal Shooting Of Red-Tailed Hawk The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is seeking the public’s assistance as they look to track down suspects who illegally shot and abused a red-tailed hawk. In December, DEEP officers were alerted to the bird, who was located in New Haven County after being impaled by an arrow in the area of Thorson Road and North Mark Drive in Oxford late in December. Further investigation found that the hawk also had BBs and an air rifle pellet embedded on its body. Officials said that the bird was successfully captured and is being treated by a licensed wildlife reha…
CT State Police Announce Sites For Holiday DUI Checkpoints/Safety Tips CT State Police Announce Sites For Holiday DUI Checkpoints/Safety Tips
CT State Police Announce Sites For Holiday DUI Checkpoints/Safety Tips Connecticut State Police have a message for residents planning a holiday trip -- ditch distractions while driving, plan your trip, and never drink and drive. To help with all of the hustle and bustle, the department is offering tips on how to arrive at your safely, and where there will be DUI checkpoints. The tips include: Drive the speed limit. Keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you. Ensure that all passengers are wearing seatbelts. Refrain from texting or using your phone. Never consume alcoholic beverages, marijuana products, or drugs, including medicatio…
CT Man Killed In ATV Crash While Riding With Brother, Friend CT Man Killed In ATV Crash While Riding With Brother, Friend
CT Man Killed In ATV Crash While Riding With Brother, Friend A Connecticut man died in an ATV accident while riding with his brother and a friend. New Haven County resident Sebastian Constantini, age 47, of Oxford, was killed around 4 p.m., Monday, Sept. 27, in Madrid, Maine, after losing control of his vehicle and crashing. Mark Latti, a spokesman with the Maine Warden Service, said Constantini was riding on the Interconnected Trail System, on a 2019 Suzuki King Quad ATV, and his brother and friend were on separate ATVs following him.  The three were returning to the Saddleback Inn in Rangeley, Maine, after a day of riding. Constant…
Ida: Here's How Many CT Residents Remain Without Power Ida: Here's How Many CT Residents Remain Without Power
Ida: Here's How Many CT Residents Remain Without Power Two full days after Tropical Storm Ida ripped through the East Coast, hundreds in Connecticut remain without power as utility crews work around the clock to make repairs. As of late Friday afternoon, Sept. 3, 783 of Eversource’s 1.28 million customers were still reporting outages, while United Illuminating was reporting five active outages impacting 42 customers. United Illuminating was reporting 29 customers out in Bridgeport, with eight in East Haven, three in Hamden, and two in Woodbridge. Outages on Friday, Sept. 3, according to Eversource: Greenwich: 491; Danbury: 114; Southb…
New CT Henri Outage Update; Cleanup Going 'Swiftly,' Says Lamont During Tour Of Hard-Hit Areas New CT Henri Outage Update; Cleanup Going 'Swiftly,' Says Lamont During Tour Of Hard-Hit Areas
New CT Henri Outage Update; Cleanup Going 'Swiftly,' Says Lamont During Tour Of Hard-Hit Areas Utility crews in Connecticut have worked around the clock to restore power to thousands of area residents in the wake of the wrath of Tropical Storm Henri. As of 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 23, Eversource crews, with the help of thousands of utility workers from around the country, have restored power to more than 67,000 customers. “Toured Canterbury (in Windham County) to oversee the restoration of power and cleanup from Henri. I’ve been told communication with utilities was better than before,” Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont posted on Twitter. “While the storm wasn’t as bad as thought, c…
Lost Emu In Fairfield County, Yes Emu, Finds Its Way Home Via Social Media Lost Emu In Fairfield County, Yes Emu, Finds Its Way Home Via Social Media
Lost Emu In Fairfield County, Yes Emu, Finds Its Way Home Via Social Media Social media can help with just about anything, including when you find a wayward emu in your backyard and don't know what to do. Yep, an emu, and not the one from the Liberty Mutal commercial. But that's what happened to New Haven County resident Jen Rich, of Oxford, when her dog came upon the large bird in their backyard. The dog startled the emu who ran and got stuck in a tangle of bushes.  Rich saw that the emu was injured and managed to get the bird into a closed-in space and then, what else, posted it to Facebook via a friend. Social media, including Reddit, went crazy ov…
COVID-19: First Death From UK 'Super Spreader' Strain Confirmed In Connecticut COVID-19: First Death From UK 'Super Spreader' Strain Confirmed In Connecticut
Covid-19: First Death From UK 'Super Spreader' Strain Confirmed In Connecticut Health officials in Connecticut have confirmed the first reported death from the so-called "super spreader" COVID-19 variant that came out of the United Kingdom. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont’s office reported on Monday, March 8 the Department of Health has now seen a total of 81 confirmed cases of the B.1.1.7 variant, more commonly known as the UK strain. The latest data comes as 15 new cases of the variant were confirmed in Connecticut. The 15 individuals are residents of the following towns: Waterbury (3); East Canaan (2); Beacon Falls (1); Bridgeport (1); Hamden (1); Middletown (1); N…
Strong Winds With Damaging Gusts Cause Thousands Of Power Outages In Connecticut Strong Winds With Damaging Gusts Cause Thousands Of Power Outages In Connecticut
Strong Winds With Damaging Gusts Cause Thousands Of Power Outages In Connecticut Thousands in Connecticut are without power as a cold front is rolling through the region bringing wind gusts topping 50 miles per hour. A Wind Advisory is in effect until 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 2. As of 9:10 a.m. on Tuesday, Eversource was still working to restore power to more than 16,000 of its 1,284,284 Connecticut customers. United Illuminating was also working to repair 38 active outages that were impacting 423 of its 339,855 customers. The most Eversource customers affected by the outages were: East Hampton: 1,045; Guilford: 815; Haddam: 689; Simsbury: 682; Pomfret: 641; Griswold: …
COVID-19: Four New Cases Of UK "Super-Spreader" Variant Confirmed In CT COVID-19: Four New Cases Of UK "Super-Spreader" Variant Confirmed In CT
Covid-19: Four New Cases Of UK "Super-Spreader" Variant Confirmed In CT Four new mutated cases of the purported “Super Strain” COVID-19 variant that came from the United Kingdom have been reported on Connecticut, doubling the total in the state. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced on Monday, Jan. 25 that the new cases have been confirmed, with the eight infected individuals ranging in age from 15 to 50. Three cases each have been reported in Oxford and West Haven, with two in New Haven. Lamont said that two of the newly identified cases live in the same household, but there does not appear to be a link between any of the other new or previous cases. Accordi…
Isaias: Hundreds Remain Without Power In Fairfield County Nine Days After Tropical Storm Isaias: Hundreds Remain Without Power In Fairfield County Nine Days After Tropical Storm
Isaias: Hundreds Remain Without Power In Fairfield County Nine Days After Tropical Storm Hundreds in Fairfield County are still without power eight days after Tropical Storm Isaias rocked the East Coast. As of 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 13, more than 400 Connecticut residents were still without power as Eversource continues efforts to make repairs across the state more than a week after the storm struck. United Illuminating reported that each of its 337,528 Connecticut customers have had the power restored. Communities in Connecticut with the highest number of outages are:  Greenwich (56), Wilton (50), Westport (32), Redding (18), Newtown (18), New Canaan (18), Oxford …
14-Year-Old Who Went Missing In Fairfield County Found Dead In Oxford; Suspect Apprehended 14-Year-Old Who Went Missing In Fairfield County Found Dead In Oxford; Suspect Apprehended
14-Year-Old Who Went Missing In Fairfield County Found Dead In Oxford; Suspect Apprehended A 14-year-old who went missing in Fairfield County has been found dead in western New Haven County, authorities announced late Thursday morning, July 30. The boy, from Bridgeport, was reported missing just before 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 28 by his mother. Later that same day, Bridgeport Police detectives received unconfirmed information that a homicide had been committed in Bridgeport and that the deceased body was dumped outside the city in another town.  Detectives were not able to confirm that information on Tuesday but did become aware of the missing 14-year-old and rem…
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: …
Connecticut State Police Sergeant Faces DUI Charges After Crash Connecticut State Police Sergeant Faces DUI Charges After Crash
Connecticut State Police Sergeant Faces DUI Charges After Crash A Connecticut State Police sergeant has been arrested and charged with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in connection with a vehicle crash that took place in September. Sgt. John McDonald, 37, was arrested on Tuesday, Nov. 19, for allegedly driving his assigned state vehicle when he ran a stop sign in Oxford and hit another car with two people inside. All three people involved in the crash were injured, said the Connecticut State Police. The Southbury Police Department responded to the crash and said in their accident report that McDonald was "swaying back and forth whil…
CT State Police Ask Public's Help In Identifying Man Involved In Serious Crash CT State Police Ask Public's Help In Identifying Man Involved In Serious Crash
CT State Police Ask Public's Help In Identifying Man Involved In Serious Crash The Connecticut State Police Department is attempting to identify a man who was a passenger in a serious motor vehicle accident.  This party and the operator of the vehicle are unable to speak with investigators at this time. The crash occurred at approximately 3 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3 on southbound Route 8 at Exit 17 east of Oxford. The male is described as being black, approximately 40 years old and being 6-foot and 160 pounds. He has a heart tattoo on his right arm and “JABA” tattooed on his left forearm with more writing that is bandaged over. (Photo above.) He was wearing …
Man Seriously Injured After Being Run Over By Own Jeep, CT State Police Say Man Seriously Injured After Being Run Over By Own Jeep, CT State Police Say
Man Seriously Injured After Being Run Over By Own Jeep, CT State Police Say A 73-year-old man was seriously injured after being run over by his own vehicle in a liquor store parking lot after allegedly leaving the Jeep Cherokee in gear, said Connecticut State Police. The incident took place around 3 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, when Stephen Kovzel, of Oxford, got out of his vehicle in the parking lot of the Oxford Liquor Shoppe, at 19 Oxford Road, state police said. While getting out of the vehicle it began to roll backward and hit another vehicle in the parking lot. The driver of the hit vehicle, a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado, moved his vehicle backward after being …
Victims Identified In Triple Fatal Oxford Fire Victims Identified In Triple Fatal Oxford Fire
Victims Identified In Triple Fatal Oxford Fire This story has been updated. The three people who perished in a raging house fire in Oxford on Saturday, March 23, along with a dog have been identified. The Connecticut State Police identified two of the home's residents as being Karl Maseizik, 54, and his brother Chris “Bubs” Maseizik, 53. The third person was identified as Nanci N. Southwell, 71, believed to be a longtime companion of one of the brothers. The fire was discovered on O'Neil Road around 11:20 p.m., Saturday after the Oxford Fire Department received more than dozen 911 calls. When firefighters arrived on the scen…
Silver Alert: Have You Seen This 27-Year-Old Man Or This Car? Silver Alert: Have You Seen This 27-Year-Old Man Or This Car?
Silver Alert: Have You Seen This 27-Year-Old Man Or This Car? A 27-year-old man has gone missing in the area and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. A Silver Alert has been issued on Saturday, Feb. 9 for Oxford resident Brandon Stiven, who is around 6-foot-1 and 160 pounds. Stiven may be driving a 2007 maroon Ford Explorer, Oxford Police said. Anyone with information on his whereabouts should contact Oxford Police at 203-267-2240. Share this story on Facebook by clicking on the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Know Them? Man, Woman Wanted For Stealing $1.1K In Items From Area Market, Then Leaving In BMW Know Them? Man, Woman Wanted For Stealing $1.1K In Items From Area Market, Then Leaving In BMW
Know Them? Man, Woman Wanted For Stealing $1.1K In Items From Area Market, Then Leaving In BMW Recognize them? Connecticut State Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to locate a man and woman who were caught on camera stealing baby formula and disposable razors from an Oxford grocery store. Investigators released surveillance photos of the suspects this week, who were caught on camera stealing the items from Market 32. In total, the unpaid items have a value of approximately $1,103.18. They were also spotted leaving in an older model BMW that had rear passenger side window damage. Police said the shoplifting incident took place shortly after 4 p.m…