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CT Man Sexually Abused Teen For Years, Girl Tells Police CT Man Sexually Abused Teen For Years, Girl Tells Police
CT Man Sexually Abused Teen For Years, Girl Tells Police A 36-year-old man is facing multiple sexual assault charges after a 16-year-old girl told her school's guidance counselor that he had abused her for years beginning when she was 10, authorities said.  Roydell Thompson, of Naugatuck, was arrested on Thursday, Dec. 19, after a monthslong investigation, the Connecticut State Police said. Most of the details of these attacks have been withheld to preserve the girl's anonymity.  The teen reported the abuse after having an anxiety attack while taking part in a discussion on sexual assault at her school in early October. She told investi…
Squatter Found Dead At Yale Hospital ID'd As 38-Year-Old Man: Report Squatter Found Dead At Yale Hospital ID'd As 38-Year-Old Man: Report
Squatter Found Dead At Yale Hospital ID'd As 38-Year-Old Man: Report A man discovered dead in an unused office at a Yale New Haven Health clinic had been living there undetected, according to police, raising questions about how long he went unnoticed in the medical facility.  Hassau Powell, 38, was found last week on the sixth floor of the clinic on Howard Avenue in New Haven, according to a report from NBC Connecticut. Police say Powell was a squatter, but they have not determined how long he had been living in the building. “It does not appear that he was a danger to anyone at the hospital,” said New Haven Police Public Information Officer Christian B…
Drones Could Be Looking For Missing Radioactive Material, NJ Mayor Says Drones Could Be Looking For Missing Radioactive Material, NJ Mayor Says
Drones Could Be Looking For Missing Radioactive Material, NJ Mayor Says Belleville Mayor Michael Melham has his own theory about the drones over New Jersey. He says they may be looking for radioactive material that went missing earlier this month. "We know we have drones flying in a grid-like pattern. In my opinion, they're looking for something. What might they be looking for? Maybe that's radioactive material," Melham said on Good Day New York. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Daily Voice NJ (@dailyvoicenewjersey) The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued an alert on Friday, Dec. 13, confirming radi…
Drone Disruption Shuts Down Runways At NY Airport Drone Disruption Shuts Down Runways At NY Airport
Drone Disruption Shuts Down Runways At NY Airport Runways at a Hudson Valley airport were brought to a halt after drone activity disrupted operations for approximately an hour, prompting New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to escalate calls for immediate federal intervention. Click here for a new, updated story: New Drone Detection System Coming To NY After Incident Forces Airport To Shut Down Hochul said the incident happened in Orange County on Friday, Dec. 13, at Stewart International Airport in New Windsor. “This has gone too far,” Hochul stated, addressing growing concerns over unauthorized drones in sensitive airspace. The incident ma…
Students Shelter In Place During 'Swatting' Incident At CT School, Police Say Students Shelter In Place During 'Swatting' Incident At CT School, Police Say
Students Shelter In Place During 'Swatting' Incident At CT School, Police Say Police in Connecticut rushed to an elementary school and students were ordered to stay in place after they learned of a threatening message sent through a Veterans Suicide Hotline on Friday, Dec. 13.  Police rushed to Greens Farms Elementary School in Westport just before 1:15 p.m. after learning of the threat. It was soon suspected to be a case of "swatting," a tactic where false reports are made to prompt large-scale emergency responses. Several other schools across the state received the same text, Westport Police said. Officials did not disclose what the threat said.…
It's A Bird, It's A Plane, It's A Problem: US, CT Senator Demand Answers On Mysterious Drones It's A Bird, It's A Plane, It's A Problem: US, CT Senator Demand Answers On Mysterious Drones
It's A Bird, It's A Plane, It's A Problem: US, CT Senator Demand Answers On Mysterious Drones US Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Connecticut leaders are demanding answers as more people report spotting strange lights in the night sky that appear to be drones. Some were seen over Fairfield earlier this week, following sightings across the Northeast in recent weeks. In a letter to the heads of the FBI, FAA, Homeland Security, and Department of Defense, Blumenthal demanded answers about the drones, stating that leaders need more information because he believes they pose serious safety and national security concerns. Related: Video of mysterious drones above CT shared on X  “The proli…
Ex-Yale New Haven Hospital Nurse Pleads Guilty to Stealing Patients' Meds: Feds Ex-Yale New Haven Hospital Nurse Pleads Guilty to Stealing Patients' Meds: Feds
Ex-Yale New Haven Hospital Nurse Pleads Guilty to Stealing Patients' Meds: Feds A nurse in Connecticut has pleaded guilty to tampering with medications at a prominent hospital, putting patient safety at risk in a disturbing case of drug theft, authorities said.  Sean Falzarano, 38, admitted in federal court to stealing and altering vials of Lorazepam while working at Yale New Haven Hospital, according to the US Attorney for Connecticut.  Lorazepam is the generic version of Ativan, a sedative used to treat anxiety,  Prosecutors said Falzarano used his access to an area where the drugs were stored on Jan. 31, 2022, stole one vial of the drug, and siphoned…
Drones Spotted In CT Skies, Resident Shares Video From Train Station Drones Spotted In CT Skies, Resident Shares Video From Train Station
Drones Spotted In CT Skies, Resident Shares Video From Train Station The mysterious drones that have puzzled New Jersey residents for weeks were spotted in Connecticut for the first time on Thursday night, Dec. 12. Lucy Biggers shared multiple videos on X (formerly Twitter), saying she saw five drones hovering over the Fairfield Train Station around 6:45 p.m. "No one else noticed them because unless you're looking for them, they just look like planes or drones!" she wrote. "But I swear these were something different!!" I saw 5 drones over the Fairfield Connecticut train station tonight at 6:45! pic.twitter.com/dl7xP99mZs — Lucy Biggers (@LLBiggers) Decem…
Man Dies After Jumping From Ferry In Bridgeport Harbor Man Dies After Jumping From Ferry In Bridgeport Harbor
Man Dies After Jumping From Ferry In Bridgeport Harbor The 50-year-old man who jumped from the Grand Republic ferry in Bridgeport Harbor has died, officials confirmed.  The incident unfolded Tuesday night, Dec. 10, when emergency responders were alerted at 9:08 p.m. that a person with possible mental health issues had jumped into the water, according to city spokesperson Tiadora Josef. Bridgeport police and fire marine units, the US Coast Guard, American Medical Response, and responders from surrounding towns rushed to the scene to assist. The man was pulled from the harbor and transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead…
Bah Humbug! MTA Closes Tap On SantaCon Boozing For Metro-North, LIRR Riders Bah Humbug! MTA Closes Tap On SantaCon Boozing For Metro-North, LIRR Riders
Bah Humbug! MTA Closes Tap On SantaCon Boozing For Metro-North, Lirr Riders If you’re planning to ho-ho-hop on a Metro-North, NJ Transit or LIRR train this SantaCon weekend, leave the spiked eggnog at home — the MTA and NJ Transit are implementing its annual booze ban. In preparation for SantaCon 2024, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has announced a 32-hour alcohol ban across all Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and Metro-North Railroad trains and stations. The restriction will take effect at 4 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, and remain in place until noon on Sunday, Dec. 15, aiming to ensure a safe and smooth ride for all passengers. “Our top priority is …
CEO Murder: How A Hash Brown At McDonald's Ended Manhunt For Luigi Mangione CEO Murder: How A Hash Brown At McDonald's Ended Manhunt For Luigi Mangione
CEO Murder: How A Hash Brown At McDonald's Ended Manhunt For Luigi Mangione The rare times in which Luigi Nicholas Mangione removed his face mask may have been the main reason for his arrest for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson after a five-day manhunt. Click here for a new, updated story - CEO Murder: Luigi Mangione Notebook Detailing Shooting Plans Revealed, Reports Say In the first instance, Mangione was asked by a receptionist at a hostel in Manhattan's Upper West Side to remove the mask so she could compare his face to the photo on an allegedly fake ID. The 26-year-old Maryland native checked in there 10 days before the targeted shooti…
Drone Sightings Spark Multi-State Concerns Along East Coast Drone Sightings Spark Multi-State Concerns Along East Coast
Drone Sightings Spark Multi-State Concerns Along East Coast Authorities along the East Coast are grappling with a surge in drone sightings, raising security concerns and prompting high-level responses. In New Jersey, residents have reported numerous drone sightings since mid-November, particularly in Morris and Somerset counties, and more than a dozen mayors are calling for investigations. Gov. Phil Murphy is urging residents to report suspicious drone activity to law enforcement and emphasizing the state's commitment to public safety.  "We are actively monitoring the situation and in close coordination with our federal and law enforcement par…
Ivy Leaguer From Prominent Family Officially Charged Overnight With CEO's Murder Ivy Leaguer From Prominent Family Officially Charged Overnight With CEO's Murder
Ivy Leaguer From Prominent Family Officially Charged Overnight With CEO's Murder An Ivy League-educated high school valedictorian from a privileged, politically connected family has been charged with the execution-style murder of the CEO of one of the nation's largest healthcare providers after a days-long manhunt. Click here for a new, updated story - CEO Murder: Whiz Kid Suspect May Have Spiraled After Traumatic Back Surgery New York prosecutors have formally charged 26-year-old Luigi Nicholas Mangione, a native of Towson, Maryland, with the fatal shooting of United Healthcare executive Brian Thompson.  The incident occurred outside the New York Hilton in midt…
Police Hunting 'Car Of Interest' In CT Shooting That Sent 1 To Hospital Police Hunting 'Car Of Interest' In CT Shooting That Sent 1 To Hospital
Police Hunting 'Car Of Interest' In CT Shooting That Sent 1 To Hospital A 37-year-old man was shot in Connecticut on Sunday evening, Dec. 8, sending him to the hospital, authorities said. Police responded to Pork Hollow Road in Ansonia to reports of multiple gunshots. Officers found the victim bleeding from a lower-body wound. Responders rushed him to a local hospital, where doctors treated his not life-threatening injuries. Investigators found at the scene evidence of multiple gunshots. Police are searching for a newer-model Ford Mustang convertible, blue or gray with white license plates. They have identified it as a "vehicle of interest" in the shooti…
Santa’s Holiday Drop Becomes 'Claus' For Concern When St. Nick Needed Rescue In Norwalk Santa’s Holiday Drop Becomes 'Claus' For Concern When St. Nick Needed Rescue In Norwalk
Santa’s Holiday Drop Becomes 'Claus' For Concern When St. Nick Needed Rescue In Norwalk It was a ho-ho-hold-on-tight moment for Santa Claus when he got stuck some 60 feet on the side of a building in Fairfield County during a Christmas celebration event, leading to a high-flying rescue. This is why Santa sticks with the reindeer. The Norwalk Holiday Extravaganza turned into an unexpected spectacle Saturday evening, Dec. 7, when a performer dressed as Santa Claus found himself stranded on the side of a building at 50 Washington Street, the Norwalk Fire Department said.  The incident happened around 6:30 p.m. as Santa rappelled down the 13-story building. According to…
New Images Show Suspect Fleeing In Cab After Brazen Targeted Killing Of CEO In Manhattan New Images Show Suspect Fleeing In Cab After Brazen Targeted Killing Of CEO In Manhattan
New Images Show Suspect Fleeing In Cab After Brazen Targeted Killing Of CEO In Manhattan New images released by authorities show the suspect in the brazen targeted killing of the CEO of one of the nation's largest healthcare companies in midtown Manhattan fleeing the crime scene in the back of a taxi cab. Click here for a new, updated story - CEO Murder: 26-Year-Old Being Held In Pennsylvania In Connection To Manhattan Case The NYPD released the latest images early Sunday morning, Dec. 8.  "The full investigative efforts of the NYPD are continuing, and we are asking for the public's help," the NYPD said in a statement accompanying the release of the new i…
Subway Death: Judge Dismisses Manslaughter Charge Against NY Ex-Marine After Jury Deadlocks Subway Death: Judge Dismisses Manslaughter Charge Against NY Ex-Marine After Jury Deadlocks
Subway Death: Judge Dismisses Manslaughter Charge Against NY Ex-Marine After Jury Deadlocks A New York judge dismissed the top criminal count against an ex-Marine accused of choking a New Jersey street artist to death aboard a Manhattan subway after the jury deadlocked. Manhattan Judge Maxwell Wiley granted a defense motion to dismiss the manslaughter charge against Daniel Penny late Friday afternoon, Dec. 6, after jurors were unable to reach a verdict on the top count, NBC News reports. The dismissal came hours after jurors told Wiley they were deadlocked on whether Penny was guilty of second-degree manslaughter and the judge ordered them to continue deliberations.…
Mystery In The Skies: FBI Probing Unexplained Drone Sightings In New Jersey (VIDEO) Mystery In The Skies: FBI Probing Unexplained Drone Sightings In New Jersey (VIDEO)
Mystery In The Skies: FBI Probing Unexplained Drone Sightings In New Jersey (Video) The skies over New Jersey remain a puzzling hotspot for drone sightings as reports continue nearly two weeks after they first emerged, with residents growing increasingly uneasy (scroll for video). On Wednesday, Dec. 4, Warren County officials confirmed they are working with the FBI-Newark, New Jersey State Police, and the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness to monitor, assess, and investigate the unusual activity. This follows a similar announcement from Morris and Somerset counties, where prosecutors, sheriffs, and emergency management offices are coordinating efforts …
Retaliation Fears Quelled After Teen Friends Gunned Down Days Apart In CT Retaliation Fears Quelled After Teen Friends Gunned Down Days Apart In CT
Retaliation Fears Quelled After Teen Friends Gunned Down Days Apart In CT Two high school students in New Haven, both close friends, were fatally shot in targeted attacks just days apart, leaving a city and school community grappling with grief. Police are asking the victims' friends not to seek justice on their own and to allow authorities to find those responsible for the killings. The first victim, 16-year-old Uzziah Shell, was gunned down near Goffe Street on a Friday afternoon, Nov. 29. Daily Jackson, 17, was fatally shot 10 days later on Shelton Avenue, just blocks away. Both teens died at Yale New Haven Hospital. “The shootings of both these men do not ap…
Masked Men Gun Down Victim In CT Parking Lot: Police Masked Men Gun Down Victim In CT Parking Lot: Police
Masked Men Gun Down Victim In CT Parking Lot: Police A Connecticut man was fatally shot earlier this week, prompting police to ask for the public’s help in solving the case. Christopher Santana, 25, was killed in a rear parking lot at 730 George Street in New Haven shortly after 3 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 2, authorities said. Officers arrived to find Santana lying on the ground as a bystander performed CPR. Paramedics rushed Santana to Yale-New Haven Hospital, where he died from his injuries, police said. Detectives determined that Santana had driven a friend to the parking lot when two masked men approached. One of the men abruptly shot Santana…
CT Teen Killed in Shooting; School Bus Hit by Stray Bullet: Police CT Teen Killed in Shooting; School Bus Hit by Stray Bullet: Police
CT Teen Killed in Shooting; School Bus Hit by Stray Bullet: Police A 16-year-old Connecticut teen was fatally shot in broad daylight, and a stray bullet from the attack on him struck a school bus carrying children, police said. Officers responded to the scene following a ShotSpotter activation and 911 calls reporting the shooting just acter 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22., near Goffe and Hudson streets in New Haven, police said.  Paramedics rushed the victim to Yale-New Haven Hospital, where he died from his injuries. Authorities have not released the boy's name.  While canvassing the area, police detained another 16-year-old found with a “ghost g…
CT Hunter Dies After Falling From Tree Stand: Police CT Hunter Dies After Falling From Tree Stand: Police
CT Hunter Dies After Falling From Tree Stand: Police A Connecticut hunter was killed early Friday morning, Nov. 22, after they fell from a tree stand, authorities said.  Police in Harwinton are investigating the Terryville Road incident. Authorities were called to the scene just after 10 a.m., State Police said.  The fall remains under investigation, but no more information was released Friday afternoon. Police did not disclose the hunter's name or any details surrounding the fall.  State Police along with the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection are investigating the fatal incident.  This is a developi…
Quick-Thinking Driver Forces Drunk CT Woman With Kids In Car To Pull Over: Police Quick-Thinking Driver Forces Drunk CT Woman With Kids In Car To Pull Over: Police
Quick-Thinking Driver Forces Drunk CT Woman With Kids In Car To Pull Over: Police A Connecticut woman caught driving while drunk and with three children in her uninsured SUV could have caused a crash if not for a quick-thinking driver who forced her off the road, authorities said.  Michelle Bullett, 36, of Hartford, was arrested Tuesday night, Nov. 19, after multiple people called 911 to report an SUV swerving along I-91, Connecticut State Police said. The calls came in around 8 p.m. when her silver Volvo SUV was spotted swerving along the interstate near Exit 24 in Wethersfield. Police later found her pulled over near Exit 21 in Cromwell after another driver positi…
CT Student Brought BB Gun To School, Causing Lockdown, Early Dismissal: Police CT Student Brought BB Gun To School, Causing Lockdown, Early Dismissal: Police
CT Student Brought BB Gun To School, Causing Lockdown, Early Dismissal: Police A Connecticut high school was put on lockdown and students were sent home early after a teenager brought what appeared to be a pistol and showed it off in a bathroom, authorities said.  Martin Williams, 18, of Enfield, was charged with including carrying a dangerous weapon, possessing a weapon on school grounds, first-degree reckless endangerment, risk of injury to a child, and first-degree breach of peace, Enfield Police said.  Related: 8 CT Elementary School Students Hospitalized After Bus Crash Students at Enfield High School told the school's resource officer around 10:30 a.m…
Seen Him? 23-Year-Old On Run After Murdering His Father At Suburban NY Home, Police Say Seen Him? 23-Year-Old On Run After Murdering His Father At Suburban NY Home, Police Say
Seen Him? 23-Year-Old On Run After Murdering His Father At Suburban NY Home, Police Say Police are seeking the public's help in locating a man accused of stabbing his father to death on Long Island. The incident happened in Rocky Point at 30 Quail Road on Saturday, Nov. 9, around 1:25 a.m.  Officers arrived to find Joseph Zoll, age 61, with stab wounds, according to Suffolk County Police.  Zoll was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. On Sunday afternoon, Nov. 10, Suffolk County Police said its Homicide Squad detectives are looking to locate Matthew Zoll, who is wanted for the murder of his father. Matthew Zoll, 2…
Wanted Man Runs Away After Crashing Car With His Kids Inside Wanted Man Runs Away After Crashing Car With His Kids Inside
Wanted Man Runs Away After Crashing Car With His Kids Inside A Connecticut town was ordered to stay inside after a man wanted for questioning in an armed robbery crashed his car into a pole and ran away, leaving behind his two children and a woman in the vehicle in Tolland County, authorities said.  Kyle Joseph Fortier, age 33, of Windham, is charged with two counts of risk of injury to a minor, interfering with an officer, and evading responsibility, Connecticut State Police said.  Fortier was driving along Brandy Street in Bolton when he hit a telephone pole near Hanover Farms Road and spun out around 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1., …
Woman, 27, Hospitalized After Shooting; Police Ask For Tips Woman, 27, Hospitalized After Shooting; Police Ask For Tips
Woman, 27, Hospitalized After Shooting; Police Ask For Tips A 27-year-old Connecticut woman is recovering after she was shot in New Haven County on Friday, Nov. 1, authorities said.  The Ansonia woman turned up at Griffin Hospital in Derby just before 8 p.m., but investigators believe she was shot in Ansonia. Doctors transferred her to another hospital, where she was in stable condition.  Police believe the shooting is an isolated incident and there is no ongoing threat to the community.  Ansonia investigators ask anyone with information on the shooting to contact detectives at 203-735-1885.
New Update: Suspect Apprehended After Fatal Shooting In Northern Westchester New Update: Suspect Apprehended After Fatal Shooting In Northern Westchester
New Update: Suspect Apprehended After Fatal Shooting In Northern Westchester A suspect has been apprehended following a massive manhunt after a fatal overnight shooting in Northern Westchester County that has led to school closures in neighboring Putnam County. New Update: 10th-Grader ID'd As Victim In Fatal Northern Westchester Shooting That Led To Manhunt, Arrest The shooting happened in the Baldwin Place section of the town of Somers at approximately 11:35 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 28, according to New York State Police. One person was killed. Two other victims are receiving care at hospitals in the area. The suspect, Fernando Jimenez, 40, had last been seen in th…
Club Shooting Sends 2 To Hospital, 1 In Critical Condition Club Shooting Sends 2 To Hospital, 1 In Critical Condition
Club Shooting Sends 2 To Hospital, 1 In Critical Condition Connecticut police are still trying to piece together what led up to a shooting at a New Haven nightclub that left one man clinging to life, authorities said.  The shooting was reported around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26, at the Saint Sebastian Club at 130 Father Salemi Drive in Ansonia, authorities said.  It's unclear why, but a group of men began to fight and one of them pulled a gun and shot a 27-year-old multiple times in the chest and torso Ansonia Police said. Paramedics rushed him to an area hospital where he remained in critical condition.  Police also fou…
'Just Disgusting': CT Cemetery's Handling Of Gravesite Offerings Outrages Families 'Just Disgusting': CT Cemetery's Handling Of Gravesite Offerings Outrages Families
'Just Disgusting': CT Cemetery's Handling Of Gravesite Offerings Outrages Families Managers of a Connecticut cemetery are under fire over their handling of gravesite offerings. In New Haven County, families visiting Milford’s King’s Highway Cemetery on Cherry Street were shocked to find their flowers, statues, and other offerings piled together on Monday, Oct. 21. “The cemetery took everyone’s items off the graveside and dumped it in one big pile!” Dorothy Pawlicki said on the “You know you live in Milford, CT if…” Facebook page. “This is just disgusting on the cemetery’s part.” Several of the items were broken, Pawlicki added. Signs posted around the cemetery state tha…
Police Respond To Threat At Danbury Fair Mall Police Respond To Threat At Danbury Fair Mall
Police Respond To Threat At Danbury Fair Mall Police responded to a threat involving a popular mall in Connecticut. It happened late Sunday afternoon, Oct. 6 in Fairfield County at the Danbury Fair Mall. Danbury Police say officers responded to a report of a possible incident at the mall at around 4:30 p.m.  The officers quickly determined that the threat was not credible and there was no danger to the public, according to police.  "This incident remains under investigation as a swatting call," according to Danbury Police. The mall reopened for business as usual.