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Stranger Beats, Strangles Woman At CT Train Station In Unprovoked Attack: Police Stranger Beats, Strangles Woman At CT Train Station In Unprovoked Attack: Police
Stranger Beats, Strangles Woman At CT Train Station In Unprovoked Attack: Police A woman waiting on a train at a Connecticut train station earlier this week said a man she did not know grabbed her from behind, slammed her to the ground, and choked her unconscious without warning or provocation, authorities said.  The alleged New Haven County attack happened on Wednesday, Sept. 11, around 8:15 p.m. at the Meriden Train Station, Connecticut State Police said.  The woman said she did not recognize the man, but shortly after noticing him, he approached and pounced on her. The last thing she remembered was losing consciousness as she couldn't lift herself from bene…

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by Josh Lanier
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Woman Nabbed As Suspect In Murder Near CT Amtrak Station Woman Nabbed As Suspect In Murder Near CT Amtrak Station
Woman Nabbed As Suspect In Murder Near CT Amtrak Station A 32-year-old Connecticut woman has been charged in connection with the murder of another woman near an Amtrak train station. Related: ID Released For Woman Shot, Killed Near Amtrak Station In Meriden As 2 Suspects Remain At Large The shooting of New Haven County resident Beth Ndwiga of Meriden occurred around 10 p.m., Monday, July 22,  near the Meriden Green. According to an incident report obtained by Fox61 News, 32-year-old Maryiah Farrar of Meriden was charged with assault and conspiracy to commit assault on Tuesday, July 23. Meriden Police have not provided informati…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Woman Fatally Shot Near CT Amtrak Station Woman Fatally Shot Near CT Amtrak Station
Woman Fatally Shot Near CT Amtrak Station An investigation is underway after a woman was shot and killed during a dispute near a Connecticut Amtrak station. The incident occurred in New Haven County around 10:10 p.m. on Monday, July 22, in the area of 161 State St., in Meriden. According to Lt. Darrin McKay of the Meriden Police, officers responded to a report of shots fired and quickly located an unidentified woman who had been shot. Medical personnel responded; however, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene, McKay said. "An initial investigation has determined that the persons who were disputing, including the fe…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Ceiling Collapse Closes Section Of Stamford Train Station, 1 Injured Ceiling Collapse Closes Section Of Stamford Train Station, 1 Injured
Ceiling Collapse Closes Section Of Stamford Train Station, 1 Injured A portion of a suspended concrete ceiling over a stairway vestibule at the Stamford Train Station collapsed, sending riders scrambling to get out of the way. The incident took place around 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 31 on the Station Place side of the station (Tracks 4 and 2) and the stairway between the platform and the lower concourse tunnel, said Stamford Deputy Fire Chief John Pritchard.  Stamford firefighters responded to the scene and determined that there was a partial ceiling collapse near an escalator that is currently being replaced by the Connecticut State Department of Transport…

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by Kathy Reakes
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$850 Bicycle Stolen From Darien Train Station, Police Say $850 Bicycle Stolen From Darien Train Station, Police Say
$850 Bicycle Stolen From Darien Train Station, Police Say Police are investigating after a bike worth approximately $850 was allegedly stolen from the Darien train station. Darien Police received a report from a man on Thursday, March 14 around 1:30 a.m. stating that a bicycle had been taken from the westbound platform bike rack of the train station (33 West Avenue). The victim further stated that he had locked his bicycle to the rack around 8:30 a.m. the morning prior. He reportedly returned to find both the bike and the lock missing. The bike is said to be worth around $850. Upon review of the surveillance footage from the station, it was deter…

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by Valerie Musson