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CT Conman Steals $200K In Gold Coins From Estate, Feds Say CT Conman Steals $200K In Gold Coins From Estate, Feds Say
CT Conman Steals $200K In Gold Coins From Estate, Feds Say A Connecticut man is facing federal charges for allegedly swindling a Western Massachusetts estate out of hundreds of thousands of dollars in gold coins. William Dawson, age 51, was indicted on fraud charges by a federal grand jury in Worcester on Wednesday, Oct. 18. According to prosecutors, Dawson met with an employee of a home cleanout business in January 2023 after the company was hired by an estate in Shrewsbury. The employee reportedly found 170 Queen Elizabeth II Canadian Gold Maple Leaf coins inside the home, collectively worth around $290,000. With approval from the estate, the em…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Man Dies After 2-Vehicle CT Crash Man Dies After 2-Vehicle CT Crash
Man Dies After 2-Vehicle CT Crash An investigation is underway after a 64-year-old man died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash in Connecticut. The crash happened in Windham County at about 3:10 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12, on Route 6 at the intersection of Cucumber Hill Road in Killingly near the Rhode Island border, Connecticut State Police reported. An eastbound 2009 Harley-Davidson Road King motorcycle struck the rear of a 2022 GMC Sierra that was stopped at a red light, police said. State Police said the operator of the motorcycle, identified as Brian Carney, of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, was taken to the hospi…

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
These New England Diners Rank Among Best In America, New Report Says These New England Diners Rank Among Best In America, New Report Says
These New England Diners Rank Among Best In America, New Report Says Several New England eateries were listed among the best diners in the United States in a new report from Tasting Table. The website shared its list of the best diners in the US on Thursday, June 23. Blue Benn, located in Bennington, Vermont, made the list due to its wide selection of dishes, such as Crunchberry Pancakes. Tasting Table also included Modern Diner, located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, citing its popular specials menu, which frequently changes. Maine Diner, located in Wells, Maine, was cited for its seafood dishes, such as lobster rolls and celebrated seafood chowder. Read th…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Police: CT State Trooper Charged With Assault After Girlfriend Says She Didn't Want To Have Sex Police: CT State Trooper Charged With Assault After Girlfriend Says She Didn't Want To Have Sex
Police: CT State Trooper Charged With Assault After Girlfriend Says She Didn't Want To Have Sex A Connecticut State trooper has been arrested for alleged domestic violence while visiting a girlfriend in Rhode Island and an argument over sex led to a fight, police said. Trooper Marwing Pena, 30, was arrested and charged with simple assault and battery and disorderly conduct on Thursday, March 26, by the Pawtucket Police. Pena, who has worked with the state police since Oct. 2018, is assigned to Troop D in Danielson, Connecticut State Police said. Pawtucket Police said Pena was arrested after the officers responded to a call from his girlfriend around 3:20 a.m., who told police the inc…

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by Kathy Reakes