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Connecticut Inmate Strangled With A COVID-19 Mask

An inmate at the Corrigan-Radgowski Correctional Center in Connecticut was found strangled with a COVID-19 mask, police said.

Daniel Ocasio, of Windsor, died Wednesday, Aug. 12. He was discovered by police sitting on a bunk in his cell with a cloth mask tied around his neck, police said.

Ocasio ha...

Innkeeper With A 'Sex Dungeon' Sentenced To 29 Years In Prison Over Child Exploitation

by Kristin Palpini

A Connecticut man who had a “sex dungeon” and attempted to pay for "limitless" sex with a child has been sentenced to nearly 29 years in federal prison. Simon Hessler, 48, formerly of Ell...

Teen, Three Juveniles Charged After Vehicles Stolen From Driveway In Westport

by Zak Failla

A Connecticut teenager and three minors are facing charges after allegedly stealing vehicles from a Fairfield County driveway, police said. Police in Westport received a report shortly af...

A Republican candidate for Congress in Connecticut accused of domestic assault dropped out of the race on Monday, Aug. 10 - the night before the primary election. Thomas Gilmer, 29, of Ma...

Baby Girl Clings To Life After Suffering A Drug Overdose

by Kristin Palpini

A baby girl is clinging to life after suffering a drug overdose. New Haven Police received a 911 call on Saturday, Aug. 8, around 12:40 p.m. about an “unresponsive” child, police said. Wh...

Tractor-Trailer Fire Causes Power Outage At Stop & Shop In Fairfield County

by Zak Failla

Likely 'Dismembered': Lawyer Wants Jennifer Farber Dulos Declared Dead

by Kristin Palpini

Connecticut's 'Main' Crack, Oxycodone Dealer Gets Six Years In Prison

by Kristin Palpini

16-Year-Old From Fairfield County Killed In Block Island DUI Crash

by Zak Failla

A Fairfield County teenager died after an allegedly drunk underage driver crashed on Block Island, police said. Rhode Island State Police said that 16-year-old Southport resident Jackson ...