Mail Theft: CT Postal Carrier Charged With Stealing Packages, Distributing Cocaine Mail Theft: CT Postal Carrier Charged With Stealing Packages, Distributing Cocaine
Mail Theft: CT Postal Carrier Charged With Stealing Packages, Distributing Cocaine A US Postal Service mail carrier in Connecticut faces potentially decades in prison after federal agents say he stole mail and distributed cocaine.  New Haven County resident Shawn R. Fuller, age 36, of Hamden, is charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine and three counts of theft of mail by a postal employee, the US Attorney for Connecticut said. Fuller was released on a $100,000 bond, the prosecutor said. Fuller, who worked at a post office in Meriden, was under investigation for stealing mail when investigators said they saw him open two packages on April 1…
Medicaid Fraud: CT Health Practice Charged For Services Provided By Unlicensed People, Feds Say Medicaid Fraud: CT Health Practice Charged For Services Provided By Unlicensed People, Feds Say
Medicaid Fraud: CT Health Practice Charged For Services Provided By Unlicensed People, Feds Say A Connecticut behavioral health practice based in New Haven County defrauded the state's Medicaid program by knowingly billing it for services performed by unlicensed individuals, officials said.  Hamden-based practice K-Assist, owned by Kelly Stutzman, entered into a more than $234,000 civil settlement agreement with both the federal and Connecticut state government to resolve allegations that the practice violated federal and state False Claims Acts, the US Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut announced on Tuesday, April 18.  According to federal officials…
Victory Celebration Set For NCAA Champion Quinnipiac Men's Hockey Team Victory Celebration Set For NCAA Champion Quinnipiac Men's Hockey Team
Victory Celebration Set For NCAA Champion Quinnipiac Men's Hockey Team Fans of the Quinnipiac University men's hockey team will soon be gathering en masse to celebrate the team's first-ever stunning overtime win at the 2023 NCAA Division I national championship. A rally will be held by the university at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 10 at the M&T Bank Arena in Hamden at 305 Sherman Ave. and will celebrate the Bobcats' win over the Minnesota Gophers in the national championship game held on Saturday, April 8.  The win marks the first-ever NCAA championship title for the Quinnipiac men's hockey program, which won a record 34 games during the 2023 season and went …
CT Man Wins Over $38K From Lottery Ticket: Here's Where He Bought It CT Man Wins Over $38K From Lottery Ticket: Here's Where He Bought It
CT Man Wins Over $38K From Lottery Ticket: Here's Where He Bought It A lucky man from New Haven won more than $38,000 from a lottery ticket he bought in the Elm City. New Haven resident Elijah Harper won a whopping $38,648 from a Fast Play $5 Extreme Green Progressive ticket he bought on Monday, Feb. 27, Connecticut Lottery announced.  The ticket was purchased at the Mobil gas station located in New Haven at 200 Sargent Dr.  Harper was the only big winner from New Haven on Monday, as the following residents also became several thousand dollars richer:  Darrell Eaddy, who won $30,000 from a Play 4 Night ticket bought at a Gulf…
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region The most potent winter storm of the season has resulted in scores of school closures and slippery travel conditions. Here's a look at some snowfall totals reported to the National Weather Service and other sources on Tuesday morning, Feb. 28. If you don't see your town listed, post the total in a comment. New York Manhattan Central Park, 1.8  inches Nassau County Manhasset Hills, 3.5 inches Herricks, 3.5 inches Suffolk County Commack, 5 inches Centereach, 4.5 inches Mattituck, 4.5 inches Mount Sina, 4.5 inches Bridgehampton, 4.4 inches Rockland County Stony Point, 6.1 inc…
Fatal Fall: ID Released Of West Rock Ridge State Park Victim In Hamden Fatal Fall: ID Released Of West Rock Ridge State Park Victim In Hamden
Fatal Fall: ID Released Of West Rock Ridge State Park Victim In Hamden State officials have released the identity of a 25-year-old man who died from a fall at a popular Connecticut state park. Martin DeJesus Flores, of Woodbridge, California, died in New Haven County around 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24 at West Rock Ridge State Park in Hamden, said James Fowler, spokesman for the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Earlier report: Fatal Fall: Man, 25, Found Dead At West Rock Ridge State Park In Hamden Although a cause of death has not been released, Fowler said at this time it appears that the victim fell and there are no suspici…
Slàinte! Best Irish Pubs In Connecticut To Spend Your St. Patrick's Day Slàinte! Best Irish Pubs In Connecticut To Spend Your St. Patrick's Day
Slàinte! Best Irish Pubs In Connecticut To Spend Your St. Patrick's Day With St. Patrick's Day nearly around the corner, you and your beer buddies may be looking for the best pub in Connecticut to celebrate the holiday.  So, here are some of the best Irish pubs in the state based on Google reviews. O'Neill's Irish Pub & Restaurant, Norwalk Located in "the heart of South Norwalk," guests flock to O'Neill's for food, drink, and "the best local Irish musicians," the pub's website says. "The atmosphere is right on, and every employee was friendly and helpful," one Yelp reviewer said. "We won't hesitate to come back when in the area!" The Harp and Hound Pub, …
Fatal Fall: Man, 25, Found Dead At Popular State Park Fatal Fall: Man, 25, Found Dead At Popular State Park
Fatal Fall: Man, 25, Found Dead At Popular State Park Officials are investigating after a 25-year-old man was found dead after falling at a popular state park in Connecticut. The incident took place in New Haven County around 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24 at West Rock Ridge State Park in Hamden. Environmental Conservation Police responded to the park after receiving a report of a fall victim from the  Hamden Police, a spokesman for the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said. After a search, a 25-year-old man was found and was declared dead on the scene, the spokesman said. EnCon Police are investigating. The victim…
Here Are 5 Fun Things To Do With Kids In, Around New Haven Here Are 5 Fun Things To Do With Kids In, Around New Haven
Here Are 5 Fun Things To Do With Kids In, Around New Haven Are you looking for something fun to do with your kids in the Greater New Haven area? Look no further. The Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History Located in the heart of New Haven, the museum offers an array of interactive exhibits, displays, and activities for children. From dinosaur bones and fossils to minerals and gems, the museum offers a variety of natural history exhibits.  In addition, the museum also houses a wide range of artifacts from cultures around the world. For more, click here. The Eli Whitney Museum Located in Hamden, the museum was founded by the inventor of the…
Man Shot While Walking Dog In Hamden, Police Say Man Shot While Walking Dog In Hamden, Police Say
Man Shot While Walking Dog In Hamden, Police Say A Hamden man was shot twice in the leg while walking his dog on a city street. The incident took place in New Haven around 11 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 8 in the area of Dixwell Avenue near Brewster Street. New Haven officers were notified that a man suffering a gunshot wound sought treatment at the St. Raphael’s campus of Yale-New Haven Hospital, said Capt. Rose Dell, of the New Haven Police. The 30-year-old New Haven resident told officers he was walking his dog on Dixwell Avenue near Brewster Street when he noticed that he was bleeding from his left leg, Dell said. Medical st…
'Demonic' Killings Of Father, Son Earn New Haven Man 120 Years In Prison 'Demonic' Killings Of Father, Son Earn New Haven Man 120 Years In Prison
'Demonic' Killings Of Father, Son Earn New Haven Man 120 Years In Prison A 55-year-old man was sentenced this week for killing a father and son in their Connecticut home back in the 1980s, officials said. Willie McFarland, of New Haven, got 120 years in prison for the murders of Fred Harris, age 59, and his son Greg Harris, age 23, inside their Hamden home in 1987, New Haven State’s Attorney John Doyle, Jr, announced on Tuesday, Jan. 31.  Judge Elpedio Vitale, who delivered the sentence, called the murders "a demonic level of violence and terror" and said McFarland "is an unqualified menace to society."  “After 35 years, the m…
Man AKA 'Trouble' Killed Accomplice To Stop Him From Snitching On 2 Murders In Hamden Man AKA 'Trouble' Killed Accomplice To Stop Him From Snitching On 2 Murders In Hamden
Man AKA 'Trouble' Killed Accomplice To Stop Him From Snitching On 2 Murders In Hamden An illegal firearms dealer who murdered two people in Hamden and then killed his accomplice to stop him from confessing to police has been found guilty by a federal jury. Earlier Report - Man Charged With Committing 3 Murders In Connecticut In 2015 Edward Michael Parks, also known as "Lee" and "Trouble," was found guilty on Thursday, Jan. 19 of killing the three men on Nov. 16, 2015, according to the US Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut.  On the day of the murders, Parks, a 36-year-old Raleigh, North Carolina resident, was conducting an illegal sale of firearms in…