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New Brookfield Eatery Enjoying Success Months After Opening New Brookfield Eatery Enjoying Success Months After Opening
New Brookfield Eatery Enjoying Success Months After Opening Mere months after opening its doors, a new restaurant in Connecticut is already a hit with sushi and ramen lovers.  Since opening in mid-July, Tomo 202, located in the Fairfield County town of Brookfield at 806 Federal Rd., has received plenty of praise for its fresh sushi rolls, ramen, and boba tea.  The eatery is the sister restaurant to Tomo 68 in Naugatuck, Ramen & Bao in Oxford, and Ji Bei Chuan in Orange, all in New Haven County.  Those who stop by the new location can indulge in delicious sushi rolls, sashimi, and tempura, as well as ramen, dumplings, oysters…
More Than 100+ Cars Takeover Stratford Street For Second Time In Week More Than 100+ Cars Takeover Stratford Street For Second Time In Week
More Than 100+ Cars Takeover Stratford Street For Second Time In Week Police in Connecticut had to break up another illegal "takeover" of a road after more than 100 cars blocked traffic during the weekend, authorities said.  Police in Fairfield County were called to 200 East Main St. in Stratford just after midnight on Sunday, Sept. 29, to reports of a takeover, authorities said.  When police arrived, many of the cars and pedestrians that gathered to watch scattered, but police were able to nab four of the participants, Stratford Police said.  Police arrested Carlos Sanchez Hernandez, age 20, Mailin Perez, age 19, Rodney Gist, age 25, and Tyle…
100+ Motorcycles Used In Illegal 'Takeover' Of I-95  In Stratford To Film Stunts: Cops 100+ Motorcycles Used In Illegal 'Takeover' Of I-95  In Stratford To Film Stunts: Cops
100+ Motorcycles Used In Illegal 'Takeover' Of I-95 In Stratford To Film Stunts: Cops Police arrested two men after they allegedly took part in an illegal "takeover" of I-95 for several miles in Connecticut as they filmed more than 100 motorcycles performing tricks on the interstate and blocking traffic, authorities said.  New Haven County residents Shauna Puglia, age 26, of West Haven, and Ryley Lewis, age 26, of North Haven, were arrested following a cat-and-mouse exchange on I-95 South on Saturday, Sept. 21, around 11 a.m., Connecticut Police said.  Authorities received multiple 911 calls about scores of bikes driving erratically on I-95 near Exit 46 in New Have…
Suspect On Run Following CT High-Speed Crash, Guns, Drugs Seized Suspect On Run Following CT High-Speed Crash, Guns, Drugs Seized
Suspect On Run Following CT High-Speed Crash, Guns, Drugs Seized Police in New Haven County are searching for a suspect who allegedly ran a red light at a high rate of speed in a Mercedes and slammed into another vehicle, knocking down a light pole and injuring several. The incident occurred in the town of Orange around 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19, at Boston Post Road in the left lane approaching Lambert Road. According to the Orange Police, the 2016 Mercedes C300. passed a police cruiser in the right lane, traveling at a high rate of speed.   Seven seconds later, the vehicle ran a red traffic signal at the intersection and collided with …
CT Man Admits Committing 37 Robberies Across State CT Man Admits Committing 37 Robberies Across State
CT Man Admits Committing 37 Robberies Across State A Connecticut man has admitted to committing at least 37 violent robberies across the state in 2022.  Hartford County resident Lonny Cross, age 45, of Bristol, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, May 21, for the crimes that ranged from Hartford to Fairfield County and one in New York in September and October 2022, said Vanessa Roberts Avery, US Attorney for the District of Connecticut. According to court documents and statements made in court, Cross committed 37 robberies and attempted robberies of gas station convenience stores, mini-markets, and liquor stores in North Branford, Waterbury, Wol…
Woman Charged With Elder Abuse At Care Center In Fairfield County Woman Charged With Elder Abuse At Care Center In Fairfield County
Woman Charged With Elder Abuse At Care Center In Fairfield County A woman who worked as an aide at a Fairfield County care center has been charged with elder abuse after allegedly ignoring a man all night who had fallen out of bed. The incident occurred in Norwalk in November 2023 at the Fairfield Family Care Center. According to Lt. Tomasz Podgorski of the Norwalk Police, an investigation found that an older man was left unattended and injured after falling out of his bed during the overnight hours.  Detectives collected evidence, interviewed witnesses, and determined that New Jersey resident Lydia Lungile, age 40, of Newark, was the …
Stew Leonard's Eyes This CT Location For Next New Store Stew Leonard's Eyes This CT Location For Next New Store
Stew Leonard's Eyes This CT Location For Next New Store Stew Leonard's is eyeing a familiar location as a possible location for its next new supermarket. The Connecticut-based company confirmed on Wednesday, May 8, that the town of Orange in New Haven County is one of several locations being "looked at" for the family-owned grocer's ninth location, according to Meghan Bell, a spokeswoman for the company. Bell said that, at this point, several options are being considered, and an announcement would be made by the end of the year.  Stew Leonard's also has Connecticut stores in Norwalk (where the company has its headquarters), Danbury, and Ne…
Police Probe Series Of Smash-Grab Burglaries In North Haven Police Probe Series Of Smash-Grab Burglaries In North Haven
Police Probe Series Of Smash-Grab Burglaries In North Haven Police in Connecticut are investigating after a series of smash-and-grab robberies occurred within a few days. The latest incident occurred in North Haven on Sunday, March 24 at the Mobil Gas Station on State Street. According to North Haven Police, four people wearing masks and hooded shirts smashed the front glass door of the gas station and made off with some $2,000 in cash and two cash registers before fleeing in a stolen car that was taken from Manchester. The same crew is responsible for two other burglaries in Hamden, two burglaries in Orange, and one burglary in West Haven, North H…
Popular CT Eateries Hatch Unique Chicken Sandwich Creation Available At 9 Locations Popular CT Eateries Hatch Unique Chicken Sandwich Creation Available At 9 Locations
Popular CT Eateries Hatch Unique Chicken Sandwich Creation Available At 9 Locations Call it a hen-semble worth shaking your tail feathers over. Two Connecticut food brands have teamed up to hatch a new chicken sandwich creation sure to get any carnivore’s mouth watering. New Haven-based Haven Hot Chicken and bakery Chabaso officially launched their Garlic Parm Sandwich on Monday, March 18. It is now or will soon be available for a limited time only at these nine Hot Chicken locations: Downtown New Haven (21 Whitney Ave.),  Orange (550 Boston Post Road),  Norwalk (596 Westport Ave.),  North Haven (146 Washington Ave.),  Storrs (1206 Storrs Road),&nbs…
Famous Duck Donuts To Open First Shop In CT Famous Duck Donuts To Open First Shop In CT
Famous Duck Donuts To Open First Shop In CT If you love donuts then a new national donut chain opening its first shop in Connecticut will make your heart go pitter-patter when you walk through the doors, according to local foodies and Yelpers. Duck Donuts -- famous on the Outer Banks of North Carolina where they got their start -- has announced they will open in New Haven County in Orange. With 145 shops nationwide and in several other countries, the concept and all the hype behind their success is each donut is made to order and you get to pick the toppings. Connecticut's first will be located at 350 Boston Post Road, said Cassidy …
Over $955K Scheme: Former Orange Office Manager Gets Years In Prison For Embezzlement Over $955K Scheme: Former Orange Office Manager Gets Years In Prison For Embezzlement
Over $955K Scheme: Former Orange Office Manager Gets Years In Prison For Embezzlement A 53-year-old former office manager from Connecticut will spend years in prison for embezzling nearly $956,000 from the family-owned construction business she worked for, officials announced. New Haven County resident Erin Sullivan of Cheshire, age 53, was sentenced on Wednesday, Feb. 21 to 24 months in prison for her embezzlement scheme and tax fraud, the US Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut announced. According to federal officials, Sullivan was employed as the office manager for the Orange-based construction business she worked for. Beginning at least as early as 2016, Su…
Popular Hot Chicken Eatery Chain To Open New Locations In Fairfield, Oxford Popular Hot Chicken Eatery Chain To Open New Locations In Fairfield, Oxford
Popular Hot Chicken Eatery Chain To Open New Locations In Fairfield, Oxford Fans of crispy hot fried chicken will want to look out for two upcoming restaurants that will soon be opening up in Connecticut.  Haven Hot Chicken, a franchise known for its Nashville Hot Chicken that already has several locations in the state, will be opening two new locations in Fairfield and the New Haven County town of Oxford in Spring 2024.  The new restaurants, once open, will serve the chain's signature menu of crispy fried chicken in addition to vegetarian options. All menu items range in spice from "Country," or not spicy, to "Haven," or extremely spicy.  Both…
500 Street Takeover Vehicles Stopped In Shelton By Awaiting Police 500 Street Takeover Vehicles Stopped In Shelton By Awaiting Police
Shelton PD Stop 500 Vehicles From Street Takeover Some 500 vehicles were stopped from a "street takeover" in Connecticut by awaiting police who had been tipped off about the event. The incident took place in Shelton on Saturday, Dec. 9, in the area of Research Drive. According to Det. Richard Bango, of the Shelton Police, detectives learned that a street takeover was planned to take place on Saturday.  A street takeover is an unsanctioned event with large groups of motorists that block roads and "take over" parking lots, performing stunts with their vehicles.  Shelton has been the target of these takeovers in the recent pa…
Woman Struck By Several Vehicles While Crossing Busy CT Roadway, Police Say Woman Struck By Several Vehicles While Crossing Busy CT Roadway, Police Say
Woman Struck By Several Vehicles While Crossing Busy CT Roadway, Police Say A 43-year-old Connecticut woman was killed after she was struck by multiple vehicles while crossing a busy roadway. The incident took place in New Haven County in Orange around 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 14 on Boston Post Road in front of McDonald's. Responding officers found the victim lying in the roadway with multiple traumatic injuries, said Assistant Chief Max Martins of the Orange Police Department. The victim, identified as Khurshida Mohamadi, age 43, of West Haven was transported by AMR ambulance to Yale New Haven Hospital where she was pronounced dead, said Martins.  The Depar…
Deer Crashes On Rise In CT: Here Are Towns With Most Past Collisions Deer Crashes On Rise In CT: Here Are Towns With Most Past Collisions
Deer Crashes On Rise In CT: Here Are Towns With Most Past Collisions Officials in Connecticut are warning motorists to look out for deer as the peak season for collisions involving the animals approaches.  According to AAA Northeast, deer crashes in the Nutmeg State are increasing "by leaps and bounds," and the peak time of year for collisions has been starting earlier and earlier every year, officials announced on Tuesday, Oct. 10. This was evidenced by Fall 2022, during which there were as many as 460 deer crashes in the state from October to December. This comes out to around one crash every five hours, officials said, the greatest number of collisio…
Man Charged In Crash That Kills 22-Year-Old Hanging Out Of Sunroof In Bridgeport Man Charged In Crash That Kills 22-Year-Old Hanging Out Of Sunroof In Bridgeport
Man Charged In Crash That Kills 22-Year-Old Hanging Out Of Sunroof In Bridgeport A 22-year-old Connecticut man has died following a crash while he was hanging out of the sunroof while standing in the backseat of the car. Windham County resident Miguel Angel Rodriguez, of Willimantic, died on Sunday, June 25, hours after the crash in New Haven County on Derby Avenue in Orange. According to the Orange Police, an investigation found that a white 1995 Honda Civic being driven by Fairfield County resident Jeremie Rodriguez, age 19, of Bridgeport was traveling eastbound on Derby Avenue when he disregarded the traffic control signal and collided with a silver 2021 Do…
New Stamford Eatery Sets Opening Date New Stamford Eatery Sets Opening Date
New Stamford Eatery Sets Opening Date A new fast-casual eatery in Stamford serving up Mexican-inspired dishes has set an opening date.  Bubbakoo's Burritos, located in Stamford at 800 E Main St., will open up for business on Wednesday, June 28, according to an announcement from the eatery's owners, Perry and Fenil Patel.  Earlier Report - New Eatery To Open Second CT Location In Stamford Visitors to the new Bubbakoo's location can expect a wide variety of classic Mexican-inspired menu offerings such as burritos, bowls, quesadillas, tacos, and nachos, in addition to more unique items like "chiwawas," a split-fried ball of rice…
New Eatery To Open Second CT Location In Stamford New Eatery To Open Second CT Location In Stamford
New Eatery To Open Second CT Location In Stamford A fast-casual eatery is continuing its growth in Connecticut by soon opening a second location in Fairfield County.  Bubbakoo’s Burritos, located in Stamford at 800 E Main St., will open up for business in mid-June 2023, owners Perry and Fenil Patel announced.  The location will be the second Bubbakoo’s Burritos to open in Connecticut, joining the location in Orange at 116 Boston Post Rd.  Bubbakoo’s is known for serving up classic Mexican-inspired menu items such as burritos, bowls, quesadillas, tacos, and nachos. It also serves "chiwawas," a split-fried ball of rice and cheese.  Some u…
Popular Restaurant Chain Opens New Location In Stamford Popular Restaurant Chain Opens New Location In Stamford
Popular Restaurant Chain Opens New Location In Stamford The newest location of a Connecticut restaurant chain that prides itself on making from-scratch dishes using family recipes has arrived in Fairfield County.  Puerto Vallarta opened its Stamford location on Monday, April 24, according to the restaurant's social media, bringing its total number of establishments to eight. The new restaurant, located in Stamford Town Center's restaurant plaza at 230 Tresser Boulevard, is filled with lively art, an impressive electric fireplace, and ceilings dripping with plants.  View this post on Instagram A p…
New 'Hot Chicken' Restaurant In Norwalk To Give Away 300 Sandwiches At Grand Opening New 'Hot Chicken' Restaurant In Norwalk To Give Away 300 Sandwiches At Grand Opening
New 'Hot Chicken' Restaurant In Norwalk To Give Away 300 Sandwiches At Grand Opening A restaurant that offers Nashville-style hot chicken will give away 300 sandwiches at the upcoming grand opening of its new Fairfield County location. Haven Hot Chicken will open its Norwalk location in mid-January, representatives said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Haven Hot Chicken (@havenhotchicken) The business also operates locations in Orange and New Haven, serving up chicken nuggets, chicken tenders, chicken and waffles, and chicken sandwiches.  Guests can choose the "heat level" of their chicken dish and add a variet…
Julia's Bakery In Orange Shutters After Decades In Business Julia's Bakery In Orange Shutters After Decades In Business
Julia's Bakery In Orange Shutters After Decades In Business A longtime Connecticut bakery known for its fresh pastries and cakes made from scratch has permanently closed.  Julia's Bakery, located in the New Haven County town of Orange, officially closed on New Year's Day. Owner Jeff Chandler announced plans for the closure on Friday, Dec. 2. "This journey now ending would have been unimaginable from its start 32 years ago," the announcement reads. "We are deeply thankful to all those who have shared in it: our staff, whose commitment paved the road through four locations and a pandemic; the town of Orange for accepting us as part of the commun…
Deer Collisions On Connecticut Roadways Expected To 'Increase By Leaps, Bounds,' AAA Warns Deer Collisions On Connecticut Roadways Expected To 'Increase By Leaps, Bounds,' AAA Warns
Deer Collisions On Connecticut Roadways Expected To 'Increase By Leaps, Bounds,' AAA Warns With fall in full swing and days becoming shorter, deer collisions on Connecticut roadways "increase by leaps and bounds," warns AAA Northeast. "Drivers need to steer clear of deer beginning this month, the start of deer mating season in Connecticut, when more deer traverse wooded areas along the state’s roadways at twilight," said the AAA. Although animal-related crashes are costly and dangerous to drivers, they’re generally underreported, AAA Northeast spokeswoman Fran Mayko said. However, data from the UConn Crash Data Repository reports there were 418 deer-related crashes between Octob…
Firefighter Attacked By Dog While Responding To Blaze At CT Residence Firefighter Attacked By Dog While Responding To Blaze At CT Residence
Firefighter Attacked By Dog While Responding To Blaze At CT Residence A firefighter was attacked by a dog while responding to a residential fire in Connecticut. Authorities in New Haven County responded to the blaze in Derby at 39 Spring St. at about 5:45 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, the Derby Fire Department reported. A blaze broke out on the third floor and occupied multiple units in the building, according to the report. Additional units responded from Shelton, Ansonia, and Orange, officials said. The fire department said no civilians were injured in the blaze. Authorities said about 40 firefighters responded to the scene before the blaze was brought under…
12 Injured In Crash Near CT Intersection 12 Injured In Crash Near CT Intersection
12 Injured In Crash Near CT Intersection A dozen people were hospitalized in Connecticut after a transit bus was rear-ended by a pickup truck. The crash took place in New Haven County around 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 8, in the town of Orange on Route 34 near the intersection with Racebrook Road. An initial investigation revealed that a Connecticut Transit bus was stopped for a red light when it was hit from the rear by a pickup truck, said the Orange Police Department. Sun glare may have been a factor, police said. Orange police, fire, and EMS resources responded, but no life-threatening injuries were reported, police said. The d…
Fairfield County Man Accused Of Driving Wrong Way While Under Influence On  Merritt Parkway Fairfield County Man Accused Of Driving Wrong Way While Under Influence On  Merritt Parkway
Fairfield County Man Accused Of Driving Wrong Way While Under Influence On Merritt Parkway A 59-year-old Fairfield County man is accused of driving the wrong way on a Connecticut highway while under the influence. Troopers in New Haven County received 911 calls about a vehicle traveling south in the northbound lanes on the Merritt Parkway (Route 15) near Exit 55 in Milford at about 2 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1, Connecticut State Police reported. Shortly after the initial calls, police received a report of a crash on Route 15 near the Milford/Orange line involving a northbound vehicle that had reportedly swerved and struck a guardrail to avoid a crash with the wrong-way vehicle, au…
Owners Of Popular Hot Chicken Restaurants To Open New Location In Fairfield County Owners Of Popular Hot Chicken Restaurants To Open New Location In Fairfield County
Owners Of Popular Hot Chicken Restaurants To Open New Location In Fairfield County A restaurant known for its Nashville-style hot chicken is coming to Fairfield County. Haven Hot Chicken plans to expand to a new location in Norwalk sometime this winter, representatives announced on Wednesday, July 27. The new eatery, located at 596 Westport Ave., will be Haven Hot Chicken's third location. The owners also operate a restaurant in New Haven and a location in Orange, which opened in June.  Representatives said the Norwalk location will be 2,500 square feet and offer the brand's signature menu featuring both chicken and vegetarian options, along with a variety of …
Four Charged After Racing Vehicles Weave In, Out Of Traffic CT Roadways, Police Say Four Charged After Racing Vehicles Weave In, Out Of Traffic CT Roadways, Police Say
Four Charged After Racing Vehicles Weave In, Out Of Traffic CT Roadways, Police Say Four men were charged after being caught racing on Connecticut roadways including on I-95. The incident took place in New Haven County around 10:15 a.m., on Sunday, July 17 in West Haven. The men were caught after state police at Troop G received multiple 911 calls of a group of six vehicles racing, weaving in and out of traffic, and using the shoulder of the roadway to pass on several roadways, including I-95, said the Connecticut State Police. As troopers attempted to pull the vehicles over, one pulled to the shoulder as the others took off. The driver of the first vehicle that stopped w…
Man Nabbed For Stealing Nearly $300 Worth Of Items From CT Whole Foods, Police Say Man Nabbed For Stealing Nearly $300 Worth Of Items From CT Whole Foods, Police Say
Man Nabbed For Stealing Nearly $300 Worth Of Items From CT Whole Foods, Police Say A 60-year-old man was charged after police said he stole hundreds of dollars worth of shrimp from a Whole Foods Market in Connecticut. Police responded to a report of shoplifting at Whole Foods Market, located at 1686 Boston Post Road in Milford, at about 8:50 a.m. on Saturday, July 9, according to the Milford Police Department. Anthony London, of New Haven, was seen on video surveillance taking bags of shrimp and leaving the store without paying, police said. Police said London is known to employees of the store for having shoplifted before. Officers located London in the area and locate…
Fairfield County Teacher Accused Of Abusing Student, Police Say Fairfield County Teacher Accused Of Abusing Student, Police Say
Fairfield County Teacher Accused Of Abusing Student, Police Say A Fairfield County teacher has been arrested for allegedly abusing a student by knocking him out of a chair and dragging him. The arrest took place in Norwalk at West Rocks Middle School on Thursday, June 16. New Haven County resident, York Mario, age 61, of Orange, was arrested following an investigation that was initiated in Nov. 2021, said Sgt. Sofia Gulino, of the Norwalk Police Department.  School officials reported to police that on October 29, 2021, Mario grabbed a student by his shoulder, while he was sitting in a chair, and pulled him causing the student to fall to …
Group Of Men Steal $15K Worth Of Narcotics From CT Rite Aid Group Of Men Steal $15K Worth Of Narcotics From CT Rite Aid
Group Of Men Steal $15K Worth Of Narcotics From CT Rite Aid Police in Connecticut are asking the public for help identifying three men who allegedly stole more than $15,000 worth of drugs from a Rite Aid Pharmacy. The incident took place in New Haven County around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21 in Milford at the store located at 1360 Boston Post Road. The men went to the pharmacy drop-off counter where two of the suspects jumped over the counter, said the Milford Police. An employee was ordered to open a safe containing narcotics. The two suspects passed the narcotics from the safe to the third man who had a large shopping bag. Approximately $15,…
Owners Of CT Family Restaurant Announce 'Difficult Decision' To Close Two Locations Owners Of CT Family Restaurant Announce 'Difficult Decision' To Close Two Locations
Owners Of CT Family Restaurant Announce 'Difficult Decision' To Close Two Locations A restaurant has officially closed two of its locations. The owners of Chip's Family Restaurant made the announcement on Friday, June 3, saying the Chip's Southington and Wethersfield locations in Hartford County were closed. “My brother George built Chip’s Family Restaurant on three fundamental principles: quality, service, and community,” said Dina Bajko, owner of Chip’s Orange and Fairfield locations. “Closing our Southington and Wethersfield locations was a very difficult decision; however, this decision is absolutely consistent with my brother George’s much larger strategic vision for …