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Mom, Infant Son Gunned Down In CT Drive-By, Shooter Arrested In Puerto Rico: Police Mom, Infant Son Gunned Down In CT Drive-By, Shooter Arrested In Puerto Rico: Police
Mom, Infant Son Gunned Down In CT Drive-By, Shooter Arrested In Puerto Rico: Police A 23-year-old man accused of fatally shooting a young mother and her infant son in Connecticut was arrested in Puerto Rico, authorities announced. Lance Morales, the suspect in the drive-by shooting that killed 20-year-old Jessiah Mercado and her 4-month-old son, Messiah Diaz, was taken into custody Saturday, Nov. 23, by the U.S. Marshals Violent Fugitive Task Force, the Marshal Service said.  He was found at a home in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, and is being held on a $3 million bond. The incident unfolded earlier this week when officers responded to Hartford Hospital after a vehicle arriv…
Gold Star Father ID'd As Victim In Fatal Western Mass Crash Gold Star Father ID'd As Victim In Fatal Western Mass Crash
Gold Star Father ID'd As Victim In Fatal Western Mass Crash The Massachusetts father of a soldier killed in Afghanistan died earlier this week after being hit by a car while on his way to deliver an award in his son's honor, his family said. Michael Demarsico, 63, of North Adams in Berkshire County, was crossing Route 8 to go to the Bounti-Fare restaurant in Adams on Sunday, Nov. 17, just after 5 p.m. when a car struck him, authorities said. Demarsico was pronounced dead in the back of an ambulance en route to Berkshire Medical Center, the Berkshire County District Attorney's Office said. The driver of the car that hit Demarsico remained at the sce…
CT Officer, Dad Of 2 Dies Unexpectedly: 'He Was Friend To Everyone He Met' CT Officer, Dad Of 2 Dies Unexpectedly: 'He Was Friend To Everyone He Met'
CT Officer, Dad Of 2 Dies Unexpectedly: 'He Was Friend To Everyone He Met' Police in Connecticut are mourning the death of an officer who died unexpectedly on Friday, Nov. 8, while off duty.  Windsor Police Officer Louis “The Kidd” Clayton leaves behind two young daughters — 2-year-old Zendaya and 3-year-old Zola — his parents, and long-time girlfriend, Olivia.  Related: Former Windsor Police Chief Dies After Long Illness Windsor Police did not disclose how Clayton died, but the department said he was a dedicated and compassionate public servant.  "Officer Clayton served with dedication and honor, and this loss has profoundly affected our depart…
Family Pleads for Justice After Man Left in Coma from Hit, Run Crash Family Pleads for Justice After Man Left in Coma from Hit, Run Crash
Family Pleads for Justice After Man Left in Coma from Hit, Run Crash The family of a 66-year-old Connecticut man who was left in a coma after a car crashed into him and sped off is asking for the public's help to find out who was behind the wheel.  Rene Beaudette, of Norwich in New London County, was hit around 5:25 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 655 East Main St. in Norwich, authorities said.  Original Report: Police Searching For Driver Who Left Hit, Run Victim In Coma Paramedics rushed Beaudette to William W. Backus Hospital and later to Hartford Hospital, where he was in critical condition.  A GoFundMe to help pay for his medica…
'She Had So Much Love To Give': Family Of Mom Found Dead At CT Home Want Answers 'She Had So Much Love To Give': Family Of Mom Found Dead At CT Home Want Answers
'She Had So Much Love To Give': Family Of Mom Found Dead At CT Home Want Answers Connecticut State Police are investigating the death of a mother of two found dead in a Middlesex County home last month.  Andrea Neyra, a 37-year-old Meriden woman, was found dead at a home in Middlefield on Saturday, Oct. 19, following a welfare check, authorities said.  Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine what caused her death, but her family is asking for the public's help to get answers.  Money raised through a GoFundMe will go to help her son and daughter and fund a legal inquiry into what led to her death.  We want to come together to celebrate t…
2 Killed In Fiery Crash ID'd As 39-Year-Old Woman, 59-Year-Old Man 2 Killed In Fiery Crash ID'd As 39-Year-Old Woman, 59-Year-Old Man
2 Killed In Fiery Crash ID'd As 39-Year-Old Woman, 59-Year-Old Man Connecticut police have identified the man and woman who were killed after their car crashed into a tree and burst into flames earlier this month in Hartford County.  Tiffany Cormier, age 39, and Russell "Russ" Bunn, 59, both of Bristol, were identified as the victims in a single-vehicle crash at 61 Johnnycake Mountain Road in Burlington just after 11 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, Connecticut State Police said. Original Report: 2 Killed After Car Careens Off Road Into Tree Police said Cormier was behind the wheel of a Ford Taurus that veered onto the shoulder of the road for an unk…
'He Had A Bright Future': Bridgeport Family Remembers 29-Year-Old Killed In Motorcycle Crash 'He Had A Bright Future': Bridgeport Family Remembers 29-Year-Old Killed In Motorcycle Crash
'He Had A Bright Future': Bridgeport Family Remembers 29-Year-Old Killed In Motorcycle Crash The family of a 29-year-old Connecticut man killed in a Fairfield County crash last week said he could "brighten any room with his smile." Rohith Gurumurthy died around 1 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, when he crashed his motorcycle at 1080 Atlantic St. in Bridgeport. Zaveriya Shaikh, who was a passenger on the bike, was also killed in the crash, authorities said.  Both Bridgeport residents died at the scene.  Gurumurthy graduated this year from Sacred Heart University in Fairfield with a degree in health informatics and had big dreams for his life, a GoFundMe for his family said.&…
Teen Nearly Killed In Fatal Groton Crash Shows Signs Of 'Awareness': Fundraiser Teen Nearly Killed In Fatal Groton Crash Shows Signs Of 'Awareness': Fundraiser
Teen Nearly Killed In Fatal Groton Crash Shows Signs Of 'Awareness': Fundraiser A fundraiser for one of the four teenagers who crashed into a tree in New London County earlier this week said the 17-year-old showed moments of improvement on Wednesday, Oct. 16, but he has a "long, challenging road to recovery." Kais Shiman, of Mystic, was one of the four teens in a 2012 Toyota 4Runner that veered off the wrong side of Fishtown Road in Groton around 1:20 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 14, and collided with a tree near the intersection of Little Gull Lane, authorities said. Earlier Report: Fundraiser For Family Of Carson, Skyler Wilson Tops $85,000 Carson Wilson, age 14, of G…
14-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Killed After SUV Hit Tree; 3 More Still In Critical Condition 14-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Killed After SUV Hit Tree; 3 More Still In Critical Condition
14-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Killed After SUV Hit Tree; 3 More Still In Critical Condition A 14-year-old Connecticut boy who was in an SUV that crashed into a tree in New London County early Monday morning, Oct. 14, has died, police said. His 17-year-old older brother and two other teens remain in the hospital with life-threatening injuries.  Carson Wilson, of Groton, was in a Toyota 4Runner that veered off the wrong side of Fishtown Road around 1:20 a.m. and collided with a tree near the intersection of Little Gull Lane, authorities said.  His older brother Skyler Wilson along with Kais Shiman, of Mystic, and Alex Quilter, of Groton, were also in the SUV. It's unclear …
Greenwich Detective Out Of Coma After Brain Surgery As Community Rallies Around His Family Greenwich Detective Out Of Coma After Brain Surgery As Community Rallies Around His Family
Greenwich Detective Out Of Coma After Brain Surgery As Community Rallies Around His Family A fundraiser for a Connecticut police veteran who had fallen into a coma following surgery to remove a brain tumor has raised more than $100,000 to support his family.  Greenwich Police Detective Mike Rooney underwent the delicate procedure at Yale New Haven Hospital earlier this month, but, during the operation, he suffered a "tremendous amount of swelling" and fell into a coma, said Peter Schmitt, president of the Greenwich Police Silver Shield Association.  Schmitt called it the "battle of (Rooney's) life. It's a fight that the Marine veteran is beginning to win. …
Trumbull Mom Jhoseline Nelson Dies At 42: 'Always Had An Open Door For Others' Trumbull Mom Jhoseline Nelson Dies At 42: 'Always Had An Open Door For Others'
Trumbull Mom Jhoseline Nelson Dies At 42: 'Always Had An Open Door For Others' A Connecticut community is rallying around a family suffering after their matriarch, a mother of three boys, died late last month.  Jhoseline Nelson, of Trumbull, died surrounded by her family on Sept. 29, her obituary said.  The Westchester County native from Port Chester leaves behind three sons — ages 13, 11, and 6 — and a husband of 17 years, Raney Nelson Jr. She was known for her fierce love of her family, her openness to anyone in need, and her compassion, according to her obituary. "From her earliest days, she was known for her strong will, unwavering determination, a…
High School Athlete Trapped On Roof Of Car, Carried For 4 Miles After Hit-Run Crash In CT: Cops High School Athlete Trapped On Roof Of Car, Carried For 4 Miles After Hit-Run Crash In CT: Cops
High School Athlete Trapped On Roof Of Car, Carried For 4 Miles After Hit-Run Crash In CT: Cops Police in Connecticut have arrested a man who they say struck a high school sophomore on his bicycle, carrying him on top of his car for four miles, before shoving him off into the roadway.  The boy, identified in a GoFundMe campaign as Avon High School soccer player Liam Shields, was left "fighting for his life," friends of his family said. The campaign, which had raised more than $48,000 as of press time said Liam was "fighting for his life." Avon police were called to Arch Road and Security Drive in Avon around 9:15 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4, after someone reported finding a damag…
Support Pours In For Greenwich Detective In Coma Support Pours In For Greenwich Detective In Coma
Support Pours In For Greenwich Detective In Coma A police department in Connecticut is leading an effort to lend help to one of its members who is fighting the health battle of his life following a brain tumor removal.  Detective 1st Grade Mike Rooney, a member of the Greenwich Police Department, is currently in a coma following his surgery at Yale New Haven Hospital to have a tumor removed from his brain, according to Greenwich Police Silver Shield Association President Peter Schmitt.  After the procedure was finished, Rooney's brain began unexpectedly swelling, causing him to enter into a coma, Schmitt said…
'We Are Devastated': Baby ID'd As Victim In Fatal Turnpike Rollover Crash 'We Are Devastated': Baby ID'd As Victim In Fatal Turnpike Rollover Crash
'We Are Devastated': Baby ID'd As Victim In Fatal Turnpike Rollover Crash A 1-year-old baby in Connecticut was killed last week in a multi-car pile-up in Hartford County that sent several others to the hospital, authorities said.  Ella Salgado, of Meriden in New Haven County, was killed in the three-car crash on the Berlin Parkway just before 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, police said.  Several people in one of the vehicles were ejected when their vehicle rolled over. Multiple people in the car Ella was riding in were taken to the hospital for treatment. Police did not release an update on their conditions.  Ella was taken to the hospital, but doct…
Organs Of 17-Year-Old Killed In Triple-Fatal Crash Will Help 3 Others Live Organs Of 17-Year-Old Killed In Triple-Fatal Crash Will Help 3 Others Live
Organs Of 17-Year-Old Killed In Triple-Fatal Crash Will Help 3 Others Live Bella Trezza’s final act of generosity will help others live. Just days after the 17-year-old high school senior and aspiring nurse from Babylon was taken off life support following a car crash that killed two others, doctors removed her organs to help three strangers in need. An honor walk was held at Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, before Trezza’s kidneys and liver were recovered, LiveOnNY confirmed to Daily Voice. Earlier Report: 'Ray Of Sunshine' Mourned As County Opens Traffic Study At Troubled Long Island Intersection “Two women in their 30’s received her ki…
Mom Of 2 Killed On Son's 8th Birthday Along With Father Of 5 In I-95 Crash Mom Of 2 Killed On Son's 8th Birthday Along With Father Of 5 In I-95 Crash
Mom Of 2 Killed On Son's 8th Birthday Along With Father Of 5 In I-95 Crash Police have identified the man and woman who were killed last week in a single-vehicle crash on I-95 in Connecticut.  Timothy Montague, age 36, and Lori-Lynn Botero, 34, both of New London, died on Friday night, Sept. 13, when Montague's truck clipped a guardrail at the Exit 87 off-ramp in Groton, struck a tree, and burst into flames, Connecticut State Police said.  They died at the scene. Police did not define Montague and Botero's relationship.  Original Report: Man, Woman Killed In Fiery Groton Crash Montague was a father of five, and Botero leaves behind …
'Beautiful Soul': Family Of Slain CT DOT Worker Grieves As Driver Faces More Charges 'Beautiful Soul': Family Of Slain CT DOT Worker Grieves As Driver Faces More Charges
'Beautiful Soul': Family Of Slain CT DOT Worker Grieves As Driver Faces More Charges A 55-year-old Connecticut woman accused of crashing into a state Department of Transportation worker while intoxicated now faces more charges linked to the fatal crash this summer, authorities announced on Monday, Sept. 16.  New Haven County resident Denise Lucibello, of East Haven, is now charged with second-degree manslaughter, the New Haven Judicial District State's Attorney Office said. She was already accused of driving under the influence, driving on a suspended license, and several traffic infractions.  Andrew DiDomenico, 26, of Meriden, was working on the Wharton Broo…
Victim Killed In CT Shooting Mourned As 'Admirable Man With Aspirations' Victim Killed In CT Shooting Mourned As 'Admirable Man With Aspirations'
Victim Killed In CT Shooting Mourned As 'Admirable Man With Aspirations' Family and friends of a Connecticut man who was killed last week in a shooting have rallied to help pay for his funeral.  Dante Sprouse, 25, of East Hartford, was shot and killed following reports of a burglary on Kelsey Street and a crash on Thursday morning, Sept. 12, NBC Connecticut reports.  Calls to numbers linked to Sprouse's family were not immediately returned.  More than 130 people have given to a GoFundMe to pay for Sprouse's funeral created by Sprouse's father, Douglas Sprouse.  On September 12, 2024, Dante Sprouse also known as Dee to family and friends was killed by a sensele…
CT 9th-Grader Killed In Head-On Crash CT 9th-Grader Killed In Head-On Crash
CT 9th-Grader Killed In Head-On Crash A Connecticut ninth-grade student was killed after crashing his dirt bike into another vehicle. The incident occurred in Hartford County around 5:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 8, in Suffield in the area of Cooper Hill Road at Woods Hollow Road. According to Capt. Robert Palmer of the Suffield Police, an initial investigation found that Carter Jones, age unknown, of Suffield, was traveling south on Copper Hill Road on a dirt bike approaching Woods Hollow Road.  A sedan was traveling northbound on Copper Hill approaching Woods Hollow, and the two vehicles collided head-on in the…
Friends Remember Men Killed In CT Boat Crash After Police ID Victims Friends Remember Men Killed In CT Boat Crash After Police ID Victims
Friends Remember Men Killed In CT Boat Crash After Police ID Victims Friends and family are remembering two victims of a Long Island Sound boat crash that killed three and sent six others to the hospital in Connecticut. New London County residents Ian Duchemin, age 25, of Oakdale, and Ryan D. Britagna, age 24, of Waterford, were killed on Monday, Sept. 2, when their boat hit the break wall at the mouth of the Connecticut River, the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said. Searchers found their bodies on Friday, Sept. 6. Middlesex County resident Christopher Hallahan, age 34, of Westbrook, also died in the crash ne…
Car Crashes Into Front Of Popular Greenwich Cafe Car Crashes Into Front Of Popular Greenwich Cafe
Car Crashes Into Front Of Popular Greenwich Cafe Fans of a popular Fairfield cafe are coming to its rescue after a car crashed through the front of the restaurant. The incident occurred in Greenwich at the Makerie Cafe on Monday, Sept. 2, on Valley Road. According to Greenwich Police, the crash occurred when a driver in the parking lot pressed the gas pedal instead of the brake and plowed through the storefront. Thankfully, the owners said on Facebook that no one was injured because they were closed for Labor Day. The owners posted on Facebook that "our beloved deli was severely damaged due to a vehicle driving straight through the fron…
Support Pours In For Family Of Swimming Pool Company Van Driver Killed In CT Crash Support Pours In For Family Of Swimming Pool Company Van Driver Killed In CT Crash
Support Pours In For Family Of Swimming Pool Company Van Driver Killed In CT Crash Community members are coming together to support the family of a 37-year-old man killed in a crash on a busy Connecticut roadway.  The effort came following a crash in Tolland County on Tuesday, Aug. 13, when two vehicles collided on Route 32 (River Road) in the town of Willington near the intersection with Battye Road, according to Connecticut State Police.  Willington resident Fred Viets, who had been driving a Ram van owned by Vernon-based Juliano's Pools, LLC, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, police said.  Earlier Report - 37-Year-…
Hundreds Showing Love For CT 4-Year-Old Facing Months Of Chemo Hundreds Showing Love For CT 4-Year-Old Facing Months Of Chemo
Hundreds Showing Love For CT 4-Year-Old Facing Months Of Chemo Friends, family, and strangers are donating and coming out in droves to show support for a 4-year-old Connecticut girl facing months of chemotherapy and radiation.  What started out as a fever and stomach ache for Mia Morse of New Haven County in Milford turned out to be every parent's worst nightmare -- cancer. Mia, usually dressed in full princess mode, is described as "hilariously imaginative, adorable, super sweet," according to a GoFundMe started to support the family so they can make it through these "trying" times. She is the oldest sibling to twins and loves her puppy, Lionel,…
9 Family Members Of Beloved Fairfield County School Custodian Killed In Florida Crash 9 Family Members Of Beloved Fairfield County School Custodian Killed In Florida Crash
9 Family Members Of Beloved Fairfield County School Custodian Killed In Florida Crash A beloved Fairfield County school custodian suffered "an unimaginable loss" when nine members of his family died in a car crash in central Florida. The incident occurred on Monday, Aug. 5, in the Palm Beach County city of Belle Glade. In a statement on Tuesday, Aug. 6, Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carmela Levy-David did not name the employee but offered words of sympathy.  “It is with a heavy heart that I share the devastating news that one of our cherished custodial staff members has suffered an unimaginable loss," Levy-David said. "Nine members of the…
Fundraiser Reaches Goal For Funeral Westhill HS Student Found Dead In New Canaan Fundraiser Reaches Goal For Funeral Westhill HS Student Found Dead In New Canaan
Fundraiser Reaches Goal For Funeral Westhill HS Student Found Dead In New Canaan A fundraiser for a Fairfield County high school student who was found dead in a wooded area has reached its goal to pay for funeral expenses. Related: ID Released For Man Found Dead In New Canaan Woods Santos Eujedo Perez, exact age not provided, of Stamford, was found dead Tuesday, July 9, in New Canaan in a wooded area after working at a construction site. Perez, a quiet but friendly Westhill High School student, was reported missing by family on Monday, July 8, according to the New Cannan Police. "Everyone associated with Stamford Public Schools is devastated by the passing of S…
Injured Victims From PA Trump Rally ID'd By Police Injured Victims From PA Trump Rally ID'd By Police
Injured Victims From PA Trump Rally ID'd By Police The two men who were shot during a Trump rally in Pennsylvania and left in critical condition have been identified by the Pennsylvania State Police on Sunday evening. David Dutch, 57 of New Kensington, PA, and James Copenhaver, 74 of Moon Township, PA, have serious injuries following the shooting by Thomas Matthew Crooks at the Trump rally on Saturday, July 13 but were listed in stable condition on Sunday, July 14, state police explained.   Former fire chief, Corey Comperatore, 50 of Sarver, was identified as the man who was shot dead, as Daily Voice previously reported. &nbs…
Fundraiser Aims To Cover Funeral Expenses For CT Man Who Drowned Saving Teen Fundraiser Aims To Cover Funeral Expenses For CT Man Who Drowned Saving Teen
Fundraiser Aims To Cover Funeral Expenses For CT Man Who Drowned Saving Teen Friends of a 27-year-old Connecticut man who drowned while saving the life of his girlfriend's son are raising funds to help the family pay for a funeral. Related: 27-Year-Old Drowns In Litchfield County's Bantam Lake New Haven County resident Kyree Dowd of Meriden died on Saturday, June 8, in Litchfield County at the Point Folly Campground in Bantam. According to his Godmother, Tracey Dickerson, Dowd, who was known to be a strong swimmer, he jumped into the water when his girlfriend's 16-year-old son began yelling for help after being caught in a current. The teen was saved, but D…
Support Floods In For Family Of Trooper Killed In CT Hit-Run Support Floods In For Family Of Trooper Killed In CT Hit-Run
Support Floods In For Family Of Trooper Killed In CT Hit-Run After the tragic death of a Connecticut State Police Trooper, the community has rallied together to support his wife and their two young children. Trooper Aaron Pelletier, age 34, was killed on Thursday, May 30, on I-84 in Hartford County. Aaron was near Exit 31 in Southington, standing at the driver’s side door of a vehicle he had just pulled over when he was struck and killed by a passing driver. Earlier Report: Arrest Made In Trooper's Hit-Run Death In Southington “The grief and sadness caused by Aaron’s sudden death cannot be properly expressed in words,” wrote Troop H, whom…
IDs Released By Family In Fatal CT Crash That Killed 1 Teen, Injured 3 Others IDs Released By Family In Fatal CT Crash That Killed 1 Teen, Injured 3 Others
IDs Released By Family In Fatal CT Crash That Killed 1 Teen, Injured 3 Others Police are investigating after one teen was killed and three others were seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash in Connecticut. 1 Teen Killed, 4 Seriously Injured In Fiery Overnight Wolcott Crash The incident occurred in New Haven County around 10 p.m. Saturday, June 1, in the town of Wolcott. Wolcott Police Chief Edward Stephens said that, on Monday, June 3, he was not releasing the victims' names at this point.  But a GoFundMe effort by the family of the victim has identified the 18-year-old driver as Alexander Dillion, of Wolcott, and one of the injured passengers…
Tens Of Thousands Of Dollars Pour In For Family Of New Canaan Boy Fighting Rare Diseases Tens Of Thousands Of Dollars Pour In For Family Of New Canaan Boy Fighting Rare Diseases
Tens Of Thousands Of Dollars Pour In For Family Of New Canaan Boy Fighting Rare Diseases A fundraising effort to help the family of a precocious Connecticut boy fighting a rare neuromuscular disease is already so successful that it has exceeded its original goal by over $30,000.  The effort was created to help the family of Boyd Thornhill, a Fairfield County boy from New Canaan who suffers from myasthenia gravis and mitochondrial disease, which has caused him several medical issues that have forced him to endure countless hospital stays, doctor's appointments, and medicines.  Because of the intensity of care that Boyd's diseases require, his parents, Ca…
Love, Support Pours In For Fairfield Family Of 8-Year-Old Fighting Battle Against Brain Tumor Love, Support Pours In For Fairfield Family Of 8-Year-Old Fighting Battle Against Brain Tumor
Love, Support Pours In For Fairfield Family Of 8-Year-Old Fighting Battle Against Brain Tumor A community has come together to raise tens of thousands of dollars to help support the Connecticut family of a courageous 8-year-old boy who has been waging a tough battle against a brain tumor for years.  Since the age of 2, Teddy Marchione of the town of Fairfield has been fighting a pediatric brain tumor that likely began growing in utero, according to his neurosurgeon. Following his original diagnosis in 2018, he underwent a 10-hour surgery to remove the tumor.  In the years since his first surgery, Marchione has gone through several rounds of chemotherapy and is no…