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Plane Crash Kills 12, Including Beloved 39-Year-Old Musician Plane Crash Kills 12, Including Beloved 39-Year-Old Musician
Plane Crash Kills 12, Including Beloved 39-Year-Old Musician A popular musician was among a dozen people killed when a plane crashed moments after taking off. The incident happened off the Caribbean island of Roatán, north of the Honduran coast, on Monday, March 17. Honduran musician Aurelio Martinez, age 39, was among the victims. Five people survived, according to the Honduras National Police. A video released by police shows responders pulling one of the survivors from the water. Martinez, known for his interpretation of punta rock, belonged to one of the last generations steeped in Garifuna tradition., according to the Kennedy&n…
Ex-Olympian Accused Of Ordering Murders Added To FBI's Most Wanted List Ex-Olympian Accused Of Ordering Murders Added To FBI's Most Wanted List
Ex-Olympian Accused Of Ordering Murders Added To FBI's Most Wanted List In a stunning fall from grace, a former once celebrated for his prowess on the slopes, now finds himself at the center of a chilling manhunt. Accused of orchestrating a deadly drug trafficking operation that spans continents, Ryan Wedding, age 43, has been placed on the FBI’s 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list, joining the ranks of the most notorious criminals in America.
 Once an icon of athleticism, Wedding now faces serious allegations, including multiple murders linked to his alleged drug empire.  As authorities intensify their search, a $10 million reward has been offered for informat…
US Travel Advisory Expanded: These 23 Nations Now Under Warning US Travel Advisory Expanded: These 23 Nations Now Under Warning
US Travel Advisory Expanded: These 23 Nations Now Under Warning In a significant move to safeguard American travelers, the US Department of State has updated its travel advisory system, identifying 23 nations where heightened caution is urged.  The advisory system evaluates a range of risks, including crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health threats, and natural disasters. The State Department reviews Level 1 and 2 advisories annually, while Level 3 and 4 warnings are reassessed every six months.  According to a department statement, "A Travel Advisory will also be updated anytime there is a change in US government posture, normally as it relat…
Netflix Is About To Start Charging You To Share Your Password Netflix Is About To Start Charging You To Share Your Password
Netflix Is About To Start Charging You To Share Your Password Sharing your Netflix password will soon come with a price. Starting in early 2023, Netflix will allow only one "home account" and charge for every "sub account" added to that account — up to five, the company announced. The new payment plan was rolled out as an experiment in Argentina, Dominican Republic, Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala, where customers paid $2.99 to add a sub account. Netflix did not immediately say how much sub accounts will cost Americans.
George Pettit, Dentist In Ridgefield For Decades, Dies At 75 George Pettit, Dentist In Ridgefield For Decades, Dies At 75
George Pettit, Dentist In Ridgefield For Decades, Dies At 75 A longtime Ridgefield dentist who volunteered at a dental clinic in Honduras has died. Gordon G. Pettit, Jr. who practiced dentistry in Ridgefield for 32 years, died Thursday, May 23 at Danbury Hospital after a long battle with prostate cancer. He was 75. Dr. Pettit graduated from Northwestern University Dental School and joined his father in his dental practice in Ridgefield. He was born in New London on Aug. 5, 1943. As a teen, he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Dr. Pettit was dedicated to volunteering with Habitat for Humanity and many years with Cape Cares where he worked with fello…
Honduran Living In Stamford Sentenced For illegally Reentering US Honduran Living In Stamford Sentenced For illegally Reentering US
Honduran Living In Stamford Sentenced For illegally Reentering US A convicted felon living illegally in Fairfield County who is a citizen of Honduras is heading to prison for illegally reentering the country. Erick Sanabria-Hernandes, who was living in Stamford, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison after pleading guilty to one count of illegal reentry into the United States earlier this year. Sanabria-Hernandes, 34, illegally entered the country and was busted by U.S. Border Patrol officers in May 2004 after he crossed the Mexican border. In August the following year, Sanabria-Hernandes failed to show up to an immigration hearing in San Antonio and h…
Citizen Of Honduras Admits To Reentering CT After Deportation Citizen Of Honduras Admits To Reentering CT After Deportation
Citizen Of Honduras Admits To Reentering CT After Deportation A convicted felon who was deported to his native Honduras has admitted to illegally reentering the country and taking shelter in Connecticut. Honduran national Javier Vasquez Martinez, who was last known to be living in Meriden, pleaded guilty in New Haven District Court to one count of reentry of a removed alien, John Durham, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced this week. Vasquez Martinez, 39, was deported in May 2016 following two state convictions for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol and then failing to appear in court t…
Stamford Man In Need Of Kidney Dialysis Given Stay Of Deportation Stamford Man In Need Of Kidney Dialysis Given Stay Of Deportation
Stamford Man In Need Of Kidney Dialysis Given Stay Of Deportation A Stamford man who was on the verge of being deported to Hondorus despite having serious kidney disease has received a six-month reprieve from Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to Gov. Dannel P. Malloy. “While this is welcome news, a six-month stay is not enough, especially considering that the hospital cannot perform the kidney transplant necessary to keep Mr. Santos alive without at least a year of post-op recovery time," Malloy said.  Nelson Rosales Santos, 49, has lived in Stamford for more than 30 years when he came to this country from Honduras in 1989. The hardworki…
Man Sentenced For Sexually Assaulting Fairfield County Neighbor's Daughter Man Sentenced For Sexually Assaulting Fairfield County Neighbor's Daughter
Man Sentenced For Sexually Assaulting Fairfield County Neighbor's Daughter A local man was sentenced to five in prison for sexually assaulting his neighbor's daughter after contacting her on Snapchat. Marlon Reyes-Delgado, 42, of Bridgeport was sentenced to 10 years in state prison, to 10 years, suspended after he serves five years in prison, followed by 10 years of probation, said Supervisory Assistant State’s Attorney C. Robert Satti Jr. Reyes-Delgado, who was sentenced before Superior Court Judge Robert Devlin, said: “I ask for forgiveness for what happened." A Honduran citizen, Reyes-Delgado will be deported after he completes his prison term, officials …
Worker Dies After Falling From Tree In Fairfield County Worker Dies After Falling From Tree In Fairfield County
Worker Dies After Falling From Tree In Fairfield County A worker from a local tree removal company died after falling from a tree that he was removing from the property of a Trumbull home. Eris Banegas-Gomes, 28, of Bridgeport, was wearing a safety harness around 9 a.m. Saturday, as he climbed the tree to a height of about 45 feet at the Pinewood Trail home, police said.  He then began removing the top portion of the tree, when the tree broke off at its base. The tree, with Banegas-Gomes, still attached, fell directly to the ground, police said. Other members of the work crew immediately called 911 and attempted to assist him. Trumbull police …
Trio Face 100 Years Each In Prison For Connecticut Kidnapping Plot Trio Face 100 Years Each In Prison For Connecticut Kidnapping Plot
Trio Face 100 Years Each In Prison For Connecticut Kidnapping Plot Three Bridgeport cab drivers are facing 100 years in prison after a federal jury found them guilty of kidnapping and extorting money from immigrants trying to find their way to Connecticut, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. The trio, Lucilo Cabrera, 44, Carlos Hernandez, 53, and Francisco Betancourt, 67, were convicted Friday, March 9, on multiple counts of kidnapping and extortion, confirmed U.S Attorney's Spokesman Tom Carson. A fourth cab driver, Pascual Rodriguez, 49, had his case severed and he is scheduled for trial in June, Carson said. In court documents, which offer sketchy…