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2 Found Dead In CT Home In Apparent Murder-Suicide 2 Found Dead In CT Home In Apparent Murder-Suicide
2 Found Dead In CT Home In Apparent Murder-Suicide Editor's note: A headline on an earlier version of this story had an incorrect location. The incident occurred in East Hartford. A man and a woman were found dead inside a Connecticut home after police received a report of a possible gunshot victim. The incident occurred in Hartford County around 10:32 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 22, on Hilltop Farms Lane in East Hartford. According to East Hartford Police Officer Marc Caruso, when officers arrived, they located a man and a woman inside the home who had both sustained fatal gunshot wounds.   Police also located a firearm close to the …
Duo Nabbed After Breaking Into CT Home, Assaulting Man Inside: Police Duo Nabbed After Breaking Into CT Home, Assaulting Man Inside: Police
Duo Nabbed After Breaking Into CT Home, Assaulting Man Inside: Police Two men face a long list of charges after forcing their way into a Connecticut home and attacking a man inside, police announced.  Hartford County residents Amjid Khan, age 38, and Sher Ali Khan, age 51, both from New Britain, were arrested on Monday, Jan. 29 in connection with a home invasion in the New Haven County town of Naugatuck, Naugatuck Police announced on Thursday, Feb. 1.  According to the department, the duo entered a home on Ridge Road on Monday and assaulted a man inside.  After police were called to the scene, they found evidence of forced entry and …
Vicious Domestic Attack Leads To Arrest Of Milford Man, Police Say Vicious Domestic Attack Leads To Arrest Of Milford Man, Police Say
Vicious Domestic Attack Leads To Arrest Of Milford Man, Police Say A 25-year-old Connecticut man has been charged with assault after allegedly viciously attacking another person during a domestic dispute. The incident took place in New Haven County in Milford on Wednesday, Nov. 15 on Boston Post Road. According to Milford Police, the victim told officers that they were traveling in a vehicle being driven by Niko Tracy, of Milford when the two got into an argument.  Tracy pulled the car over, spit in the victim’s face, and punched the left side of their face, police said. Police said he then got out of the vehicle, dragged the victim out of…
Home Invasion: Naugatuck Man Breaks Down Door To Gain Entry, Police Say Home Invasion: Naugatuck Man Breaks Down Door To Gain Entry, Police Say
Home Invasion: Naugatuck Man Breaks Down Door To Gain Entry, Police Say A Connecticut man was charged with home invasion after breaking down a door to gain entry into a home. The incident took place in New Haven County around 3 a.m., Monday, Aug. 14 in Naugatuck. According to the Naugatuck Police, officers were called to a local home after Marquis Cordero, age 33, broke down the door following a domestic dispute earlier in the evening. An investigation determined this was an isolated incident that stemmed from an ongoing domestic dispute.  "There is no risk to the public at this time," the department said. Numerous individuals were inside the residence …
CT Man Charged With Savagely Abusing Boy, Police Say CT Man Charged With Savagely Abusing Boy, Police Say
CT Man Charged With Savagely Abusing Boy, Police Say A Connecticut man has been charged with savagely abusing a boy who was subjected to beatings, locked in a closet, and living in "inhumane" conditions. New London County resident Michael Gregor, age 41, formerly of New London, who recently moved to East Lyme, was arrested on Thursday, Aug. 23. According to Capt. Matthew Galante, of the New London Police, Gregor was arrested in connection with an incident that took place on Sunday, Jan. 29, at a home in New London involving a reported domestic dispute. During the arrest, police found the 10-year-old boy locked in a room with a deadbolt on th…
New Canaan Financier's Fatal Fall Came Week After Facing Pair Of Criminal Charges New Canaan Financier's Fatal Fall Came Week After Facing Pair Of Criminal Charges
New Canaan Financier's Fatal Fall Came Week After Facing Pair Of Criminal Charges A Connecticut investment banker who plunged to his death from a rooftop bar in Manhattan was facing two misdemeanor criminal charges tied to a domestic incident. Fairfield County resident Dale L. Cheney, age 46, of New Canaan, jumped from Bar 54 at the Hyatt Centric Times Square New York at 135 West 45th St. in Manhattan on Wednesday, Jan. 25 around 6:30 p.m., according to the New York City Police.  On Friday, Jan. 27, the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled Cheney's death a suicide. Days earlier, on Monday, Jan. 16, Cheney was arrested by New Canaan Police o…
18-Year-Old Accused Of Hitting, Grabbing Victim By Neck In Fairfield County 18-Year-Old Accused Of Hitting, Grabbing Victim By Neck In Fairfield County
18-Year-Old Accused Of Hitting, Grabbing Victim By Neck In Fairfield County An 18-year-old woman from Fairfield County is facing charges after authorities said she grabbed a victim by the neck during an argument. The Darien Police Department reported that Valeria Henao, of Darien, was charged with disorderly conduct and second-degree strangulation in the Friday, Jan. 21, incident. Officers responded to a report of a domestic dispute at a home in Darien on Friday afternoon, police said.  Police said the victim told officers that during an argument about a cell phone, Henao hit the victim in the face and grabbed them by the neck. Henao was arrested follow…
911 Caller Saw Brian Laundrie Hit, Slap Gabby Petito Before Her Disappearance, Report Says 911 Caller Saw Brian Laundrie Hit, Slap Gabby Petito Before Her Disappearance, Report Says
911 Caller Saw Brian Laundrie Hit, Slap Gabby Petito Before Her Disappearance, Report Says A caller who reported a "domestic dispute" between Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie in August told a 911 dispatcher that Laundrie was physically violent with Petito, according to a new report. Fox News reported on Monday, Sept. 20, that it had obtained the audio of the Sunday, Aug. 12, call which led Utah police to approach the couple.  The caller reportedly said Laundrie had been slapping and hitting Petito before the couple drove off in Petito's van.  The report comes a day after a body the FBI said is "consistent" with the description of Petito was found in the Wyoming nat…
22-Year-Old NY Woman Posted About Van Life, 'Amazing' Travels Just Before Disappearance 22-Year-Old NY Woman Posted About Van Life, 'Amazing' Travels Just Before Disappearance
22-Year-Old NY Woman Posted About Van Life, 'Amazing' Travels Just Before Disappearance Related story: Missing New York Woman Body-Cam Video Sheds New Light On Relationship Scroll through Gabby Petito's Instagram page and you'll see a sea of smiling faces, sunshine, and idyllic landscapes. The Long Island native portrayed an inspiring life of travels across the US in her cherished 2012 Ford Transit van -- just days before her mysterious disappearance. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gabby (@gabspetito) The life that 22-year-old Petito showcases online, however, might be a stark contrast to the experiences she…
Woman Charged After Boyfriend On Car Hood Killed In NY Crash, Police Say Woman Charged After Boyfriend On Car Hood Killed In NY Crash, Police Say
Woman Charged After Boyfriend On Car Hood Killed In NY Crash, Police Say A New York woman driving while intoxicated has been charged after her boyfriend was killed in a crash as he was hanging to the hood of the car, according to police. Just before 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4 in Westchester County, officers responded to the north side of the Eugenio Maria De Hostos Microsociety School off Stanley Place in Yonkers on a report of a motor vehicle crash with injuries.  Upon arrival, first responders discovered that a 2012 Subaru Forrester had crashed through the Stanley Place access gate to the school property and struck a concrete barrier before impactin…
Man Accused Of Grabbing Woman, Punching Wall In Fairfield County, Police Say Man Accused Of Grabbing Woman, Punching Wall In Fairfield County, Police Say
Man Accused Of Grabbing Woman, Punching Wall In Fairfield County, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been arrested for allegedly punching a wall and pulling and grabbing a woman during a domestic dispute. Brandon Rivera, age 24, of Greenwich, was arrested on Thursday, June 24, after police received calls from residents in an area apartment complex of a disturbance, said Greenwich Police. An investigation into the incident found that Rivera pulled and grabbed the victim, punched a wall, and was screaming loudly at people in the area to call the police, police said. Rivera was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct. He is being held on a $2,500 bond which h…
45 Bags Of Heroin, Large Amount Of Cash Seized After Domestic Incident In CT 45 Bags Of Heroin, Large Amount Of Cash Seized After Domestic Incident In CT
45 Bags Of Heroin, Large Amount Of Cash Seized After Domestic Incident In CT Dozens of bags of heroin, cash and other drug paraphernalia was seized by police in Connecticut who were investigating an alleged domestic incident, officials announced. Officers from the Enfield Police Department were called to a possible domestic dispute late on Wednesday, June 9, officials said, and while the investigation was ongoing, one of the parties involved in the incident attempted to flee in a vehicle. Police said that officers were able to stop the driver - whose name has not been released - and a subsequent investigation led to the seizure of more than 45 bags of heroin, a larg…
Connecticut Woman Arrested Three Times In 24 Hours Connecticut Woman Arrested Three Times In 24 Hours
Connecticut Woman Arrested Three Times In 24 Hours A Connecticut woman was arrested three times in 24 hours following a domestic dispute with her boyfriend in which she threatened him with a kitchen knife. Windham County resident Heather Poplasky, age 32, was arrested the first time around 6:30 p.m., Saturday, April 10, when she stepped towards a victim with a large kitchen knife at home in Central Village in Plainview, said Plainview Police Deputy Chief William D. Wolfburg. Poplasky, of Plainfield, then threatened to cut herself to make it appear the victim had injured her, Wolfburg said. She was arrested and charged with d…
Stamford Man Causes Damage To Girlfriend's Fairfield Home, Holds Police At Bay During Standoff Stamford Man Causes Damage To Girlfriend's Fairfield Home, Holds Police At Bay During Standoff
Stamford Man Causes Damage To Girlfriend's Fairfield Home, Holds Police At Bay During Standoff A Fairfield County man was arrested after he was allegedly caught breaking windows at his girlfriend's home during a domestic dispute. Derek Pflueger, 40, of Stamford, was arrested around 10:15 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 1, after Fairfield Police responded to a 911 call at a home on Kings Highway, said Lieutenant Antonio Granata.  The victim was able to run out of the home and call police reporting the violent behavior, which dispatchers relayed to responding officers, Granata said. Officers arriving on the scene found several windows around the home were actively being shatte…
Woman Faces Reckless Endangerment Charge In New Canaan Woman Faces Reckless Endangerment Charge In New Canaan
Woman Faces Reckless Endangerment Charge In New Canaan A 47-year-old Fairfield County woman was arrested for reckless endangerment and other charges following a domestic incident. Goulnara Mansourov, of New Canaan, was arrested on Thursday, Nov. 5, after police responded to a home on Millport Avenue for a domestic dispute, said New Canaan Police Lieutenant Jason Ferraro. According to Ferraro, an investigation into the incident resulted in Mansourov being charged with: Reckless endangerment Conspiracy to commit disorderly conduct Threatening  She was released on a $2,000 bond. 
Man In Dispute With Wife Had Knives, Wanted Officers To Kill Him, Bridgeport Police Say Man In Dispute With Wife Had Knives, Wanted Officers To Kill Him, Bridgeport Police Say
Man In Dispute With Wife Had Knives, Wanted Officers To Kill Him, Bridgeport Police Say Police were able to successfully talk a distraught man threatening officers with knives into surrendering following a domestic dispute. The incident took place around 9:19 p.m., Monday, June 15. Bridgeport Police received a call that the man wanted officers to kill him, said Scott Appleby, director of Bridgeport's Emergency Management & Homeland Security/Emergency Communications. According to Appleby, the man was in a dispute with his wife when he grabbed the two knives and said he was going to threaten police when they arrived so they would kill him. “Bridgeport police arrived on the…
20-Year-Old Arrested After Holding Two Hostage In New Canaan, Police Say 20-Year-Old Arrested After Holding Two Hostage In New Canaan, Police Say
20-Year-Old Arrested After Holding Two Hostage In New Canaan, Police Say A 20-year-old man was arrested after allegedly holding two people inside a residence until police convinced him to surrender. Arlind Bajraktari, of New Canaan, was arrested on Friday, April 10, after New Canaan Police responded to a home on Millport Avenue for a report of a domestic dispute with other members of the residence, said New Canaan Police Lt. Jason Ferraro. When officers arrived on the scene they learned that Bajraktari had locked himself in the apartment and was holding two occupants, Ferraro said. A member of the department's Hostage Negotiation's Unit responded along with the…
Man Charged With Assaulting Woman During Domestic Dispute, Police Say Man Charged With Assaulting Woman During Domestic Dispute, Police Say
Man Charged With Assaulting Woman During Domestic Dispute, Police Say A 30-year-old man was arrested for allegedly assaulting a woman during a domestic dispute. Gerald Vandrooge, of Milford, was arrested on Sunday, Feb. 2, after police responded to Bridgeport Avenue for a report of a domestic dispute, Milford Police said. An investigation by officers on the scene found that Vandrooge, who is accused of yelling threatening messages at the woman, and that during a physical fight between the two, a knife was involved, police said.  Vandrooge was also allegedly aggressive towards officers while being taken into custody.  He was charged with …
Man Arrested After Argument With Woman Gets Physical, Greenwich Police Say Man Arrested After Argument With Woman Gets Physical, Greenwich Police Say
Man Arrested After Argument With Woman Gets Physical, Greenwich Police Say A Fairfield County man was arrested for allegedly pushing a woman during a domestic dispute, causing a minor injury. The incident took place around 3:39 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26, when Greenwich police officers responded to a call for a domestic incident that was taking place in the Byram area of Greenwich, said Lt. John Slusarz. According to police the Charles Boddie, 46, of Stamford, was arrested after police arrived on the scene and determined that he had allegedly pushed a woman during a fight, causing her to hit a table, causing a minor injury, police said. Boddie was arrested and charg…
AMBER Alert Update: 3-Year-Old Area Girl Found Safe AMBER Alert Update: 3-Year-Old Area Girl Found Safe
Amber Alert Update: 3-Year-Old Area Girl Found Safe Click here for an updated story: LI Mother Surrenders After Shooting Of 3-Year-Old's Father Leads To AMBER Alert A 3-year-old Long Island girl has been found safe after an AMBER Alert was issued Friday morning, Sept. 6, but the search continues for her mother who is wanted in a shooting. Patchita Tennant, 42, also known as Patricia, allegedly shot Andrew Mitchell, 42, during a domestic dispute at a home in Riverhead, and then left with their daughter, Vanessa. Mitchell, who is expected to survive, was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital with multiple gunshot wounds. Tennant …
Man Without License Steals Ex-Wife's Car In Westport, Police Say Man Without License Steals Ex-Wife's Car In Westport, Police Say
Man Without License Steals Ex-Wife's Car In Westport, Police Say A Bridgeport man who took his ex-wife's vehicle during a domestic dispute has been arrested by police in Westport. The alleged theft took place on Saturday, April 27, when Westport Police responded to an area home after receiving a call from the victim, said Westport Police Lt. Anthony Prezioso. When police arrived, the victim told officers that her ex-husband, Donald Perri, had been yelling at she and her juvenile child prior to officers’ arrival. His behavior reportedly caused both to leave the home out of fear, Prezioso said. Perri was reported to have become upset because the victim wo…
Domestic Dispute Leads To Hours-Long Standoff In Stamford Domestic Dispute Leads To Hours-Long Standoff In Stamford
Domestic Dispute Leads To Hours-Long Standoff In Stamford A Stamford man is behind bars after an hours-long standoff with police following a domestic dispute.The incident started around 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, when Stamford Police were called to an apartment on Spruce Street for a potential domestic dispute, said Stamford Police Capt. Thomas Barcello. When police arrived on the scene they attempted to get the suspect, Kindell R. Harris, 22, to open the door, but he refused, Barcello said. Officers could see a victim inside the residence with what looked like injuries. The victim also refused to open the door, he added. "Neither person wanted to …
Westport Man Faces Strangulation Charge Following Argument Over Money, Police Say Westport Man Faces Strangulation Charge Following Argument Over Money, Police Say
Westport Man Faces Strangulation Charge Following Argument Over Money, Police Say An argument over money led to the arrest of a Fairfield County man who allegedly choked another person during a domestic dispute in Westport. Officers from the Westport Police Department received a report at approximately 6 p.m. on Monday, March 4, a domestic disturbance at an area home. According to police the investigation into the incident determined that Westport resident David Levieff allegedly held his victim against the wall and choked him following an argument over money. Levieff was arrested at the scene and charged with disorderly conduct and strangulation at Westport Police Head…
Victim Dragged Out Of Home In Darien Domestic Dispute, Police Say Victim Dragged Out Of Home In Darien Domestic Dispute, Police Say
Victim Dragged Out Of Home In Darien Domestic Dispute, Police Say A man is facing charges after a domestic dispute led to a victim getting dragged out of a home, Darien Police say. Officers responded to a Darien address on the report of a domestic dispute on Friday, Feb. 15 around 3:30 a.m. The caller stated that a party had arrived at her front door and asked for help. A few minutes prior, the caller allegedly heard two people arguing outside for around 20 minutes. Upon further investigation, officers determined that the victim was in a relationship with the suspect, who police later identified as 49-year-old Arthur Jenkins of Darien. The victim allege…
Stamford Man, 28, Assaults Woman During Argument In Greenwich, Police Say Stamford Man, 28, Assaults Woman During Argument In Greenwich, Police Say
Stamford Man, 28, Assaults Woman During Argument In Greenwich, Police Say Screams pierced the night as officers were called when a woman could be heard shouting for help during a domestic dispute in Greenwich, police said. Multiple units from the Greenwich PD were dispatched to a West Elm Street home at approximately 9:45 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 22, when there was a report of a loud altercation with a woman screaming for help. Police said that the investigation into the alleged incident determined that Stamford resident Kadeem Sadio, 28, assaulted the female victim. Investigators found that Sadio allegedly had been involved in a loud argument, causing his victim dis…
Man Charged With Assault, Strangulation In New Canaan Man Charged With Assault, Strangulation In New Canaan
Man Charged With Assault, Strangulation In New Canaan A man is facing assault and strangulation charges after police responded to a domestic dispute in New Canaan. New Canaan Police were dispatched to a residence on Louises Lane on a report of a domestic dispute between two occupants of the residence at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 21. A subsequent investigation resulted in Warren Edward Giza-Sisson being taken into custody on third-degree assault and strangulation and disorderly conduct. Giza-Sisson was transported to police headquarters for processing and later posted a $5,000 bond for a court appearance…
Stratford Man Arrested After Threatening To Kill Girlfriend, Cat, Police Stratford Man Arrested After Threatening To Kill Girlfriend, Cat, Police
Stratford Man Arrested After Threatening To Kill Girlfriend, Cat, Police A 52-year-old man apprehended in Fairfield is facing charges after making threats to kill his girlfriend and her cat, police say. Stratford Police received reports of a domestic dispute at the Stratford residence of Christopher Fulton. Fulton was allegedly in a verbal argument with his girlfriend, during which he made threats to kill her and her cat. The victim was able to lock herself in a room and call for help. Authorities arrived to discover that Fulton had fled the scene. He was later arrested in Fairfield with the help of the Fairfield Police Department. Police also discovered and sei…
Woman Assaulted At Westport Medical Facility, Police Say Woman Assaulted At Westport Medical Facility, Police Say
Woman Assaulted At Westport Medical Facility, Police Say A man that allegedly head-butted a woman in Fairfield County during a domestic dispute is in police custody following a lengthy investigation. Members of the Westport Police Department were dispatched to an area hospital on Sept. 23, where there was a report of a woman who had been assaulted by a man during a verbal dispute that turned physical. Police said that investigators determined that local resident Anthony Risi had been in a verbal dispute with the woman at the medical center, and when staff members attempted to intervene, Risi allegedly head-butted his victim, striking her in the b…
Man Arrested For Strangling Woman During Domestic Incident In Milford, Police Say Man Arrested For Strangling Woman During Domestic Incident In Milford, Police Say
Man Arrested For Strangling Woman During Domestic Incident In Milford, Police Say A 31-year-old man was arrested following a domestic dispute in which he allegedly held the victim around her throat restricting her breathing. Joshua Hayes of New Haven was arrested by Milford Police on Wednesday for disorderly conduct, assault, and strangulation after police arrived on the scene of the attack on Meadows End Road, said Milford Police Officer Joseph Dempsey. When police arrived on the scene, they found Hayes outside of the home after the victim had called 911. An investigation found that Hayes had wrapped his arm around the victim's neck, restricting her breathing, during th…
Police: Man Punches Victim In Face During Fairfield County Domestic Dispute Police: Man Punches Victim In Face During Fairfield County Domestic Dispute
Police: Man Punches Victim In Face During Fairfield County Domestic Dispute A 26-year-old man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly punched a victim in the face during a domestic dispute in New Canaan early Monday morning, police said. The incident occurred around 7:30 a.m. at a residence on Forest Street, according to New Canaan Police. Arriving officers observed the man, Asael Davila, on the porch outside the residence. A subsequent investigation determined he punched the victim in the face during an argument, police said. Davila was charged with third-degree assault, disorderly conduct and criminal mischief. He is being held on $10,000 bond pending a …
Woman Hits Man With Mirror In Greenwich Domestic Dispute, Police Say Woman Hits Man With Mirror In Greenwich Domestic Dispute, Police Say
Woman Hits Man With Mirror In Greenwich Domestic Dispute, Police Say A 28-year-old woman landed behind bars after throwing a mirror at a man during a domestic dispute. Natasha McKenzie, of Greenwich, was arrested on Tuesday after Greenwich Police responded to a call on Wilbur Peck Court regarding a physical altercation between a man and a woman, Greenwich Police said.  Upon arrival, the officer found that McKenzie had thrown a mirror at the man, hitting him in the back, during the fight.  She was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct. McKenzie was released on $1,000 bond.