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Eight Nabbed For Allegedly Selling Drugs In Bust At CT Business Eight Nabbed For Allegedly Selling Drugs In Bust At CT Business
Eight Nabbed For Allegedly Selling Drugs In Bust At CT Business Eight people have been arrested for allegedly selling drugs in Connecticut. The bust went down around 7 p.m., Thursday, April 7 at a Hartford business called Hot Mama's, following a long investigation into illegal drug sales, said Lt. Aaron Boisvert of the Hartford Police. Seized during the search included: Four firearms More than $30,000 in cash 145 pounds of marijuana 160 bags of fentanyl 14 grams of cocaine Hundreds of THC edibles and candy bars Two pounds of hallucinogenic mushrooms 100 bottles of liquid THC  50 bottles of “Lean” In total, eight people were arrested: Julio Faja…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
CT Man Wins $100K In State Lottery CT Man Wins $100K In State Lottery
CT Man Wins $100K In State Lottery A winning $100,000 CT Lottery ticket sold at a Connecticut gas station has been cashed in by one lucky player. On Wednesday, Feb. 23, New Haven County resident Carlos Cortez, of Waterbury, cashed in a winning $100,000 "Cash5" scratch-off ticket that was sold by the R A Hafeez Corporation on Meriden Avenue in Waterbury. Later that day, two other CT Lottery players cashed in tickets worth $10,000. "Cash5" costs $1 per wager, and players can add a "KICKER" option for an additional 50 cents per wager to increase the chance of winning and unlock additional prize levels. To play "Cash5" with a…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Killed After Car Crashes Into Tree In Trumbull Man Killed After Car Crashes Into Tree In Trumbull
Man Killed After Car Crashes Into Tree In Trumbull This story has been updated. Police are investigating a fatal overnight crash in Connecticut. It happened in Fairfield County around 9:10 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20. That's when a 2020 Acura TLX was traveling southbound in Trumbull on Route 25 in the left lane north of Exit 9 when the vehicle lost control and struck a tree off the roadway in the median, according to Connecticut State Police. The Acura came to a final rest with its front end against the tree, police said. The driver, identified as Domingo Gutierrez, age 45, of Bethel, was transported to St. Vi…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region
Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region Snowfall totals from the powerful Nor'easter that slammed the region ranged from more than two feet to several inches. Here are totals from the National Weather Service and other reports from at or around sunset on Saturday, Jan. 29. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 8.3 inches Nassau County Elmont, 17.3 inches Jericho, 12 inches Levittown, 19.2 inches Massapequa, 16 inches Plainedge, 16 inches  Seaford, 12 inches Syosset, 14 inches Wantagh, 14 inches Suffolk County Amit…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Fairfield County Man Wins $77,000 In State Lottery Fairfield County Man Wins $77,000 In State Lottery
Fairfield County Man Wins $77,000 In State Lottery A Fairfield County man cashed in a five-figure CT Lottery prize after connecting on a series of sevens playing "Mega 7s," lotto officials announced. Bethel resident Allan Varno, Jr. was the latest big CT Lottery winner, cashing in a winning $77,000 ticket that was sold for $20 at the Westside Deli and Catering on Mill Plain Road in Danbury. CT Lottery said that the overall odds of winning on a "Mega 7s" ticket is 1 in 3.17.  According to CT Lottery, “when a winning scratch ticket is validated through a Lottery Retailer's terminal, the remaining number of unclaimed prizes for that priz…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Winning $200K State Lottery Ticket Sold In Fairfield County Winning $200K State Lottery Ticket Sold In Fairfield County
Winning $200K State Lottery Ticket Sold In Fairfield County It's been a good week for lottery players in Connecticut, including one who cashed in a winning $200,000 scratch-off ticket that was sold at a local store. In Fairfield County, a winning $200,000 "Let It RIDE" scratcher that was sold at the Last Call Wine & Spirits on Main Street in Stratford was cashed in by an area resident on Monday, Jan 3, lottery officials announced. That same day, in New London County, Norwich resident Judith Amiot won $100,005 on a "CASH5" ticket that was sold at Shri Harkekrishna on West Town Street in Norwich.  Hartford resident Amani Henry also won big w…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Four CT Residents Win $100K Each In State Lottery Four CT Residents Win $100K Each In State Lottery
Four CT Residents Win $100K Each In State Lottery Four lotto players in Connecticut are feeling extra lucky during the holiday season after cashing in winning CT Lottery tickets worth a six-figure prize. On Wednesday, Dec. 22, three winning $100,000 tickets were cashed in by CT Lottery players, who were among more than a dozen big winners in the week leading up to Christmas. First, New London County resident Thomas Simmons III, of Griswold cashed in a winning "CASH5" ticket that was sold to him at the Griswold Quickmart on Voluntown Road. Playing the same game, Windham County resident Shayne Simpson, of Putnam, won the same prize after ca…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
One Killed, Two Injured In Fairfield County Crash One Killed, Two Injured In Fairfield County Crash
One Killed, Two Injured In Fairfield County Crash A Fairfield County man was killed and two others injured during an early morning crash. The crash took place around 1:40 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 25 on Danbury Road near the intersection of Route 35 in Ridgefield. According to Captain Shawn Platt of the Ridgefield Police Department, said Nicholas Vega, age 25, of Danbury, was killed during the crash. Police said the crash occurred when a vehicle traveling north on Danbury crossed over into the southbound lane striking another vehicle, driven by 71-year-old Edward Makowski, of Bethel. The drivers of both vehicles and the passenger, ident…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Popular Family-Run Supermarket Adding New Location In Fairfield County Popular Family-Run Supermarket Adding New Location In Fairfield County
Popular Family-Run Supermarket Adding New Location In Fairfield County  A popular family-run supermarket known for its upscale food and service is adding a new location in the area. After several years of zoning issues, Caraluzzi's Market is finally back to work on its fourth Fairfield County store, which will be located in Danbury. Caraluzzi's now has markets in Wilton, Newtown, and Bethel. The story behind the new Danbury store started back in 2014 when the company purchased property at 102 Mill Plain Road. But multiple zoning and highway construction issues set the project back, along with the COVID-19 pandemic, said Danbury Mayor Joe Cavo. Acc…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Teen Nabbed For Masturbating At Department-Store Parking Lot In Fairfield County, Police Say Teen Nabbed For Masturbating At Department-Store Parking Lot In Fairfield County, Police Say
Teen Nabbed For Masturbating At Department-Store Parking Lot In Fairfield County, Police Say A teen was apprehended for allegedly masturbating inside a car at a department-store parking lot in Fairfield County. Byron Menendez, age 19, of Bethel, was arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 1, in Wilton after officers were called to the TJ Maxx parking at 14 Danbury Road (Route 7). When police arrived they spotted a gray Subaru Impreza leaving the parking lot and head onto Danbury Road, said Lieutenant Gregg Phillipson of the Wilton Police Department.  An investigation was conducted and officers identified Menendez as the suspect. He was charged with public indecency and releas…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Ida: Here's How Many CT Residents Remain Without Power Ida: Here's How Many CT Residents Remain Without Power
Ida: Here's How Many CT Residents Remain Without Power Two full days after Tropical Storm Ida ripped through the East Coast, hundreds in Connecticut remain without power as utility crews work around the clock to make repairs. As of late Friday afternoon, Sept. 3, 783 of Eversource’s 1.28 million customers were still reporting outages, while United Illuminating was reporting five active outages impacting 42 customers. United Illuminating was reporting 29 customers out in Bridgeport, with eight in East Haven, three in Hamden, and two in Woodbridge. Outages on Friday, Sept. 3, according to Eversource: Greenwich: 491; Danbury: 114; Southb…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
$2 Million CT Lottery Ticket Sold At Area Store $2 Million CT Lottery Ticket Sold At Area Store
$2 Million CT Lottery Ticket Sold At Area Store A Connecticut customer cashed in a CT Lottery Powerball ticket worth two million dollars that was recently sold at an area store. On Thursday, Aug. 19, a New Haven County  resident cashed in a "Powerball" ticket worth $2 million that was sold at the Bank Street Grand News on Bridge Street in Naugatuck. CT Lottery did not disclose the winner's name, but revealed the person lives in Naugatuck. According to CT Lottery, “when a winning scratch ticket is validated through a Lottery Retailer's terminal, the remaining number of unclaimed prizes for that prize level is automatically upda…

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by Zak Failla