Abducted CT Toddler Found In Mexico 24 Years Later Abducted CT Toddler Found In Mexico 24 Years Later
Abducted CT Toddler Found In Mexico 24 Years Later A decades-old New Haven cold case has ended in an emotional reunion, thanks to a relentless detective, modern DNA testing, and a long trail of digital breadcrumbs. Andrea Reyes, who was abducted at the age of 2, has been found alive in Mexico, more than 24 years after she was taken by her mother, Rosa Tenorio, New Haven Police announced on Wednesday, March 5.  Despite an active felony arrest warrant for Tenorio, she successfully evaded law enforcement for decades, allegedly taking her daughter across the border and raising her in Puebla, a city of over a million people. Her father, wh…
CT Lawmaker Charged With DUI: Reports CT Lawmaker Charged With DUI: Reports
CT Lawmaker Charged With DUI: Reports Connecticut State Rep. Aundré Bumgardner has been arrested for driving under the influence, multiple news outlets report. According to WFSB, police stopped the 30-year-old Democrat on Gold Star Highway at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 2. Bumgardner said he was trying to get his intoxicated wife home after hitting something on the highway, then failed three sobriety tests.  Bumgardner reportedly blew 1.822% and 1.722%, both more than twice the legal limit of .08%, the outlet says. Bodycam footage obtained by CT Insider shows Bumgardner failing field sobriety tests. Daily Voice has reached …
'Heartless': Severely Neglected Dog Found Wandering CT City Street; $6K Reward Offered For Info 'Heartless': Severely Neglected Dog Found Wandering CT City Street; $6K Reward Offered For Info
'Heartless': Severely Neglected Dog Found Wandering CT City Street; $6K Reward Offered For Info A tiny Yorkshire Terrier,  now named Johnny Mac, was found severely malnourished, seriously injured, and near death last month. Now, a local aid group is offering $6,000 to someone who can help investigators track down who did this to the dog.  Johnny Mac was found wandering on Thorpe Avenue in Meriden on Wednesday, Feb. 26. He had no collar and no microchip but a host of medical issues. The Good Samaritan who found him rushed the dog to Meriden Animal Control, according to a Facebook post from Desmond's Army, an animal advocacy group. All four of his legs were completely encased …
CT School Staffer Busted With Child Porn: Police CT School Staffer Busted With Child Porn: Police
CT School Staffer Busted With Child Porn: Police A Connecticut school staff member was arrested following a months-long investigation into the possession of child sexual abuse material, police said. Jacob Senick, 24, of Bristol, was charged with first-degree possession of child sexual abuse material after being arrested on Tuesday morning, March 4, authorities said. He is being held on a $200,000 bond. Senick, a paraprofessional at Destinations Academy on the campus of Bristol Eastern High School, was identified as possessing explicit videos involving minors, investigators said. Authorities obtained both an arrest warrant for Senick and …
Pit Bull Dragged Behind Car On Busy CT Road Expected To Survive; Owner Charged Pit Bull Dragged Behind Car On Busy CT Road Expected To Survive; Owner Charged
Pit Bull Dragged Behind Car On Busy CT Road Expected To Survive; Owner Charged A Connecticut man is facing animal cruelty charges after police say he drove down a busy road with his dog tied to the back of his vehicle — forcing a witness to intervene. Tre S. Patrizz, 26, of Andover, was arrested after police received 911 calls about the shocking incident on Buckland Road in South Windsor around 6 p.m. on Monday, March 3, authorities said.  One call came from Patrizz himself, claiming his dog had jumped out of his vehicle while he was driving. But another caller painted a much different picture — saying they saw the dog being dragged and had to cut off Patrizz’s v…
21-Year-Old Hospitalized After CT Shooting; Police Asking For Tips 21-Year-Old Hospitalized After CT Shooting; Police Asking For Tips
21-Year-Old Hospitalized After CT Shooting; Police Asking For Tips Police are asking for information after a 21-year-old man was dropped off at a Connecticut hospital with a gunshot wound earlier this week.  Waterbury Police say the victim was dropped off at the Waterbury Hospital with a gunshot wound to his leg on Monday night, March 3. He is expected to recover, with medical staff calling the injury non-life-threatening. The victim told authorities the shooting happened outside near Bucks Hill Road. Officers have not said if they believe the victim was targeted or if there is a suspect at large. Waterbury detectives urge anyone with information to …
Norwalk Firefighters Save Home from Spreading Blaze in Minutes Norwalk Firefighters Save Home from Spreading Blaze in Minutes
Norwalk Firefighters Save Home from Spreading Blaze in Minutes Fire tore through the back patio of a Norwalk home Monday afternoon, melting siding and threatening to engulf the structure before firefighters swiftly brought it under control. Norwalk firefighters responded to 7 Bartlett Manor around 2 p.m., where initial reports indicated the outside of the house was on fire. Crews arrived to find thick smoke and flames consuming a large amount of home furnishings on the back patio. Norwalk Fire Department As firefighters stretched hoses to attack the blaze, they saw flames melting the siding of the 1.5-story Cape Cod-style home, with fire beginning to…
Viral Video Captures Shocking CT Robbery, Police Slam Bystander Inaction Viral Video Captures Shocking CT Robbery, Police Slam Bystander Inaction
Viral Video Captures Shocking CT Robbery, Police Slam Bystander Inaction Police are investigating a street robbery caught on video outside a popular Connecticut bar and restaurant, and they aren’t just looking for suspects — they’re also calling out bystanders who stood by and did not call for help.  The incident unfolded in front of The Spot on East Main Street in Ansonia on Saturday, March 1. A man reported that he was in a minor car crash, where the other driver turned aggressive. According to police, the woman involved in the crash allegedly yelled at the victim before stealing his wallet and phone. The victim was not injured, but instead of getting hel…
CT Man Busted After 'Pleasuring' Himself, Urinating At Train Station During Morning Rush: Cops CT Man Busted After 'Pleasuring' Himself, Urinating At Train Station During Morning Rush: Cops
CT Man Busted After 'Pleasuring' Himself, Urinating At Train Station During Morning Rush: Cops A Connecticut man with a history of run-ins with law enforcement was arrested following a disturbing act at a New Haven County train station last year, authorities said. Justin Robinson, 23, was caught on surveillance video urinating in multiple locations at a Meriden train station before sitting on the ground, taking out his phone, and masturbating at 7 a.m. on Nov. 6, 2024, Connecticut State Police said. Authorities had been called to the station multiple times regarding Robinson’s behavior. Police reviewing the footage recognized Robinson from previous encounters, the arrest warrant said…
CT Man Hits 115 MPH On I-91, Leads Police Chase Before Arrest At Home: Cops CT Man Hits 115 MPH On I-91, Leads Police Chase Before Arrest At Home: Cops
CT Man Hits 115 MPH On I-91, Leads Police Chase Before Arrest At Home: Cops A Connecticut man hit 115 mph on I-91, leading police on a high-speed chase before being arrested over the weekend, authorities said. Shoaib Noori, 22, of Meriden, was spotted speeding past traffic near Exit 24 in Rocky Hill in a blue BMW 330i on Sunday afternoon, March 2, Connecticut State Police said. A trooper on patrol clocked him at 115 mph, well over the posted 65 mph limit. When the trooper attempted a traffic stop with lights and sirens, Noori allegedly refused to pull over and began dangerously weaving through traffic and driving on the shoulders and grassy areas near exit ramps, p…
CT Man High On Drugs During Lisbon Crash: Cops; Also Charged In Wreck Where Newborn Later Died CT Man High On Drugs During Lisbon Crash: Cops; Also Charged In Wreck Where Newborn Later Died
CT Man High On Drugs During Lisbon Crash: Cops; Also Charged In Wreck Where Newborn Later Died A Connecticut man charged in a crash that killed a newborn last year was arrested again this week after police say he was high on fentanyl during another wreck. Eric LeBlanc, 25, was taken into custody on Wednesday, Feb. 26, following a crash on River Road in Lisbon, where officers found him with fentanyl and a loaded 9mm handgun, Connecticut State Police said.  Earlier Report: CT Man Accused in Deadly Crash Where Newborn Later Died Arrested After Another Wreck Troopers who responded to the crash said LeBlanc appeared intoxicated, noting his "pinpoint pupils and slow speech." During…
CT Man Admits to Brutal Armed Carjacking After ATV Dispute CT Man Admits to Brutal Armed Carjacking After ATV Dispute
CT Man Admits to Brutal Armed Carjacking After ATV Dispute A Connecticut man who threatened and assaulted two people over a stolen ATV—one of whom had nothing to do with the theft—has pleaded guilty to a federal carjacking charge, officials announced. Michael McCann-Ortiz, 24, of Waterbury, who also goes by “Bando,” admitted in federal court to his role in a brutal attack that left one victim seriously injured and ended with the theft of a vehicle, cash, and other personal items, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Connecticut announced Friday, Feb. 28. According to court documents and statements, the crime stemmed from the early morning theft of two AT…