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Westport Man Charged With Possessing Child Sex Abuse Videos Westport Man Charged With Possessing Child Sex Abuse Videos Westport Man Charged With Possessing Child Sex Abuse Videos
Westport Man Charged With Possessing Child Sex Abuse Videos A national child protection group tipped off Connecticut police about child sexual abuse videos sent between two email accounts linked to a Westport man, authorities said. Alexander Perry, 37, of Westport, turned himself in to Westport police on Friday, Oct. 2, more than a year after officers began their investigation. Police charged him with first-degree possession of child sexual abuse material, Westport police said on Wednesday.  The investigation began on April 23, 2025, when the Connecticut State Police Computer Crimes Unit sent Westport police information about suspected child se…
Stranded Humpback Whales Spotted On Long Island Beach, Rescue Effort Launched Stranded Humpback Whales Spotted On Long Island Beach, Rescue Effort Launched Stranded Humpback Whales Spotted On Long Island Beach, Rescue Effort Launched
Stranded Humpback Whales Spotted On Long Island Beach, Rescue Effort Launched Two juvenile humpback whales were stranded on a Long Island beach Wednesday morning, Oct. 7, officials said. The whales were spotted off Fire Island National Seashore, the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society said. Experts believe the whales became stranded during the morning’s low tide, according to AMCS. As of Wednesday afternoon, conservationists were monitoring the situation to see if the animals would refloat on their own during the high tide. “We are continuing to monitor the whales and assess all available options, while considering the safety of the whales and the response teams,” …
Motel Bust Lands Stamford’s Largest Meth Seizure; Suspect Now Has 7 Pending Cases: Cops Motel Bust Lands Stamford’s Largest Meth Seizure; Suspect Now Has 7 Pending Cases: Cops Motel Bust Lands Stamford’s Largest Meth Seizure; Suspect Now Has 7 Pending Cases: Cops
Motel Bust Lands Stamford’s Largest Meth Seizure; Suspect Now Has 7 Pending Cases: Cops A tip about drugs at a Connecticut motel led police to seize roughly 250 grams of crystal meth, one of the department’s largest meth seizures, authorities said. Ronald Buquet, 48, of Stamford, was arrested last week in an investigation that lasted several weeks.  Investigators received information that Buquet had crystal meth in a room at the Red Carpet Inn in Stamford, police said in a Tuesday, Oct. 6, news release. Officers were able to secure a search warrant, and inside the motel room they found meth, fentanyl, pills, drug packaging supplies and a fake firearm in Buquet’…
FBI Claims Professor Sent 50 Antisemitic Threats, Posting Victim's Address FBI Claims Professor Sent 50 Antisemitic Threats, Posting Victim's Address FBI Claims Professor Sent 50 Antisemitic Threats, Posting Victim's Address
FBI Claims Professor Sent 50 Antisemitic Threats, Posting Victim's Address A Haverford College religion professor used anonymous social media accounts to bombard a Jewish man and his family with roughly 50 antisemitic messages, repeatedly posted the family's home address, referenced the victim's minor son, and warned that security cameras would not protect them, federal prosecutors say. Guangtian Ha, an assistant professor of religion at the Delaware County college, was arrested Tuesday, Oct. 6, and charged with one federal count of cyberstalking, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice. The indictment alleges the campaign ran from Oct. 9, 2025, throu…
CT First: Venomous Spiders Found In Apartment Building Likely Lived In State For Years CT First: Venomous Spiders Found In Apartment Building Likely Lived In State For Years CT First: Venomous Spiders Found In Apartment Building Likely Lived In State For Years
CT First: Venomous Spiders Found In Apartment Building Likely Lived In State For Years Residents of a Connecticut apartment building learned they had unexpected eight-legged roommates that had likely been squatting in dark corners for years, but experts say there is little reason for alarm.  Residents of a Wallingford building called a pest control company in December 2025 to deal with the spiders after seeing an increasing number of them, according to the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. The exterminator noticed something unusual about the spiders and contacted experts to identify them. They were Mediterranean recluse spiders, a venomous species never before…
Same County Where Trump Was Shot Now Has ISIS Terrorism Indictment: DOJ Same County Where Trump Was Shot Now Has ISIS Terrorism Indictment: DOJ Same County Where Trump Was Shot Now Has ISIS Terrorism Indictment: DOJ
Same County Where Trump Was Shot Now Has ISIS Terrorism Indictment: DOJ A Butler County, Pennsylvania man has been indicted on a federal firearms charge tied to an alleged plan to support ISIS, prosecutors announced Tuesday, Oct. 6. Jonathan Hunter Kramer, 21, of Valencia, knowingly received a semiautomatic rifle and rifle ammunition on Saturday, Sept. 12, knowing they would be used to commit a felony or federal terrorism crime, including supporting ISIS, a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh charged. Kramer remains detained pending trial. The one-count indictment carries a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, or both. The case is the latest h…
Shelton Man Fired Gun At Car During I-95 Road Rage Incident: Police Shelton Man Fired Gun At Car During I-95 Road Rage Incident: Police Shelton Man Fired Gun At Car During I-95 Road Rage Incident: Police
Shelton Man Fired Gun At Car During I-95 Road Rage Incident: Police A Connecticut man faces six charges after state police say he fired a gun during a road rage incident involving a car carrying passengers on I-95 in West Haven. Richard McFarren, 57, of Shelton, faces charges stemming from the Aug. 1 encounter. Troopers arrested him on a warrant Tuesday, Oct. 6, Connecticut State Police said.   A driver called police to report that a dark grey vehicle  The driver called troopers around 7:30 p.m. that day to report a dark gray vehicle was following their car and driving erratically. It then moved into the right lane and pulled along…
Police ID 45-Year-Old CT Man Killed In Stabbing Police ID 45-Year-Old CT Man Killed In Stabbing Police ID 45-Year-Old CT Man Killed In Stabbing
Police ID 45-Year-Old CT Man Killed In Stabbing Authorities have identified the 45-year-old who was fatally stabbed in New Britain over the weekend.  Joseph Lugo, of Hartford, was killed following a stabbing in the 100 block of Columbus Avenue around 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, according to New Britain police.  Another man was taken to the hospital with serious injuries in the attack. He is expected to survive.  Police said multiple people were involved in the incident, but there is no ongoing threat to the community.  No arrests have been announced as of Tuesday evening.  The investigation is ongoing. …
Chipotle, Jersey Mike’s To Join Stamford's Harbor Point Chipotle, Jersey Mike’s To Join Stamford's Harbor Point Chipotle, Jersey Mike’s To Join Stamford's Harbor Point
Chipotle, Jersey Mike’s To Join Stamford's Harbor Point Three new businesses have announced they will open new locations in Stamford's Harbor Point.  Chipotle Mexican Grill, Jersey Mike’s, and Primrose Schools have signed leases at 699 Canal Street, the former Fairway Market building, Charter Realty announced Tuesday, Oct. 6. The company has not said what the new building will be called.  They will join Club Studio, a high-end gym that announced last year it would open a location in the building.  Chipotle will take 2,519 square feet in the building’s middle section. Jersey Mike’s will fill a neighboring 1,176-squa…
Eagles Legend Lane Johnson Suddenly Retires: 'Time To Say Goodbye To Football' Eagles Legend Lane Johnson Suddenly Retires: 'Time To Say Goodbye To Football' Eagles Legend Lane Johnson Suddenly Retires: 'Time To Say Goodbye To Football'
Eagles Legend Lane Johnson Suddenly Retires: 'Time To Say Goodbye To Football' Philadelphia Eagles legend Lane Johnson is walking away from football after 14 seasons, two Super Bowl championships, and nearly a decade and a half protecting the Birds' quarterbacks. Johnson, 36, announced his retirement from the NFL in a statement posted to X on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 6, saying his priorities have shifted toward his family and mental health. "Philadelphia. You truly are the City of Brotherly Love. The best fans and the most prideful city in the entire world," Johnson wrote. The six-time Pro Bowl and two-time All-Pro right tackle said he had hoped to return for one fina…
Ex-Bridgeport State Senator Faces Ballot-Tampering Charges After Fraud Conviction Ex-Bridgeport State Senator Faces Ballot-Tampering Charges After Fraud Conviction Ex-Bridgeport State Senator Faces Ballot-Tampering Charges After Fraud Conviction
Ex-Bridgeport State Senator Faces Ballot-Tampering Charges After Fraud Conviction Former Connecticut State Sen. Dennis Bradley faces new criminal charges after a voter accused him of pressuring her to change her vote to his brother, prosecutors announced.  Authorities arrested Bradley, 42, of Bridgeport, Tuesday morning, Oct. 6, on four charges involving absentee ballots, according to state prosecutors. He was released on a promise to appear in Bridgeport Superior Court on Oct. 21. The former Democratic senator faces two counts of illegally possessing absentee ballots and envelopes. The other charges involve being present while a voter completed a ballot and opening…
Masked Trio Arrested After Caller Watches CT Home Break-In On Live Video Feed: Police Masked Trio Arrested After Caller Watches CT Home Break-In On Live Video Feed: Police Masked Trio Arrested After Caller Watches CT Home Break-In On Live Video Feed: Police
Masked Trio Arrested After Caller Watches CT Home Break-In On Live Video Feed: Police A caller watching a live camera feed spotted what appeared to be masked burglars breaking into their Connecticut home, leading to three arrests, authorities said. Troopers responded to the alleged burglary around 3:45 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 5, at a Hartford Turnpike home in Hampton, Connecticut State Police said.  The homeowner told police that no one should be at the home, but when they checked their camera, they saw a masked man near the front door. They then reported seeing two men dressed in black who appeared to be breaking into the house, police said. Troopers arriv…
UConn Football Coach Faces 6 Charges After Running From CT Crash: Police UConn Football Coach Faces 6 Charges After Running From CT Crash: Police UConn Football Coach Faces 6 Charges After Running From CT Crash: Police
UConn Football Coach Faces 6 Charges After Running From CT Crash: Police A UConn assistant football coach faces multiple charges after police accused him of running from a crash. Brooks Jenkins, 31, of Vernon, surrendered to police on Sunday, Oct. 4, on an active arrest warrant tied to an Aug. 27 crash on Grant Hill Road in Tolland, Connecticut State Police said. A Chevrolet Malibu heading north left the road around 10:20 p.m. and struck a mailbox and a tree on the right shoulder, police said. The reason the car went off the road remains unknown. The driver ran away, police said. Investigators later identified Jenkins as that driver. Jenkins’ charges include l…
Three Amish Measles Victims ID’d; Here's Why They Weren’t Vaccinated Three Amish Measles Victims ID’d; Here's Why They Weren’t Vaccinated Three Amish Measles Victims ID’d; Here's Why They Weren’t Vaccinated
Three Amish Measles Victims ID’d; Here's Why They Weren’t Vaccinated Three Amish Lancaster County residents who died during Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak have been identified, and none was unvaccinated because of their religious beliefs. The victims — Ivan S. Miller, Mary S. Stoltzfus, and Katie L. Lapp — were two infants too young to receive the measles vaccine and a 20-year-old woman whose leukemia treatment left her unable to get it. Their obituaries were published by Shivery Family Funeral Homes. Lapp was the unvaccinated Lancaster County resident whose death was announced by the Pennsylvania Department of Health on Wednesday, Sept. 30, as the state’s…
Mass Man Admits To Selling Russian Plutonium Out Of His Home To Buyers Across US, Aboard: Feds Mass Man Admits To Selling Russian Plutonium Out Of His Home To Buyers Across US, Aboard: Feds Mass Man Admits To Selling Russian Plutonium Out Of His Home To Buyers Across US, Aboard: Feds
Mass Man Admits To Selling Russian Plutonium Out Of His Home To Buyers Across US, Aboard: Feds A convicted Massachusetts felon has admitted to importing plutonium from Russia and mailing the highly radioactive material to dozens of buyers through a business he ran from a South Hadley home, authorities said. Police also found child sexual abuse material at his home. Jacob D. Miller, 44, of Hadley, pleaded guilty to possession of ammunition and explosives, importing nuclear material without authorization, mailing hazardous materials, and possessing child sexual abuse material, the US Attorney for the District of Massachusetts said on Monday, Oct. 5. Miller has remained in fed…
Family Sues Connecticut Resort After Massachusetts Teen’s Drowning, Alleges Pool Overcrowding Family Sues Connecticut Resort After Massachusetts Teen’s Drowning, Alleges Pool Overcrowding Family Sues Connecticut Resort After Massachusetts Teen’s Drowning, Alleges Pool Overcrowding
Family Sues Connecticut Resort After Massachusetts Teen’s Drowning, Alleges Pool Overcrowding The family of a 14-year-old Massachusetts student who drowned during an end-of-year school field trip in Connecticut has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the resort’s management company and property owner. The lawsuit alleges negligence and recklessness in connection with the June 10 death of E’Mari Marshall-Woodard, of Springfield, and seeks damages, including punitive damages. According to the complaint filed last week, more than 800 students from several school districts visited the High Meadow Resort in Granby as part of a day camp.  The lawsuit alleges that more than 150 st…
Danbury Officials Condemn White Supremacist Rally Outside Police Headquarters Danbury Officials Condemn White Supremacist Rally Outside Police Headquarters Danbury Officials Condemn White Supremacist Rally Outside Police Headquarters
Danbury Officials Condemn White Supremacist Rally Outside Police Headquarters State and local officials are condemning a white supremacist group that demonstrated outside a Connecticut police headquarters over the weekend.  Danbury Police Chief Patrick Ridenhour confirmed Monday, Oct. 5, the authenticity of footage showing masked demonstrators carrying a banner displaying the words "Keep New England White" outside the department's headquarters at 375 Main St. on Saturday night.  "We unfortunately cannot control those who utilize public sidewalks or have the outside of our building in the background," Ridenhour said in a statement. "However, these people wer…
Greenwich Business Owner Makes It Across English Channel — And Raises $20K To Protect LI Sound Greenwich Business Owner Makes It Across English Channel — And Raises $20K To Protect LI Sound Greenwich Business Owner Makes It Across English Channel — And Raises $20K To Protect LI Sound
Greenwich Business Owner Makes It Across English Channel — And Raises $20K To Protect LI Sound After more than 14 hours battling cold water, difficult conditions and even aggressive jellyfish, a Westchester County, NY man has completed a solo swim across the English Channel — all while raising money to protect the waters where he trained.   Port Chester resident Drew Nemetz, 44, completed the roughly 21-mile crossing on Saturday, Oct. 3, swimming from near Samphire Hoe on England's southeast coast to Cap Blanc-Nez, France, according to Larchmont-based environmental nonprofit Save the Sound.  Nemetz finished the crossing in 14 hours and 16 minutes, becoming the 92nd swi…
1 Dead, 1 Hospitalized In Connecticut Stabbing 1 Dead, 1 Hospitalized In Connecticut Stabbing 1 Dead, 1 Hospitalized In Connecticut Stabbing
1 Dead, 1 Hospitalized In Connecticut Stabbing Connecticut police are investigating after a stabbing left one man dead and sent another to the hospital.  Police were called to the 100 block of Columbus Boulevard in New Britain around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4, for reports of a stabbing.  Officers arrived to find two men both suffering from multiple stab wounds.  Responders took the men to an area hospital for treatment. One died from his injuries, but the other survived and is in stable condition with non-life-threatening wounds, New Britain police said.  Authorities have identified the man who died.  …
PA Measles Outbreak Tops 1,000, Highest In US, 4 Vaccinated Residents Among Infected PA Measles Outbreak Tops 1,000, Highest In US, 4 Vaccinated Residents Among Infected PA Measles Outbreak Tops 1,000, Highest In US, 4 Vaccinated Residents Among Infected
PA Measles Outbreak Tops 1,000, Highest In US, 4 Vaccinated Residents Among Infected Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak has surpassed 1,000 confirmed cases and now includes five deaths, state health officials announced Monday, Oct. 5. The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 1,004 cases across 39 counties so far in 2026 — up 27 cases since Friday, Oct. 2. There have been 198 hospitalizations tied to the outbreak, according to the department. Nearly 20 percent of people identified by the state with measles have been hospitalized. The new numbers come less than a month after the statewide total stood at 676 cases in 37 counties, with 124 hospitalizations and two measles-a…
Fentanyl, Crack Dealer Brought Drugs From CT To Sell In NY: DA Fentanyl, Crack Dealer Brought Drugs From CT To Sell In NY: DA Fentanyl, Crack Dealer Brought Drugs From CT To Sell In NY: DA
Fentanyl, Crack Dealer Brought Drugs From CT To Sell In NY: DA A 40-year-old man is accused of bringing fentanyl and crack cocaine from Connecticut into Dutchess County and selling the drugs near the state line, authorities said.  Schuyler Houis, 40, was arrested on Friday, Oct. 2, following an investigation into suspected drug sales at a residence in Northeast, the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office Drug Task Force announced on Monday, Oct. 5. The investigation began after agents received information about significant suspected drug activity at the residence near the Connecticut border. Investigators identified both the home and the …
CT Murder-Suicide: Police ID 2 Found Dead Inside Home CT Murder-Suicide: Police ID 2 Found Dead Inside Home CT Murder-Suicide: Police ID 2 Found Dead Inside Home
CT Murder-Suicide: Police ID 2 Found Dead Inside Home Authorities have identified a couple who were found dead inside a Connecticut home last week and ruled the deaths a murder-suicide.  Jo Ann Karales, 66, and William Karales, 71, were found dead inside their Orchard Road home in Woodbridge shortly before noon Friday, Oct. 2, police said. Officers were called to the home for a welfare check after an employee told police they had not arrived for work and were not answering their phones.  Woodbridge police officers discovered their bodies after climbing through a window at the back of the house, authorities said. Authorities took the…
Fifth Measles Death Reported In US As Outbreak Tops 1,000 Cases Fifth Measles Death Reported In US As Outbreak Tops 1,000 Cases Fifth Measles Death Reported In US As Outbreak Tops 1,000 Cases
Fifth Measles Death Reported In US As Outbreak Tops 1,000 Cases A fifth measles-associated death has been confirmed in Pennsylvania as the Commonwealth’s outbreak surpassed 1,000 cases across 39 counties, health officials said. An unvaccinated Lancaster County resident with confirmed measles died, the Pennsylvania Department of Health announced Wednesday, Sept. 30. The department did not release the person’s age, sex, or other identifying details. The death is the fifth Pennsylvania resident to meet the state’s measles-associated death definition this year, officials said. As of Monday, Oct. 5, Pennsylvania had confirmed 1,004 measles cases and 198 hos…
Dead Passengers, Fake Drivers: NJ Woman, Colombian Lover's $13M Scheme Unravels Dead Passengers, Fake Drivers: NJ Woman, Colombian Lover's $13M Scheme Unravels Dead Passengers, Fake Drivers: NJ Woman, Colombian Lover's $13M Scheme Unravels
Dead Passengers, Fake Drivers: NJ Woman, Colombian Lover's $13M Scheme Unravels Some of the passengers were dead. Some of the drivers had never driven a car. But a New Jersey woman and her Colombian lover apparently had no trouble taking taxpayers for a ride. For years, prosecutors say, Jael Watts, 45, of Alloway, operated Pearl Transit Corporation, a New Jersey-based company that purported to have drivers scattered across the country giving rides to elderly and disabled people while also conducting outreach for homeless Americans. Watts and Luis Pino-Copete, 42, of Bogota, Colombia, were convicted following a multi-week federal trial in Utica of orchestrating a spraw…
Fashion CEO, Wife Found Shot Dead Outside California Residence Fashion CEO, Wife Found Shot Dead Outside California Residence Fashion CEO, Wife Found Shot Dead Outside California Residence
Fashion CEO, Wife Found Shot Dead Outside California Residence A fashion company CEO and his wife were found shot dead outside their California home, according to multiple reports. Neighbors identified the couple as Bryan and Michelle Walker, who built the women’s clothing brand, Bryn Walker.  They were found outside their home on Panoramic Way in Oakland, California, on Friday, Oct. 2, The Berkeley Scanner reported. Police had not publicly released their names when the Scanner published its report. Michelle was 63. Reports differed on Bryan’s age. A neighbor who heard gunfire discovered the couple around 10:45 a.m., according to the Scanner, ci…
Police Break Window To Reach Unconscious Driver After CT Elementary School Drop-Off Police Break Window To Reach Unconscious Driver After CT Elementary School Drop-Off Police Break Window To Reach Unconscious Driver After CT Elementary School Drop-Off
Police Break Window To Reach Unconscious Driver After CT Elementary School Drop-Off Police smashed open a car window to reach an unresponsive driver near a Connecticut elementary school after morning drop-off, authorities said.  Aidon Young, 37, of Naugatuck, was arrested after officers responded at 9 a.m. to the intersection of Spencer Street and Andrew Avenue outside Andrew Avenue Elementary School in Naugatuck for reports of an unresponsive driver, police said.  Officers found Young in the driver’s seat. The car was in park, but his foot remained on the brake, police said. Young was taken to Waterbury Hospital for evaluation. Witnesses reported seeing Young …
CT Woman Kills Boyfriend, Charged With Murder: Police CT Woman Kills Boyfriend, Charged With Murder: Police CT Woman Kills Boyfriend, Charged With Murder: Police
CT Woman Kills Boyfriend, Charged With Murder: Police A 39-year-old Connecticut woman has been charged with murder after police say she fatally stabbed her boyfriend during an argument. Officers were called to the area of 40 Chestnut Ave. in Waterbury on Friday, Oct. 2, at 10:34 p.m. for reports of a man bleeding, according to Waterbury Police. Police found 35-year-old Joseph Rodriguez of Waterbury suffering from apparent stab wounds to his chest and arm. He was taken to a local hospital for emergency treatment. Investigators determined Rodriguez was injured during an argument that turned physical with his girlfriend, 39-year-old Destiny Smit…
Dead Puppy, Fake Sex Ad: Naugatuck Woman Accused Of Targeting Animal Control Officer Dead Puppy, Fake Sex Ad: Naugatuck Woman Accused Of Targeting Animal Control Officer Dead Puppy, Fake Sex Ad: Naugatuck Woman Accused Of Targeting Animal Control Officer
Dead Puppy, Fake Sex Ad: Naugatuck Woman Accused Of Targeting Animal Control Officer A 35-year-old Connecticut woman who is facing animal cruelty charges is now accused of targeting an animal control officer who investigated her by using a fake online ad offering sex, police said. Melissa Mae Ahlgren, 35, of Naugatuck, was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 1, on three outstanding warrants. She is being held on $110,000 in bonds, police said.  The animal cruelty case began Aug. 6 after animal control learned that a 5-week-old puppy in Ahlgren’s care was seriously ill, police said. Prospect Animal Control helped get the puppy to an emergency veterinary hospital, but its c…
2 Found Dead Inside CT Home After Employee Raises Alarm 2 Found Dead Inside CT Home After Employee Raises Alarm 2 Found Dead Inside CT Home After Employee Raises Alarm
2 Found Dead Inside CT Home After Employee Raises Alarm Police found two people dead inside a Connecticut home on Friday, Oct. 2, during a welfare check.  An employee who worked for the two called police around 11:50 a.m. to report they could not reach the homeowners inside the Orchard Road Home in Woodbridge.  Police entered through one of the home's back windows. Inside, they found two people dead. Authorities have not identified either person or whether the deaths were suspicious.  Woodbridge police are investigating. The Connecticut State Police Major Crimes Unit also responded to process the scene. Police believe the incid…
Fake Federal Agents Steal $6.5M In National Fraud; Victims Didn't Know They Were Scammed Fake Federal Agents Steal $6.5M In National Fraud; Victims Didn't Know They Were Scammed Fake Federal Agents Steal $6.5M In National Fraud; Victims Didn't Know They Were Scammed
Fake Federal Agents Steal $6.5M In National Fraud; Victims Didn't Know They Were Scammed Two more victims of a nationwide gold scam involving fake federal agents had no idea they had been swindled until troopers contacted them, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Friday, Oct. 2. The scheme has been linked to approximately $6.5 million in losses across the country, with victims identified in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Washington State, according to police. The releases do not say whether the newly detailed losses are already included in that figure. “There are victims that are completely unaware that they are even victims,” Trooper Lauren Lesher wrote in an email to Daily Vo…
Former Yale Football Coach Tony Reno Dies At 52 After Lengthy Illness Former Yale Football Coach Tony Reno Dies At 52 After Lengthy Illness Former Yale Football Coach Tony Reno Dies At 52 After Lengthy Illness
Former Yale Football Coach Tony Reno Dies At 52 After Lengthy Illness Tony Reno, the coach who guided Yale football to five Ivy League championships, has died at 52, the university’s athletic director announced on Friday, Oct. 2.  Reno stepped down for health reasons in February. He had been living with a neurodegenerative disease since August 2025.  Even as his health declined, Reno coached the Bulldogs through every game of the 2025 season. Yale won another Ivy League title and reached the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision playoffs. His loss reaches beyond the sidelines in New Haven. His son, Dante, serves as Yale’s starting quarterback. Re…