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Ban On ICE Agent Masks Proposed By NY Lawmaker Ban On ICE Agent Masks Proposed By NY Lawmaker
Ban On ICE Agent Masks Proposed By NY Lawmaker New York lawmakers are considering a bill that would bar federal immigration agents and other police officers from hiding their identities while on duty. The legislation – titled the Mandating End of Lawless Tactics (MELT) Act — was unveiled this week by Democratic Assemblymember Tony Simone. If passed, it would prohibit officers at all levels, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), from covering their faces or failing to display identifying information such as a badge number or name while operating within New York state. The measure includes exceptions for protective gear w…

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by Michael Mashburn
Obituaries
'He Was A Beautiful Soul': Family Of 24-Year-Old CT Dad Killed In Crash Ask For Help 'He Was A Beautiful Soul': Family Of 24-Year-Old CT Dad Killed In Crash Ask For Help
'He Was A Beautiful Soul': Family Of 24-Year-Old CT Dad Killed In Crash Ask For Help A Connecticut community is rallying around a family after a young father was killed in a motorcycle crash this week.  Robert David Connolly Jr., 24, of Wallingford, was found shortly before 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, off Guntown Road in Oxford, according to Connecticut State Police. His motorcycle had veered off the road and down an embankment, where he was thrown from the bike and died at the scene. He had been reported missing before police found the crash site. Loved ones have created two GoFundMe campaigns to help cover funeral expenses and support his son. His mother, Colleen Co…

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by Josh Lanier
News
‘Monster In Our Family’: Family Of Man Who Beheaded Dad Spoke Out Before Conviction ‘Monster In Our Family’: Family Of Man Who Beheaded Dad Spoke Out Before Conviction
‘Monster In Our Family’: Family Of Man Who Beheaded Dad Spoke Out Before Conviction The family of a Levittown man convicted of beheading his father and posting the severed head on YouTube spoke out in heartbreaking testimony before a Bucks County judge sentenced him to life in prison without parole. Justin Mohn, 33, was found guilty on Friday, July 11, of first-degree murder and terrorism for the brutal killing of his 68-year-old father, Michael F. Mohn, in their Middletown Township home in January 2024. The bench trial was held before Common Pleas Judge Stephen A. Corr, who immediately imposed the mandatory life sentence. Family Impact Statements The victim’s daughter, St…

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by Jillian Pikora
News
Deadly Defect In Infant Breathing Systems Prompts Urgent Recall, FDA Says Deadly Defect In Infant Breathing Systems Prompts Urgent Recall, FDA Says
Deadly Defect In Infant Breathing Systems Prompts Urgent Recall, FDA Says A major infant ventilator component has been recalled because it could come apart during use, potentially causing organ failure in babies or death, health officials said. AirLife and Vyaire are pulling certain Infant Heated Wire Circuits from hospitals and distributors, the Food and Drug Administration said on Wednesday, July 9. The agency labeled the recall as Class I, its most serious type, meaning continued use could result in serious injury or death. The recall was issued due to the risk that the accessory adapters may disconnect when the system heats up during ventilation.&nb…

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by Chris Spiker
News
Delta Jet With 300 Passengers En Route To JFK Makes Emergency Landing On Remote Island Delta Jet With 300 Passengers En Route To JFK Makes Emergency Landing On Remote Island
Delta Jet With 300 Passengers En Route To JFK Makes Emergency Landing On Remote Island A transatlantic flight headed for New York didn’t make it there, and nearly 300 passengers ended up stuck on an island in the middle of the ocean. Delta Flight 127 was en route from Madrid to JFK International Airport on Sunday, July 6 when a reported engine issue forced the crew to divert mid-flight, ABC 7 New York reports. Roughly one-third of the way over the Atlantic, some passengers said they heard a loud boom. Delta later confirmed there was an “indication of a mechanical issue in an engine,” prompting the crew to land at an air base in the Azores, a remote island chain off the coast …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
CT Dad Overdoses While Driving With 2 Young Kids, Police Say: 'I Thought I Was Doing Coke' CT Dad Overdoses While Driving With 2 Young Kids, Police Say: 'I Thought I Was Doing Coke'
CT Dad Overdoses While Driving With 2 Young Kids, Police Say: 'I Thought I Was Doing Coke' A 38-year-old Connecticut father faces multiple charges after authorities said he suffered a drug overdose while driving with his children, ages 2 and 5, in the car. Both kids were found wandering a restaurant parking lot as he and a woman both nearly died from what is believed to be opioid-laced cocaine. Nicholas Ninteau, of Windham, was found unconscious in the driver's seat of a Ford Fusion in front of the restaurant on Boston Turnpike in Bolton around 6 p.m. on June 19, Connecticut State Police said. A woman in the passenger seat was also near death. She had no pulse and was not breathin…

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by Josh Lanier
News
Justin Mohn Found Guilty Of Beheading Gov’t Worker Dad, Sentenced To Life Justin Mohn Found Guilty Of Beheading Gov’t Worker Dad, Sentenced To Life
Justin Mohn Found Guilty Of Beheading Gov’t Worker Dad, Sentenced To Life A Bucks County judge found Justin D. Mohn guilty on all counts on Friday, July 11, in the brutal shooting and beheading of his father, a federal engineer, in their Levittown home. Judge Stephen A. Corr, who presided over the bench trial, sentenced Mohn, 33, to two life sentences in prison without the possibility of parole, plus 47 years, immediately after delivering the verdict in Courtroom 410 of the Bucks County Justice Center. Mohn shot his father, 68-year-old Michael F. Mohn, in the bathroom of their home in the 100 block of Upper Orchard Drive, Middletown Township, on Jan. 30, 2024, pr…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Passed-Out CT Driver With Gun Who Crashed Into Police Gate Busted Weeks Later: Cops Passed-Out CT Driver With Gun Who Crashed Into Police Gate Busted Weeks Later: Cops
Passed-Out CT Driver With Gun Who Crashed Into Police Gate Busted Weeks Later: Cops A Hartford man is facing nine criminal charges after police say he "passed out" behind the wheel with a loaded gun in plain sight, then led officers on a dangerous chase that ended with a crash into the South Windsor Police Department’s gate, authorities said.  Eliu Claudio, 44, was arrested on Thursday, July 10, following an investigation into an incident from April, South Windsor police said.  Officers found Claudio slumped over in the driver’s seat of a car that was stopped in the middle of Miller Road near Abbe Road. A beer can was sitting in the cup holder, according to …

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by Josh Lanier
Sports
Trump To Attend FIFA Club World Cup Final At MetLife Stadium Trump To Attend FIFA Club World Cup Final At MetLife Stadium
Trump To Attend FIFA Club World Cup Final At MetLife Stadium President Donald Trump is expected to attend the FIFA Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, July 13, according to multiple reports. Trump confirmed his plans following a Cabinet meeting earlier this week, telling reporters at the White House that he would be spectating the match at the East Rutherford venue. Paris Saint-Germain will take on Chelsea in the FIFA Club World Cup final at 3 p.m., wrapping up the month-long tournament. The announcement came just one day after FIFA President Gianni Infantino revealed that a representative office has opened at Trump Tower, where the C…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Mass Layoffs Begin At State Department Under Trump Downsizing Plan Mass Layoffs Begin At State Department Under Trump Downsizing Plan
Mass Layoffs Begin At State Department Under Trump Downsizing Plan The State Department is firing around 1,350 workers as part of a sweeping downsizing initiative tied to President Donald Trump’s plan to reduce the federal workforce. According to an internal memo obtained by The Washington Post, the department will issue termination notices on Friday, July 11 to over 1,100 civil servants and 240 Foreign Service employees.  The move follows a Supreme Court ruling earlier this week that cleared the way for Trump’s executive order to move forward while legal challenges continue. Earlier report: Trump Can Proceed With Government Overhaul, Cut Workers, …

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Dangers From Fuel Pump Failures Spark Massive Ford, Lincoln Recall Dangers From Fuel Pump Failures Spark Massive Ford, Lincoln Recall
Dangers From Fuel Pump Failures Spark Massive Ford, Lincoln Recall More than 850,000 Ford vehicles are being recalled over a fuel pump issue that can cause engines to stall without warning. Ford has issued the recall for about 850,318 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday, July 8. The recall includes several popular models like the F-150, Bronco, Mustang, and Explorer. The defect affects low-pressure fuel pumps that could fail while driving, causing the engine to stall and increasing the risk of a crash. Ford hasn't reported any injuries or crashes linked to the problem, according to the NHTSA. Ford has ack…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Police ID CT Teen Killed In Early Morning Shooting: Police Police ID CT Teen Killed In Early Morning Shooting: Police
Police ID CT Teen Killed In Early Morning Shooting: Police Update: Police have identified the teenage girl who was gunned down outside a Waterbury home early Friday morning, July 11, as Carizma Fox, authorities said. The investigation into her slaying is ongoing.  Original: A 17-year-old girl in Connecticut who was found shot and bleeding overnight has died from her injuries, authorities said. Police responded to a report of gunfire on Willow Street in Waterbury shortly after 2:45 a.m. Friday, July 11, officials said. Officers discovered the teen with a gunshot wound at the scene. She was rushed to a local hospital, where she was later pronou…

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by Josh Lanier