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Ex-CT Police Chief Dies After Long Illness: 'To Know Him Was To Know Love' Ex-CT Police Chief Dies After Long Illness: 'To Know Him Was To Know Love'
Ex-CT Police Chief Dies After Long Illness: 'To Know Him Was To Know Love' The longest-serving police chief in Connecticut history died last week at his home surrounded by his family, police in Hartford County said.  Former Windsor Police Chief Kevin C. Searles fought a long battle with dementia and died from the disease on Thursday, Nov. 7, his obituary said.  Searles worked for the Plainville Police Department, rising to the rank of detective, before taking the top cop job in Windsor in 1987. He held the position for 28 years.  He stepped down in December 2014 for medical reasons.  His family said he became a police officer because of …
Missing CT Man, 58, Found Safe Missing CT Man, 58, Found Safe
Missing CT Man, 58, Found Safe This story has been updated.  A missing Connecticut man has been located safe, according to the Hartford Police Department. Howard Francis, of Hartford, had been reported missing on Tuesday, Oct. 10 after he failed to show up for a medical procedure, officials said. Lt. Aaron Bosivert, of the Hartford Police, said Francis was found on Wednesday, Oct. 11, and was unharmed.  Original story: Police in Connecticut are asking the public for help locating a 58-year-old man who suffers from dementia. Howard Francis of Hartford was reported missing by a family member on Tuesday, Oct. …
$200K Scheme: Woman Depletes Savings Of Relative With Dementia In Bridgeport, Police Say $200K Scheme: Woman Depletes Savings Of Relative With Dementia In Bridgeport, Police Say
$200K Scheme: Woman Depletes Savings Of Relative With Dementia In Bridgeport, Police Say A 60-year-old Connecticut woman faces larceny charges after allegedly depleting the finances of her relative who suffers from dementia and was placed in her care, police said.  Leslie Vinson of Bridgeport turned herself in to the city's police department on Friday, Sept. 22 on larceny charges, Bridgeport Police Capt. Kevin Gilleran announced. According to Bridgeport Police, Vinson had been given the status of Power of Attorney for an elderly relative who suffers from frontotemporal dementia and severe cognitive impairment.  After a forensic audit was conducted on t…
Caseworker Who Lives In Danbury Accused Of Stealing More Than $300K From Client Caseworker Who Lives In Danbury Accused Of Stealing More Than $300K From Client
Caseworker Who Lives In Danbury Accused Of Stealing More Than $300K From Client A Westchester County caseworker who resides in Connecticut faces numerous charges after allegedly stealing more than $300,000 from a 95-year-old woman suffering from dementia whom she had been taking care of.  Fairfield County resident Chantel Chenault, age 46, of Danbury, was indicted on multiple charges on Friday, March 24 for stealing from the elderly woman under her care in Westchester, according to New York Attorney General Letitia James.  According to officials from James's office, Chenault became the woman's caseworker in 2017 and was employed with the Westch…
Seen Her? Police In Fairfield County Issue Silver Alert Issued For Missing Woman Seen Her? Police In Fairfield County Issue Silver Alert Issued For Missing Woman
Seen Her? Police In Fairfield County Issue Silver Alert Issued For Missing Woman Police in Fairfield County issued a Silver Alert for a missing 71-year-old woman. The Stratford Police Department announced on Sunday, Aug. 21, that Ida Dicocco has been reported missing. Dicocco is described as being 5-foot-4 and 200 pounds, with brown eyes and gray hair, authorities said. Police said Dicocco speaks some English and has an Italian accent.  She has dementia and epilepsy, police reported.  Police asked anyone who has information about Dicocco's whereabouts to call 203-385-4100. Share this story by clicking on the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for update…
Silver Alert Issued For Missing CT Man Silver Alert Issued For Missing CT Man
Silver Alert Issued For Missing CT Man A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing Connecticut man who suffers from advanced dementia. Irwin Alleyne, age 86, of East Hartford, was reported missing from his residence on Sunday, Aug. 7 around noon. Alleyne is described as being a Black male, 5-foot-4, 145 pounds, bald, with a small beard, said the East Hartford Police. He was last seen wearing jeans and a white jersey with a red neck and sleeves, police said. He is believed to be driving a gray 2012 Toyota RAV4 with license tag CT 544LDK. Alleyne suffers from advanced dementia and is likely lost and or confused,…
Missing Connecticut Man Found Safe, Police Say Missing Connecticut Man Found Safe, Police Say
Missing Connecticut Man Found Safe, Police Say Update: A 69-year-old Connecticut man who was reported missing has been found safe, police said. Julio Pacheco has been found and was reunited with his family, according to the Meriden Police Department. Police previously reported on Tuesday, May 31, that Pacheco left his home on Saturday, May 28, and hadn't been seen since. Original report: Police have asked the public for help locating a missing 69-year-old Connecticut man who was last seen over the weekend. Julio Pacheco left his home in New Haven County at about 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 28, according to an announcement from the …
Police In CT Ask Public For Help Locating Missing 75-Year-Old Man Police In CT Ask Public For Help Locating Missing 75-Year-Old Man
Police In CT Ask Public For Help Locating Missing 75-Year-Old Man Police have asked the public for help locating a missing 75-year-old man who was last seen in Connecticut. Joel Lewis was last seen on Monday, April 11, in the area of Sisson Avenue in Hartford, according to the Hartford Police Department. Lewis is described as being 5-foot-8 and 190 pounds, with sandy-colored hair and brown eyes, police reported. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, tan cargo pants, and slippers, authorities said. Police said Lewis was diagnosed with dementia. Authorities asked anyone with information about Lewis' whereabouts to call the Hartford Police Depart…
Seen Her? Alert Issued For Missing CT Woman Seen Her? Alert Issued For Missing CT Woman
Seen Her? Alert Issued For Missing CT Woman Police are asking the public for help locating a woman who has been reported missing in Connecticut. Police are asking for assistance in locating Hartford County resident Diane Alderman, age 53, of Enfield who was reported missing around 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 9. Alderman was last seen driving east on Elm Street in the area of Freshwater Boulevard, in a black Ford Focus bearing New York registration JPF8479, the Enfield Police Department said. The missing woman is unfamiliar with the area and has a history of dementia, police added. Anyone with information relating to Alderman’s loc…
COVID-19: Study Reveals Who's Most At Risk For Breakthrough Infections COVID-19: Study Reveals Who's Most At Risk For Breakthrough Infections
Covid-19: Study Reveals Who's Most At Risk For Breakthrough Infections Researchers have identified groups of vaccinated people who may be the most at risk for suffering severe outcomes from COVID-19 breakthrough infections. According to a report from Medical News Today, the study looked at more than 6 million people who have received one or two doses of COVID-19 vaccine in the United Kingdom.  One of the paper's co-authors, Dr. Aziz Sheikh, said only a small number of the more than 5 million people who received two vaccine doses remained at risk for COVID-19 hospitalization and death after being vaccinated. "We saw relatively few deaths in individuals wh…
COVID-19: About One-Third Of Virus Survivors Have Longer-Term Mental Health Issues, Study Says COVID-19: About One-Third Of Virus Survivors Have Longer-Term Mental Health Issues, Study Says
Covid-19: About One-Third Of Virus Survivors Have Longer-Term Mental Health Issues, Study Says While the physical effects of COVID-19 may wear off for those unfortunate enough to contract the virus, more than a third of survivors are reporting long-term mental health concerns, according to a new study. A study published in the Lancet Psychiatry journal on Tuesday, April 6 found that 34 percent of COVID-19 survivors received a diagnosis for a neurological or psychological condition within six months of their infection. Anxiety was the most common diagnosis, with 17 percent of survivors treated for the disorders, followed by mood swings, which were reported in approximately 14 percent …
ID Released For Man Found Dead At Fairfield Prep ID Released For Man Found Dead At Fairfield Prep
ID Released For Man Found Dead At Fairfield Prep A missing man whose body was discovered in the parking lot of Fairfield Prep has been identified. The man, Earl Ingram of Wormwood Road in Fairfield, was found around 6:56 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 5, by the worker in the parking area of Fairfield University and Fairfield Prep, said Fairfield Police Lt. Antonio Granata. First responders arrived on the scene and pronounced the 83-year-old man dead, who authorities say had dementia, at around 7:07 a.m., Granata said. Minutes later, around 7:20 a.m., the police department received a call from a family who lived on a street behind the parking lot w…
Person Found Dead In Parking Lot of Fairfield Prep By Construction Worker Person Found Dead In Parking Lot of Fairfield Prep By Construction Worker
Person Found Dead In Parking Lot of Fairfield Prep By Construction Worker The body of a missing man was found in the Fairfield Prep parking lot by a construction worker. The man was found around 6:56 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 5, by the worker in the parking area of Fairfield University and Fairfield Prep, said Fairfield Police Lt. Antonio Granata. First responders arrived on the scene and pronounced the 83-year-old man dead, who authorities say had dementia, at around 7:07 a.m., Granata said. Minutes later, around 7:20 a.m., the police department received a call from a family who lived on a street behind the parking lot who were reporting that an 83-year-old family m…
Caretaker Charged With Abuse After Woman Found Dead Caretaker Charged With Abuse After Woman Found Dead
Caretaker Charged With Abuse After Woman Found Dead A man who was caring for an elderly female has been arrested for elder abuse after she was found dead. The woman was discovered in May 2017, after Milford Police received a 211 call requesting a welfare check of the woman who was being cared for by Michael O’Connell, 64, of Milford. When officers arrived the elderly female was found unresponsive, Milford Fire Department paramedics were called to the scene and determined she was dead, police said.  An autopsy was conducted and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner’s report determined the manner of death to be a homici…
Missing 75-Year-Old Man Found Missing 75-Year-Old Man Found
Missing 75-Year-Old Man Found Update: A 75-year-old man who went missing has been located him. Long Island resident Joseph Pappalardi, a 75-year-old vulnerable adult with dementia, was last seen by his wife leaving their Old Country Road residence in Deer Park at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, Suffolk County Police said. On Tuesday night, Feb. 25, Suffolk County Police announced Pappalardi had been located, unharmed Original report: A 75-year-old man has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. Long Island resident Joseph Pappalardi, a 75-year-old vulnerable adult with dementia who …
Missing 75-Year-Old Man Found Missing 75-Year-Old Man Found
Missing 75-Year-Old Man Found Click here for an updated story: Missing 75-Year-Old Man Found A 75-year-old man has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. Long Island resident Joseph Pappalardi, a 75-year-old vulnerable adult with dementia who may be in need of medical attention, was last seen by his wife leaving their Old Country Road residence in Deer Park at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, Suffolk County Police said. Pappalardi spoke with his wife via telephone at approximately 6:30 p.m. that day and indicated he was in Massapequa, however, he failed to return home that nig…
Missing NY Man Found In CT Missing NY Man Found In CT
Missing NY Man Found In CT Update: An 81-year-old man who went missing in the area has been found and is safe, authorities said. James Tangen, a vulnerable adult from Putnam County with dementia and diabetes who may be in need of medical attention, had last been seen on Bank Street in the village of Cold Spring in Putnam County at 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21.  He was located in Southington, Connecticut on Tuesday evening, Oct. 22, the New York State Public Safety Department announced. Original report: An 81-year-old man has gone missing in the Hudson Valley and authorities are asking the public's help in locati…
Missing NY Man Found In CT Missing NY Man Found In CT
Missing NY Man Found In CT Update: An 81-year-old man who went missing in the area has been found and is safe, authorities said. James Tangen, a vulnerable adult from Putnam County with dementia and diabetes who may be in need of medical attention, had last been seen on Bank Street in the village of Cold Spring in Putnam County at 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21.  He was located in Southington, Connecticut on Tuesday evening, Oct. 22, the New York State Public Safety Department announced. Original report: An 81-year-old man has gone missing in the Hudson Valley and authorities are asking the public's help in locati…
Missing Westchester Man Located In Rhode Island Missing Westchester Man Located In Rhode Island
Missing Westchester Man Located In Rhode Island Update: A 78-year-old man with dementia who went missing in Westchester has been located about 150 miles away from home. Gerardo Carlesimo of Yonkers, who was last seen at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, was located in Westerly, Rhode Island.  "A concerned citizen noticed him pull over and get out of his car," the New York State Public Safety Department said early in the evening Saturday. "He seemed confused and the concerned citizen asked if he was OK and then contacted local police. He was taken to the hospital for evaluation." Original report: A 78-year-old man with …
Missing Westchester Man Located In Rhode Island Missing Westchester Man Located In Rhode Island
Missing Westchester Man Located In Rhode Island Update: A 78-year-old man with dementia who went missing in Westchester has been located about 150 miles away from home. Gerardo Carlesimo of Yonkers, who was last seen at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, was located in Westerly, Rhode Island.  "A concerned citizen noticed him pull over and get out of his car," the New York State Public Safety Department said early in the evening Saturday. "He seemed confused and the concerned citizen asked if he was OK and then contacted local police. He was taken to the hospital for evaluation." Original report: A 78-year-old man with …
Missing Norwalk Woman Found Missing Norwalk Woman Found
Missing Norwalk Woman Found Update: A woman suffering from dementia who went missing in Norwalk has been found. Annette Sloan, age 84, had last been seen on Connecticut Avenue at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25, Norwalk Police said. Norwalk Police announced she was located later in the afternoon. Original report: A woman suffering from dementia has gone missing in Norwalk and authorities are asking the public's help in locating her. Annette Sloan, age 84, was last seen on Connecticut Avenue at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25, Norwalk Police said. She is described as being 5-foot-3, 120 pounds with gray hair. …
Missing Norwalk Woman Found Missing Norwalk Woman Found
Missing Norwalk Woman Found Update: Marie Pollas, the 82-year-old woman who went missing in Norwalk, has been located and is safe. "We have located Marie safe and sound in Norwalk," Norwalk Police announced early Monday afternoon, June 24. "The Silver Alert is canceled. Thanks for everyone’s help. The person who found her had seen Marie’s photo online." Original report: An 82-year-old has gone missing in Norwalk and authorities are asking the public's help in finding her. Marie Pollas (shown in the photo here) has gray hair, brown eyes, is 5-foot-5 and 135 pounds. She was last seen wearing a black sweater and kh…
Missing Norwalk Woman Found Missing Norwalk Woman Found
Missing Norwalk Woman Found Update: Marie Pollas, the 82-year-old woman who went missing in Norwalk, has been located and is safe. "We have located Marie safe and sound in Norwalk," Norwalk Police announced early Monday afternoon, June 24. "The Silver Alert is canceled. Thanks for everyone’s help. The person who found her had seen Marie’s photo online." Original report: An 82-year-old has gone missing in Norwalk and authorities are asking the public's help in finding her. Marie Pollas (shown in the photo here) has gray hair, brown eyes, is 5-foot-5 and 135 pounds. She was last seen wearing a black sweater and kh…
Dancing Program Founder, Former Ridgefield Resident Joan MacDonald, Ex-Rockette, Dies Dancing Program Founder, Former Ridgefield Resident Joan MacDonald, Ex-Rockette, Dies
Dancing Program Founder, Former Ridgefield Resident Joan MacDonald, Ex-Rockette, Dies The founder of a popular long-running dance program for kids and adults in Ridgefield has died. Joan Elizabeth (Seyfried) MacDonald, 87, formerly of Ridgefield, died Friday, May 24 at Filosa Nursing and Rehabilitation in Danbury, after an eight-year struggle with dementia. She was born in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 14, 1931 to Oscar and Evelyn (Robert) Seyfried. MacDonald graduated from Immaculata Junior College with a degree in home economics.  A life-long performer and teacher, MacDonald started taking tap and ballet lessons at the age of three. She also studied Hawaiian dancing with…
Missing Westchester Man Found Missing Westchester Man Found
Missing Westchester Man Found Update: An 85-year-old Westchester man who went missing has been located and is safe. John Lamson was observed by a concerned citizen walking in the vicinity of the BP Gas Station, 190 Aqueduct Road in White Plains at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6 in the Town of Greenburgh, Greenburgh Police said. Greenburgh Police responded and confirmed his identity. Lamson was evaluated on scene by Greenburgh Police EMS and was found to be in good condition. He has since been returned home to his family. Original report: An 85-year-old Westchester man has gone missing and authorities are askin…
Seen Her? Area Woman Has Been Missing More Than Two Months Seen Her? Area Woman Has Been Missing More Than Two Months
Seen Her? Area Woman Has Been Missing More Than Two Months Have you seen her? Officials are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to locate a vulnerable 76-year-old woman suffering from dementia who has been missing from the Hudson Valley for more than two months. Ruth Thomas has been missing from Fishkill since Thursday, Oct. 11, prompting the New York State Office of Public Safety and the Missing Persons Clearinghouse to issue an alert. Thomas has been listed as a vulnerable adult with dementia and she may be in need of medical attention. She has been described as 5-foot-4, weighing approximately 130 pounds with brown eyes and black ha…
Wrong-Way Driver Reported Missing In Connecticut Causes Crash Injuring Four, Police Say Wrong-Way Driver Reported Missing In Connecticut Causes Crash Injuring Four, Police Say
Wrong-Way Driver Reported Missing In Connecticut Causes Crash Injuring Four, Police Say An 82-year-old man who had been reported missing in Connecticut drove the wrong way on a Long Island roadway, causing a three-vehicle crash that injured four. The crash occurred around 10:22 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, when Burgess E. Moore, 82, of New Britain, Connecticut, was driving a 2012 Subaru Legacy northbound in the southbound lanes on the Wantagh State Parkway near Farmingdale when he struck one vehicle head-on and a third vehicle was unable to avoid the original collision, said New York State Police Trooper Daniel Ahlgrim. Moore, who has dementia, and was reported missing in Conne…
Missing Area Man Found Missing Area Man Found
Missing Area Man Found Update: The 78-year-old man who went missing Wednesday morning, Aug. 22 was found on Thursday morning, Aug. 23 and is safe, authorities said. Philip McDermott of Nanuet was located in Yonkers by state police and has been reunited with his family. Original report: A 78-year-old Hudson Valley man has gone missing and authorities are asking for the public's help in locating him. Philip McDermott of Rockland County was last seen on Oakland Place in the hamlet of Nanuet in Clarkstown at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 22. He has dementia and may be in need of medical attention. McDermott is 6-…
Missing Hudson Valley Man Found Safe Missing Hudson Valley Man Found Safe
Missing Hudson Valley Man Found Safe Update: The 78-year-old man who went missing Wednesday morning, Aug. 22 was found on Thursday morning, Aug. 23 and is safe, authorities said. Philip McDermott of Nanuet was located in Yonkers by state police and has been reunited with his family. Original report: A 78-year-old Hudson Valley man has gone missing and authorities are asking for the public's help in locating him. Philip McDermott of Rockland County was last seen on Oakland Place in the hamlet of Nanuet in Clarkstown at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 22. He has dementia and may be in need of medical attention. McDermott is 6-…
Waveny Offers Support Group For Caregivers Coping With Impacts Of Dementia Waveny Offers Support Group For Caregivers Coping With Impacts Of Dementia
Waveny Offers Support Group For Caregivers Coping With Impacts Of Dementia FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Waveny LifeCare Network hosts a regularly-scheduled public support group for people coping with the impact of caring for a loved one with dementia. Held on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month in the Lila and Harry Coleman Library at 3 Farm Road, New Canaan, Waveny’s group is sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter. Upcoming meeting dates for the group’s schedule are March 13 and 27, April 10 and 24, May 8 and 22, and June 12 and 26. Meetings begin at 1:45 p.m. and last for approximately one hour. Led by Kate Bacon, LMSW, Waveny socia…