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CT Resident Who Embezzled From Family Company Admits To Tax Evasion CT Resident Who Embezzled From Family Company Admits To Tax Evasion
CT Resident Who Embezzled From Family Company Admits To Tax Evasion A Connecticut man is facing prison time after admitting to embezzling from his family’s company over the course of several years, federal officials announced. New Haven County resident Matthew Blackwell, age 40, of Woodbridge, waived his right to be indicted and pleaded guilty in federal court before US District Judge Sarah Merriam to one count of tax evasion. Acting US Attorney Leonard Boyle said that Blackwell was the Vice President of Operations at a family-owned food company based in the Town of Orange.  Between 2012 and 2016, Blackwell embezzled $927,143 from the company by crea…

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by Zak Failla
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New Animal Cruelty Case Stems From CT Dogfighting Investigation, Police Say New Animal Cruelty Case Stems From CT Dogfighting Investigation, Police Say
New Animal Cruelty Case Stems From CT Dogfighting Investigation, Police Say An investigation into dogfighting in Connecticut in July has led investigators to uncover a new animal cruelty case. Connecticut State Police reported that a search warrant was executed at 109 Britannia St. in the New Haven County Town of Meriden on Saturday, July 31.  Authorities seized a number of items associated with dogfighting, including shock collars, whips, scales and more. Investigators also reportedly found a homemade dogfighting ring. Eight dogs were removed from a makeshift kennel at the back of the property, and they received veterinary care for injuries that were c…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Father/Son Charged In CT Burglary After Fleeing By Crashing Through Garage Door With Vehicle Father/Son Charged In CT Burglary After Fleeing By Crashing Through Garage Door With Vehicle
Father/Son Charged In CT Burglary After Fleeing By Crashing Through Garage Door With Vehicle A Connecticut father and son were arrested for an interrupted burglary after the homeowner spotted the duo stealing items from his garage on a video surveillance camera. Christopher Barretta Sr., age 48, and his 18-year-old son Christopher Barretta Jr, both of the Town of Orange in New Haven County, were caught on the video on Wednesday, Jan. 6 in Fairfield County, said Shelton Police Det. Richard Bango. The case stems from a call the Shelton Police Department received from a Shelton homeowner who was not at home at the time but was watching his video surveillance cameras rem…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Police Officer Hit By Car While Assisting Driver In Orange Police Officer Hit By Car While Assisting Driver In Orange
Police Officer Hit By Car While Assisting Driver In Orange A police officer was hit by a car while responding to a vehicle fiery in Connecticut. Police said that a Town of Orange police officer was struck at approximately 10:06 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, when assisting with a  car fire on Mars Hill Road near Outback Steakhouse. Upon arrival, the officer stopped behind the disabled vehicle in the center lane of southbound Marsh Hill Road and approached the vehicle on the driver's side when he was struck by another vehicle traveling southbound on Marsh Hill Road in the left turn lane. The officer was transported to Yale-New Haven Hospital by p…

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by Zak Failla