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'Carrie Showed Up For People': Support Pours In For Children Of Slain CT Cafe Owner
A Connecticut community is mourning the loss of a beloved business owner whose generosity, volunteerism, and support for local causes left a lasting mark on the town she called home.
Carrie Stetson, 54, of Winsted, was found dead inside a home in the 200 block of Oak Street on Monday night, June 9. Leon Stetson, 67, was found with serious injuries and was flown to Hartford Hospital, where he remained in critical condition, Winchester police said.
Police believe the mother of three and business owner was killed in a domestic violence incident. Authorities have not said how she died.
The los…
23-Year-Old Woman Killed In CT Crash Remembered For ‘Warmth’ As Family Seeks Help
A 23-year-old woman killed after the car she was in crashed into a tree in Connecticut is being remembered for her warmth, friendships, and love for family and friends.
Jocelyn Hernandez, of West Haven, died after the single-car crash just before 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16, in the 600 block of Woodward Avenue in New Haven, police said. Hernandez was riding in the front passenger seat.
The driver, a 20-year-old Bridgeport resident, suffered serious injuries and remains in critical condition, police said. An 18-year-old passenger from Bridgeport suffered injuries that were not considered life…
Family Of Toddler, Mother, Aunt Killed In Fiery Merritt Parkway Hit-Run Start Fundraiser
A New Jersey community is rallying around a family after a toddler, her mother, and her aunt were killed in a fiery Connecticut hit-and-run crash last week. Loved ones are now asking for help bringing the child’s body home to Guatemala while her father remains in ICE custody.
The crash happened just before 5 a.m. May 10, on the Merritt Parkway near Exit 36 South in Stratford, according to Connecticut State Police.
Police said 2-year-old Yanelet DePaz died alongside Maria E. Vasquez Chacon, 29, and Joselyn Vasquez-Chacon, 25, all of Trenton, New Jersey.
Loved ones created a&…
Former CT Volunteer Fire Chief Dies Following Cancer Battle After 50 Years Of Service
A longtime former Connecticut volunteer fire chief has died following a battle with cancer. He served his community for more than 50 years, and now residents are giving back to the family he leaves behind.
Glenn Martone, who served as chief of the Brookfield Volunteer Fire Company for decades, died Sunday, May 17, surrounded by family, according to his obituary. He was 70.
A Brookfield High School graduate from the Class of 1973, Martone served the Brookfield Volunteer Fire Company as chief, president, and board member during his time with the department.
“His leadership, mentorship,…
