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Florida Principal Had No Idea About Fetty Wap Yearbook Lyric That Landed Her On Leave: Reports
A Florida principal has been placed on leave after a Fetty Wap lyric reportedly appeared beneath her name in a school yearbook without her knowledge. Trout Creek Academy Principal Katie O'Connell was placed on administrative leave May 20 amid an investigation into an "allegation of inappropriate conduct" after the quote, "Everybody hatin' we just call them fans though," appeared next to her name in the yearbook, according to First Coast News, an ABC affiliate. The quote is from Paterson, NJ rapper Fetty Rap's 2014 hit "Trap Queen." Fetty Wap was released from prison 11 months earlier t…
Police & Fire
CT Police Shooting Ruled Homicide After Officer Fired 9 Shots At Man With Knife
A Hartford police shooting that left a 55-year-old man dead has been ruled a homicide, according to state investigators. The Connecticut Office of Inspector General released a preliminary report on Friday, March 6, about the death of Steven Jones, who died days after being shot by police. The homicide ruling was expected. Jones died on March 3 from complications tied to gunshot wounds to his torso, the report said. The incident began around 11 a.m. on Feb. 27 on Blue Hills Avenue when a family member called 911 for help. The caller reported Jones was having a mental health crisis. Off…
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Four Franklin Townships, One Tragedy: Local PD Says 'Not Us' After Double Murder-Suicide
A deadly double murder-suicide in one New Jersey town has people pointing fingers at the wrong police department. Now, Franklin Township Police in Somerset County is asking the public and the press to stop confusing them with another town of the same name where NJSP Trooper Ricardo Santos is believed to have followed Lauren Semanchik home from work and killed her and her new boyfriend, Tyler Webb, as previously reported by Daily Voice citing authorities. It’s an easy mistake to make: New Jersey has four Franklin Townships, plus Franklin Borough (Sussex County) and Franklin Lakes (Bergen Cou…
Police & Fire
Mass Officer Shot By Fellow Cop While Being Served Restraining Order ID'd As New Mom
A North Andover police officer is recovering in the hospital after she was shot by a fellow officer during a call to her home involving a restraining order. Officer Kelsey Fitzsimmons was off-duty when three of her coworkers, including a supervisor, came to her house on Phillips Brooks Road in North Andover on Monday, June 30, to serve her with a court-approved restraining order, authorities said. That’s when, authorities say, something went wrong. "When one of the officers was escorting Ms. Fitzsimmons during the service of the court order, an armed confrontation took place," said Essex Co…
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CT Officer Arrested Again In Domestic Violence Case: Police
A Connecticut police officer was arrested again in connection with a domestic violence incident that allegedly took place last year. Julio Gil-Martinez, 28, of New London, was arrested for violating a protective order last week, police said. It's the fourth time he's been arrested. Gil-Martinez was placed on administrative leave in November and remains on leave, according to New London Police. He's been employed with the police department since 2023. Gil-Martinez was previously charged with disorderly conduct, unlawful restraint, criminal mischief, and violating a protect…
Sports
Rutgers Gymnastics Coach On Leave Over Allegations Of Bullying, Relationship With AD
Unme Salim-Beasley, the Rutgers gymnastics coach, has been placed on paid administrative leave after an investigation into her conduct, including an improper relationship with then-Athletic Director Patrick Hobbs. Gymnasts at Rutgers alleged Salim-Beasley bullied them and did not address their injuries nor mental health concerns, while the athletics department often turned a blind eye, due to the relationship between Hobbs and Salim-Beasley, according to the release of a 52-page report by the law firm Lowenstein and Sandler, commissioned by the school. The 2023-2024 Rutgers women's gymnasti…
Police & Fire
CT Prison Guard Charged With Assaulting Elderly Inmate
A Connecticut prison guard turned himself over to police earlier this week after authorities accused him of assaulting an elderly inmate earlier this year, police said. Todd Blevons, 42, of Uncasville, was charged with assault in the third degree on an elderly person, Connecticut State Police said on Thursday, Nov. 21. Police began investigating Blevons after an inmate at Corrigan Correctional Center in Montville accused him of using excessive force in April, authorities said. A police report obtained by WTNH said Blevons threw the 66-year-old inmate to the ground, jumped …
Police & Fire
Cromwell Town Official Charged With Sexual Assault; Placed On Paid Administrative Leave
A public health coordinator for a town in Middlesex County turned himself over to police on charges of sexual assault, authorities announced on Monday, Nov. 4. Salvatore Nesci, 55, is charged with sexual assault in the fourth degree and disorderly conduct, Cromwell Police said. He was arrested on Halloween after he turned himself over to police. He was released after posting a $5,000 bond, authorities said. Police did not detail what led to the charges or any information about the case. A representative from the Cromwell town manager's office said Nesci is on paid …
Schools
Secretary Stole $40K From CT High School For Amazon Shopping Sprees: Cops
Police are accusing a secretary at a Connecticut high school of using the administration's Amazon account to spend more than $40,000 over five years on gifts for herself and other employees at the Tolland County school, authorities said. Christine Vardanian, age 56, of Marlborough in Hartford County, is charged with first-degree larceny, Connecticut State Police said on Wednesday, Oct. 23. She was later released after posting a $5,000 bail, authorities said. Vardanian worked as a secretary at RHAM High School and had access to the district's Amazon account. School officials beca…
Police & Fire
CT Police Officer Accused Of 'Slapping' Prisoner In Face While In Hospital, Cops Say
A Connecticut police officer was charged with breach of peace after he allegedly slapped a prisoner who was handcuffed to a hospital bed. Hartford Police Officer Marcello Confeiteiro was arrested on Wednesday, Aug. 28, and released on a promise to appear. According to Lt. Aaron Boisvert, Confeiteiro was guarding a prisoner on Thursday, July 18, at an area hospital when the prisoner -- who at the time had one arm handcuffed to a hospital bed -- assaulted him by punching and spitting in his face. Confeiteiro got the patient under control and handcuffed his second arm to the bed followi…
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