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Police & Fire
13-Year-Old CT Girl Killed: 'We Are Heartbroken'
A Connecticut community is mourning the death of a 13-year-old girl. The teen died Wednesday, Sept. 17, around 7:30 a.m. on Killam’s Point Road in Branford. Police said her death was not linked to criminal activity. "We are heartbroken by the loss of such a young life, and our thoughts are with the family, friends, and all who are affected. Out of respect for the family’s privacy, no further identifying details will be released." Police said they are working with support agencies to assist the family and the community. "The Branford Police Department remains committed to supporting the fa…
Business
6 CT Billionaires Land On Forbes Wealthiest Americans List; Richest Entry Tumbles 4 Spots
Forbes has released its annual list of the wealthiest Americans, and six business moguls from Connecticut have the honor and the cash to make an appearance. Topping the list are the usual suspects: Elon Musk, Larry Ellison, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, and Larry Page — a quintet whose combined $1.37 trillion fortune equals nearly a fifth of the entire $6.75 trillion U.S. budget. But Connecticut has its own recognizable names featured on the Forbes richest list. The state's wealthiest man, Greenwich's Steve Cohen, who runs Point72 Asset Management in Stamford and owns the New York Mets, fel…
Police & Fire
Out-of-State Teen Busted After Brazen CT Car Break-Ins, Intentional Hit-Run Crash: Police
Police have arrested a teenager accused of breaking into cars in broad daylight and later targeting a local driver in a hit-and-run after a multi-town search. Manuel Rosario-Nieves, 19, of Erie, Pennsylvania, was first spotted around Highland Avenue and Riverview Avenue in Branford. A resident reported seeing a suspicious man in a pink hoodie and black ski mask jump out of a gray Hyundai SUV with dark-tinted windows, grab something from the trunk of an Audi, and speed off, police said. Two days later, that same SUV was back in Branford, and this time, things escalated. According to po…
News
Plane Crashes Into Water Off Connecticut Coast; 2 Rescued Near Thimble Islands (
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Two people were pulled from the water in Connecticut after a plane went down off the coast near the Thimble Islands on Sunday morning, according to the US Coast Guard. Their aircraft went down in the water southeast of the Thimble Islands, near Branford, the US Coast Guard said in a statement on June 1. The Coast Guard Station in New Haven responded to the crash site in the Long Island Sound and pulled both survivors from the water. Officials said the victims were in stable condition and were taken to Stony Creek Pier, where EMS crews were standing by to provide first aid. The cause…
Obituaries
Spirit Of Slain CT Boy Believed Beaten By Dad Will Live On
A GoFundMe has been launched to help lay 12-year-old Anthony P. Esposito to rest. The boy was tragically beaten to death with a baseball bat, allegedly by his own father, in Branford, CT, on Thursday, May 1, police said. Anthony Andrew Esposito Jr. Branford Police Department The fundraiser, created by Carolyn Bast, says: “It is with broken hearts that we share the sudden and tragic passing of my sweet and loving nephew, Anthony P Esposito, a bright and loving 12-year-old boy who touched the lives of everyone who knew him.” The boy’s father, Anthony Andrew Esposito Jr., 52, was …
Police & Fire
CT Dad Beats Son, 12, Dead, Threatens To Kill Teen Daughter: Police
A 52-year-old Connecticut man is accused of beating his 12-year-old son to death with a baseball bat—and threatening to kill his teenage daughter next, authorities said. Anthony Andrew Esposito Jr., of Branford, was charged with murder with special circumstances and attempted murder following the Thursday, May 1, attack. He is being held on $3 million bond, police said. Officers responded to a home on Hemlock Rock Road around 4 p.m., where they found the body of 12-year-old Anthony P. Esposito, according to Branford Police. Esposito was arrested shortly after during a nearby traffic stop. …
Police & Fire
Man Arrested In CT Killing; Police Asking For Tips
Police have arrested a man in connection with a killing in Branford on Thursday, May 1. Authorities have released little information other than police were called to 100 Hemlock Road around 4 p.m. Detectives were still processing evidence as of press time. Police have asked drivers to avoid the area for the time being. Investigators ask anyone with information to contact the Branford Police Department at 203-481-4241.
Police & Fire
Teen Charged In I-91 DUI Crash That Killed CT High School Senior: Police
A Connecticut teenager has been arrested and charged in the death of Isabela Jane Osler, a Branford High School senior who died in a drunk-driving crash on Interstate 91 last year, authorities said. The teen, whose name has not been released due to his age, is facing charges of manslaughter, driving without a license, operating under the influence, reckless driving, and multiple traffic violations, according to Connecticut State Police. The fatal crash happened on April 10, 2024, when a 1993 Jeep Cherokee Sport began swerving into the right-center lane near Exit 7 Southbound on I-91, where …
News
New Haven's Famous Seal Gets Bobblehead, Raising Money For Marine Life Rescue
A Long Island Sound celebrity with flippers has been immortalized with a special kind of collectible. The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has created a bobblehead for "Chappy," the baby seal found on a New Haven road. Police spotted the five-week-old male near the intersection of Chapel and East streets on Sunday, Feb. 16. The Milwaukee museum will donate 10 percent of the proceeds from every Chappy bobblehead to the Mystic Aquarium, which is helping the gray seal recover. "We're excited to unveil the first bobblehead featuring the now-famous New Haven seal," mus…
Schools
A Nye-ce Surprise: CT Teacher Competes To Bring Science Legend To His Classroom
A Connecticut teacher with a passion for science hopes to land his class a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: a virtual lesson from legendary science educator Bill Nye, "The Science Guy." Josh Bartosiewicz, 31, a seventh- and eighth-grade teacher at the Unquowa School in Fairfield, is competing in the "America’s Favorite Teacher" award, a contest that benefits the Planetary Society. Voting is now open and runs until March 6. If he wins, Bartosiewicz will receive a $25,000 cash prize, a trip to Hawaii, and the chance to have Nye—a childhood hero—teach a live, virtual class for his students. …
News
CT Woman Stole $61K From Disabled Medicaid Recipient: Prosecutor
A Connecticut woman has been charged with stealing over $61,000 from a trust account meant to support a disabled Medicaid recipient, authorities said. Jennifer Rose, 47, of Branford, was arrested by state Inspectors from the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit after an investigation revealed she allegedly drained the trust account during her time as trustee from Jan. 2020 to Jan. 2021, state prosecutors said. According to court documents, Rose used the funds, intended to cover the care and well-being of the disabled beneficiary, for personal expenses, including trips and other purchases…
Weather
These Towns Got The Most Snow In CT: Winter Storm Brings 6 Inches Across The State
Connecticut towns experienced significant snowfall from the storm that swept through the region on Jan. 19 and 20. Towns in Hartford County recorded some of the highest totals in the state, with North Canton and Glastonbury Center each receiving 6 inches, according to the National Weather Service. Other counties, including Fairfield and Tolland, also saw substantial snow, with several towns reporting over 5 inches. Alongside North Canton and Glastonbury Center's 6-inch totals, towns such as Bristol and Bradley Airport reported over 5 inches of snow. Simsbury, East Hartford, and South …
News
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Middlesex County
A quick-moving Nor'easter brought accumulating snowfall throughout the region Sunday night, Jan. 19 into Monday morning, Jan 20. Here's a rundown of totals from the National Weather Service. New York Nassau County 2 ENE Roosevelt 4.1 inches 1018 PM 01/19 Public Syosset 4.0 inches 1000 PM 01/19 Trained Spotter East Williston 3.9 inches 1015 PM 01/19 Public 1 W Plainview 3.9 inches 1250 AM 01/20 Public 1 ESE East Meadow 3.8 inches 1117 PM 01/19 Trained Spotter 1 ENE Glen Cove 3.8 inches 0817 AM 01/20 Public Sea Cliff 3.6 inches 1042 PM 01/19 Public Plainview 3.2 inches 081…
Obituaries
Man Killed in CT Shed Fire ID'd As 69-Year-Old; Blaze Under Investigation
Connecticut police have identified the 69-year-old man who died when a shed caught fire earlier this week, authorities said. Stevens Baird died on Thursday, Dec. 26, after a fire spread to several structures, including a 12-by-20-foot barn-style shed, at 155 N. Ivy St. in Branford shortly before 6:30 p.m., police said. Firefighters discovered his body after extinguishing the blaze. "Our thoughts and condolences are with Mr. Baird’s family and friends during this very difficult time," Branford police said. Original report: Man Found dead Following Branford Barn Fire The cause of the fire r…
Police & Fire
1 Dead In CT Barn Fire: Officials
A barn fire in Connecticut claimed one life on Thursday evening, Dec. 26, fire officials said. Update: Police ID Man Killed In Branford Fire As 69-Year-Old At approximately 6:22 p.m., Branford 911 received reports of a fire at 155 North Ivy Street in Branford, near unit #24, the fire department said. Initial calls described a barn on fire, with additional reports indicating the flames were spreading to nearby structures and that one person was unaccounted for and may have been inside the barn. Fire crews arrived to find a 12x20 barn-style shed fully engulfed in flames, with the fire exte…
Police & Fire
Naughty CT Drivers Could Get Gift Cards Instead Of Tickets
Police in six Connecticut towns are saying “Bah humbug” to boring traffic stops. This holiday season, drivers might find themselves on the “nice” list and getting a gift card instead of a ticket. Officers from the South-Central Connecticut Traffic Unit, which serves East Haven, North Branford, North Haven, Branford, Guilford, and Madison, are adding a festive twist to their traffic stops for minor infractions. “While our primary goal remains ensuring the safety of our roadways, we see this as an opportunity to give back to the community and show appreciation during the holiday season,…
Real Estate
Island Livin' In CT: Hedge Fund Exec. Puts Private Island On Market For $35M
If you've always dreamed of wasting away on a beach like Jimmy Buffett but can do without tropical heat — and happen to be a multimillionaire — a new opportunity awaits. Welcome to Roger's Island. Part of the Thimble Islands archipelago off Connecticut's southeastern shore, Roger's Island is one of the eight islands that have been renovated over the years, according to the New York Post. The 8,700-square-foot mansion sits on 7.65 acres on an island in the Long Island Sound. Zillow Bridgewater Associates executive Greg Jensen recently listed his private Branford island for a h…
Sports
'Absolute Maniacs': Rob Gronkowski Talks Of His Friendship With Fan Ejected From World Series
Patriots legend Rob Gronkowski was college friends with the Connecticut Yankees fan ejected from the World Series this week. The four-time Super Bowl champion said watching the 38-year-old rip the ball from the glove of a Dodger's outfielder was true to form to the man he knew. In a podcast interview with Bleacher Report, "Gronk" talked about his friendship with Austin Capobianco, the New Haven County man who gained infamy after he yanked the ball from Mookie Betts' glove during Game 4 on Tuesday, Oct. 29. Original Report: Branford Man Who Ripped Ball From Mookie Bett…
Sports
Connecticut Man Who Ripped Ball From Mookie Betts' Glove Said He Planned It: Report (Update)
Update: The Yankees said that Austin Capobianco and the other man ejected from Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday, Oct. 29, will be barred from attending the contest on Wednesday, Oct. 30. The team did not say if Capobianco would have his season tickets revoked. Original: The New York Yankees fan who ripped the ball from a Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder's glove when it went over the right field wall in Game 4 of the World Series in the Bronx told reporters he'd planned to do it, according to The Athletic. Connecticut resident Austin Capobianco, age 38, of Branford i…
Business
Greenwich Hedge Fund Manager Named One Of America's Richest People; 4 More In CT Make List
Forbes released its annual list of the nation's 400 richest Americans this week, and a Connecticut hedge fund manager ranked among the top 40. In all, five billionaires call the Nutmeg State home. Steve Cohen, who runs Point72 Asset Management headquartered in Stamford, was ranked 39th among the richest Americans, and the richest person in Connecticut. According to Forbes, the 68-year-old Greenwich resident is worth an estimated $21.3 billion, a massive increase from when he was worth $13.6 million in 2019. Cohen purchased the New York Mets in 2020. Related:…
Police & Fire
Victim Tortured For 3 Hours In 'Brutal, Heinous' Attack: Police
A 22-year-old man accused of luring a victim into the woods, where they beat, sexually assaulted, and burned them, was ordered held on a $1 million bond, authorities said. Two 17-year-old boys are accused of helping him. Avante Ryan, 22, of Hartford, faces more than a dozen felonies for the alleged attack that happened in New Haven County on Sunday, Sept. 1, Branford police said on Thursday, Sept. 19. Investigators said Ryan and the two teenagers lured the victim to a remote location in a wooded area in Branford and held them there for three hours. "During that time, the …
Police & Fire
24-Year-Old Killed After Hitting Back Of Parked Tractor-Trailer On I-95 Stretch In CT
A 24-year-old Connecticut man was killed after he veered off I-95 and hit the back of a parked tractor-trailer. The New Haven County crash happened around 3:15 a.m. Tuesday, June 18, in Branford. According to Connecticut State Police, the tractor-trailer was parked just past a rest area on the shoulder when Josiah Lawrence Steinman, of New Haven, driving a 2019 Nissan Sentra north in the right lane, veered onto the shoulder "for an unknown reason," slamming into the back of the truck. He was transported to Yale New Haven Hospital, where he later died from his injuries, state police sa…
News
Fatal Hit-Run: Drunk Driver Found Hiding In Woods After CT Crash Killing Woman, Police Say
A woman was killed and another victim was injured in a suspected hit-and-run, drunk driving crash in Connecticut. The New London County incident happened at around 4:45 p.m. Sunday, June 9, in Griswold, at the intersection of Taylor Hill and Oakville roads. Connecticut State Police said 35-year-old Franklin Post, of Bozrah, was speeding when he ran a stop sign and collided with a GMC SUV. Witnesses told police that immediately following the crash, Post and two passengers exited the vehicle and fled the scene on foot. When troopers arrived, they found his Audi with its driver side do…
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