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Police & Fire
CT Man Charged In Knife-Point Gas Station Robberies As Police Probe 9 Armed Holdups
Connecticut authorities say two suspects committed a string of nine armed robberies at stores across Meriden this fall. The heists began in September and continued through November. Investigators said Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, that they believe two people were involved. Police said four of the robberies were carried out by a single suspect armed with a knife, targeting two local gas stations. One of the robberies happened on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at about 7:35 p.m. Police said officers were called to the Citgo Gas Station at 182 Colony Street for a reported armed robbery. Police said a ma…
Business
Powerball Jackpot Skyrockets To $1.8B — Second Biggest In US History: How To Get Your Tickets
Got your tickets? Saturday night’s Powerball drawing is now worth an eye-popping $1.8 billion, the second-largest lottery jackpot in US history after no winners claimed a $1.7 billion prize in Wednesday's drawing. The jackpot comes with a potential cash option of $826.4 million. “Excitement is building as players look forward to tomorrow night’s drawing for this historic jackpot,” Matt Strawn, Powerball Product Group Chair and Iowa Lottery CEO stated. “We encourage everyone to play responsibly and take pride in knowing that every $2 ticket also helps support good causes in their comm…
Police & Fire
Bloody Escaped Fugitive Caught At CT Gas Station In Underwear
An immigration detainee who escaped a New Hampshire jail was caught in Connecticut after police found him bleeding and half-dressed at a local gas station, authorities said. Jianming Zeng of Brooklyn, New York, escaped Sullivan County House of Corrections in Unity, New Hampshire, on Saturday afternoon, July 12, authorities said. He is facing a fraud charge. He was also on an ICE hold. A vigilant Norwalk gas station clerk at 331 West Avenue noticed the driver of a truck had bloody hands and was only wearing a t-shirt and underwear, Norwalk police said. The man had pul…
Police & Fire
CT Motorcyclist Airlifted With Life-Threatening Injuries After 5-Vehicle Crash
A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a five-vehicle crash Tuesday morning, June 24, in Lisbon, Connecticut, police said. Connecticut State Police were called to 689 River Road just after 11 a.m. for a report of a multi-vehicle collision. An initial investigation determined the crash began when a Nissan Rogue SUV slowed to turn left into a gas station. The motorcyclist, a Norwich resident, attempted to pass on the left but struck the vehicle, authorities said. The impact threw the rider from the motorcycle, propelling him into three unoccupied vehicles parked at the gas station. P…
Business
Amazon Prime Members Get $1 Off Gas Nationwide In Time For July 4 — With A 35-Gallon Catch
Drivers with an Amazon Prime membership are about to score a major win at the pump. Just in time for the Fourth of July weekend, Prime members can save $1 per gallon on one fill-up of up to 35 gallons at more than 7,500 BP, Amoco, and participating ampm gas stations across the country, Amazon confirmed in a new announcement. The limited-time deal runs Thursday, July 3, through Sunday, July 6, giving members a chance to beat the holiday traffic with deep discounts on gas. Even better? This isn't just a one-time deal. Prime members can also save 10 cents per gallon every day at those s…
News
$4M Scratch-Off Surprise: CT Man Scores Grand Prize Playing Favorite Game
A Hartford man got the shock of a lifetime after scratching a CT Lottery ticket and seeing six zeros staring back at him. He had been playing the “$4,000,000 Fortune” scratch game since it launched in December 2023. This time, his ticket revealed the top prize — $4 million. The lucky ticket was sold at the Mobil gas station on Weston Street in Hartford. The winner described his reaction to the big reveal by saying he “had to count the number of zeros” in front of him. “It was six.” The winner's name was not released. A loyal fan of the game, the man said he plans to use the money to…
Police & Fire
Armed Gas Station Robber Found Guilty In String Of Violent Hold-Ups Across CT: DOJ
A New Haven man has been found guilty in connection with a violent robbery spree that terrorized gas station workers across Connecticut in the early days of the pandemic. William Rosario Lopez, 39, was found guilty on multiple charges after hearing detailed evidence about a series of armed robberies that took place over just nine days in March 2020, the US Attorney for Connecticut said. According to court testimony, Rosario Lopez stormed five gas stations —Vernon, Southington, Waterbury, Ansonia, and New Britain — threatening employees with a silver pistol. In one case, he hit a clerk…
Police & Fire
CT Armed Robber Held Gun To Cashier’s Head, Stole $3K: Police
A Connecticut gas station employee endured a terrifying armed robbery when the suspect held a gun to their head and stole $3,000 before being apprehended nearby, police said. Officers responded to Patriot Fuels on Boston Post Road after a masked man, wearing blue surgical gloves, allegedly pointed a black handgun at the cashier’s head and demanded money from the register. After securing the cash, the suspect fled on foot. Investigators, who were tracking similar crimes in Milford, noticed a white SUV — previously linked to other incidents — parked at the nearby Shoreline Motel. Officers loc…
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