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Turkey Fryer Fire Destroys $4M CT Mansion on Thanksgiving; Family of 20 Escapes Turkey Fryer Fire Destroys $4M CT Mansion on Thanksgiving; Family of 20 Escapes
Turkey Fryer Fire Destroys $4M CT Mansion on Thanksgiving; Family of 20 Escapes A Connecticut mansion valued at more than $4 million was destroyed by fire on Thanksgiving as a family of 20 was about to sit down to enjoy their holiday meal, authorities said. The fire ignited shortly before 4 p.m. in Fairfield County at a two-story, nearly 9,300-square-foot residence in Weston on Weston Road, near the intersection with Broad Street. All occupants escaped unharmed, Weston firefighters reported. On the rainy Thanksgiving afternoon of Thursday, November 28, 2024, most firefighters in lower Fairfield County were... Posted by Sayje Benjamin on Friday, November 29, 20…
Popular Brand To Open New Store Celebrating 'Local Pride' In CT Popular Brand To Open New Store Celebrating 'Local Pride' In CT
Popular Brand To Open New Store Celebrating 'Local Pride' In CT A beloved brand is set to open a new retail store in Connecticut where it will offer community-inspired merchandise to residents and visitors alike. Hey Stamford!, a popular local brand known for its neighborhood pride and community spirit, will celebrate the grand opening of its new Fairfield County retail store at the Stamford Town Center at 100 Greyrock Pl., on Friday, Nov. 29 at 10 a.m.  The store will feature a curated collection of exclusive Hey Stamford! merchandise, including branded apparel and accessories that "celebrate Stamford’s unique neighborhoods and local pride," store…
4th Stamford Suicide In Week Has Police Alarmed, Officers Offer Support 4th Stamford Suicide In Week Has Police Alarmed, Officers Offer Support
4th Stamford Suicide In Week Has Police Alarmed, Officers Offer Support Stamford Police are asking residents to reach out to their loved ones to check on them after four residents have committed suicide over the past week.  Assistant Chief Richard Conklin said a spike like this is unheard of for the Fairfield County town. For context, Stamford had three suicides for the entire year in 2022, two in 2023, and only one in 2024 until this past week.  "I've never seen anything like it during my time with the department," Conklin said.  With the holidays approaching, Conklin worries the trend could continue.  "The holidays tend to exacerbate or …
Man Killed In 4-Car Crash On Busy CT Highway: Police Investigating Man Killed In 4-Car Crash On Busy CT Highway: Police Investigating
Man Killed In 4-Car Crash On Busy CT Highway: Police Investigating A man was killed following a multi-vehicle collision that caused lengthy delays on a busy Connecticut highway. The crash happened in Fairfield County on Tuesday, Nov. 26 just after 3 p.m., when four vehicles became involved in an incident on the northbound Merritt Parkway (Route 15)  in New Canaan just before Exit 37, Connecticut State Police announced on Wednesday, Nov. 27. According to authorities, the incident began when a 2015 Lexus 350 RC struck a 2020 Kia Forte in the right lane that had been slowing down. The Kia then hit the 2015 Ford F-150 pickup it had been traveling behind i…
Wrong-Way Driver Apprehended After I-95 DUI Crash In CT: Police Wrong-Way Driver Apprehended After I-95 DUI Crash In CT: Police
Wrong-Way Driver Apprehended After I-95 DUI Crash In CT: Police Connecticut State Police say a wrong-way driver caused a multi-car crash on I-95 that led to his arrest. Troopers from Troop G in Fairfield County responded to the northbound lanes near the Darien rest area at approximately 3:15 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24, after receiving reports of a collision.  Upon arrival, they found a Jeep Liberty SUV facing the wrong direction, police said.  Further investigation revealed the vehicle had been traveling southbound in the northbound lanes prior to the crash. The driver, identified as Fairfield County resident Ramon Tusa Llivicosa, age 36, of St…
Speeding CT Woman Accused Of Drunk Driving: Police Speeding CT Woman Accused Of Drunk Driving: Police
Speeding CT Woman Accused Of Drunk Driving: Police A Fairfield County woman is facing charges after police say she was driving under the influence on a major roadway. The incident occurred in Wilton on Saturday, Nov. 23, when police stopped a 2023 Land Rover Defender 110 traveling north on Danbury Road (Route 7) just after 3 a.m. Officers reported the vehicle was speeding and having difficulty staying in its lane. According to Wilton Police, the driver, 38-year-old Jessica Melo, of Bethel, appeared to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.  Melo failed to meet the standards of a field sobriety test and was arrested for driving un…
Alex Jones Sues Sandy Hook Families In Fight To Keep Control of Media Empire: Report Alex Jones Sues Sandy Hook Families In Fight To Keep Control of Media Empire: Report
Alex Jones Sues Sandy Hook Families In Fight To Keep Control of Media Empire: Report In a case that reads like dark satire itself, Alex Jones is suing the comedy website The Onion and the families of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre claiming they colluded to buy his right-wing conspiracy theory show "InfoWars" in a bankruptcy auction, reports said. Lawyers for Jones, who owes a $1.5 billion judgment to Sandy Hook families after spreading false claims that the 2012 school shooting was a hoax, argued in court documents that The Onion's winning $1.75 million bid was "flagrantly non-compliant" and designed to "rig the process," according to NPR. Earlier Report: Back…
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Totals From Throughout CT, New Haven County How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Totals From Throughout CT, New Haven County
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Totals From Throughout CT, New Haven County Here's a look at snowfall totals reported by the National Weathe Service from throughout the region from the storm system that swept through Thursday, Nov. 21 into Friday, Nov. 22. New York New York City Central Park 1.86 in 0940 AM 11/22 AWS Nassau County Oyster Bay 2.25 in 0930 AM 11/22 CWOP Locust Valley 0.3 E 2.21 in 0910 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Albertson 0.2 SSE 2.09 in 0730 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Syosset 2.08 in 0800 AM 11/22 COOP Herricks 1.92 in 0830 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Port Washington 0.8 N 1.84 in 0719 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Massapequa 1.1 SE 1.80 in 0700 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Malverne 0.5 SE…
Famed Stamford-Based Pizzeria Opens New Location In Westport Famed Stamford-Based Pizzeria Opens New Location In Westport
Famed Stamford-Based Pizzeria Opens New Location In Westport A Connecticut-based pizza chain unveiled its newest location this week.  Riko's Pizza opened its 11th restaurant and sixth in Fairfield County in Westport at 60 Charles St., across from Westport Metro North train station and Luciano Park. The owners and several local and state dignitaries attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony this week.  Rico Imbrogno, the co-founder and CEO of the chain said he chose Westport because he believed the town has nothing like it, he said in a news release when he announced the opening this summer.  "Westport is not only one of the most dynamic ma…
2nd Earthquake Recorded In CT This Week; 2.3 Magnitude Tremor Felt For Miles 2nd Earthquake Recorded In CT This Week; 2.3 Magnitude Tremor Felt For Miles
2nd Earthquake Recorded In CT This Week; 2.3 Magnitude Tremor Felt For Miles Residents in Connecticut felt the ground shake for the second time this week. The United States Geological Survey reported a 2.3 magnitude earthquake in East Haddam at about 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20. It shook the ground in Middletown, Cromwell, Glastonbury, and Hartford, the USGS said. A small aftershock followed the tremor. Did you hear a loud noise and your house shake? There was an earthquake in Moodus this evening. It was felt in numerous... Posted by Colchester Fire & Emergency Medical Services on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 Several people called 911 in Colchester …
Small Earthquake Recorded In CT Ahead Of Reports Of Loud Boom Small Earthquake Recorded In CT Ahead Of Reports Of Loud Boom
Small Earthquake Recorded In CT Ahead Of Reports Of Loud Boom The US Geological Survey said it recorded a small earthquake in Fairfield County at the same time multiple residents reported hearing a loud noise.  The agency said it detected a 1.3 magnitude earthquake just before noon in North Stamford. Such a quake is likely not powerful enough to cause any structural damage but can be strong enough for residents to feel the ground shake. Multiple people in North Stamford reported feeling tremors and hearing a loud noise at the same time as the reported earthquake. "I live near Hunting Ridge in North Stamford," someone posted on Reddit. "It felt l…
Fire, Explosion Destroys 125-Year-Old Historic CT Golf Club Fire, Explosion Destroys 125-Year-Old Historic CT Golf Club
Fire, Explosion Destroys 125-Year-Old Historic CT Golf Club A late-night fire that caused an explosion at a Connecticut golf course in Fairfield County is under investigation, authorities said.  The fire was reported late Friday night, Nov. 15, at  Highland Golf Club in Shelton, the fire department there said.  The call came in around 11:30 p.m. and firefighters could see a "large orange glow" from a far distance as they made their way to the 261 Wooster St. 125-year-old golf course.  Several propane tanks were boiling when firefighters arrived, and despite efforts to cool them down, one exploded and sent shrapnel flying hu…
CT Man Wanted In Shooting Busted With Pistol, Baby In Car: Police CT Man Wanted In Shooting Busted With Pistol, Baby In Car: Police
CT Man Wanted In Shooting Busted With Pistol, Baby In Car: Police A Connecticut man wanted for an alleged shooting in Fairfield County was arrested in a nearby town this week with a pistol and his 10-month-old child in the car, authorities said.  Xavier Dash, 36, who was wanted on an assault with a firearm for a shooting in Bridgeport, was arrested in Stamford on Thursday, Nov. 14, police said.  Stamford Assistant Police Chief Richard Conklin said the department's narcotics and organized crime unit tracked Dash down after Bridgeport police reached out to say he could be in the town. After an investigation, they found him sitting in a car at the…
Whole Foods Market Announces Grand Opening For New CT Store Whole Foods Market Announces Grand Opening For New CT Store
Whole Foods Market Announces Grand Opening For New CT Store A new Whole Foods Market is coming to Connecticut, and the announcement that it will open next month has many Fairfield County shoppers raring to line up.  The company announced it would open its nearly 45,000 square-foot-store at 110 High Ridge Road in Stamford on Thursday, December 12, at 9 a.m.  Whole Foods renovated the Lord & Taylor store that was at that location prior, which will give this grocery store a more "boutique feel", the company said.  Along with the typical grocery items, the store will feature full-service seafood and meat counters, more than 220 craft…
Supported By Sandy Hook Parents, Satire Site The Onion Buys InfoWars Out Of Bankruptcy Supported By Sandy Hook Parents, Satire Site The Onion Buys InfoWars Out Of Bankruptcy
Supported By Sandy Hook Parents, Satire Site The Onion Buys InfoWars Out Of Bankruptcy In a bizarre twist of fate The Onion, the wildly popular satire news website, has purchased InfoWars out of bankruptcy. according to multiple reports. Conspiracy and supplement huckster Alex Jones announced the court-appointed bankruptcy trustee had finalized the sale on Thursday, Nov. 14, NBC News said. “I just got word 15 minutes ago that my lawyers and folks met with the U.S. trustee over our bankruptcy this morning and they said they are shutting us down even without a court order this morning,” Jones said, per NBC.  “I don’t know what’s going to happen, but I’m going to be here u…
Man Admits To Sexually Assaulting Sedated Patient At CT Hospital, Gets 12 Years: State Man Admits To Sexually Assaulting Sedated Patient At CT Hospital, Gets 12 Years: State
Man Admits To Sexually Assaulting Sedated Patient At CT Hospital, Gets 12 Years: State A Connecticut man will serve more than a decade in prison after admitting he sexually assaulted a heavily sedated woman at a Fairfield County hospital, authorities said. Rodney Daniels, 48, of Stamford, pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree sexual assault and was sentenced to 12 years in prison followed by eight years of special parole, the state attorney’s office said in a news release. Related: Food Service Workers at Norwalk Hospital Announce Plans for Strike Daniels was taken to Norwalk Hospital on Aug. 29, 2020, after he told paramedics he took hallucinogenic drugs, the pros…
Man Killed In I-95 Crash After Colliding With Concrete Barrier Man Killed In I-95 Crash After Colliding With Concrete Barrier
Man Killed In I-95 Crash After Colliding With Concrete Barrier A 63-year-old man was killed after crashing into a concrete barrier on I-95 in Fairfield County earlier this week.  Tiofilo Cruz, of the Bronx, New York, was killed just after 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, in Norwalk, Connecticut State Police said.  Cruz was in the left lane of the interstate when for unknown reasons he crossed over onto the right shoulder, where he slammed into the barrier, authorities said.  Paramedics rushed him to Norwalk Hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead just before 4:30 p.m.  The crash remains under investigation.  State Police ask …
Man Accused Of Pistol-Whipping Rival In Fight Outside CT Restaurant Man Accused Of Pistol-Whipping Rival In Fight Outside CT Restaurant
Man Accused Of Pistol-Whipping Rival In Fight Outside CT Restaurant A 36-year-old Connecticut man was arrested last week after police said he pistol-whipped someone outside of a Fairfield County restaurant last month.  Jean Prosper, of Stamford, was arrested on second-degree assault with a firearm, according to police.  Assistant Stamford Police Chief Richard Conklin said Prosper and the alleged victim had an ongoing feud that erupted in violence when they got into an argument on Oct. 18 outside of Brennan's By The Beach at 82 Iroquois Road around 11 p.m.  The man who was attacked went to the hospital the next day to have doctors attend…
Former CT Resident Martha Stewart's Ex-Husband, Wife Say She Sensationalized Marriage Former CT Resident Martha Stewart's Ex-Husband, Wife Say She Sensationalized Marriage
Former CT Resident Martha Stewart's Ex-Husband, Wife Say She Sensationalized Marriage Following the release of a new Netflix film focusing on the life of longtime New York and former Connecticut resident Martha Stewart, her ex-husband and his current wife are slamming the homemaker for continuing to publicly comment on the failed marriage.  The comments were made in October on the Facebook page of Shyla Nelson Stewart, the current wife of Martha Stewart's ex-husband, Andy Stewart, who was married to the icon for 29 years from 1961 to 1990.  In Netflix's new documentary, which was released on Wednesday, Oct. 30 and is titled "Martha," Stewart, now age 83, calls…
Man Guilty Of Sexually Abusing 8-Year-Old Faces Up To 165 Years In Prison: DA Man Guilty Of Sexually Abusing 8-Year-Old Faces Up To 165 Years In Prison: DA
Man Guilty Of Sexually Abusing 8-Year-Old Faces Up To 165 Years In Prison: DA A 62-year-old Connecticut man was convicted this week of sexually assaulting a child for months more than a decade ago, authorities said.  Heyward Curry, of Bridgeport in Fairfield County, was found guilty on Wednesday, Nov. 6, of three counts each of sexual assault in the first degree and risk of injury to a minor, the Connecticut Division of Criminal Justice said.  Curry faces up to 165 years in prison when he is sentenced on Jan. 13, 2025.  Authorities said Curry sexually abused an 8-year-old boy for months in the summer of 2014. The child did not disclose the abuse …
'Fly High': Father Of 3 ID'd As Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash 'Fly High': Father Of 3 ID'd As Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash
'Fly High': Father Of 3 ID'd As Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash A 44-year-old Connecticut man was identified as the victim of a fatal motorcycle crash earlier this week, authorities said.  Heber Lopez, of Stamford in Fairfield County, was killed just after midnight on Thursday, Nov. 7, when his motorcycle hit a fence and tree on Long Ridge Road near Brook Run Lane, authorities said. He died at the scene, police said.  Multiple people posted he was nearly at his home when he crashed.  Original Report: Stamford Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash As police investigate what led up to the crash, family and friends have been sharing …
Motorcyclist Killed After Striking Fence, Tree Motorcyclist Killed After Striking Fence, Tree
Motorcyclist Killed After Striking Fence, Tree A 44-year-old Connecticut man was killed just after midnight on Thursday, Nov. 7, when he was thrown from his motorcycle following a crash in Fairfield County, authorities said.  The man was driving west on Long Ridge Road near Brook Run in Stamford when his 2014 BMW hit a fence and then a tree, authorities said.  The Stamford man was thrown from the bike and died at the scene, police said. No one was on the motorcycle with him.  Stamford Police have not released the man's name as they notify his family.  The crash remains under investigation.  Authorities ask an…
Tastes of Danbury Announces Fall Lineup Of Restaurants Tastes of Danbury Announces Fall Lineup Of Restaurants
Tastes of Danbury Announces Fall Lineup Of Restaurants Diners looking for delicious deals in Danbury are in luck. Taste of Danbury has announced the four restaurants participating in the fall season event that allows diners a chance to sample some of Fairfield County's best meals at a reduced price through the end of November.  The restaurants participating are:  La Cocina Del Tio at 278 Main Street Holiday Diner at 123 White Street Los Rivera Cafe at 1 Ives Street Tiesto at 219 Main Street Passes are $30 per person. That gives participants a chance to sample a set menu at each of the chosen restaurants in the heart of downtown Danb…
Man Sexually Assaulted 8-Year-Old Girl: Police Man Sexually Assaulted 8-Year-Old Girl: Police
Man Sexually Assaulted 8-Year-Old Girl: Police A 56-year-old Connecticut man was arrested and charged with sexually assaulting and abusing an 8-year-old girl in Fairfield County, authorities said.  Armando Cruz-Zambrano, of Norwalk, is charged with first-degree sexual assault, illegal sexual contact with a victim under 16, assault in the third degree, and interfering with an emergency call, police said.  Norwalk Police said they were alerted to the alleged sexual assault on Sept. 29. They could not provide any details on the investigation because of the age of the victim and the sensitivity of the attack.  But authoritie…
Richard Gere Plans To Leave US After Selling Connecticut Mansion: Report Richard Gere Plans To Leave US After Selling Connecticut Mansion: Report
Richard Gere Plans To Leave US After Selling Connecticut Mansion: Report Richard Gere is leaving the United States.  No, this isn't some Hollywood hunk's hokum over politics. The "Pretty Woman" star — who recently sold his Connecticut estate — is leaving the country to be closer to family. The 75-year-old's wife Alejandra Silva is from La Coruña, Spain, and he wants to live closer to his in-laws, according to an interview he gave earlier this year to Vanity Fair Spain.  Related: Richard Gere Sells New Canaan Estate That Belonged To Paul Simon For $10.75M “For Alejandra, it will be wonderful to be closer to her family, her lifelong friends, and h…
4 Busted In Armed Robbery After Officers Spot Getaway Car: Police 4 Busted In Armed Robbery After Officers Spot Getaway Car: Police
4 Busted In Armed Robbery After Officers Spot Getaway Car: Police Police in Connecticut arrested four people — including one minor — in connection with a robbery of a Main Street business in Fairfield County over the weekend, authorities said.  Danbury Police were called to a robbery on Saturday, Nov. 2, at the business after three people entered, one with a handgun, authorities said.  Police did not identify the business or say what was taken.  The robbers jumped into a black sedan after the heist and sped away, authorities said. However, Danbury Police spotted the vehicle a short time later on East Franklin Street.  The three …
Firefighters Battle Blaze At Garage Repair Shop Firefighters Battle Blaze At Garage Repair Shop
Firefighters Battle Blaze At Garage Repair Shop Firefighters in Fairfield County were able to quickly douse the flames at a garage repair shop on Friday afternoon, Nov. 1.  Norwalk firefighters were called to 13 North Taylor Street just before 1:30 p.m. A garage converted into a repair shop near a row of storage units had caught on fire.  Crews were able to put out the blaze before it spread or anyone was injured, the fire department said.  Authorities are investigating what sparked the blaze. 
Man Slammed Kitten Against Table, Threw It Off Deck Because It Annoyed Him: Police Man Slammed Kitten Against Table, Threw It Off Deck Because It Annoyed Him: Police
Man Slammed Kitten Against Table, Threw It Off Deck Because It Annoyed Him: Police A Connecticut man horrifically beat a family member's kitten and left it to die in the cold in Fairfield County, then lied to cover it up, authorities said.  Krzystof Bakota, age 47, of Shelton, is charged with first-degree animal abuse and was being held on a $25,000 bond, police said.  Bakota was watching a kitten for a family member, but when they came to pick it up, he told them it had gotten out and was missing, Shelton Police said. Later on, they found the kitten's corpse in his backyard.  Bakota told them that the cat was annoying him, so he slammed it against a table…
Motorcyclist, Pedestrian Crash: 1 In Critical Condition, 1 Seriously Hurt, Police Say Motorcyclist, Pedestrian Crash: 1 In Critical Condition, 1 Seriously Hurt, Police Say
Motorcyclist, Pedestrian Crash: 1 In Critical Condition, 1 Seriously Hurt, Police Say Police in Fairfield County have identified the two men involved in a motorcycle versus pedestrian crash earlier this week.  Kevin Calle, age 28, of Stamford, was on his motorcycle driving westward on Tresser Boulevard at the intersection of Atlantic Street just before 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30, authorities said.  He crashed into Lucas Honohan, a 24-year-old New York man, Stamford Police said.  Original Report: 2 Hospitalized In Stamford Motorcycle V. Pedestrian Crash Paramedics took both men to Stamford Hospital, where Calle is listed in stable condition but with…
Man, 64, ID'd As Victim Killed In Industrial Incident Man, 64, ID'd As Victim Killed In Industrial Incident
Man, 64, ID'd As Victim Killed In Industrial Incident Police in Fairfield County have identified the 64-year-old Connecticut man killed in an industrial incident on Wednesday, Oct. 30, authorities said.  Gary Deleo was assisting a customer at D&D Industries at 124 Magee Ave. in Stamford when he was struck by a front-end loader, authorities said Thursday.  Original Report: 64-Year-Old Man Killed After Being Struck By Front-End Loader The driver, 28-year-old Jake Sangalli, cooperated with officers and remained at the scene of the crash, Stamford Police said.  Paramedics rushed Deleo to Stamford Hospital, where he died o…
Waterbury Daughter 'Beyond Devastated' After Nurse Mom's Headstone Stolen From Cemetery Waterbury Daughter 'Beyond Devastated' After Nurse Mom's Headstone Stolen From Cemetery
Waterbury Daughter 'Beyond Devastated' After Nurse Mom's Headstone Stolen From Cemetery Tara Morgan is praying for a miracle. The 45-year-old Connecticut resident, of Waterbury in New Haven County, has done everything she can think of after thieves stole her late mother’s granite headstone from Fairfield County’s St. Mary’s Cemetery in Bethel over the summer, she said. “It happened sometime between Mother’s Day and, I’d say, the end of June,” Morgan told Daily Voice. Following several attempts to reach St. Mary Parish, which oversees the cemetery, she was finally assured by church leadership that the Diocese of Bridgeport’s insurance carrier had been notified “and everything …