Police ID Victim Killed In New Britain Fight, Shooting: 'Will Miss You Till The End Of Time' Police ID Victim Killed In New Britain Fight, Shooting: 'Will Miss You Till The End Of Time'
Police ID Victim Killed In New Britain Fight, Shooting: 'Will Miss You Till The End Of Time' Family and friends of a Connecticut man who was killed last week in a shooting have rallied to help pay for his funeral.  Dante Sprouse, 25, of East Hartford, was shot and killed following reports of a burglary on Kelsey Street and a crash on Thursday morning, Sept. 12, NBC Connecticut reports.  Calls to numbers linked to Sprouse's family were not immediately returned.  More than 130 people have given to a GoFundMe to pay for Sprouse's funeral created by Sprouse's father, Douglas Sprouse.  On September 12, 2024, Dante Sprouse also known as Dee to family and friends was killed by a sensele…
Shooting Threats Made Against 2 CT High Schools Shooting Threats Made Against 2 CT High Schools
Shooting Threats Made Against 2 CT High Schools Shortly after police in Connecticut arrested a 15-year-old after accusing him of making a hoax shooting threat against a high school in New Haven County, officers received another message of violence, authorities said.  The teenager is accused of making a social media post around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11, that claimed there would be a shooting at Crosby High School in Waterbury, police said.  The threat was determined to be a hoax, and authorities charged the 15-year-old with disturbing the peace in the second degree and second-degree threatening, Waterbury Police said.&…
Iconic Actor James Earl Jones Dies At 93 In New York Home Iconic Actor James Earl Jones Dies At 93 In New York Home
Iconic Actor James Earl Jones Dies At 93 In New York Home James Earl Jones, the beloved actor and voice behind one of cinema's most memorable villains, died Monday, Sept. 9, at his home in Dutchess County, Variety reported.  The "Field of Dreams" star was 93. No cause of death was given.  Jones, a Pawling resident, is considered one of the greatest actors of his generation. From the Broadway stage, the silver screen, and a galaxy far, far away, the Mississippi-born actor had a range that few others could replicate.  He was a large man but could play gentle and meek characters, and his baritone voice could be calm and reassuring like in "The Lion …
Mixed Reviews, Epic Fail Taint Tom Brady's Debut As NFL Announcer Mixed Reviews, Epic Fail Taint Tom Brady's Debut As NFL Announcer
Mixed Reviews, Epic Fail Taint Tom Brady's Debut As NFL Announcer Tom Brady always seemed comfortable on a football field, but he struggled to adjust looking down on one.  That seems to be the consensus review following his first day as an NFL analyst.  The seven-time Super Bowl champion debuted as an NFL commentator for Fox on Sunday, Sept. 8, covering the Dallas Cowboys' 33-17 win over the Cleveland Browns. Though many fans were left talking about Brady's performance rather than anything in the game.  Critics dinged him for his nervousness and stiffness in front of the camera. They were shocked to see a man so full of emotion and fire o…
Girl Threatened To 'Shoot Up CT High School: Police Girl Threatened To 'Shoot Up CT High School: Police
Girl Threatened To 'Shoot Up CT High School: Police A Connecticut teenager who said she would shoot up her high school in a social media message was busted hours after making the threat, authorities said.  The FBI contacted administrators in Fairfield County at Stamford High School around 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6, after intercepting a message on the social media app Snapchat, Stamford Police said.  In the message, a girl wrote she would "shoot up the school." Agents quickly linked the social media account to the teenager and tracked the phone to a classroom at the 55 Strawberry Hill Ave. school.  Police pulled the…
Incident Leads To Increased Police Presence At Ansonia School Incident Leads To Increased Police Presence At Ansonia School
Incident Leads To Increased Police Presence At Ansonia School Police in Connecticut have increased their presence at a middle school following an incident that concerned the school district and law enforcement. Lt. Patrick Lynch of the Ansonia Police said the incident occurred in New Haven County in Ansonia but did not occur at any school in the region. According to Lynch, the Ansonia Middle School administration reported the incident to police on Thursday, Sept. 5, but it occurred on Wednesday, Sept. 4. Lynch said that after receiving the information, the police department decided to increase its presence at the school as a precaution. "At no point…
Accused Murderer Ranted About Pronouns, Trump Before Ex-Wife, Her BF Were Slain In NY Home Accused Murderer Ranted About Pronouns, Trump Before Ex-Wife, Her BF Were Slain In NY Home
Accused Murderer Ranted About Pronouns, Trump Before Ex-Wife, Her BF Were Slain In NY Home New details are offering insight into the mind of an accused murderer just hours before he allegedly gunned down his ex-wife and her boyfriend inside their New York home. The Long Island killings happened in St. James, at a residence on Brasswood Road, at around 11:45 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28. Suffolk County Police said Daniel Coppola, age 50, put his 15-year-old daughter into his car before going inside and shooting his ex-wife, 50-year-old Kelly Coppola, and her boyfriend, 53-year-old Kenneth Pohlman. Earlier Report: Man Kills Ex-Wife, Her BF At St. James Home, Police Say Both vic…
Popular TikTok Star, Model Shopping For Homes In CT Popular TikTok Star, Model Shopping For Homes In CT
Popular TikTok Star, Model Shopping For Homes In CT A social media influencer with over 15 million followers across her platforms announced that she and her family are moving to Connecticut.  Nara Smith, who goes by the name "naraazizasmith" on TikTok, announced the decision in a video posted on Sunday, Sept. 1. The post shows her, her husband, and their three children touring multiple homes during a trip to the state.  @naraazizasmith new chapter?🫶🏽 #moving #travel #housetour #realestate #marriage #fypツ #toddlersoftiktok ♬ Autumn Leaves - Timothy Cole She did not say in which cities the houses were located. The family c…
Woman Caught Sharing Child Porn In CT, Greenwich Police Assist In Bust: Feds Woman Caught Sharing Child Porn In CT, Greenwich Police Assist In Bust: Feds
Woman Caught Sharing Child Porn In CT, Greenwich Police Assist In Bust: Feds Police in Connecticut worked with federal investigators to arrest a 23-year-old woman who authorities say shared child sexual abuse material online and discussed wanting to sexually abuse kids on social media.  Westchester County resident Sasha May, of Pelham, is charged with distributing child pornography, the US Attorney for Connecticut said.  May is accused of sending the offending material to an undercover officer between December 2023 and May 2023 through the social media platforms Kik and Whisper. In conversations with the agent, May detailed her sexual interest in chil…
Teen Duo Nabbed For Armed Facebook Marketplace Robbery In CT, Police Say Teen Duo Nabbed For Armed Facebook Marketplace Robbery In CT, Police Say
Teen Duo Nabbed For Armed Facebook Marketplace Robbery In CT, Police Say Two Fairfield County teens were charged with robbery for allegedly pointing a handgun at a woman they had met on Facebook Marketplace to sell a pair of Air Jordan sneakers. The incident occurred in Shelton around 9:45 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 29, on Perry Hill Road. According to Shelton Police Det. Christopher Nugent, the department received a 911 call from a woman who said she met the man and woman on the social media app and agreed to purchase the sneakers. When the duo arrived at her home in a silver SUV, the victim said a disagreement started over the cost of the shoes, and she attempted t…
21-Year-Old CT Man Convicted Of Attempted Rape Of 13-Year-Old 21-Year-Old CT Man Convicted Of Attempted Rape Of 13-Year-Old
21-Year-Old CT Man Convicted Of Attempted Rape Of 13-Year-Old A 21-year-old Connecticut man who was apprehended after driving to the Hudson Valley for what he thought would be sex with a 13-year-old child has been found guilty, officials announced.  The conviction of Fairfield County resident Francisco Gomez of Norwalk for attempted rape was announced on Wednesday, Aug. 28 by Putnam County District Attorney Robert Tendy.  According to Tendy's office, Gomez used social media to entice a 13-year-old child from Putnam County to engage in sexual activity with him. These messages were later found by the child's mother and shown to authorities, wh…
Fighter, Actor Ronda Rousey Apologizes For Sandy Hook Conspiracy Post Fighter, Actor Ronda Rousey Apologizes For Sandy Hook Conspiracy Post
Fighter, Actor Ronda Rousey Apologizes For Sandy Hook Conspiracy Post Former UFC champion and actor Ronda Rousey said she "deserve(s) to be hated and detested" for posting a video that cast doubt on the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting more than a decade ago. Rousey posted a lengthy apology on her social media platforms saying 11 years ago she made the most "regrettable decision" of her life when she watched a Sandy Hook conspiracy video and reposted it.  Though she took the video down before it got major news coverage, the former Olympian said she has regretted it ever since. She said she posted the conspiracy video in January 2013, a month after&n…