Three Killed In Connecticut Crash Three Killed In Connecticut Crash
Three Killed In Connecticut Crash  Three people were killed in a morning crash in Connecticut. It happened around 6:30 a.m. in New Haven County in Branford on Thursday, April 28 on Hosley Avenue. Preliminary findings of the investigation indicate that the operator failed to negotiate a curve in the road while traveling at an excessive speed, Branford Police said. The crash claimed the lives of all three individuals in the vehicle.   The operator was identified as New Haven County resident Megan Nicole Povilaitis, age 17, of East Haven, Branford Police said.  The passengers, who are siblings h…
Multiple Hospitalizations Reported After Crash Between Jeep, Bus On CT Roadway Multiple Hospitalizations Reported After Crash Between Jeep, Bus On CT Roadway
Multiple Hospitalizations Reported After Crash Between Jeep, Bus On CT Roadway Five people received injuries after an alleged drunk driver crashed his Jeep Grand Cherokee into a transit bus on a Connecticut roadway. It happened in New Haven County around 9 a.m., Sunday, March 13, at the intersection of Dodge Avenue and Prospect Place Extension in East Haven. The driver, identified as Dario Alvarez-Lema, left the scene on foot prior to police arriving on the scene, said Lt. Stephen Paulson, of the East Haven Police. When the investigating officer arrived on the scene, he noticed a smell of alcohol coming from within the Jeep Grand Cherokee, as well as broken glas…
Fairfield County Resident Wins $4M In CT Lottery Fairfield County Resident Wins $4M In CT Lottery
Fairfield County Resident Wins $4M In CT Lottery For the second time in less than six weeks, a winning $4 million CT Lottery ticket was sold at the same Fairfield County smoke shop. In Fairfield County, a Stratford resident who opted to remain anonymous is in a new tax bracket after cashing in a winning $4 million “Mega Millions” ticket on Thursday, March 10 that was sold at the Stratford Cigar & Smoke Shop on Broadbridge Avenue. In February, another winning $4 million “Mega Millions” ticket was also sold at the Stratford Cigar & Smoke Shop. Earlier story - Winning $4M Lottery Ticket Sold At Shop In Fairfield County "Mega Mill…
CT Man, Woman Nabbed For Trafficking Fentanyl, Cocaine, Feds Say CT Man, Woman Nabbed For Trafficking Fentanyl, Cocaine, Feds Say
CT Man, Woman Nabbed For Trafficking Fentanyl, Cocaine, Feds Say Two Connecticut residents were arrested and charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine and fentanyl. Willie Franco, age 33, and 31-year-old Daniella Fox, both of New Haven, were both arrested on Monday, March 7, according to Leonard Boyle, United States attorney for the District of Connecticut. On Wednesday, March 2, investigators intercepted a USPS parcel containing about a kilogram of cocaine and a kilogram of fentanyl that was being sent to an address in East Haven associated with the two defendants, Boyle reported. Investigators also found other suspicious par…
Barricaded Person In Custody In CT, School Lockdown Lifted Barricaded Person In Custody In CT, School Lockdown Lifted
Barricaded Person In Custody In CT, School Lockdown Lifted One is in custody after barricading himself inside the garage of a Connecticut home after being involved in a domestic incident, police said. In New Haven County, the East Haven Police Department issued a “shelter in place” order at approximately 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 25, while the Momauguin School was placed into a lockdown as a precaution. Earlier story - School In CT Temporarily Locked Down During Police Negotiation Police said that the incident began when the East Haven Public Safety Dispatch Center received an emergency call regarding a domestic incident on Stevens Street that invol…
Latest TikTok Craze Severely Burns CT Child, Fire Officials Say Latest TikTok Craze Severely Burns CT Child, Fire Officials Say
Latest TikTok Craze Severely Burns CT Child, Fire Officials Say Fire officials in Connecticut are warning parents and teens of the latest TikTok challenge after a youth was burned while attempting the social media craze. The New Haven County officials said the incident took place on Tuesday, Dec. 28 in East Haven when a town youth was severely burned. According to East Haven Fire Chief Matt Marcarelli and Fire Marshal Charles Miller, the youth was trying what's called “The Whoosh Bottle Experiment." The experiment involves the use of alcohol and a bottle which is ignited and creates a “whoosh," the chief said.  They learned of the youth's experim…
Seen Him? CT State Police Issue Alert For Bank Robbery Suspect Seen Him? CT State Police Issue Alert For Bank Robbery Suspect
Seen Him? CT State Police Issue Alert For Bank Robbery Suspect Connecticut State Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a wanted man who allegedly robbed an area bank. An alert has been issued for 33-year-old Jason Gardner, of East Haven in New Haven County, who is wanted for his role in a bank robbery at Liberty Bank on Main Street in Deep River in Middlesex County. The alleged robbery happened on Friday, Oct. 22. Investigators noted that Connecticut have a warrant out for Gardner's arrest for second-degree robbery, larceny, and conspiracy to commit larceny. Police noted that Garnder has ties to the New Britain, Hartfor…
Only Two Employees Of CT Assisted Living Facility Overdose On Job, Police Say Only Two Employees Of CT Assisted Living Facility Overdose On Job, Police Say
Only Two Employees Of CT Assisted Living Facility Overdose On Job, Police Say The only two employees on duty at an assisted living center in Connecticut both overdosed on fentanyl, leaving the patients without any help or supervision. The incident took place around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 22, when the East Haven Police received a 911 call from a visiting nurse at the Caroline Manor Assisted Living facility reported a possible overdose of two employees. Upon arrival, East Haven Fire Department personnel were directed to a lower level office and found a male employee apparently suffering from an accidental overdose, said Captain Joseph Murgo, of the East Haven …
Winning $825,000 Lottery Ticket Sold At CT Convenience Store Winning $825,000 Lottery Ticket Sold At CT Convenience Store
Winning $825,000 Lottery Ticket Sold At CT Convenience Store A lucky area resident cashed in a winning $825,000 lotto ticket that was sold at a Connecticut convenience store. On Thursday, Sept. 9, in New Haven County, an East Haven resident cashed in a "$1,000,000 Emeralds" scratcher that was sold at Krauszer's Food Store on Campbell Avenue in West Haven. Related story - 'I Was In Shock': Connecticut Man Wins $100,000 Lottery Prize According to CT Lottery, “when a winning scratch ticket is validated through a Lottery Retailer's terminal, the remaining number of unclaimed prizes for that prize level is automatically updated reflecting one less p…
Silver Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Fairfield County Girl Silver Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Fairfield County Girl
Silver Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Fairfield County Girl A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing Fairfield County 14-year-old girl. Cameryn Blake was last seen on Ely Avenue in Norwalk on Wednesday, Sept. 8. According to the Norwalk Police, Clake is described as being a 5-foot-5, light-skinned Black female, approximately 140 pounds, with red and black braided hair.  She has connections in Norwalk, East Haven, and West Haven.  She was wearing all black clothing and had a backpack and handbag.  Please call 911 if you spot her. If you have any information regarding her possible whereabouts, please call 203-854-3000. Share thi…
Ida: Here's How Many CT Residents Remain Without Power Ida: Here's How Many CT Residents Remain Without Power
Ida: Here's How Many CT Residents Remain Without Power Two full days after Tropical Storm Ida ripped through the East Coast, hundreds in Connecticut remain without power as utility crews work around the clock to make repairs. As of late Friday afternoon, Sept. 3, 783 of Eversource’s 1.28 million customers were still reporting outages, while United Illuminating was reporting five active outages impacting 42 customers. United Illuminating was reporting 29 customers out in Bridgeport, with eight in East Haven, three in Hamden, and two in Woodbridge. Outages on Friday, Sept. 3, according to Eversource: Greenwich: 491; Danbury: 114; Southb…
Fairfield County Resident Wins $113,000 In CT State Lottery Fairfield County Resident Wins $113,000 In CT State Lottery
Fairfield County Resident Wins $113,000 In CT State Lottery Back up the Brinks truck for these lucky CT Lottery winners. A Fairfield County resident is feeling particularly lucky after choosing the right numbers and winning big on a Connecticut State Lottery ticket that was sold at an area gas station. Bridgeport resident Heng Lao was the latest to claim a big prize after cashing in a $113,367 "FAST PLAY - $5 MONEY VAULT PROGRESSIVE" ticket on Wednesday, Aug. 11 that was sold at the Mobil Food Mart in Hamden. According to CT Lottery, “when a winning scratch ticket is validated through a Lottery Retailer's terminal, the remaining number of unclaime…