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Cruise Ship Worker Dies After Vanishing On 'Extremely Strenuous' Volcano Hike
A cruise ship's crew member was found dead after going missing for days on a rugged volcano trail in the Caribbean, authorities said. Search teams discovered Wang Zyuan's body in St. Kitts on Monday, June 1, the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force said in a Facebook post. The 33-year-old was reported missing on a Mount Liamuiga hiking trail on Wednesday, May 27. Wang was last seen on the trail at about 10 a.m. that day. The Chinese national was traveling alone and without a guide when he disappeared, police said. At about 2 p.m., Wang called 911 to re…
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Man Calls 911 To Confess Killing Someone Inside His Connecticut Home: Police
A 44-year-old Connecticut man was arrested after calling police and confessing to a killing, according to authorities. Adam J. Drozdowski, of Beacon Falls, called officers around 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, May 5, and said he'd "killed someone" inside his mobile home on Second Street, Connecticut State Police said. Police and paramedics rushed to the scene and found a person unresponsive inside the home. The victim was pronounced dead shortly after noon. Authorities have not disclosed the victim’s identity or cause of death. Neighbors said Drozdowski lived at the home with his partner. Drozdowski…
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Fatal CT Police Shooting: State Investigators Release Preliminary Findings, Bodycam Video
A newly released preliminary report from Connecticut’s Inspector General provides a detailed timeline and key evidence in the Hartford police shooting that left a 53-year-old man dead during a welfare check last week. Everard Walker, of Hartford, was shot and killed Thursday, Feb. 19, after he pulled a knife and fought with Hartford police officers and his family at his 990 Capitol Ave. apartment, authorities said. Inspector General Eliot D. Prescott released his preliminary findings on the fatal shooting on Monday. (Click here to read the report) According to investigators, a f…
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CT Teen Dragged Victim By Hair At Gunpoint, Smashed Cell Phone: Police
A 19-year-old Connection man faces multiple felonies after police say he dragged a woman around a basement at gunpoint last month. Brian P. Misztal, of South Windsor, turned himself in to police on Friday, Jan. 30, at 8:51 a.m. on an active warrant, authorities said. Police charged Misztal with intentional cruelty to persons, criminal mischief in the second degree, breach of peace in the second degree, negligent storage of a firearm, criminal possession of a firearm, threatening in the first degree, reckless endangerment in the first degree, and unlawful restraint in the first d…
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Cops Detail CT Dad's Child Abuse That He Called 'Christian Conservative' Parenting
A Connecticut father said he was only trying to reprimand his four young children in the ways of a "Christian conservative." His family and police say it was child abuse. Elijah W. King, 26, of Ledyard, was arrested and charged this week with three counts of risk of injury to a minor, two counts of intentional cruelty to persons, and one count of disorderly conduct, Ledyard police said. The allegations came from King’s sister, who told police she saw repeated abuse inside the family’s Gales Ferry home. She said King's wife would do nothing to stop it. Police said she gave written statement…
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PA Gov. Shapiro’s Mansion Firebomber Cody Balmer Sentenced — Watch New Video Evidence
Cody A. Balmer has pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro in a firebombing attack that endangered 22 people inside the Governor’s Mansion in Harrisburg, prosecutors announced on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Balmer admitted to all charges, including attempted murder, aggravated arson, 22 counts of arson (one for each person endangered), burglary, and related offenses, according to Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo. The Sentence Judge Deborah E. Curcillo accepted a plea agreement in which Balmer, 38, was sentenced to a state correctional institution for 2…
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Shooter Who Killed 4 At NFL's Headquarters Diagnosed Posthumously With CTE
The shooter who killed four people inside a midtown Manhattan office tower in late July had the degenerative brain disease known as CTE, according to reports. The New York City medical examiner's office confirmed on Friday, Sept. 26, that Shane Tamura had "unambiguous diagnostic evidence" of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, The New York Times reported. The 27-year-old Las Vegas man shot and killed four people at 345 Park Avenue, home to the NFL's headquarters, before dying by suicide on Monday, July 28. Tamura wrote a three-page note blaming the head trauma he suff…
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CT Town Worker Badly Burned In Lawnmower Crash With Car Outside Town Hall
An Enfield Department of Public Works employee was badly injured when his lawnmower collided with a car on North Main Street on Friday afternoon, Sept. 12, police said. The crash happened next to the town hall around 12:15 p.m. The worker, a man whose name has not been released, suffered serious injuries and burns. Paramedics rushed him to Baystate Hospital for treatment. Police said the driver of the car, a good Samaritan, and a local fire chief ran to help. They battled flames and pulled the worker to safety. The driver also suffered injuries. Police said those did not appear as severe, …
Politics
Trump Says Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect Is In Custody: 'I Think We Have Him'
A suspect in the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been apprehended, according to President Donald Trump. Click here for a new, updated story: 22-Year-Old Utah Man ID'd As Suspect In Charlie Kirk Murder Trump made the announcement during a live appearance on Fox News' "Fox & Friends" inside the network's New York City studio on Friday morning, Sept. 12. "Can I always say 'I think' to protect us all," Trump began. "We don't want Fox News to get sued." Trump then said: "I think, with a high degree of certainty, we have him. In custody. Everyone did a great job. We …
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NJ Cops Recreate Iconic OJ Simpson Chase On Local Highway In Hopes Of Winning Brand-New Bronco
This is the most Bergen County Bronco chase ever. The Paramus Police Department dropped a six-minute spoof on Tuesday, Sept. 9, as its entry into the All-American Ford statewide competition, where police departments across New Jersey are vying for a fully equipped Ford Bronco. The video with the most Instagram likes wins — and Paramus clearly went all in. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Paramus Police Department (@paramuspolicedepartment) Filmed along Route 17, the parody kicks off with a fake carjacking, with "Real H…
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American Among 16 Dead After Lisbon Streetcar Derails; 21 Injured
A sightseeing ride on one of Portugal's most iconic trams turned tragic when a streetcar derailed, killing 16 people and injuring 21 others, officials said. Portuguese police said Thursday, Sept. 4, that several of those killed on the Elevador da Gloria funicular in the capital city of Lisbon were foreigners, including one American. Authorities said the derailment happened around 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, in central Lisbon. The dead include seven men and eight women, according to Lisbon’s Civil Protection Agency. 🇵🇹Luto en Portugal🇵🇹El histórico Funicular de Gloria, una…
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NJ Pair Stole $2K From Dead Woman, Confronted Brother About Lock Change During Wake: Cops
Two New Jersey residents are accused of stealing nearly $2,000 from the bedroom of a deceased woman whom they occasionally assisted, and confronted the woman's brother during the wake about lock changes, police said. On Saturday, July 19, at approximately 8:24 p.m., Lyndhurst police responded to a local residence for an unattended death, according to Lyndhurst Capt. Paul F. Haggerty. The death was determined to be from natural causes, but a police investigation was conducted as a procedural matter. On Monday, Aug. 4, at approximately 10:40 a.m., the decedent’s brother and next of kin arrive…
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'The Love of My Life': Mass Father Of 3 Killed In Graffiti Confrontation Mourned As Loving Dad
A Massachusetts father of three who police say was shot and killed after confronting a man over graffiti was set to be married later this month. The man charged with attacking him is now facing a murder charge. Authorities said 26-year-old Snehal Srivastava fatally shot 56-year-old Kevin Doherty during an encounter at Jordan Pond on Aug. 28. Doherty, who had just walked his 6-year-old son to Coolidge Elementary School, called 911 just after 8:45 a.m. to report he was being attacked. Dispatchers then heard gunfire and Doherty’s last words: “He shot me,” according to authorities. Doherty’s fi…
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Wanted CT Man Dragged Officer With Car, Caught After Foot Chase: Police
A Wolcott man wanted by police is facing a long list of charges after officers say he dragged an officer with his car before fleeing and later being arrested after a chase. Wayne Lydem, 48, and his girlfriend, Annalucy Lachance, 47, face multiple counts following an alleged Aug. 25 burglary and assault, according to authorities. The ordeal began with Wolcott police responded to a garage burglary on Wolcott Road. Surveillance video identified Lydem, whom officers recognized from past incidents, officials said. While still investigating, police spotted Lydem driving on Wolcott Roa…
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Couple Arrested For Having Sex On NJ Beach: Bodycam Footage Shows Police Confrontation
A sunny afternoon on a New Jersey beach took a scandalous turn when police said a topless woman and a man were caught in a sex act — with witnesses, and even a cellphone video, to prove it (scroll for bodycam footage). Amanda L. Mohr, 40, of Manalapan, and Edgar Dillon, 52, of Metuchen, were arrested around 12:36 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, at 65 Ocean Avenue, according to Monmouth Beach Police. The YouTube channel Transparency Bodycam first reported the story on Monday, Sept. 1 (Labor Day), publishing police-worn bodycam footage of the beachside bust and accompanying police paperwork. The 4…
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Woman Who Barreled Minivan Through Barricades, Into PA Kipona Festival Crowd ID'd
Three people, including a 6-year-old child, were struck when a driver plowed through Harrisburg’s Kipona Festival, now the driver responsible has been identified and details have released in court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The incident happened after 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 1, when a woman in a red minivan went around barricades and parked cars, driving into the crowd on South Front Street near South Street, police said. Elizabeth Ann Bohrer's red minivan struck three people: a 6-year-old boy, a woman in a wheelchair, and a man working for the city’s traffic eng…
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Man Breaks Officer's Leg During CT Go-Kart Track Brawl: Police
A night out at a popular Wallingford go-kart track turned violent when police say a man on probation charged at officers, fought with them, and left one officer with a serious broken leg injury. Tevin Robles, 28, faces multiple charges following the incident at On Track Karting on North Colony Road in Wallingford on Aug. 27, police said. Wallingford police were called to the facility after an intoxicated Robles began "arguing with employees and behaving aggressively toward patrons," authorities said. Police reported that Robles refused to cooperate, tried to leave the scene, and “continued…
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CT Man Stabbed Girlfriend, Drove Into Her During Parking Lot Attack: Police
A Connecticut man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he stabbed his girlfriend and drove into her with a car during a violent attack outside a Meriden apartment tower. Shawn Samuel, 41, of Meriden, is accused of the May 31 attack that police say happened in the rear parking lot of the North Tower at 55 Willow Street. When officers arrived, they found a woman suffering from “serious stab wounds.” She was rushed to Hartford Hospital for trauma care, Meriden Police said. Samuel and the woman were in a relationship. Surveillance video captured the incident. The…
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Princeton Dad Thrown Overboard, Killed By Boat Circling Barnegat Bay, Troopers Say (
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Authorities have released the identity of the boater thrown overboard and then struck and killed by the same boat in New Jersey waters Sunday morning, Aug. 24. Karl Chen Karl Chen Facebook photo Troopers responded to the area of ICW Marker 116 in the Barnegat Bay in Little Egg Harbor just before 10 a.m., where a 27-foot Robalo vessel struck a large wake, causing both occupants to be ejected, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. See video from the scene below. An out of control boat on the Barnegat Bay has killed 1 and left another in critical condition. I’m being tol…
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CT Street Fight Ends In Ghost Gun Bust, 5 Arrested: Police
A Connecticut street fight ended with five arrests after police say they discovered a ghost gun inside a car connected to the brawl. According to police, officers arrived at Delmont Street in Manchester around 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 20, to reports of a fight. They found “multiple people actively engaged in a physical altercation” in the roadway, Manchester officers said. At the same time, a vehicle linked to the fight attempted to leave the scene but was stopped by officers near Delmont and Summit streets. Inside the car, police found two adult men and a juveni…
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Intoxicated Driver Tried To Climb Back Into Car After Rollover Crash: Police
A Connecticut man is facing multiple charges after police say he crashed his SUV while intoxicated, then tried to climb back inside the overturned vehicle before being taken into custody. Christopher Jon Telesco, 49, of Norwalk, faces multiple charges following the crash on Monday, Aug. 18, police said. Norwalk officers were called to East Avenue around 3:45 p.m. after a gold Acura MDX had rolled over onto its side. It's unclear what caused the crash. Police watched as Telesco tried to crawl back into the wrecked vehicle, authorities said. Investigators determi…
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Man Barricaded In Stamford Luxury Apartment Wanted In NY Theft Case: Police
A man wanted for financial crimes in New York was arrested after a tense three-hour standoff with Stamford police at a downtown apartment building, authorities said. Jerry Genesis, 34, barricaded himself inside The Urby apartments on Greyrock Place after officers arrived to serve a warrant. When they knocked on the door, Genesis “slammed the door in their faces and refused to come out,” according to police. New York authorities said Genesis had fled the state after posting bail in a theft case. Officials did not disclose what was allegedly stolen. Stamford officers surrounded the building …
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NY Cops Want Access To Your Camera Feeds As Critics Decry ‘Big Brother’ (
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A New York police department’s bid to tap into residents’ security cameras is drawing a chilly reception online. The Saratoga Springs Police Department on Monday, Aug. 18, asked residents and businesses to share live security camera feeds as part of its new “Community Connect” program. Users can register their security cameras to “help officers quickly locate possible evidence, assist in investigations and help to keep our city safe,” the department said. An accompanying infographic outlined the program’s goal of increasing safety while still “respecting privacy,” noting that camera access…
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Trump Flags Or Beach Fees? Viral Video Shows 7 Cops Face Off With Women At Jersey Shore
A video on Instagram is going viral after a woman claims seven Seaside Heights police officers confronted the group she was with because they were waving Trump flags. The video, posted by Dawn Daparma (@gr8oz) is captioned "I police the police when they are wrong." Written across the video itself is: "7 Cops (Nazi's) called over 3 women holding Trump flags on the beach. Shame on you Seaside Heights, NJ." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dawn Daparma (@gr8oz) The police officers in the video, which had 10.6K likes as of press …
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Man Rams Cop Cruiser, Runs From Police Before Huge CT Drug Bust: Officials
Police say a Manchester man tried to ram his car into a cruiser and run from officers before being caught with a large stash of fentanyl and crack cocaine. Gladstone Benjamin, 34, was spotted near a vehicle in the parking lot of the Manchester Inn on East Center Street when an officer “suspected narcotics activity was taking place.” The man speaking with Benjamin had two children with him, authorities noted. When police pulled up in front of his car, Benjamin jumped into the driver’s seat. According to officers, he “accelerated forward, colliding with the police cruiser in an attempt …
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Vandals Damage, Destroy Nearly 100 Headstones At Historic CT Cemetery
Nearly 100 headstones and monuments at St. Patrick’s Cemetery were toppled, cracked, and gouged in a sweeping act of vandalism that police believe involved more than one suspect. Meriden police said they were called Tuesday morning, Aug. 12, to the cemetery at 94 Wall Street after several residents reported “significant vandalism and damage” to graves. A responding officer joined the property maintenance company to walk the grounds, where they found a trail of destruction. Some of the damaged headstones dated back to the 1800s and were “cracked in half and look to be unrepairable.” Others w…
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Miss USA Accuses GOP Congressman Cory Mills Of Revenge Porn Threat
A national beauty queen is at the center of a political firestorm after accusing a sitting congressman of threatening to release explicit images in a case that’s sending shockwaves. Lindsey Langston, the reigning Miss United States who has been a Republican state committee member, filed a police report on Thursday, Aug. 7 that was obtained this week by Politico and other media outlets. She alleges that Florida Republican Congressman Cory Mills threatened to release sexually explicit images and videos of her after their breakup earlier this year. Langston also claims the 45-year-old Mi…
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EMT’s Car With Swastika, ‘Peace Symbol’ Claim Sparks Outrage In NJ, Police Visit
A swastika displayed on a Cadillac parked on a North Jersey street has prompted a multi-agency investigation and swift public condemnation from local and state officials. The gray or black Cadillac, bearing New York EMT plates and the URL “Isreal.com” across the trunk, was seen on Lockwood Street in Closter (Bergen County) with a swastika beside it, according to a post shared Sunday, August 3, by the nonprofit StopAntisemitism on X (formerly Twitter). That same day, a blog post published on the listed website claimed responsibility for the decal and described a police visit to the author’s …
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Fake Cop Busted Getting Rid Of Evidence During Plainfield Abuse Allegation: Police
A Connecticut man accused of abusing a woman was arrested over the weekend after police said he was caught impersonating a law enforcement officer and attempting to destroy evidence. Jeffrey Howard, 51, of Plainfield, was placed under investigation after officers were called to his home for a welfare check following a report of abuse, authorities said. The woman at the scene initially told police everything was fine, but she later called Plainfield officers shortly after they left to report that Howard had physically and emotionally abused her and used "control tactics," Plainfield police s…
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CT Fatal Triple Shooting Ruled Self-Defense, Police Do Not Expect To File Charges
Police say the man who shot and killed a 59-year-old who had killed his estranged wife and their son was acting in self-defense. The Thursday, July 31, announcement marks the end of a saga that began at a Bound Line Road home in Wolcott on March 27, when officers received a 911 call about a shooting. Officers arrived to find the bodies of Michelle Cote, 55, of Colchester; her estranged husband, David Cote, 59, of Wolcott; and their son, David Cote Jr., 34, also of Colchester. The only survivor was Richard King, a friend of David Jr. He told police that he, David Jr., and Michelle ha…
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Man Charged With Stealing Check Meant For Contractor Building CT Police HQ
A New York man has been arrested and charged with stealing a check intended for a construction company building a new police headquarters in Connecticut. Davis Segui, 62, of the Bronx, faces charges of first-degree larceny and identity theft. He is being held on a $1 million bond, Wilton police said. The case began when Wilton town officials mailed a check to A. Secondino & Son Inc., the contractor on the police headquarters project. But the Branford company never received the payment, even though bank records showed it had been deposited into what appeared to be a legitimate acco…
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