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Watertown, CT

Man Charged With Killing CT High School Student Who 'Could Light Up Any Room' Man Charged With Killing CT High School Student Who 'Could Light Up Any Room'
Man Charged With Killing CT High School Student Who 'Could Light Up Any Room' Police said they have arrested a 40-year-old Connecticut man in the fatal shooting of a teenage girl last month.  Shamar Atwater, of Waterbury, was arrested Friday morning, Aug. 1, and charged with the killing of 17-year-old Carizma Fox, Waterbury police said.  Waterbury police tracked Atwater to a home in Watertown. Officers worked with Watertown police to execute a search warrant at the Sunny Lane residence, where he was arrested without incident.  Atwater was wanted in connection with the July 11 shooting death of Fox. Police said officers responded to reports o…
Portnoy Goes On CT Pizzeria 'One Bite' Blitz: Here's Who Scored Highest Portnoy Goes On CT Pizzeria 'One Bite' Blitz: Here's Who Scored Highest
Portnoy Goes On CT Pizzeria 'One Bite' Blitz: Here's Who Scored Highest Dave Portnoy didn’t just come to New Haven for a slice — he came to reaffirm its throne.  The Barstool Sports "El Presidente” made a whirlwind stop through six pizzerias around the New Haven region, tossing out ratings and raising crusts like a pizza pope on tour.  Portnoy, who’s munched his way across the country, calls the Elm City area a “Dave Portnoy stronghold” — a bold, sauce-splattered badge of honor in a town that takes its pie as seriously as its history. Portnoy has made several visits to New Haven, handing out massive scores. The top three: Sally's Apizza earned a 9.2 …
CT Man Charged With Kidnappings In 1980s Alleged Child Sex Abuse Case CT Man Charged With Kidnappings In 1980s Alleged Child Sex Abuse Case
CT Man Charged With Kidnappings In 1980s Alleged Child Sex Abuse Case A Connecticut man has been arrested on two counts of first-degree kidnapping after a months-long investigation into decades-old allegations of child sexual abuse surfaced, police said.  John Church, 60, Canton, was arrested in Watertown following an investigation that began in January, authorities said. The case centers on incidents that allegedly happened in Watertown in the summers of 1982 and 1983.  Police began investigating the matter after a report of child sexual abuse was made in January. Investigators identified two alleged victims, who were both younger than 6 when…