Winning $1.6M State Lottery Ticket Sold At 7-Eleven In Fairfield County Winning $1.6M State Lottery Ticket Sold At 7-Eleven In Fairfield County
Winning $1.6M State Lottery Ticket Sold At 7-Eleven In Fairfield County A Fairfield County resident won a lottery prize valued at more than $1.6 million. An unnamed Stratford resident claimed a $1,606,034 prize from a "LOTTO!" ticket purchased at the 7-Eleven located at 3621 Main St. in Stratford, Connecticut Lottery announced on Friday, Nov. 25. CT Lottery also announced several other winners on Friday, including: Leonard Cooke Jr., of Bridgeport, who won a $244,589 prize from a "FAST PLAY - $10 EXTREME GREEN PROGRESSIVE" ticket purchased at Saba Patroleum LLC in Bridgeport An unnamed Meriden resident who won a $100,000 prize from a "Cash…
CT Liquor Store Clerk Shot During Apparent Robbery, Police Say CT Liquor Store Clerk Shot During Apparent Robbery, Police Say
CT Liquor Store Clerk Shot During Apparent Robbery, Police Say Police in Connecticut are searching for a suspect after a liquor store clerk was found shot during an apparent robbery. The incident took place in New Haven around 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Yale Bowl Liquor store located at 85 Derby Ave. The clerk was found after New Haven officers responded to the store for a report of a person shot, said Officer Scott Shumway, of the New Haven Police. Responding officers located the store clerk, a 53-year-old Wallingford man, who had been shot during an apparent robbery, Shumway said. American Medical Response transported the victim to Yale Ne…
Deer Collisions On Connecticut Roadways Expected To 'Increase By Leaps, Bounds,' AAA Warns Deer Collisions On Connecticut Roadways Expected To 'Increase By Leaps, Bounds,' AAA Warns
Deer Collisions On Connecticut Roadways Expected To 'Increase By Leaps, Bounds,' AAA Warns With fall in full swing and days becoming shorter, deer collisions on Connecticut roadways "increase by leaps and bounds," warns AAA Northeast. "Drivers need to steer clear of deer beginning this month, the start of deer mating season in Connecticut, when more deer traverse wooded areas along the state’s roadways at twilight," said the AAA. Although animal-related crashes are costly and dangerous to drivers, they’re generally underreported, AAA Northeast spokeswoman Fran Mayko said. However, data from the UConn Crash Data Repository reports there were 418 deer-related crashes between Octob…
Report Of Erratic Driver Leads To Operating Under Influence Charge For Man In Fairfield County Report Of Erratic Driver Leads To Operating Under Influence Charge For Man In Fairfield County
Report Of Erratic Driver Leads To Operating Under Influence Charge For Man In Fairfield County A 52-year-old man was charged after police said he drove in Fairfield County while intoxicated at more than three times the legal limit.  Police responded to a report of an erratic driver in the area of Post Road and Hecker Avenue in Darien shortly after 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15, the Darien Police Department said. Police said an officer found the vehicle in the parking lot of 1358 Post Road, and the officer reported smelling alcohol when interacting with the driver, identified as New Haven County resident Brad Lenart, of Wallingford.  Authorities said Lenart was given fi…
This Eatery Serves Up Best Wings In CT, Report Says This Eatery Serves Up Best Wings In CT, Report Says
This Eatery Serves Up Best Wings In CT, Report Says Those on the hunt for superior chicken wings in Connecticut should look no further than this restaurant, according to one authority on the matter. After checking reviews, awards, and reading plenty of articles, the folks at Mashed - dubbed “the ultimate destination for all things food” - named Archie Moore’s as having the best wings in the state. It has locations in New Haven, Fairfield, Milford, Wallingford, and Branford.  “To say Archie Moore's wings are beloved would be a complete understatement,” Mashed said. “This restaurant has been serving award-winning wings since 1982, and …
Fairfield County Man Killed In I-91 Crash, State Police Say Fairfield County Man Killed In I-91 Crash, State Police Say
Fairfield County Man Killed In I-91 Crash, State Police Say A Fairfield County man was killed in a crash on I-91 south after hitting the rear of a commercial vehicle and losing control, authorities said. Jeremy Bischoff, age 34, of Shelton, was killed early Monday, June 27 in New Haven County in Wallingford. Bischoff was driving a 2016 Kia Soul in the center lane on I-91 southbound around 2 a.m. when he hit the back of a commercial vehicle and lost control, said the Connecticut State Police. After spinning out of control, the Kia struck the metal cable barrier on the left side of the highway and came to a stop in the left lane and center media…
Police Conduct Large Drug Bust After Motorcycle Club Activity Shuts Down Little League Field Police Conduct Large Drug Bust After Motorcycle Club Activity Shuts Down Little League Field
Police Conduct Large Drug Bust After Motorcycle Club Activity Shuts Down Little League Field Some 25 people were arrested and a large number of drugs were confiscated during a warrant raid of a Connecticut motorcycle club. The search took place in Middlesex County around 7:40 p.m., Wednesday, June 15 in the town of Portland at the Ruthless 4 Life motorcycle gang clubhouse. The raid, conducted by the Connecticut State Police and numerous other agencies, was initiated because of numerous complaints made by members of the public regarding large gatherings at the location where open drug and alcohol use was causing significant quality of life issues for the community, state police sai…
38-Year-Old Killed In Horrific Crash On Busy CT Roadway 38-Year-Old Killed In Horrific Crash On Busy CT Roadway
38-Year-Old Killed In Horrific Crash On Busy CT Roadway A 38-year-old tow-truck driver assisting a disabled driver on I-91 in Connecticut died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in New Haven County, officials said. Shortly after 6:20 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, in North Haven, first responders responded to a stretch of the interstate after Tolland County resident Christopher Russell, of Ellington, was struck by a driver near Exit 11. According to police, Russell “was projected and struck the trunk and rear windshield of (the vehicle he was assisting) before falling to a prone position facing east in the right shoulder (of I-91).” Russel…
Man Accused Of Assaulting Officer Outside Of CT Restaurant Man Accused Of Assaulting Officer Outside Of CT Restaurant
Man Accused Of Assaulting Officer Outside Of CT Restaurant A 25-year-old man was arrested and accused of attacking attack two people, including a police officer, outside of a Connecticut restaurant. The incident happened in New Haven County at about 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 15, near Eli's Tavern in Milford, according to the Milford Police Department. Police said the restaurant is located at 50 Daniel St. An officer was flagged down by Eli's Tavern security and the officer saw Trevor Angeletti, of Wallingford, yelling at security, authorities said. When the officer approached, they saw Angeletti attack and shove an uninvolved individual who was wa…
Missing Western Massachusetts Woman Found Safe, Police Say Missing Western Massachusetts Woman Found Safe, Police Say
Missing Western Massachusetts Woman Found Safe, Police Say Update: A 74-year-old woman from Western Massachusetts who was reported missing has been found safe. The Wilbraham Police Department said Sandra Stephens has been found. Authorities previously reported that Stephens had visited her son in the Hampden County city of Palmer on Sunday, May 15, and hadn't returned to the Orchard Valley Senior Living facility in Wilbraham.  Original report: Police have issued a Silver Alert for a missing woman from Western Massachusetts who was last seen in Connecticut.  Sandra Stephens, age 74, visited her son in the Hampden County city of Palmer …
BJ’s Wholesale Club Offering Members Additional Gas Savings At These 10 CT Locations BJ’s Wholesale Club Offering Members Additional Gas Savings At These 10 CT Locations
BJ’s Wholesale Club Offering Members Additional Gas Savings At These 10 CT Locations With the “gas tax holiday” taking effect in Connecticut and providing drivers some financial relief at the pump, one of the country’s largest big-box stores will be offering additional discounts for motorists. On Friday, April 1, Connecticut’s “gas tax holiday,” knocking 25 cents off each gallon of gas for drivers through Thursday, June 30, took effect after garnering unanimous support from the state House and Senate. Related story - Here's How Much CT Motorists Can Save Per Gallon When Gas Tax Holiday Takes Effect In response, BJ’s Wholesale Club announced that through the month of April,…
CT Officials Order Immediate Transfer Of 94 Nursing Home Residents Due To Serious Safety Issues CT Officials Order Immediate Transfer Of 94 Nursing Home Residents Due To Serious Safety Issues
CT Officials Order Immediate Transfer Of 94 Nursing Home Residents Due To Serious Safety Issues Connecticut officials have ordered the immediate transfer of 94 residents of a nursing home due to serious, widespread health and safety issues. The Connecticut Department of Public Health said in an announcement on Monday, March 14, that it is working to facilitate transfers of the residents of the Quinnipiac Valley Center, located in the New Haven County town of Wallingford. Officials said DPH conducted an investigation at the nursing home on Thursday, Feb. 10, and discovered "two findings of Immediate Jeopardy, meaning the violations are serious enough to risk imminent harm to …