Feds Detain Twice-Deported Man In Wrong-Way I-91 Crash That Killed CT College Hockey Player, 21 Feds Detain Twice-Deported Man In Wrong-Way I-91 Crash That Killed CT College Hockey Player, 21 Feds Detain Twice-Deported Man In Wrong-Way I-91 Crash That Killed CT College Hockey Player, 21
Feds Detain Twice-Deported Man In Wrong-Way I-91 Crash That Killed CT College Hockey Player, 21 A 41-year-old Mexican national who had been deported twice was arrested following a wrong-way crash that killed a 21-year-old Connecticut college hockey player who dreamed of becoming a police officer. Guillermo Carmona-Lopez was identified as the driver in the Thursday, Oct. 16, crash on Interstate 91 in North Haven, Connecticut, according to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Authorities have placed an ICE detainer on him.  The victim was Ryan O'Shea, of Stony Point, New York, a University of New Haven senior and leader on the school's club hockey team. O'Shea was returning fro…

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Police ID 25-Year-Old Electrocuted At CT Workplace: 'He Will Be Missed Beyond Words' Police ID 25-Year-Old Electrocuted At CT Workplace: 'He Will Be Missed Beyond Words' Police ID 25-Year-Old Electrocuted At CT Workplace: 'He Will Be Missed Beyond Words'
Police ID 25-Year-Old Electrocuted At CT Workplace: 'He Will Be Missed Beyond Words' Authorities have identified the 25-year-old man who was electrocuted at a Connecticut aerospace manufacturer last month. His family said he was a beloved son and big brother who lived life on his own terms. Mason Montalvo died on Oct. 30, a day after suffering an electric shock while working on equipment at TIGHITCO on Old Brickyard Lane in Berlin, police said. An autopsy found that Montalvo died from complications of electrocution. The Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled his death an accident. Authorities did not say where he lived.  His family posted a m…
Armed And Dangerous: 3 Masked Robbery Suspects On The Run In CT, Police Say Armed And Dangerous: 3 Masked Robbery Suspects On The Run In CT, Police Say Armed And Dangerous: 3 Masked Robbery Suspects On The Run In CT, Police Say
Armed And Dangerous: 3 Masked Robbery Suspects On The Run In CT, Police Say Connecticut police are reminding residents to stay alert as officers search for three masked suspects wanted in an armed convenience store robbery. The robbery happened Thursday night, Nov. 12, at the Howe Avenue Convenience Store in Shelton. Shelton police said three men dressed all in black and wearing ski masks entered the store, stole several things, and then ran away north on Howe Avenue. Police did not release the exact time of the robbery. Investigators are now asking the public for tips to help track down the suspects.  “Residents, neighbors, and business owners are asked to …
CT Man Slams Through Fences, Hits Vehicle At Beach, Marina In Stolen Car Rampage CT Man Slams Through Fences, Hits Vehicle At Beach, Marina In Stolen Car Rampage CT Man Slams Through Fences, Hits Vehicle At Beach, Marina In Stolen Car Rampage
CT Man Slams Through Fences, Hits Vehicle At Beach, Marina In Stolen Car Rampage A stolen car tore through a Connecticut marina and beach area, smashing fences, breaking gates, and hitting several vehicles before police stopped the driver, authorities said. Michael Clapp, 35, of Norwalk, was arrested after police said he fled from an officer on Tuesday, Nov. 10, leaving thousands of dollars in damage near two popular Fairfield waterfront spots. The trouble began when someone reported a vehicle stolen from Cambridge Street in Fairfield with the keys still inside, police said. A Fairfield officer spotted the stolen vehicle shortly after the report and tried to pull it ov…
Extremely Rare Nationwide Ground Stop Lifted After Four Hours: What To Know Now Extremely Rare Nationwide Ground Stop Lifted After Four Hours: What To Know Now Extremely Rare Nationwide Ground Stop Lifted After Four Hours: What To Know Now
Extremely Rare Nationwide Ground Stop Lifted After Four Hours: What To Know Now The nationwide flight halt is over, but the scramble to get travelers moving again is far from finished. The Federal Aviation Administration lifted its ground stop Friday evening, Nov. 13, after more than four hours of suspended departures, according to multiple reports. The decision allowed flights to resume as airlines confronted widespread cancellations and disrupted schedules. Nearly 5,000 flights had been canceled nationwide Friday, with nearly 800 more cancellations already listed for Saturday, Nov. 14, according to FlightAware figures. Original report: FAA Issues Nationwide Ground…

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Wealthy NJ Town Elects 'Real Housewives' Newcomer To School Board Vanessa Barrera hasn't even made her "Real Housewives of New Jersey" debut yet, but she's already won a seat at a very different table: the Alpine Board of Education. Barrera, who joins Season 15 of the Bravo reality series as a friend of the cast, secured one of two open seats in the Tuesday, Nov. 3 election. Described by Bravo as Alpine's "Social Mayor," Barrera received 272 votes, or 36.12%, finishing just 12 votes behind incumbent Maria DiBiase, who led the race with 284 votes, or 37.72%, according to the election results provided to Daily Voice. Anthony Fasano finished third with …

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Water In Fuel Caused Fatal Plane Crash On I-684 At CT, NY Border, NTSB Says Water In Fuel Caused Fatal Plane Crash On I-684 At CT, NY Border, NTSB Says Water In Fuel Caused Fatal Plane Crash On I-684 At CT, NY Border, NTSB Says
Water In Fuel Caused Fatal Plane Crash On I-684 At CT, NY Border, NTSB Says Water that leaked into a small airplane's fuel tanks caused its engine to fail before it crashed onto Interstate 684 near the New York-Connecticut border, killing a Rockland County pilot, federal investigators have determined.  The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) identified contaminated fuel and an inadequate preflight inspection as the probable causes of the Dec. 12, 2024, crash in a final report released on Tuesday, Nov. 3.  The crash killed Jacob Yankele Friedman, 32, of Monsey, a commercial pilot serving as a safety pilot, and seriously injured Kalmen Goldberger, 2…

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Urgent Recall Warns 720K+ BMW Vehicles Can Catch Fire Even While Parked Urgent Recall Warns 720K+ BMW Vehicles Can Catch Fire Even While Parked Urgent Recall Warns 720K+ BMW Vehicles Can Catch Fire Even While Parked
Urgent Recall Warns 720K+ BMW Vehicles Can Catch Fire Even While Parked Federal regulators are issuing an urgent fire risk warning because more than 720,000 recalled BMW vehicles can ignite even when they're turned off and parked. BMW of North America issued the recall for 720,796 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a news release on Friday, Nov. 13. The recall involves a water pump electrical connector that may not be properly sealed.  The connector's material can break down over time, allowing water to enter and cause a short circuit. "These vehicles were previously recalled in 2024 for a water pump i…

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Urgent Recall Warns 720K+ BMW Vehicles Can Catch Fire Even While Parked Urgent Recall Warns 720K+ BMW Vehicles Can Catch Fire Even While Parked Urgent Recall Warns 720K+ BMW Vehicles Can Catch Fire Even While Parked
Urgent Recall Warns 720K+ BMW Vehicles Can Catch Fire Even While Parked Federal regulators are issuing an urgent fire risk warning because more than 720,000 recalled BMW vehicles can ignite even when they're turned off and parked. BMW of North America issued the recall for 720,796 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a news release on Friday, Nov. 13. The recall involves a water pump electrical connector that may not be properly sealed.  The connector's material can break down over time, allowing water to enter and cause a short circuit. "These vehicles were previously recalled in 2024 for a water pump i…

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Airport Chaos: DHS Issues Update After FAA Halts All US Flights For Just Second Time Since 9/11 Airport Chaos: DHS Issues Update After FAA Halts All US Flights For Just Second Time Since 9/11 Airport Chaos: DHS Issues Update After FAA Halts All US Flights For Just Second Time Since 9/11
Airport Chaos: DHS Issues Update After FAA Halts All US Flights For Just Second Time Since 9/11 A rare nationwide flight halt has thrown travel plans into turmoil, prompting the nation’s homeland security chief to address growing concerns about what went wrong. Click here for a new, updated story - Four-Hour Extremely Rare Nationwide Ground Stop Lifted: What Travelers Should Know The Federal Aviation Administration stopped departures across US airports late Friday afternoon, Nov. 13, after a telecommunications outage disrupted air traffic control communications. By evening, travelers and sports teams faced mounting uncertainty about when they could leave. Department of Homeland Sec…