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21-Year-Old Who Assaulted CT Teens, Fled State, Arrested: Police 21-Year-Old Who Assaulted CT Teens, Fled State, Arrested: Police
21-Year-Old Who Assaulted CT Teens, Fled State, Arrested: Police Nearly three years after a man allegedly assaulted a pair of teen girls in Connecticut, police have extradited and arrested him. Carlos Davila, age 21 of New London County was arrested on Wednesday, May 15 for the Montville incident, which occurred in 2021, Connecticut State Police announced. According to his arrest warrant, Davila (who was 19 at the time) met with two 14-year-old girls near Oakville Elementary School on July 9, 2021. He had met one of the two girls on Instagram, where he reportedly asked her for explicit pictures, which she did not send. Davila then asked the girl to m…
CT Pharmacy Technician Admits Tampering With Pain Medication At Hospital: Feds CT Pharmacy Technician Admits Tampering With Pain Medication At Hospital: Feds
CT Pharmacy Technician Admits Tampering With Pain Medication At Hospital: Feds A 34-year-old pharmacy technician has admitted to tampering with pain medication at the Connecticut hospital where she worked, federal officials announced. New London County resident Tiffany Moss of Montville pleaded guilty to charges connected to her tampering with pain medication at Backus Hospital in Norwich, the US Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut announced on Tuesday, April 30. According to federal officials, on Thursday, Jan. 11, Moss used her employee ID badge to access the hospital's secure storage area. She then proceeded to remove three bags containing a solution …
Drunk, Wrong Way Driver Nabbed On CT Interstate: Police Drunk, Wrong Way Driver Nabbed On CT Interstate: Police
Drunk, Wrong Way Driver Nabbed On CT Interstate: Police A Connecticut man has been arrested after police said he traveled the wrong way down both a highway and an interstate. The New London County incident happened on Friday, Jan. 12 through Montville and Norwich, according to Connecticut State Police. At around 12:55 a.m. on that day, 62-year-old Robert Sylvester was reportedly seen driving his Jeep Wrangler westbound in the eastbound lanes of Route 2A in Montville. He continued on to Interstate 395, going north in the southbound lanes near Exit 11. Police were able to catch up with Sylvester and stop him around the area of Exit 14 in Nor…
23-Year-Old CT Woman Busted Twice For Attacking, Contacting Ex-Significant Other, Police Say 23-Year-Old CT Woman Busted Twice For Attacking, Contacting Ex-Significant Other, Police Say
23-Year-Old CT Woman Busted Twice For Attacking, Contacting Ex-Significant Other, Police Say A 23-year-old Connecticut woman has been charged twice on two separate occasions for allegedly first attacking and then contacting her ex-significant other. The incident began in New London County in the town of Griswold on Thursday, Sept. 14.  According to Connecticut State Police, troopers were dispatched to an address in the town of Griswold for the report of a physical altercation between two people.  The caller alleged that an individual broke into her home and physically assaulted her significant other, police said. Upon arrival, troopers met with the caller, who explained…
Rounds Of Storms Knock Out Power In Fairfield County: Communities Most Affected Rounds Of Storms Knock Out Power In Fairfield County: Communities Most Affected
Rounds Of Storms Knock Out Power In Fairfield County: Communities Most Affected Rounds of storms, some of which were severe, have caused numerous power outages in Connecticut. As of around 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, Eversource reported around 1,800 customers affected, and United Illuminating another 116. Here are the communities with the most outages: Lebanon (New London County, 459 Stamford (Fairfield County), 157 Montville (New London County), 129 Milford (New Haven County), 114 Franklin (New London County), 68 Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
CT Mother, 5-Year-Old Daughter Found Dead In River, Police Say CT Mother, 5-Year-Old Daughter Found Dead In River, Police Say
CT Mother, 5-Year-Old Daughter Found Dead In River, Police Say A 39-year-old Connecticut mother and her 5-year-old daughter were found dead in the Shetucket River. The incident took place in New London County around 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 18 in the Park Drive area of Sprague. Quinebaug Valley Dispatch contacted Connecticut State Police Troop E in Montville of a report of a mother and child lost in the Shetucket River, state police said. State troopers, members of several area fire departments, and EMS responded to the scene. Police said during the search, the woman identified as Dora Kelly, of Norwich, and her daughter, Aralye McKeever, were locate…
This CT Pizzeria Listed Among Best In US By New Rankings This CT Pizzeria Listed Among Best In US By New Rankings
This CT Pizzeria Listed Among Best In US By New Rankings An iconic New Haven County pizzeria has been recognized as one of the best places to grab a slice in the entire country according to a new list from Food & Wine.  Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, located in New Haven at 157 Wooster St., was listed as one of the top 28 pizzerias in America in a new list released by Food & Wine in June 2023.  One of the oldest pizzerias in the country, the New Haven location was opened by Frank Pepe all the way back in 1925 and is known for its New Haven-style coal-fired "apizza."  The eatery is perhaps best known for both its classic t…
Phone Scam: CT Couple Loses Over $10K After Caller Poses As State Agency Rep Phone Scam: CT Couple Loses Over $10K After Caller Poses As State Agency Rep
Phone Scam: CT Couple Loses Over $10K After Caller Poses As State Agency Rep Police are warning residents to be careful after a couple from Connecticut had over $10,000 stolen from them by a phone scammer.  The incident happened in January 2023, when state troopers responded to a New London County home in Montville after an elderly couple reported losing thousands of dollars from a phone scam, state police said in a release from Thursday, March 1.  Once troopers arrived, the couple told police that they had received a call earlier that day from someone claiming to be a representative from a state agency. The "representative" had told them a family member w…
Night Of Drinking Vodka, Fight Leads To Manslaughter Charge For CT Woman Night Of Drinking Vodka, Fight Leads To Manslaughter Charge For CT Woman
Night Of Drinking Vodka, Fight Leads To Manslaughter Charge For CT Woman A Connecticut woman has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of a man she lived with who died after she allegedly pushed him into a doorway and he fell, hitting his head.  New London County resident Diane Nobleza, age 56, of Uncasville, was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 25, by Connecticut State Police following an investigation into the death of a 64-year-old man in the town of Montville on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022.  According to an arrest warrant, Nobleza and the unidentified man had been drinking vodka all day when he grabbed her, which made her mad…
CT's First Adult-Use Recreational Marijuana Sales To Begin In January At These Dispensaries CT's First Adult-Use Recreational Marijuana Sales To Begin In January At These Dispensaries
CT's First Adult-Use Recreational Marijuana Sales To Begin In January At These Dispensaries The first recreational-use, hybrid marijuana dispensaries are set to open in Connecticut in January. The state Department of Consumer Protection said on Friday, Dec. 9, that eight licensed hybrid retailers will be allowed to open their doors at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2023, depending on local zoning hours. “I am proud of the hard work our team has done to meet the goal of opening adult-use sales in a safe, well-regulated market,” said DCP Commissioner Michelle Seagull.  Hybrid retailers were previously allowed to sell medical marijuana and now will be permitted to sell recreation…
Suspect Nabbed After Man, Pregnant Woman Shot At CT Store Suspect Nabbed After Man, Pregnant Woman Shot At CT Store
Suspect Nabbed After Man, Pregnant Woman Shot At CT Store Two employees of a Connecticut auto parts store were shot, including a pregnant woman, during a robbery. The incident took place in Hartford County around 6 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 6 in Newington at the O’Reilly Auto Parts located at 3443 Berlin Turnpike. According to Sgt. Ryan Deane, of the Newington Police, officers responded to the store for a reported shooting.  Upon arrival, officers located two victims suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, including the pregnant woman who was shot in shot in the calf and hip as she tried to flee, police said. The woman is listed in …
Man, Teen Killed After Crash Involving Disabled Vehicle On CT Roadway Man, Teen Killed After Crash Involving Disabled Vehicle On CT Roadway
Man, Teen Killed After Crash Involving Disabled Vehicle On CT Roadway Two people were killed in a crash after they stepped out of a vehicle on a busy Connecticut roadway. It happened around 11:25 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16 in New London County on I-395 in Montville. A 2002 Lexus ES 300 was disabled in the right shoulder on the northbound side, behind a parked 2008 Buick Enclave CXL, according to Connecticut State Police. A 2014 Volkswagen Passat was traveling northbound in the right lane and crossed over the white fog line into the right shoulder and struck both vehicles, and two pedestrians, police said. The Passat then struck the metal beam…
Fairfield County Man Facing Host Of Charges After Fleeing Crash Scene, State Police Say Fairfield County Man Facing Host Of Charges After Fleeing Crash Scene, State Police Say
Fairfield County Man Facing Host Of Charges After Fleeing Crash Scene, State Police Say A Fairfield County man is facing more than a dozen charges after police said he left the scene of a crash, pointed a gun at an officer, and punched a K9. At about 5 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 12, Connecticut State troopers and Montville Police responded to a report that a vehicle had crashed into a guardrail in New London County at the intersection of Route 12 and Route 2A in Preston, Connecticut State Police reported. EMS arrived at the scene first and saw the driver in possession of a handgun, police said.  Police identified the driver as 25-year-old Presley Almanzar-DeJesus, of Norwalk. …
Nor'easter: Here's Latest Connecticut Power Outage Update Nor'easter: Here's Latest Connecticut Power Outage Update
Nor'easter: Here's Latest Connecticut Power Outage Update Thousands in Connecticut remain without power after whipping winds and pouring rain brought down trees and power lines across the state, causing outages. As of 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 14,006 of Eversource’s 1.28 million Connecticut customers were still without power, while United Illuminating crews worked to repair 22 outages impacting 1,215 customers. Related story - Nor'easter: Here Are Highest Reported Rainfall Totals, Wind Speeds From Throughout Region More than 100 outages were still being reported in: Meriden: 2,011; Shelton: 908; Old Lyme: 882; Guilford: 765; Coventr…
Nor'easter: Storm Knocks Out Power In Connecticut Nor'easter: Storm Knocks Out Power In Connecticut
Nor'easter: Storm Knocks Out Power In Connecticut Hundreds in Connecticut are still without power as a Nor’easter rolls through the region dropping upwards of six inches of rain and wind gusts approaching 60 mph. With the worst of the storm yet to hit, 1,789 of Eversource’s 1,287,274 customers in Connecticut were reporting outages as of 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 26. The bulk of the outages were being reported in: Madison: 730; Killingworth: 254; Guilford: 177; Marlborough: 121; New London: 85; Deep River: 72; Washington: 67; Harwinton: 62; East Lyme: 59; Montville: 27; Branford: 25; Stonington: 21; Stamford: 15; Westport: 13; Danbury:…
Man Sentenced For Robbing CT Bank While On Supervised Release Man Sentenced For Robbing CT Bank While On Supervised Release
Man Sentenced For Robbing CT Bank While On Supervised Release A 60-year-old Connecticut man has been sentenced for robbing a bank while on supervised release for a prior federal bank robbery conviction. New London County resident Anthony Hall, of Montville, was sentenced on Tuesday, Sept. 14, to 52 months in prison and three years of supervised release for robbing the bank in Norwich, according to the Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut Leonard Boyle. In April of 2011, Hall was sentenced to 87 months of prison and five years of supervised release for robbing four Connecticut banks in 2008 and 2009, the US Attorney's Offi…
COVID-19 Infections Rates Soar: 40 Communities Added To CT's 'Red' List COVID-19 Infections Rates Soar: 40 Communities Added To CT's 'Red' List
Covid-19 Infections Rates Soar: 40 Communities Added To CT's 'Red' List The number of “red” Connecticut communities has shot up dramatically to include more than a third of the state compared to this same time last week. On Oct. 29, there were 30 Connecticut cities and towns with the highest daily averages of newly reported COVID-19 cases, according to the state’s virus data tracker. On Thursday, Nov. 5, there were 67 red communities in the red. Red communities are so-called due to the state’s color-coded map of average daily COVID-19 cases. Red communities are reporting 4-15 or more cases per 100,000 residents. The announcement that 42 new communities are …
What's The COVID-19 Rate In My Community? Town Rates And Trends What's The COVID-19 Rate In My Community? Town Rates And Trends
What's The Covid-19 Rate In My Community? Town Rates And Trends COVID-19 infections are congregating in the eastern part of the state where there is a cluster of 13 “red” communities with high daily infection rates, according to Connecticut data that came out Thursday, Oct. 29. Meanwhile, 13 new communities have been added to the state’s list of places with red or high COVID-19 rates: Ansonia, Bridgeport, Cromwell, Ellington, Franklin, Killingly, Middlebury, Middlefield, New Britain, North Canaan, Old Saybrook, Stamford, and Wolcott. On Thursday, there were 30 Connecticut cities and towns “in the red,” a reference to the state’s color-coded map of avera…
COVID-19: Incidents Skyrocket In Two Connecticut Cities Among 19 Considered 'High-Risk' COVID-19: Incidents Skyrocket In Two Connecticut Cities Among 19 Considered 'High-Risk'
Covid-19: Incidents Skyrocket In Two Connecticut Cities Among 19 Considered 'High-Risk' Two Connecticut cities have average daily COVID-19 infection rates that have skyrocketed to more than 40 positive test results per 100,000 residents, according to the most recent state data. There are now 19 Connecticut communities that are considered at a high-risk for spreading COVID-19, according to the Department of Public Health data released Thursday, Oct. 22.  A community is considered high-risk when there is an average of 15 or more new COVID-19 incidents reported, each day, over two weeks, per 100,000 residents. As of Thursday, the communities with the highest average daily p…