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New Haven County Man Charged With Threatening Victim With Shotgun New Haven County Man Charged With Threatening Victim With Shotgun
New Haven County Man Charged With Threatening Victim With Shotgun A 34-year-old Connecticut man is being held on bond after allegedly threatening a victim with a rubber bullet shotgun at a hotel. New Haven County resident Jason Jacobs, of Milford, was charged on Monday, Sept. 2, at the Red Roof Inn at 10 Rowe Ave., in Milford. According to Milford Police, officers responded to a threat with a weapon charge at the hotel. An investigation found Jacobs threatened the victim while brandishing a rubber bullet shotgun with two children in the room, police said. Jacobs was arrested and charged with: Breach of peace Threatening Risk of injury Carrying dangero…

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by Kathy Reakes
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CT Man Accused Of Threatening To Assassinate Judge CT Man Accused Of Threatening To Assassinate Judge
CT Man Accused Of Threatening To Assassinate Judge A Fairfield County man is behind bars for allegedly making a threat to assassinate a Superior Court judge. Norwalk resident Nicholas Supple, age 48, was arrested by the Connecticut State Police at his place of work on Saturday, Aug. 31. Troopers were made aware of the threat made during a phone conversation between Supple and a call taker from a Judicial Call Center in Hartford. The investigating trooper contacted the initial call taker, who said that a call was received from a disgruntled man earlier in the afternoon. The man was trying to obtain body camera and motor vehicle footag…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Road Rage: Norwalk Man Threatens Driver With Baton In Wilton, Police Say Road Rage: Norwalk Man Threatens Driver With Baton In Wilton, Police Say
Road Rage: Norwalk Man Threatens Driver With Baton In Wilton, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been charged with threatening another driver with a baton in an alleged road rage incident. The incident occurred in Wilton on Thursday, July 25, on Danbury Road. (Route 7). According to Lt. Anna Tornello of the Wilton Police, Danny Morin, age 47, of Norwalk, followed a complainant in his vehicle from West Rocks Road in Norwalk into Wilton. Tornello said Morin followed the victim into a parking lot and engaged in a verbal dispute after he exited his vehicle with a baton in his hand and made threatening remarks.  Following an investigation, Morin was&nb…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Shoplifter's Accomplice Threatens Bystanders With Knife Outside CT Walmart, Police Say Shoplifter's Accomplice Threatens Bystanders With Knife Outside CT Walmart, Police Say
Shoplifter's Accomplice Threatens Bystanders With Knife Outside CT Walmart, Police Say A woman is accused of chasing and threatening bystanders with a knife during an attempted shoplifting at a Connecticut Walmart store. In Windham County, Contessa Vayo, age 34, of Brooklyn, was arrested on suspicion of threatening and related charges outside the Putnam Walmart on School Street on Friday afternoon, July 29. Connecticut State Police said it was around 2:30 p.m. when a man pushed a cart full of merchandise out of the store without paying, prompting a male bystander to begin chasing him through the parking lot. Witnesses told troopers that the man started loading the stolen it…

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by Michael Mashburn
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CT Man Accused Of Beating, Abusing Woman More Than 13 Times CT Man Accused Of Beating, Abusing Woman More Than 13 Times
CT Man Accused Of Beating, Abusing Woman More Than 13 Times A Connecticut man was charged with alleged assault and other crimes for violating a protective order. New Haven County resident Sean Kelly, age 26, of Milford, was charged on Monday, July 8, following an investigation.  According to Milford Police, on Sunday, June 30, the department received a report regarding a possible violation of a protective order. Throughout the officer’s investigation, it was learned that there had been several unreported domestic violence incidents over the past year.  Police said a total of 13 separate incidents were reported and documented that co…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Woman Threatens Greenwich Business, Damages Windows, Doors, Police Say Woman Threatens Greenwich Business, Damages Windows, Doors, Police Say
Woman Threatens Greenwich Business, Damages Windows, Doors, Police Say This story has been updated. A Connecticut woman has been charged with alleged threatening and harassment after writing messages on the doors of a Fairfield County business and sending numerous text messages. The incident occurred in Greenwich overnight between Thursday, June 6, and Friday, June 7, on Sound Beach Avenue. According to Lt. Patrick Smyth of the Greenwich Police, New Haven County resident Erin Zeidenberg, age 54, of North Haven, turned herself in to police on Saturday, June 22, on an active warrant after being caught on surveillance writing messages on the front doors and wind…

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by Kathy Reakes
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18-Year-Old Charged In 3 Stamford Armed Carjackings Of High-End Vehicles 18-Year-Old Charged In 3 Stamford Armed Carjackings Of High-End Vehicles
18-Year-Old Charged In 3 Stamford Armed Carjackings Of High-End Vehicles An 18-year-old has been charged in connection with three armed carjackings in Fairfield County of high-end vehicles earlier this year. On Tuesday, June 18, the Stamford Police Department Major Crimes Unit concluded its investigation into New Haven County resident Tyssan Woods of Waterbury for his involvement in three carjackings that occurred during the early mornings of Tuesday, March 26, and Thursday, March 28, in Stamford.  According to Capt. Tom Scanlon of the Stamford Police, investigators gathered digital and forensic evidence at the scenes, linking Woods to these crimes.  …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Walks Out Of CT Pizzeria With Bloody Knife After Stabbing Victim Inside, Police Say Man Walks Out Of CT Pizzeria With Bloody Knife After Stabbing Victim Inside, Police Say
Man Walks Out Of CT Pizzeria With Bloody Knife After Stabbing Victim Inside, Police Say A 36-year-old man was apprehended outside of a Connecticut pizzeria after stabbing a victim inside the eatery's bathroom, police said.  The incident happened in Tolland County on Wednesday, June 5 just after 10:30 p.m., when a man was reported to be armed with a knife at Andover Pizza at 130 Jonathan Trumbull Hwy. (Route 6), according to Connecticut State Police. Arriving troopers saw Middlesex County resident Samuel Bitcon of Portland walk out of the pizzeria while holding a bloody knife and drew their weapons, ordering him to drop the weapon. After he complied, he was detained, polic…

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by Ben Crnic
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Norwalk Police Officer Arrested For Fourth Time, Accused Of Threatening Citizen Norwalk Police Officer Arrested For Fourth Time, Accused Of Threatening Citizen
Norwalk Police Officer Arrested For Fourth Time, Accused Of Threatening Citizen A patrol officer in Fairfield County who was arrested earlier this year for alleged stalking and harassment and has been arrested three times in the past has been charged again, this time with threatening a citizen. Related: Norwalk Police Officer Charged With Stalking, Harassment Placed On Leave Norwalk Officer Hector Delgado was arrested on Friday, June 7, after Police Chief James Walsh received a complaint from a citizen on Thursday, June 6, who reported an off-duty disturbance involving Delgado.  Walsh said that based on the information received, a criminal invest…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Woman Steals Over $400 Worth Of Items From CT Macy's, Hits Employee, Police Say Woman Steals Over $400 Worth Of Items From CT Macy's, Hits Employee, Police Say
Erica Blake Steals $400 In Items From Milford Macy's: Police A 35-year-old woman was taken into custody after stealing hundreds of dollars worth of products from a Connecticut Macy's and hitting an employee who confronted her, police said. The incident happened in New Haven County on Monday, May 6 around 4:45 p.m., when a shoplifter was confronted by police at the Macy's in Milford at 1201 Boston Post Rd. (Route 1).  According to Milford Police, an investigation determined that the alleged shoplifter, New Haven resident Erica Blake, had stolen $421 worth of merchandise from the store.  Blake also allegedly hit and threatened an employee wh…

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by Ben Crnic
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CT Man Accused Of Attempting To Suffocate Woman, Throwing Baby On Couch, Police Say CT Man Accused Of Attempting To Suffocate Woman, Throwing Baby On Couch, Police Say
CT Man Attempts To Suffocate Milford Woman A Connecticut man is accused of attempting to strangle a woman during a domestic incident with a baby nearby. New Haven County resident Edgar Alamo, age 23, of Meriden, was arrested on the charges on Sunday, April 28 in Milford. According to the Milford Police, officers took custody of Alamo regarding two active arrest warrants stemming from separate incidents.  Alamo is accused of throwing a woman to the floor by her hair, choking her, and trying to suffocate her. The victim’s toddler child was present during one altercation, police said.  During this altercation…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Charged In Darien Domestic Violence Incident, Police Say Man Charged In Darien Domestic Violence Incident, Police Say
Man Charged In Darien Domestic Violence Incident, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been charged with threatening in connection with a domestic incident.  John Reese, age 18, of Stamford, was arrested on Sunday, March 3 for the incident which occurred on Sunday, Jan. 14 in Darien.  According to Darien Police Sgt. Dan Skoumbros. the victim told officers that she drove with Reese to a business in Darien where he threatened the victim with physical violence when she refused to give Reese the car keys.  The victim reported that Reese took the vehicle without permission, which was found parked in Stamford.  Re…

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by Kathy Reakes
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CT Man Posed As Officer, Assaulted Woman In Hotel Room: Police CT Man Posed As Officer, Assaulted Woman In Hotel Room: Police
CT Man Posed As Officer, Assaulted Woman In Hotel Room: Police A Connecticut man with multiple fake IDs was arrested after he barged into a hotel room to assault a woman he worked with, police said. The New London County incident occurred on Friday, Feb. 2 in the town of Griswold, according to Connecticut State Police. Posing as a police officer, 45-year-old Jonathan Brand of Norwich is said to have knocked on the door of a hotel room at the Comfort Inn located at 375 Voluntown Road, calling out that he was law enforcement. The woman inside — who later informed police that she knew Brand from where she worked and that he was with her and her boyfri…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Man Nabbed For Pair Of CT Robberies Using Fake Firearm: Police Man Nabbed For Pair Of CT Robberies Using Fake Firearm: Police
Man Nabbed For Pair Of CT Robberies Using Fake Firearm: Police A Connecticut man was caught for two separate robberies, during which he allegedly used a fake gun to threaten employees, police said. Both Tolland County incidents took place in the town of Mansfield on Wednesday, Jan. 17. Around 3:45 p.m., 25-year-old Jacob Neff of Coventry allegedly pulled out a firearm at both the Domino’s Pizza on Storrs Road and the CVS Pharmacy nearby. No injuries were reported in either incident. Neff was later found by police near the Price Chopper supermarket, at 1220 Storrs Road, where he was arrested. Police said Neff directed investigators to the apparent…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Fairfield Man Breaks Into Ex-Girlfriend's Home, Threatens Her With Knife, Police Say Fairfield Man Breaks Into Ex-Girlfriend's Home, Threatens Her With Knife, Police Say
Fairfield Man Breaks Into Ex-Girlfriend's Home, Threatens Her With Knife, Police Say A 58-year-old man is behind bars after allegedly breaking into a house with a knife of a Fairfield County woman he dated and threatened violence. The incident occurred in Fairfield around 9:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 30. According to Lt. Edward Nook of the Fairfield Police, a juvenile called 911 to report that Osborne Hewitt, of Fairfield, had broken into their home with a knife.  The juvenile also said that her mother had locked herself inside a closet, Nook said. When officers arrived Hewitt had left the area. The victim told police that Hewitt was an ex-boyfriend and while questionin…

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by Kathy Reakes
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66-Year-Old CT Man Charged After Stabbing Victim Multiple Times, Police Say 66-Year-Old CT Man Charged After Stabbing Victim Multiple Times, Police Say
66-Year-Old CT Man Charged After Stabbing Victim Multiple Times, Police Say A 66-year-old Connecticut man is behind bars after allegedly stabbing another person multiple times. The incident occurred in New Haven County on Saturday, Nov. 25, on Greer Circle in Milford. Kevin Conway, of Milford, was charged with stabbing another person who had a protective order against Conway following an investigation, according to the Milford Police. Conway was also found injured at the scene. He was injured when a Good Samaritan came to the aid of the victim and stopped any further attack, police said. The victim was treated and released from the hospital. Conw…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Nabbed After Causing Disturbance, Damage At CT Restaurant, Police Say Man Nabbed After Causing Disturbance, Damage At CT Restaurant, Police Say
Man Nabbed After Causing Disturbance, Damage At CT Restaurant, Police Say A man was charged with alleged breach of peace for allegedly causing a disturbance at a popular restaurant and then jabbing a police officer in the chest. The incident took place in New Haven County in Milford on Tuesday, Oct. 17 at Mexico Tipico. According to Milford Police, responding officers were met by the manager who said that a man, later identified as Jerome Armstrong, age 33, of the Bronx, New York, was causing a disturbance.  The manager pointed to Armstrong crossing the street and indicated that it was the person causing the disturbance. Arriving officers sto…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Breaks Into Darien Home, Sets Off Alarm: Police Man Breaks Into Darien Home, Sets Off Alarm: Police
Man Breaks Into Darien Home, Sets Off Alarm: Police A 28-year-old Connecticut man faces numerous charges after he was found trespassing in a Fairfield County home despite being already warned to not return to the residence, police said.  The arrest resulted from an incident on Tuesday, Aug. 22 around 4:50 a.m., when Darien Police officers responded to a residence on Robinhood Lane after a home security alarm went off, according to Sergeant Dan Skoumbros.  Arriving officers soon found 28-year-old New London resident Liam Flaherty sitting on a bench behind the home, where he admitted to entering the house and activating the alar…

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by Ben Crnic
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CT Man Threatens Gas Sation Employee With Knife, Police Say CT Man Threatens Gas Sation Employee With Knife, Police Say
CT Man Threatens Gas Sation Employee With Knife, Police Say A 28-year-old Connecticut man was charged with threatening after pulling a knife on a gas station employee who attempted to stop him from allegedly harassing customers.  New Haven County resident Robert Gulyban, of New Haven, was detained on Wednesday, Aug. 9 at Galaxy Fuel at 180 New Haven Ave., in Milford. On Wednesday Milford Police officers responded to Galaxy Fuel for a threatening complaint.  The victim said Gulyban was bothering customers at the gas pumps. The victim asked Gulyban to leave and he began to argue and pulled a knife out and threatened him, police sa…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Who Allegedly Robbed Norwalk Gas Station With Knife Charged Man Who Allegedly Robbed Norwalk Gas Station With Knife Charged
Man Who Allegedly Robbed Norwalk Gas Station With Knife Charged A Fairfield County man who allegedly robbed a gas station with a knife for cigarettes and a lighter was caught in a nearby commercial building. Sean Hassan Jarrett, age 29, of Norwalk, was a short time after the 8:30 p.m. robbery of the gas station on Connecticut Avenue on Tuesday, July 18 in Norwalk. According to Sgt. Sofia Gulino of the Norwalk Police, officers were able to investigate the robbery and nab Jarrett within 30 minutes of the crime. Police said Jarrette entered the store displaying a knife and demanded cigarettes and a lighter and then left. Investigating officers discovered…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Kidnapping Suspect: 23-Year-Old Grabs, Assaults, Drugs Victim, Norwalk Police Say Kidnapping Suspect: 23-Year-Old Grabs, Assaults, Drugs Victim, Norwalk Police Say
Kidnapping Suspect: 23-Year-Old Grabs, Assaults, Drugs Victim, Norwalk Police Say A victim lived through a day of fear and assaults at the hands of a Connecticut man the person knew, according to authorities. On Wednesday, July 5, Norwalk Police received a complaint that New Haven County resident Enrique Rivas-Castillo, age 23, of Ansonia, had threatened the victim over the phone, said Lt. Joe Dinho, of the Norwalk Police. Investigating officers learned that on Monday, July 3, Rivas-Castillo was at the victim’s residence in Norwalk and threatened to assault the victim.  Dinho said the victim ran out of the home, but Rivas-Castillo chased the person, event…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Forces Woman Into Car In Stamford, Assaults Her Twice, Including At Darien Cemetery: Police Man Forces Woman Into Car In Stamford, Assaults Her Twice, Including At Darien Cemetery: Police
Man Forces Woman Into Car In Stamford, Assaults Her Twice, Including At Darien Cemetery: Police A Connecticut man was charged with assault after allegedly forcing a woman into his car and then assaulting her twice. The incidents took place in Stamford and Darien around 2 a.m. on Saturday, April 22. Stamford Assitant Police Chief Richard Conklin said the department received a call from Darien Police to be on the lookout for New Haven County resident Pablo Monegro, age 29, of Derby. In Stamford, Monegro had allegedly forced a woman he was familiar with into his car, and then beaten and strangled her while threatening her, Conklin said. He also stole her cell phone so she could not cal…

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by Kathy Reakes
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32-Year-Old Threatens To Kill Co-Worker, Shoot Up Danbury Business, Police Say 32-Year-Old Threatens To Kill Co-Worker, Shoot Up Danbury Business, Police Say
32-Year-Old Threatens To Kill Co-Worker, Shoot Up Danbury Business, Police Say A 32-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly threatening to to kill a co-worker and "shoot up and bomb" the building. The incident took place in Danbury on Monday, April 17 at Arcmed located on Shelter Rock Road. According to Erin Henry, spokesperson for the Danbury Police, officers responders to the business after receiving a threatening complaint. Upon arrival, officers met with a manager who explained an incident that took place between two employees where one employee threatened to kill another. Additionally, a witness told police that the same employee made a threat to …

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by Kathy Reakes
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CT Woman Accused Of Dropping Infant While Drunk CT Woman Accused Of Dropping Infant While Drunk
CT Woman Accused Of Dropping Infant While Drunk A Connecticut woman has been charged with risk of injury to a child after allegedly dropping an infant at an area hotel. The incident took place in New Haven County on Monday, March 13, at the Hilton Garden Inn at 291 Old Gate Lane in Milford. Milford police responded to the hotel for a report of a domestic incident involving Krystal Matyasovsky, age 34, of Waterbury, and another person, police said. The victim told officers he was attempting to pick up an infant from Matyasovsky, who was intoxicated and could not care for it. The victim stated that they observed Matyasovsky drop the …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Faces Prostitution Charges After Forcing Woman To Shelton Hotel, Police Say Man Faces Prostitution Charges After Forcing Woman To Shelton Hotel, Police Say
Man Faces Prostitution Charges After Forcing Woman To Shelton Hotel, Police Say A 28-year-old Connecticut man was charged with promoting prostitution after he allegedly forced a woman from one hotel to another against her will. New Haven County resident Daqwon Graham, of Ansonia was arrested by Shelton Police on Tuesday, Feb. 21. The arrest stems from a complaint Shelton Police Department received where a victim was reportedly taken from a New London County hotel against her will to a Shelton hotel on Bridgeport Avenue, said Det. Christopher Nugent. Patrol officers responded to the hotel on Bridgeport Avenue and spotted the victim with Graham walking towards the rear …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Rake-Wielding Man Assaults Victim In Milford, Police Say Rake-Wielding Man Assaults Victim In Milford, Police Say
Rake-Wielding Man Assaults Victim In Milford, Police Say A rake-wielding man has been charged with allegedly attacking a person with the garden tool as they got out of their car, injuring them. The incident took place in New Haven County on Wednesday, Feb. 15 on Meadows End Road in Milford. According to Milford Police, officers responded to the area for a report of an assault. When they arrived, they found a victim who told officers when they got out of their car, Lindell Datadeen, age 69, of Milford running toward them with a rake with four metal prongs raised in the air.  Unprovoked, Datadeen ran at the victim saying they were going …

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by Kathy Reakes
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University Of Hartford Student Charged With Making 'Concerning" Social Media Post, Police Say University Of Hartford Student Charged With Making 'Concerning" Social Media Post, Police Say
University Of Hartford Student Charged With Making 'Concerning" Social Media Post, Police Say A Connecticut university student has been charged after allegedly making a threatening social media post on YikYak. The incident took place at the University of Hartford around 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 5, said the Hartford Police. Hartford Police Officers responded to the university after receiving a complaint from UHART school safety officials, said Sgt. Chris Mastroianni, of the Hartford Police. The complaint was regarding threatening posts made on social media that referred to shooting a dorm and other firearm references, Mastroianni said. Patrol and Capitol City Command Ce…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Fairfield County Man Charged After Making Threats To 'Shooting Up' A Bar, Police Say Fairfield County Man Charged After Making Threats To 'Shooting Up' A Bar, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Charged After Making Threats To 'Shooting Up' A Bar, Police Say A Connecticut man angry over being told to stop vaping inside a bar allegedly attacked two people and made threats about "shooting up" the place.  The incident took place in New Haven County around 12:40 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 27, at My Bar & Grille at 12 Broad St., in Milford. According to Milford Police, officers were dispatched to MyBar for a report of a fight. The victim stated that Fairfield County resident Justin Lavorgna, age 34, of Shelton,  became hostile toward them after being spoken to about vaping in the bar.  Lavorgna attacked the victim and another …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Arrest Made In CT Road Rage Incident Involving 'Bright Orange' Pickup Truck Arrest Made In CT Road Rage Incident Involving 'Bright Orange' Pickup Truck
Arrest Made In CT Road Rage Incident Involving 'Bright Orange' Pickup Truck A Connecticut man has been charged with threatening after allegedly pointing a gun at another driver while a 9-year-old relative was in his pickup truck during a road rage incident. Litchfield County resident Floyd Morey, age 43, of Plymouth, was arrested on Saturday, Sept. 10, for the June incident in Plymouth.  The incident took place when Morey made a restricted turn onto Main Street from Carter Road and nearly collided with another motorist in a bright orange Dodge Ram pickup truck, said the Plymouth Police. The other motorist yelled at Morey about the near col…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Nabbed With Knife After Exposing Himself During Fairfield County Robbery, Police Say Man Nabbed With Knife After Exposing Himself During Fairfield County Robbery, Police Say
Man Nabbed With Knife After Exposing Himself During Fairfield County Robbery, Police Say A man was nabbed by police in Fairfield County for allegedly exposing himself after allegedly attempting to rob a woman and harassing others in a parking garage. The incident took place in Greenwich around 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 8 at Greenwich Plaza. According to Greenwich Police, Antonio McDuffie, age 21, of the Bronx, allegedly approached a woman in the garage and demanded money from her while pointing a knife and making a stabbing motion, he then exposed himself. A short time later, officers responded to the garage for a report of a disturbance regarding McDuffie who had given a secu…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Woman Accused Of Stabbing Walls, Injuring Man During Fairfield County Home Invasion Woman Accused Of Stabbing Walls, Injuring Man During Fairfield County Home Invasion
Woman Accused Of Stabbing Walls, Injuring Man During Fairfield County Home Invasion A 58-year-old woman is facing assault and home invasion charges after she was accused of hitting a man with a light fixture and stabbing his bed and walls with a knife in Fairfield County, police reported.  Police met with the complainant at about 12:40 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, for a report of an overnight home invasion, according to the Darien Police Department.  The man told police that his landlord had recently died and the landlord's sister, Nancy Micha, planned to sell the condominium, located on Gideon Lane in Darien, authorities said.  He said she wanted him to move…

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by Nicole Valinote