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Massachusetts Eatery Reopens After Receiving Threats For Serving Couple Wearing Nazi Uniforms Massachusetts Eatery Reopens After Receiving Threats For Serving Couple Wearing Nazi Uniforms
Massachusetts Eatery Reopens After Receiving Threats For Serving Couple Wearing Nazi Uniforms A Massachusetts restaurant thanked its customers for their support during an "emotional week" after the owners received threats for serving World War II re-enactors wearing Nazi uniforms.  In a Facebook post on Friday, Oct. 18, the owners of Kith And Kin in Hudson, Massachusetts, said they were flooded with positive messages from customers and community members.  As you can imagine, it has been an emotional week for us. We have been greatly uplifted by the outpouring of love and support from the Hudson and surrounding communities. Our family and our staff cannot thank you enough f…
Shooting Threats Made Against Crosby High, Another School Shooting Threats Made Against Crosby High, Another School
Shooting Threats Made Against Crosby High, Another School Shortly after police in Connecticut arrested a 15-year-old after accusing him of making a hoax shooting threat against a high school in New Haven County, officers received another message of violence, authorities said.  The teenager is accused of making a social media post around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11, that claimed there would be a shooting at Crosby High School in Waterbury, police said.  The threat was determined to be a hoax, and authorities charged the 15-year-old with disturbing the peace in the second degree and second-degree threatening, Waterbury Police said.&…
‘I’m Not Playing’: Customer Threatens CT Staples Workers Over Denied Return, Police Say ‘I’m Not Playing’: Customer Threatens CT Staples Workers Over Denied Return, Police Say
‘I’m Not Playing’: Customer Threatens CT Staples Workers Over Denied Return, Police Say A disgruntled customer is facing charges after allegedly threatening violence against employees at a Staples store. The Windham County incident happened in Willimantic, at the Staples store on Storrs Road. Connecticut State Police said a store supervisor contacted the agency on Thursday, April 11, after discovering a concerning post from a customer on the social media platform, X. In the post, which was directed at Staples corporate, the customer said they wanted their money in the next two days “or the managers of the Willimantic CT Staples better Google ‘Family Guy Stewie where’s my mon…
Ax-Wielding Man Uses Racial Slurs, Threatens To Bomb Police In CT: Authorities Ax-Wielding Man Uses Racial Slurs, Threatens To Bomb Police In CT: Authorities
Ax-Wielding Man Uses Racial Slurs, Threatens To Bomb Police In CT: Authorities A Connecticut man was arrested after he threatened a woman during an apparent bias incident, later threatening to bomb troopers after his release, police said. It happened on Monday, Nov. 6 in the New London County town of Colchester, according to Connecticut State Police. At approximately 2:50 p.m., a woman was walking from her home in the area of Harrington Court to a local business. However, as she walked to the business, she was confronted by 57-year-old Joseph Surwill, whose property is adjacent to the parking lot of the business the victim was walking to. Though she did not cros…
Aaron Hernandez's Brother Threatens To Shoot Up UConn, Makes Other Threats: Feds Aaron Hernandez's Brother Threatens To Shoot Up UConn, Makes Other Threats: Feds
Aaron Hernandez's Brother Threatens To Shoot Up UConn, Makes Other Threats: Feds Dennis Hernandez, brother of the former NFL player Aaron Hernandez of the New England Patriots, has been slapped with federal charges after allegedly threatening to carry out a shooting at the University of Connecticut, officials said.  Hernandez, also known as “DJ Hernandez” and “Jonathan Hernandez,” has been charged with interstate threatening and stalking offenses, the US Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut announced on Friday, July 28.  According to federal officials, on both Thursday, July 6, and Friday, July 7, Hernandez, a 37-year-old Bristol resident, communicated wit…
Man Threatened To 'Shoot Up Graduation' At Stratford School, Police Say Man Threatened To 'Shoot Up Graduation' At Stratford School, Police Say
Man Threatened To 'Shoot Up Graduation' At Stratford School, Police Say A man faces charges after threatening to harm students at a school in Fairfield County, police said.  Police first learned of the threats on Friday, Feb. 17 around 6 p.m., when two people told state troopers that a student at the Stratford School for Aviation had made the comments at the school, state police said. According to the two witnesses, a student identified as 21-year-old New Haven County resident Joseph Cyr, of Oxford, had allegedly said that he was going to "shoot up graduation" with a friend or coworker in December 2022.  Additionally, on Thursday, Feb. 16, a witness …
Milford Man Threatened To Kill US Deputy Marshal Over Text, Officials Say Milford Man Threatened To Kill US Deputy Marshal Over Text, Officials Say
Milford Man Threatened To Kill US Deputy Marshal Over Text, Officials Say A Milford man is facing charges after allegedly sending threatening text messages to a Deputy US Marshal.  Hamilton Smith, age 57, is charged with sending threats to harm and kill both a Deputy US Marshal and their family, the US Attorney's Office for the Connecticut District announced on Friday, Jan. 13.  The threats started on Tuesday, Jan. 10, and Wednesday, Jan. 11, when Smith allegedly sent numerous threatening text messages to the Deputy US Marshal. Additionally, he also allegedly called the US Marshals Service Communications Center in Virginia and stated to them that h…
Hospital In Fairfield County On Lockdown After Man Threatens To 'Shoot It Up,' Police Say Hospital In Fairfield County On Lockdown After Man Threatens To 'Shoot It Up,' Police Say
Hospital In Fairfield County On Lockdown After Man Threatens To 'Shoot It Up,' Police Say A man is in custody after threatening to "shoot up" a Fairfield County hospital. The incident took place in Bridgeport on Wednesday, Dec. 28 at St. Vincent's Medical Center on Main Street. A man made a threat while being escorted out of the hospital that he was going to "shoot it up," said Scott Appleby, director of Emergency Management. Appleby said the hospital was put on lockdown as a precaution. The unidentified man was arrested a short time later by Fairfield Police. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Police In CT Searching For Walmart $6K Lego Thief Who Threatened To Shoot Employee Police In CT Searching For Walmart $6K Lego Thief Who Threatened To Shoot Employee
Police In CT Searching For Walmart $6K Lego Thief Who Threatened To Shoot Employee Police are searching for a man who allegedly stole nearly $6,000 worth of Legos from a Walmart and threatened to shoot an employee who attempted to stop him in Connecticut. The incident took in Middlesex County around 8 a.m.  Wednesday, Dec. 7 at the Old Saybrook Walmart. According to Old Saybrook Police Chief Michael Spera, three people, one man, and two women entered the store, filled up two carriages of Legos, totaling more than $2,000, and left the store without paying.  As they were leaving, a Walmart loss prevention specialist attempted to stop them. The male susp…
Fairfield County Man Threatens To Shoot Security Staff At Mall In Region, Police Say Fairfield County Man Threatens To Shoot Security Staff At Mall In Region, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Threatens To Shoot Security Staff At Mall In Region, Police Say An alleged drunk Fairfield County man was arrested after threatening to shoot security guards at a popular Connecticut mall. The incident took place in New Haven County at the Connecticut Post Mall in Milford on Monday, Aug. 29. According to the Milford Police, Jeffrey Fequiere, age 35, of Bridgeport, officers were called to the central lounge of the mall for a report of an intoxicated man.  When officers arrived, they found Fequiere being disruptive and drinking a beer inside of the mall. He was observed to be loud, rude, and aggressive as well as smelling of alcohol o…
Fairfield County Man Accused Of Threatening Roommate With Gun Fairfield County Man Accused Of Threatening Roommate With Gun
Fairfield County Man Accused Of Threatening Roommate With Gun A Fairfield County man was charged after police said he threatened his roommate with a gun. Officers investigated a report of a threatening incident between roommates at a residence on Fitch Avenue in Darien at about 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 5, according to the Darien Police Department.  The complainant told police that during the overnight hours, 73-year-old Richard Deforest yelled at him, and when he walked past Deforest's room, he saw Deforest pointing a revolver at him, authorities said. He also reported that Deforest followed him into the kitchen and pointed the gun at him, po…
Connecticut Man Admits To Cyberstalking, Threatening Ex-Girlfriend From Massachusetts Connecticut Man Admits To Cyberstalking, Threatening Ex-Girlfriend From Massachusetts
Connecticut Man Admits To Cyberstalking, Threatening Ex-Girlfriend From Massachusetts A Connecticut man has admitted to cyberstalking and threatening his ex-girlfriend from Massachusetts after their relationship ended last year, the US Attorney's Office for Massachusetts reports.  According to court documents, Marshall Fain, age 31, of New Haven, dated his ex-girlfriend for two years up until their breakup in August 2021.  A month later in September, Fain started sending death threats to his ex-girlfriend and members of her family via email and social media, the office reports. This continued through December.  Some of the messages included phrases like …
CT Man Who Threatened To Shoot, Kill Hospital Staff Prevented From Buying Firearms, Police Say CT Man Who Threatened To Shoot, Kill Hospital Staff Prevented From Buying Firearms, Police Say
CT Man Who Threatened To Shoot, Kill Hospital Staff Prevented From Buying Firearms, Police Say A Connecticut man who told his therapist he intended on killing staff members at an area hospital was prevented from purchasing guns. Hartford County resident Connor Zawasky, age 24, of Windsor, was charged on Tuesday, July 12, and charged with threatening. The incident began on Wednesday, June 8, when Zawasky told his counselor that he intended on obtaining a pistol permit and buying a gun to kill staff members at Mount Sinai Hospital in Hartford, said Sgt. Mark Cleverdon, of the New Windsor Police. Following his arrest, Zawasky turned himself in at police headquarters and was proces…
Police Investigate Threats Made Against CT School District, Superintendent Police Investigate Threats Made Against CT School District, Superintendent
Police Investigate Threats Made Against CT School District, Superintendent Law enforcement agencies have been called in to investigate threats and hostile emails targeting a Connecticut school district after it placed a nurse on administrative leave for making comments about LGBTQ+ students, according to officials. In March, a nurse in the Hartford Public School District was placed on administrative leave after comments she posted about students on her personal Facebook account were made public. In response, some who were put off by the nurse’s ousting - believing it to potentially be political in nature - including many from outside of the community and state - …
School Superintendent In New England Arrested By FBI Placed On Administrative Leave School Superintendent In New England Arrested By FBI Placed On Administrative Leave
School Superintendent In New England Arrested By FBI Placed On Administrative Leave A school superintendent in New England who was arrested by the FBI for allegedly making threats against a police chief candidate has placed on administrative leave. Western Massachusetts resident Lynn Clark age 51, of Belchertown in Hampden County, was arrested early Wednesday, April 6, said FBI Boston Division spokesperson Kristen Setera. Clark is the superintendent of Chicopee Public Schools. Assistance Superintendent Alvin Morton is now the district's acting superintendent, officials said.  Clark was arrested for allegedly making false statements in connection with sending threaten…
Online Threat Leads To Closure Of CT High School Online Threat Leads To Closure Of CT High School
Online Threat Leads To Closure Of CT High School A Connecticut high school will be closed for two more days after a new online threat was made online toward the community, district officials announced. In New Haven County, Hamden Public Schools received another threat directed toward the high school community, prompting a closure of the building on Monday, Dec. 6, and Tuesday, Dec. 7. The building was also closed on Friday, Dec. 3 for a separate threat that was directed toward the high school regarding a potential shooting threat or large fight on campus. Hamden Public School Superintendent Jody Ian Goeler said that the district is …
Police Increase Presence Around CT High School After Threat Police Increase Presence Around CT High School After Threat
Police Increase Presence Around CT High School After Threat There was an increased police presence outside a Connecticut high school after there were allegations that a student made threats against the school, police said. In Hartford County, extra officers responded to the Howell Cheney Technical School in Manchester after a student reportedly expressed a desire to commit a school shooting, though it was later determined that it wasn’t related to a firearm, and instead a knife was recovered from the teen. According to State Police, a family member of the student contacted them shortly before 7 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 18, stating that a student in an…
CT Man Who Allegedly Threatened To Blow Up An Apartment Nabbed By Police CT Man Who Allegedly Threatened To Blow Up An Apartment Nabbed By Police
CT Man Who Allegedly Threatened To Blow Up An Apartment Nabbed By Police A Connecticut man who threatened to hurt himself and blow up an apartment has been arrested, police said. The incident took place on Tuesday, Sept. 21, when Milford Police responded to a 65 Railroad Avenue on the report of a male threatening to harm himself and blow up the apartment he was in.  Officers talked the man, identified as Zachary Gallipoli, out of his apartment after seven hours of negotiating, Milford Police said. Gallipoli, age 33, of Milford, was then sent to the hospital for an evaluation.  Possible explosive components were discovered in …
Man Accused Of Threatening To Shoot Fairfield County Restaurant Employee In Face Man Accused Of Threatening To Shoot Fairfield County Restaurant Employee In Face
Man Accused Of Threatening To Shoot Fairfield County Restaurant Employee In Face A man has been apprehended after he threatened to shoot a restaurant employee in  Fairfield County in the face, police said. Orlando Torres, age 55, of the Town of Fairfield, was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 7, after police were called to the Southport Diner for reported harassing phone calls. According to Lt. Eddie Weihe, of the Fairfield Police, Torres had been calling and harassing the employees at the restaurant located at 3350 Post Road.  When a female employee told Torres to stop calling, he threatened to “come down and shoot her in the face,” police said. Weihe said To…
Fairfield County Resident Punches Person For Walking In His Yard, Police Say Fairfield County Resident Punches Person For Walking In His Yard, Police Say
Fairfield County Resident Punches Person For Walking In His Yard, Police Say A Fairfield County man who allegedly punched a person for walking in his yard and then threatened to get a gun is being held on a $25,000 bond. Norwalk Police were alerted to the incident around 7:24 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 24, when the department received multiple 911 calls about a disturbance between two individuals in the roadway on Villaway Road, said Sgt. Sofia Gulino.  Upon arrival, officers located 28-year-old Mykel Mincey, who was asked what had happened but would not speak with police, Guilno said. Officers went on to locate several witnesses who had observed an altercation b…
Man Points Gun At Another Driver In Fairfield County Road-Rage Incident, Police Say Man Points Gun At Another Driver In Fairfield County Road-Rage Incident, Police Say
Man Points Gun At Another Driver In Fairfield County Road-Rage Incident, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been arrested for an alleged road rage incident last year in which he pointed a gun at another motorist, police said. Police arrested Leon Garcia, 55, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Sunday, Jan. 3, on a Superior Court arrest warrant charging him with breach of peace and threatening, after he was involved in a road rage incident where he allegedly pointed a handgun at another motorist in Fairfield, said Lt. Antonio E. Granata.  The incident took place around 8:24 p.m. on Nov. 12, when officers responded to the area of Tunxis Hill Road and Kings Highway Ea…
Man Allegedly Threatens To Shoot Patrons, Employees Of Fairfield County Restaurant, Police Say Man Allegedly Threatens To Shoot Patrons, Employees Of Fairfield County Restaurant, Police Say
Man Allegedly Threatens To Shoot Patrons, Employees Of Fairfield County Restaurant, Police Say A Fairfield County man who was out on bond on assault charges was arrested again after threatening to shoot and kill everyone in a local restaurant, Bridgeport Police said. According to the Bridgeport police, Antonio Silva, 53, was arrested on Monday, Dec. 21, after refusing to leave Brasa's Restaurant in Bridgeport at 1439 Madison Ave., and then made threats to get his gun and shoot everyone inside,  Silva was banned from the restaurant at the time due to previous incidents, said Scott Appleby, director of the Bridgeport Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security. Fo…