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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…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
These CT Restaurants, Chefs Named Semifinalists Of Prestigious National Competition These CT Restaurants, Chefs Named Semifinalists Of Prestigious National Competition
These CT Restaurants, Chefs Named Semifinalists Of Prestigious National Competition Three restaurants in Connecticut have been recognized as semifinalists for a prestigious national competition recognizing preeminent restaurants and chefs.  The restaurants are being recognized by the James Beard Foundation, which celebrates food culture in the US and has been handing out awards to restaurants since 1991.  Outstanding Restaurant Presented by Acqua Panna® Natural Spring Water: Cora Cora, which is located in West Hartford at 162 Shield St. The restaurant is known for serving chicken, seafood, and steak dishes with a Peruvian twist. Best Chefs by Region Presented b…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Caught: Suspect In Attempted Armed Robbery Of CT Liquor Store Found Caught: Suspect In Attempted Armed Robbery Of CT Liquor Store Found
Caught: Suspect In Attempted Armed Robbery Of CT Liquor Store Found A suspect who allegedly attempted to rob a liquor store in Connecticut with a fake gun has been apprehended by police.  Earlier Report - Know Him? CT State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Suspect In Attempted Armed Robbery The attempted armed robbery happened in New London County on Friday, Dec. 30 around 6:30 p.m. at JC Spirits, located in the borough of Jewett City in the town of Griswold, located at 63 Main St.  During the incident, a suspect seen wearing a black mask, a black Nike sweatshirt, black pants, and gray and orange gloves displayed a handgun to the store clerk and demanded mon…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Teens Crash Stolen Car: Trio Nabbed In Fairfield County After Fleeing Teens Crash Stolen Car: Trio Nabbed In Fairfield County After Fleeing
Teens Crash Stolen Car: Trio Nabbed In Fairfield County After Fleeing Three teens have been charged after allegedly fleeing from police in a stolen car, crashing, and then running away in an attempt to escape. The three were nabbed in Trumbull on Friday, Jan. 17 On Friday, Jan. 13, after an officer noticed a Kia Optima in the parking lot of the Westfield Trumbull Mall that had been reported stolen out of New York City. As the officer proceeded to follow the Kia, the car exited the mall and drove through nearby residential streets in an attempt to lose the officer, said Lt. Brian Weir, of the Trumbull Police. The car began accelerating at a high rate of …

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Connecticut Pizzeria Closed For 'Foreseeable Future' After Fire Connecticut Pizzeria Closed For 'Foreseeable Future' After Fire
Connecticut Pizzeria Closed For 'Foreseeable Future' After Fire A Connecticut pizzeria has temporarily closed after an early morning fire broke out in the eatery's kitchen. The blaze broke out at Sapore Pizzeria, located in the new London County town of Old Lyme, at about 4 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 9, the business announced. "We are quite shocked, and will be closed for the foreseeable future as we learn the extent of the damage," they said. "At this point we have to meet with insurance etc, and figure out the next steps, but we don’t have an idea of the timeline or anything as we’ve never experienced something like this." The owners said the restaurant wa…

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by Nicole Valinote
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'Dream Come True': CT Girl Returns To School In Fire Truck After Brain Cancer Battle 'Dream Come True': CT Girl Returns To School In Fire Truck After Brain Cancer Battle
'Dream Come True': CT Girl Returns To School In Fire Truck After Brain Cancer Battle A Connecticut fire engine company helped make a young girl's dream come true this week. Yantic Fire Engine Company #1, located in New London County, announced that a child named Meghana missed a full academic year while battling brain cancer, and she was set to return to the classroom on Tuesday, Jan. 3. YFD members were successful in making a dream come true on Tuesday morning. Meghana has always dreamed of arriving at... Posted by Yantic Fire Engine Company #1 on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 According to the organization, Meghana had always dreamed of arriving at school in a fire truck…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Know Him? CT State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Suspect In Attempted Armed Robbery Know Him? CT State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Suspect In Attempted Armed Robbery
Know Him? CT State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Suspect In Attempted Armed Robbery Have you seen him? Connecticut State Police are asking for the public's help in apprehending a suspect in an attempted armed robbery at a liquor store. At around 6:20 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30 in New London County, troopers responded to JC Spirits, located on Main Street, in the borough of Jewett City in the town of Griswold, for a report of an attempted armed robbery.  Responding Troopers learned that the suspect depicted in the security image above allegedly displayed a handgun and demanded money, but eventually left the store without obtaining any money or merchandise.  The w…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Second Arrest Made In Drug Overdose Death Of 1-Year-Old CT Girl Second Arrest Made In Drug Overdose Death Of 1-Year-Old CT Girl
Second Arrest Made In Drug Overdose Death Of 1-Year-Old CT Girl A Connecticut man has been charged in connection with the death in February of a 1-year-old girl who died from an overdose of fentanyl and other drugs. New London County resident Travis J. Schubel, 38, of Salem was arrested Wednesday, Dec. 28, by Waterford police during a traffic stop, Connecticut State Police said. The child's mother, Ricki Thomas, age unknown, also of Salem was previously arrested on Thursday, Nov. 3, and is currently being held at the York Correctional Institution on a $2 million bond on a manslaughter charge.  The child died on Tuesday, Feb. 8 at the couple's…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Kittens Found In CT Abandoned Behind Dumpster In Freezing Cold, Animal Control Reports Kittens Found In CT Abandoned Behind Dumpster In Freezing Cold, Animal Control Reports
Kittens Found In CT Abandoned Behind Dumpster In Freezing Cold, Animal Control Reports Four kittens were rescued in Connecticut after they were found abandoned behind a dumpster in the freezing cold. Waterford-East Lyme Animal Control reported receiving the call on the night of Tuesday, Dec. 20, after kittens were found locked in a crate in New London County while it was 34 degrees outside. Animal Control said the kittens did not have any food, water, or anything to help them stay warm. "Luckily someone heard them crying and found them," Animal Control said. The kittens are believed to be about 12 weeks old. Those interested in adopting them can stop by the shelter and fill…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Police Seek Man Accused Of Using Stolen Credit Cards To Make $3K In Purchases At CT Store Police Seek Man Accused Of Using Stolen Credit Cards To Make $3K In Purchases At CT Store
Police Seek Man Accused Of Using Stolen Credit Cards To Make $3K In Purchases At CT Store Police asked the public for help identifying a man who is accused of using stolen credit cards to buy more than $3,000 worth of merchandise from Best Buy in Connecticut. A wallet was stolen from a victim who was shopping at Target in the New London County town of Waterford at about 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 23, the Waterford Police Department announced on Monday, Dec. 12. Credit cards from the stolen wallet were used at the Best Buy store across the street, and a total of $3,188.37 was charged, police said. Police asked anyone who can help identify the man to call or email Office…

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by Nicole Valinote
Weather
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region A quick-moving storm season brought the first accumulating snowfall to the region. Here's a look at some snowfall totals reported to the National Weather Service and other sources as of Monday morning, Dec. 12. If you don't see your town listed, post the total in a comment. New York Manhattan Central Park, Trace Queens LaGuardia Airport, 0.4 inches Nassau County Manhasset Hills, 0.3 inches Suffolk County North Babylon, 0.4 inches Islip Airport, 0.4 inches West Islip, 0.2 inches Rockland County Chestnut Ridge, 2.1 inches Orange County Monroe 3.5 inches Westchester Westc…

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by Joe Lombardi
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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…

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by Kathy Reakes