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No Plates, No Brakes, No Luck: Reckless CT Driver’s Wild Ride Ends In Crash, Cuffs No Plates, No Brakes, No Luck: Reckless CT Driver’s Wild Ride Ends In Crash, Cuffs
No Plates, No Brakes, No Luck: Reckless CT Driver’s Wild Ride Ends In Crash, Cuffs A Connecticut man who mocked police by doing burnouts in front of them before leading a dangerous, high-speed chase was arrested after turning himself in this week, authorities said. Bryan Ramos, 20, of Waterbury, was behind the wheel of a silver 2020 BMW with no license plates when he stopped in front of officers who were helping a stranded driver near Boston Post Road and Home Acres Avenue in Milford around 2:40 a.m. on Nov. 28, officers said. He spun multiple donuts in the road before tearing off at high speed. Police attempted to pull him over, but he refused to stop, Milford authoritie…

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by Josh Lanier
Business
Trendy Hot Chicken Spot With Millions Of TikTok Followers Opens First CT Restaurant Trendy Hot Chicken Spot With Millions Of TikTok Followers Opens First CT Restaurant
Trendy Hot Chicken Spot With Millions Of TikTok Followers Opens First CT Restaurant A Nashville-style hot chicken chain backed by huge celebrities is bringing its spicy tenders and sandwiches to Connecticut. Dave’s Hot Chicken opened its restaurant in Milford on Friday, Jan. 24. The location at 1611 Boston Post Road is the first Connecticut restaurant for the Los Angeles-area chain. The company has about 3.1 million followers on TikTok and 1.5 million on Instagram. "🔥 We can’t wait to see our #connecticut fam, so tag the crew, spread the word, and get there EARLY ‼️," Dave's posted on social media. View this post on Instagram …

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by Chris Spiker
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65-Year-Old Killed In CT 2-Vehicle Crash 65-Year-Old Killed In CT 2-Vehicle Crash
65-Year-Old Killed In CT 2-Vehicle Crash A Connecticut resident was killed after he allegedly hit another vehicle, police said. The crash occurred in New Haven County on Tuesday, Aug. 13, in the area of 1061 Boston Post Road (Route 1) in Milford. According to the Milford Police, a preliminary investigation reveals that a vehicle traveling east on Boston Post Road was struck by an Asceno R2/50 moped.  The moped operator, identified as Brian McGrory, age 65, of Milford, was transported to Bridgeport Hospital, where he died.  Anyone with information on this accident, please get in touch with the Milford Police D…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Punches Officer In Face At CT Target, Police Say Man Punches Officer In Face At CT Target, Police Say
Man Punches Officer In Face At CT Target, Police Say A Fairfield County man is charged with assaulting a police officer after allegedly punching an officer in the face who attempted to stop him for shoplifting. The incident occurred in New Haven County at the Target on Boston Post Road in Milford on Monday, Aug. 5. According to Milford Police, officers were notified of a shoplifting incident at Target. Loss Prevention gave a description of the man who left the store with unpaid merchandise.  Arriving officers spotted a man matching the description near the Target exit. The man refused to stop for officers, turned quickly,…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Michael Brown Death: Bodycam Video Shows Struggle With Officers Before In-Custody CT Death Michael Brown Death: Bodycam Video Shows Struggle With Officers Before In-Custody CT Death
Michael Brown Death: Bodycam Video Shows Struggle With Officers Before In-Custody CT Death Newly released video shows a Connecticut man resisting arrest shortly before he died in police custody. The New Haven County incident happened at around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, in Milford, in the Big Y Grocery Store parking lot on Boston Post Road. Milford Police said officers approached 52-year-old Michael Brown, of Bridgeport, after store employees claimed he attempted to steal $648 worth of non-food items. A Stop and Shop loss prevention employee identified Brown as the suspect. Earlier Report: Man Dies While In Milford Police Custody At the time, Brown had eight outstanding ar…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Fairfield County Duo Steals From Big Y, Hits 3 Cars While Fleeing Scene: Police Fairfield County Duo Steals From Big Y, Hits 3 Cars While Fleeing Scene: Police
Fairfield County Duo Steals From Big Y, Hits 3 Cars While Fleeing Scene: Police Two alleged shoplifters from Fairfield County were nabbed after they allegedly crashed into three vehicles while fleeing from the cops. The New Haven County incident occurred on Wednesday, May 22 in the city of Milford. It was just after 6 p.m. when it was reported that two people — 26-year-old Edwin Gonzalez and 40-year-old Tashsa Johnson — were at the Big Y at 150 Boston Post Road shoplifting. When Milford Police arrived at the grocery store, they saw Gonzales get into a car and drive off. He continued to flee down Post Road, driving recklessly and eventually striking three other ca…

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by Sophie Grieser
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CT Man Dies While In Police Custody CT Man Dies While In Police Custody
CT Man Dies While In Police Custody A Connecticut man picked up in a grocery store parking lot on warrants died while in police custody. The incident occurred in New Haven County around 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 5, in the Big Y Grocery Store parking lot on Boston Post Road in Milford. According to Milford Police, Michael Brown, whose age and address are unknown, was picked up by officers in the grocery store parking lot on several active arrest warrants.  Police said Brown was also a suspect in a reported larceny at another Milford grocery store. Brown was handcuffed and under control, but he appeared to be…

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by Kathy Reakes