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Greenwich Investment Firm Founder Stole Millions In Clients' Cash: Feds
A 49-year-old Connecticut man faces potentially decades in prison after he allegedly defrauded and stole $3.5 million of his client's money for years, federal authorities said.
Justin C. Murphy, 49, of Stamford, is charged with 15 counts of wire fraud, five counts of money laundering, and three counts of tax evasion, the US Attorney for Connecticut announced on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Murphy ran the Greenwich-based investment firm Mara. The company also went by Mara Investment Group, LLC, Mara Investment Management LP, and Mara Investments Global Management LLC.
Federal inv…
Motorcyclist, Pedestrian Crash: 1 In Critical Condition, 1 Seriously Hurt, Police Say
Police in Fairfield County have identified the two men involved in a motorcycle versus pedestrian crash earlier this week.
Kevin Calle, age 28, of Stamford, was on his motorcycle driving westward on Tresser Boulevard at the intersection of Atlantic Street just before 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30, authorities said.
He crashed into Lucas Honohan, a 24-year-old New York man, Stamford Police said.
Original Report: 2 Hospitalized In Stamford Motorcycle V. Pedestrian Crash
Paramedics took both men to Stamford Hospital, where Calle is listed in stable condition but with…
Mom Of 3 Jhoseline Nelson Dies, 42: 'Always Had An Open Door For Others'
A Connecticut community is rallying around a family suffering after their matriarch, a mother of three boys, died late last month.
Jhoseline Nelson, of Trumbull, died surrounded by her family on Sept. 29, her obituary said.
The Westchester County native from Port Chester leaves behind three sons — ages 13, 11, and 6 — and a husband of 17 years, Raney Nelson Jr. She was known for her fierce love of her family, her openness to anyone in need, and her compassion, according to her obituary.
"From her earliest days, she was known for her strong will, unwavering determination, a…
Babysitter Stole $35K In Cash, Goods From CT Home: Police
The crime was coming from inside the house. Allegedly.
A 27-year-old Connecticut woman is accused of ripping off a Fairfield County family for more than $35,000 in stolen items and money illegally charged on their credit card, authorities said.
Fairfield County resident Brigid Stanley, of Stamford, is charged with first-degree theft, illegal taking of a payment card, spending more than $500 on a revoked payment card, first-degree identity theft, and third-degree forgery, her arrest report shows.
The client called Darien Police earlier this summer to report that $19,546.54 …
One Of CT's Largest Fentanyl Dealers Busted With 7 Kilograms, Police Say
One of the most significant alleged dealers in Connecticut was busted with more than seven kilograms of fentanyl following an investigation into drug sales in the city.
Miguel “Cuba” Rodriguez-Veloz, age 60, of Stamford, was arrested on Wednesday, Aug. 29, during a state-level search warrant on his Liberty Street apartment by the department's Narcotics & Organized Crime Unit.
According to Stamford Police Assistant Chief Richard Conklin, Rodriguez-Veloz was taken into custody as he left his apartment, where he was found with 1.2 grams of cocaine, 2.9 grams of crack cocaine, an…
CT Dealer Busted With Large Stash Of Heroin, Fentanyl, Police Say
A 42-year-old Fairfield County alleged drug dealer was busted with a large stash of narcotics, including fentanyl after police received a tip.
Bridgeport resident Adrian Clack was taken into custody on Wednesday, Aug. 14, by Stamford Police after the department received "information."
According to Assitant Chief Rich Conklin of the Stamford Police, Clack was located by officers parked in the area of 28 Bell St. and detained without incident.
During an investigation, officers located $845 in cash, seven folds of heroin, and three grams of crack cocaine. In his fanny pack, officers located 3…
New Canaan Counselor Ripped Off Medicaid For $80K, Officials Say
A Fairfield County counselor with a business in Stamford defrauded Medicaid by billing thousands in fraudulent claims for services he did not provide.
According to state judicial officials, Andrew R. Golden, age 56, of New Canaan, was sentenced to three years in prison, which was suspended, and five years of conditional discharge.
The judge ordered Golden to pay $80,328.19 in restitution and to not act as a Medicaid provider or provide services to any Medicaid recipient. Golden has paid the restitution, said officials with the state Division of Criminal Justice,
The division sa…
