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CT Husband, Dad Of 3 Had 20,000+ Videos, Pics Of Child Porn: Police CT Husband, Dad Of 3 Had 20,000+ Videos, Pics Of Child Porn: Police
CT Husband, Dad Of 3 Had 20,000+ Videos, Pics Of Child Porn: Police A Connecticut father and husband is facing potentially decades in prison after police uncovered thousands of videos of child sexual abuse material featuring images and videos of kids as young as 1-year-old on multiple devices in his Windsor home, authorities said.  Mahmood Musid, 40, was charged with possession of child sexual abuse material in the first degree and promoting a minor in an obscene performance, Connecticut State Police said.  Connecticut State Police Computer Crimes Unit linked an IP address on a peer-to-peer network that was sharing child sexual abuse material to M…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Fake Cop In Stolen CT Fire Department Truck Arrested In Massachusetts After Chase Fake Cop In Stolen CT Fire Department Truck Arrested In Massachusetts After Chase
Fake Cop In Stolen CT Fire Department Truck Arrested In Massachusetts After Chase A man posing as a police officer and pulling over drivers in a stolen Connecticut fire department pickup truck got an up-close look at real law enforcement when he was arrested this weekend, authorities said.  Kristian Avery, 46, of Windsor, Connecticut, was arrested just before 5 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, and is facing multiple charges following a chase on I-91, Massachusetts State Police said. Police received a call around 3:30 a.m. that someone had broken into the Windsor Fire Department, destroyed a television, stolen tools, started a small fire, and driven away in one of the depa…

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by Josh Lanier
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CT Man Admits to Sexual Assaults Targeting Teens, Adults: State CT Man Admits to Sexual Assaults Targeting Teens, Adults: State
CT Man Admits to Sexual Assaults Targeting Teens, Adults: State A Connecticut man who preyed on minors and adults using Snapchat and deception has pleaded guilty to multiple sexual assault charges, authorities announced. Akin Warner, 27, formerly of Windsor, admitted Friday to two counts of sexual assault in the second degree and three counts of illegal sexual contact with a minor, along with several other charges in Tolland and Hartford counties, state prosecutors said. Investigators revealed Warner posed as a teenager to connect with minors online via Snapchat. In one case, he claimed to be 17 when he was 25, luring two underage victims to the Ellingt…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
CT Man Charged in Fatal Route 20 Crash That Killed Mom Of 2 Near Bradley Airport CT Man Charged in Fatal Route 20 Crash That Killed Mom Of 2 Near Bradley Airport
CT Man Charged in Fatal Route 20 Crash That Killed Mom Of 2 Near Bradley Airport A 28-year-old Connecticut man has been charged with killing a 32-year-old mother of 2 in a Windsor crash in 2023, authorities said. Luis Maldonado, of Windsor, has been charged with negligent homicide and failure to drive in a proper lane, Connecticut State Police said. Maldonado is accused of killing Yashiramarie Santiago when he lost control of his silver Honda on Route 20 near Bradley International Airport in December 2023. State police said an investigation found that Maldonado failed to stay in his lane on the highway and lost control after hitting a patch of soft soil on the side of …

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by Josh Lanier
Business
From Gymnast To Ninja Gym Owner: How CT Coach Builds Obstacle Courses For All Ages From Gymnast To Ninja Gym Owner: How CT Coach Builds Obstacle Courses For All Ages
From Gymnast To Ninja Gym Owner: How CT Coach Builds Obstacle Courses For All Ages Thomas Alberti is on a mission to redefine fitness, transforming workouts into challenges that are as rewarding as they are fun. The former gymnast-turned-entrepreneur has opened three gyms in Hamden, Windsor, and Stamford since 2015, inspired by a chance encounter with a popular NBC show that sparked his passion for a new sport. Alberti discovered the sport after catching an episode of "American Ninja Warrior" in 2014. The show features contestants competing on grueling obstacle courses that test strength, endurance, all-around athleticism, and contestant's problem-solving skills.  “…

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by Josh Lanier
Obituaries
CT Officer, Dad Of 2 Dies Unexpectedly: 'He Was Friend To Everyone He Met' CT Officer, Dad Of 2 Dies Unexpectedly: 'He Was Friend To Everyone He Met'
CT Officer, Dad Of 2 Dies Unexpectedly: 'He Was Friend To Everyone He Met' Police in Connecticut are mourning the death of an officer who died unexpectedly on Friday, Nov. 8, while off duty.  Windsor Police Officer Louis “The Kidd” Clayton leaves behind two young daughters — 2-year-old Zendaya and 3-year-old Zola — his parents, and long-time girlfriend, Olivia.  Related: Former Windsor Police Chief Dies After Long Illness Windsor Police did not disclose how Clayton died, but the department said he was a dedicated and compassionate public servant.  "Officer Clayton served with dedication and honor, and this loss has profoundly affected our depart…

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by Josh Lanier
Obituaries
Ex-CT Police Chief Dies After Long Illness: 'To Know Him Was To Know Love' Ex-CT Police Chief Dies After Long Illness: 'To Know Him Was To Know Love'
Ex-CT Police Chief Dies After Long Illness: 'To Know Him Was To Know Love' The longest-serving police chief in Connecticut history died last week at his home surrounded by his family, police in Hartford County said.  Former Windsor Police Chief Kevin C. Searles fought a long battle with dementia and died from the disease on Thursday, Nov. 7, his obituary said.  Searles worked for the Plainville Police Department, rising to the rank of detective, before taking the top cop job in Windsor in 1987. He held the position for 28 years.  He stepped down in December 2014 for medical reasons.  His family said he became a police officer because of …

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by Josh Lanier
Obituaries
Enfield Dad Killed In Crash Remembered For Smarts, Heart: 'Your Laugh Will Echo In Our Hearts' Enfield Dad Killed In Crash Remembered For Smarts, Heart: 'Your Laugh Will Echo In Our Hearts'
Enfield Dad Killed In Crash Remembered For Smarts, Heart: 'Your Laugh Will Echo In Our Hearts' A 37-year-old Connecticut father and husband who was killed in a crash over the weekend is being remembered for his quick wit and love of his family and music.  Dan Jeannotte, of Enfield, was killed Sunday, Sept. 22, when his car veered off the Exit 40 ramp on I-91 in Windsor and hit a tree around 2:30 a.m. He died at the scene. Earlier Report: Enfield Man Killed In I-91 Crash The 2005 Enfield High School graduate leaves behind a wife and daughter along with many family and friends.  "He was the most caring and considerate friend I’ve had," Nate Silliman said in a message t…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Man Killed After Car Veers From I-91 Off Ramp, Crashes Into Tree Man Killed After Car Veers From I-91 Off Ramp, Crashes Into Tree
Man Killed After Car Veers From I-91 Off Ramp, Crashes Into Tree A 37-year-old Connecticut man was killed Sunday morning, Sept. 22, after his car careened into a tree along I-91 in Hartford County, police said.  Daniel Adam Jeannotte, of Enfield, died around 2:30 a.m. when his vehicle veered off of the Exit 40 off-ramp in Windsor, Connecticut State Police said.  It's unclear why, but Jeannotte's car went off the left side of the off-ramp, over the shoulder, and crashed into a tree, authorities said.  He was pronounced dead at the scene.  Police ask anyone who witnessed the crash to contact Trooper DeMaio at (860) 534-1098 …

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by Josh Lanier
Business
Big Lots Expands Store Closures Amid Bankruptcy Filing: Here's CT Rundown Big Lots Expands Store Closures Amid Bankruptcy Filing: Here's CT Rundown
Big Lots Expands Store Closures Amid Bankruptcy Filing: Here's CT Rundown Discount retail chain Big Lots has filed for bankruptcy as its list of planned store closures expands. It currently has around 1,425 stores nationwide. The company announced on Monday, Sept. 9 that it will sell its assets to an affiliate of private equity firm Nexus Capital Management. In announcing initial store closures late in late July, Big Lots said a bankruptcy filing could be coming. Stores in the Northeast now slated for closure are as follows: New York Delaware Avenue, Buffalo South Ogden Street, Buffalo Route 5 & 20, Canandaigua  Voice Road, Carle Place Centereach …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Fatal Crash: 21-Year-Old Woman ID'd As Victim On I-91 In Windsor Fatal Crash: 21-Year-Old Woman ID'd As Victim On I-91 In Windsor
Fatal Crash: 21-Year-Old Woman ID'd As Victim On I-91 In Windsor A 21-year-old Connecticut woman was killed in a crash on a stretch of I-91. It happened around 5:10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31 in Windsor. A 2007 Yamaha motorcycle was traveling on the southbound Exit 35A off-ramp when it veered into the left shoulder and hit a metal guardrail, according to Connecticut State Police.  Both the operator, a 33-year-old Manchester man, and the passenger, identified as Valerie Ann Eaton of Hartford, were ejected from the motorcycle. Eaton was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver was treated for minor injuries at Hartford Hospital. Th…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Big Lots To Close Hundreds More Stores, Including Several In Massachusetts Big Lots To Close Hundreds More Stores, Including Several In Massachusetts
Big Lots To Close Hundreds More Stores, Including Several In Massachusetts It's more bad news for discount retailer Big Lots. The nationwide chain announced in June that it would close 40 stores following dismal sales and rising costs, but in a new filing last week, the company said it may need to shutter nearly 300 locations — several of them in the Northeast.  Big Lots announced in a US Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Friday, Aug. 2, that under an updated term sheet, the company would need to close 20 percent of its 1,392 stores — about 290 in all.  Here are some of the local closures. Connecticut — Eight stores Manchester — 1…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
33-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Of Multi-Vehicle CT Crash 33-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Of Multi-Vehicle CT Crash
33-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Of Multi-Vehicle CT Crash A 33-year-old Connecticut man was killed in a three-vehicle crash on I-91. The collision occurred in Hartford County around 11:20 p.m., Monday, June 10, in the northbound lane south of Exit 38 in Windsor. According to Connecticut State Police, Jonathan Scott Schlagel, of Enfield, was driving a 2000 Triumph Sprint RS when he hit the rear of a 1999 Dodge Ram 3500. Schlagel was ejected from the motorcycle, state police said. He was then struck by a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV that was behind the pickup truck and the motorcycle. State police said Schlagel suffered injuries "not compatible …

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by Kathy Reakes