CT Deputy Police Chief Arrested, Placed On Paid Leave During Investigation CT Deputy Police Chief Arrested, Placed On Paid Leave During Investigation
CT Deputy Police Chief Arrested, Placed On Paid Leave During Investigation The Naugatuck Deputy Police Chief Daniel Norck was arrested on Friday, Sept. 18, and immediately placed on paid leave.  Thomaston police arrested Norck, though they have not said why.  Naugatuck police officials said they learned of his arrest on Friday but did not comment further.  Naugatuck police said Norck would remain on paid leave until an internal affairs investigation could be completed.  This is a developing story. Check back with Daily Voice for updates. 
CT Man Sent To Maximum-Security Hospital For Decades After Fatally Stabbing Family Member CT Man Sent To Maximum-Security Hospital For Decades After Fatally Stabbing Family Member
CT Man Sent To Maximum-Security Hospital For Decades After Fatally Stabbing Family Member A Thompson man will spend 45 years in a maximum-security psychiatric hospital after a fatal stabbing case ended with an insanity finding, officials said. Kyle Carpenter, 35, faced murder and second-degree assault charges in the Nov. 13, 2019, stabbing at a Thompson home. A court found Carpenter not guilty because of mental disease during his trial in May. A three-judge panel ruled on Aug. 25 that Carpenter must remain under state supervision for 45 years. He was committed to Whiting Forensic Hospital in Middletown. State police said in a news release that Carpenter stabbed a 61-year-old m…
It's A Boy! First-Ever Red Panda Cub Born At Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo It's A Boy! First-Ever Red Panda Cub Born At Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
It's A Boy! First-Ever Red Panda Cub Born At Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo A new arrival is making history at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo and giving local animal lovers a new reason to visit this fall. The Bridgeport zoo announced the birth ahead of International Red Panda Day on Saturday. The male cub was born overnight on June 24 to first-time parents Ponya and Pilot. It is the first red panda cub born at the zoo. Zookeepers have not announced a name for the cub. Zoo leaders called the birth “a landmark moment for the zoo and an important breeding achievement for this endangered species.” "There are milestones that every zoo hopes to celebrate, and this is …
CT Robbery Suspect’s Outfit Choice, Bike Help Police Crack Case CT Robbery Suspect’s Outfit Choice, Bike Help Police Crack Case
CT Robbery Suspect’s Outfit Choice, Bike Help Police Crack Case A traffic stop over an equipment violation gave Connecticut police a major break in an armed robbery investigation. Jason D. Mann, of Darien, was arrested following the Tuesday, Sept. 15, robbery at the Exxon station at 1358 Post Road in Darien, authorities said.  The clerk told police that the robber entered the store around 12:30 p.m., waved a handgun, and demanded money and cigarettes. He ran away with more than $3,000 and 20 packs of cigarettes. He then jumped on his getaway e-bike and sped off west on Post Road.  Officers rushed to the area but could not catch him. The…
NYU Langone, UPMC To End Gender-Affirming Care For Minors In DOJ Deals NYU Langone, UPMC To End Gender-Affirming Care For Minors In DOJ Deals
NYU Langone, Upmc To End Gender-Affirming Care For Minors In DOJ Deals Two major New York and Pennsylvania health systems will stop providing gender-affirming medical care to minors under agreements reached with the US Department of Justice, federal officials announced Friday, Sept. 18. NYU Langone Hospitals and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, or UPMC, agreed to stop providing puberty blockers, hormones, and surgical procedures to patients younger than 18, according to the DOJ. NYU also agreed to pay $8.5 million, while UPMC will pay $950,000 as part of the resolutions, the department said. The agreements resolve investigations into potential vio…
Steering Control Could Fail In 200K+ Recalled VW, Audi Vehicles Steering Control Could Fail In 200K+ Recalled VW, Audi Vehicles
Steering Control Could Fail In 200K+ Recalled VW, Audi Vehicles More than 200,000 Volkswagen and Audi SUVs are being recalled because a significant problem can cause them to lose steering control. Volkswagen Group of America issued the recall for about 208,724 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Friday, Sept. 11. The affected vehicles include 2018 Volkswagen Tiguans, 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlases, and 2019-2021 Audi Q3s. The problem involves a bolt that holds the steering rack in place. The bolt can corrode and break, potentially damaging the steering rack and causing drivers to lose steering control. …
Trump Bans 3 Major News Outlets From White House, Says Others May Follow Trump Bans 3 Major News Outlets From White House, Says Others May Follow
Trump Bans 3 Major News Outlets From White House, Says Others May Follow The battle over what media outlets get through the White House gates has sharply escalated. President Donald Trump announced Friday afternoon, Sept. 18, that he was immediately banning CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House in an extraordinary, unprecedented move that is sounding alarms about First Amendment rights. The First Amendment of the Constitution protects five basic freedoms from government interference: religion, speech, the press, assembly, and petition. Trump disclosed the directive in a post on his Truth Social account. He accused all three organizations of repeatedly …
CT Officer Hit By Stolen Moped Still Helps Arrest 2 Riders Accused Of Thefts CT Officer Hit By Stolen Moped Still Helps Arrest 2 Riders Accused Of Thefts
CT Officer Hit By Stolen Moped Still Helps Arrest 2 Riders Accused Of Thefts A Connecticut police officer suffered deep cuts and heavy bleeding after a moped hit him during an attempted traffic stop, authorities said. Despite his injuries, he helped arrest the two men riding it. The incident happened around 6:40 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17, on Brentwood Avenue in Fairfield.  Fairfield Police went to the neighborhood after someone reported seeing two people enter a residential property several times and carry away items. Officers searching the area found two men who fit the caller’s description riding a moped, police said. An officer standing nearby ordered the…
State-By-State Cereal Favorites May Surprise You: This Brand Is No. 1 In CT State-By-State Cereal Favorites May Surprise You: This Brand Is No. 1 In CT
State-By-State Cereal Favorites May Surprise You: This Brand Is No. 1 In CT America is divided over what belongs in the breakfast bowl, but one colorful contender has left its rivals eating dust. CSP Global analyzed Google Trends data to identify the most-searched cereal in every state and Washington, DC, from January 2025 through January 2026. The findings measure relative search interest, not purchases or consumption. Froot Loops took the cereal crown, finishing first in 13 states. It dominated searches across much of the South, including Florida, Texas, Georgia, and North Carolina. Its closest competitors were not close. Cheerios and Rice Krispies each led in …
Amazon Customers Could Get More Money As $2.5B Settlement Expands: See Who Qualifies Amazon Customers Could Get More Money As $2.5B Settlement Expands: See Who Qualifies
Amazon Customers Could Get More Money As $2.5B Settlement Expands: See Who Qualifies Amazon Prime customers could get more money as a major $2.5 billion federal settlement expands. The Federal Trade Commission announced on Thursday, Sept. 17, that Amazon will speed up and broaden payments to eligible consumers under the settlement reached in September 2025. The online retail giant was required to pay a $1 billion civil penalty and provide up to $1.5 billion in refunds to consumers. Amazon was accused of enrolling millions of consumers in Prime subscriptions without their consent and knowingly making it difficult for customers to cancel. More than $845 million had …
CT Community Grieves After Car Strikes, Kills 5-Year-Old Boy: ‘No Words Adequate’ CT Community Grieves After Car Strikes, Kills 5-Year-Old Boy: ‘No Words Adequate’
CT Community Grieves After Car Strikes, Kills 5-Year-Old Boy: ‘No Words Adequate’ A Connecticut community is in mourning after a 5-year-old boy was hit by a car and killed on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 17.  The child was struck on Foxon Road near Bennett Road in East Haven around 3:20 p.m.  First responders tried to save the child at the scene. Medical teams continued those efforts at Yale New Haven Hospital, police said. The child died from the injuries. “There are simply no words adequate for the loss of a five-year-old child,” Mayor Joseph Carfora said in a statement. “Our entire East Haven community is grieving with this young boy’s family today.” Carfora …
Duncan Sheik Dies At 56: Hitmaker, Broadway Composer Leaves Young Daughter Duncan Sheik Dies At 56: Hitmaker, Broadway Composer Leaves Young Daughter
Duncan Sheik Dies At 56: Hitmaker, Broadway Composer Leaves Young Daughter A defining voice of ’90s pop who found an acclaimed second act on Broadway has gone silent. Singer-songwriter and Tony Award-winning composer Duncan Sheik died Thursday, Sept. 17, at a Manhattan hospital. He was 56. His family announced his death in a statement on his Instagram account. "It is with profound sadness that we confirm the passing of Duncan Sheik," the family said. "The world has a lost a singular talent, and deeply influential voice in music and theater."  View this post on Instagram His mother, Suzanne Sheik, told People t…
Nearly 100 LBs Of Weed, $135K In Cash Seized From CT ‘Stash House,’ Police Say Nearly 100 LBs Of Weed, $135K In Cash Seized From CT ‘Stash House,’ Police Say
Nearly 100 LBs Of Weed, $135K In Cash Seized From CT ‘Stash House,’ Police Say Police say a Connecticut home supplied illegal cannabis products to smoke shops before a raid led to six arrests. Members of the Norwalk Police Department’s Special Services Division searched 23 Glenwood Ave. on Thursday, Sept. 17. The raid followed a long-term investigation into vape and tobacco shops across Norwalk. Investigators identified the home as a suspected storage site for cannabis products, police said. Police believe the home supplied products to several shops in Norwalk and Stamford. Officers reported finding 96.5 pounds of marijuana flower and vapes inside. They also seized …
Woman Convicted In Death Of Super Bowl Sports Anchor Who Lost Wife, Left Behind Baby Woman Convicted In Death Of Super Bowl Sports Anchor Who Lost Wife, Left Behind Baby
Woman Convicted In Death Of Super Bowl Sports Anchor Who Lost Wife, Left Behind Baby A woman has been convicted in the death of a 27-year-old sports anchor who was found dead while covering Super Bowl LIX. A Louisiana jury found 49-year-old Danette Colbert guilty of negligent homicide and racketeering on Thursday, Sept. 17. She was charged in the death of Adan Manzano, a reporter and anchor for Telemundo Kansas City. Manzano was found dead in his hotel room in Kenner, Louisiana, on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. He was in the New Orleans area to cover Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. The 27-year-old was discovered face down on a pil…
Oreo Haunts Candy Aisles With New Halloween Treat: See What It Tastes Like Oreo Haunts Candy Aisles With New Halloween Treat: See What It Tastes Like
Oreo Haunts Candy Aisles With New Halloween Treat: See What It Tastes Like A new Oreo treat is putting a spooky twist on the classic cookies-and-creme flavor for Halloween. Oreo Cookies and Creme Filled Ghosts are now being sold at major retailers nationwide. The ghost-shaped candies feature a dark chocolatey shell filled with Oreo cookie pieces and creme. The seasonal treat was created by Frankford Candy, a Philadelphia company that has partnered with other brands on shaped candy products. The Oreo Ghosts are sold in 7-ounce bags and come with about 21 individually wrapped candies. Unlike a traditional Oreo, the new candy has a smoother texture than f…
New Show Starring Judge Judy's Son 'Adam's Law' Now Airing On CBS New Show Starring Judge Judy's Son 'Adam's Law' Now Airing On CBS
New Show Starring Judge Judy's Son 'Adam's Law' Now Airing On CBS A former Hudson Valley, NY district attorney is following his famous mother, Judge Judy, into the television courtroom.  “Adam’s Law,” starring former Putnam County District Attorney Adam Levy, the son of Judge Judy Sheindlin, premiered its first season on Monday, Sept. 14, according to CBS Media Ventures.  The nationally syndicated courtroom program was created by Sheindlin, who is handing the gavel to her son after building one of television's best-known courtroom franchises. Levy brings more than 25 years of legal experience to the show, including two terms as Putnam Count…
College Volleyball Player Dies Weeks After Blood Disorder Diagnosis: These Were Her Symptoms College Volleyball Player Dies Weeks After Blood Disorder Diagnosis: These Were Her Symptoms
College Volleyball Player Dies Weeks After Blood Disorder Diagnosis: These Were Her Symptoms A Massachusetts college volleyball player has died two months after revealing that a rare blood disorder had left her in critical condition. Amanda Elizabeth Mack died Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 9:16 p.m., according to an announcement posted by her family to her Instagram account. She was 20 years old. Mack, a 6-foot-1 outside hitter who previously played at Eastern Kentucky and attended IMG Academy, announced May 9 that she would continue her career at Holy Cross. Just over two months later, Mack revealed that she had been diagnosed with Severe Aplastic Anemia.  Aplastic anemia is …
Homeland Threat: Russian Hit Squad At Large After Brazen US Murder Plot, DOJ Says Homeland Threat: Russian Hit Squad At Large After Brazen US Murder Plot, DOJ Says
Homeland Threat: Russian Hit Squad At Large After Brazen US Murder Plot, DOJ Says A suspected Russian hit squad reached across the Atlantic in search of recruits for a deadly mission on US soil, federal prosecutors say. Five people allegedly working for Russian intelligence tried to recruit individuals in the US to track and kill a prominent Russian dissident believed to be living in the Washington, DC, area, according to an indictment unsealed by the Department of Justice. The defendants remain at large. The alleged network offered a US resident between $1,000 and $1,500 to photograph and record two locations associated with the intended victim, court documents say. A…
Stormy Stretch Will Feature Rounds Of Rain, Chance For Localized Flash Flooding Stormy Stretch Will Feature Rounds Of Rain, Chance For Localized Flash Flooding
Stormy Stretch Will Feature Rounds Of Rain, Chance For Localized Flash Flooding Dry skies won't last long as a more active pattern takes shape across the region. The National Weather Service says high pressure will bring mainly dry conditions to much of the region Friday, Sept. 18, with sunshine returning from New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania into southern New England. AccuWeather's forecast for Friday, Sept. 18, shows pleasant conditions across much of the Northeast after an unsettled stretch. AccuWeather That breather will largely hold through Saturday, Sept. 19, before clouds increase and the first significant round of rain approaches from the west.…
Investing Legend Warren Buffett Announces Major Change After Decades Building Berkshire Investing Legend Warren Buffett Announces Major Change After Decades Building Berkshire
Investing Legend Warren Buffett Announces Major Change After Decades Building Berkshire Warren Buffett is taking another step back from the business empire he spent decades building. The 96-year-old is retiring as Berkshire Hathaway’s chairman, effective immediately, the company announced Friday, Sept. 18.  He becomes chairman emeritus and remains a director, according to Berkshire’s announcement and shareholder letter. His son, Howard G. Buffett, a Berkshire director since 1993, will succeed him as chairman. Greg Abel continues as CEO, keeping responsibility for running the company. “Father Time always wins,” Warren Buffett wrote to shareholders. The move follows Buff…
Tom Cruise Comes Clean In New Interview: 'The Rumors Are True' Tom Cruise Comes Clean In New Interview: 'The Rumors Are True'
Tom Cruise Comes Clean In New Interview: 'The Rumors Are True' Tom Cruise has spent decades surrounded by stories about his famously demanding approach to making movies. Now, the Hollywood superstar is confirming that at least one of them is true. Cruise, 64, addressed his reputation in a wide-ranging GQ interview published Tuesday, Sept. 15, saying he expects a great deal from the people who work with him and makes no secret of it. "Even when I was a kid, they were like, 'Oh, come on, Tom. You're so intense,'" Cruise told the outlet. "I'm like, 'I don't know what to say. I am intense.' " The actor said that intensity did not begin with "Top Gun," "Mi…
Frozen Dessert Recalled Nationwide Over Possible Hidden Hazard Frozen Dessert Recalled Nationwide Over Possible Hidden Hazard
Frozen Dessert Recalled Nationwide Over Possible Hidden Hazard A frozen dessert sold nationwide is being recalled because an unwelcome crunch may be hiding inside. Danone USA is voluntarily recalling So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert pints because their cashew pieces may contain small stones or other hard objects, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. Consumers should not eat affected pints. The company is offering a replacement coupon or refund. The recall covers pints with best-by dates on or before April 3, 2028. The listed product identifiers are UPC 744473476138 and SKU 136603. The…
This Quick Step Could Help You Avoid A Costly Surprise, IRS Says This Quick Step Could Help You Avoid A Costly Surprise, IRS Says
This Quick Step Could Help You Avoid A Costly Surprise, IRS Says An overlooked calculation could leave workers with less money each payday or an unwelcome surprise when they file their taxes. The IRS recommends checking federal income tax withholding at least once a year. Its free online Tax Withholding Estimator helps employees determine whether their employers are taking the right amount from their pay. Withhold too little, and a worker could face an additional tax bill and possibly penalties. Withhold too much, and take-home pay shrinks while more money goes toward a potential refund. The agency’s withholding guidance highlights several situations th…
National Cheeseburger Day 2026: Where To Score Free Burgers, Tasty Deals National Cheeseburger Day 2026: Where To Score Free Burgers, Tasty Deals
National Cheeseburger Day 2026: Where To Score Free Burgers, Tasty Deals Fast-food chains and sit-down restaurants are celebrating National Cheeseburger Day with plenty of deals! National Cheeseburger Day in 2026 falls on Friday, Sept. 18. The annual holiday celebrates one of the most popular foods in the US. Several restaurants claim to have invented the cheeseburger, according to National Day Calendar. One origin story says Lionel Sternberger dropped a slice of American cheese on a sizzling hamburger at his father's Pasadena, California, restaurant called The Rite Spot in 1926. Other claims to cheeseburger fame include O'Dell's in Los Angeles, Kaelin's Restau…
CT Man Charged In Undercover Child-Exploitation Sting CT Man Charged In Undercover Child-Exploitation Sting
CT Man Charged In Undercover Child-Exploitation Sting A Connecticut man is being held on a $50,000 bond after an undercover police investigation into online conversations with a person posing as a minor. Andrew Boutot, 34, of Coventry, was arrested on Thursday, Sept. 17, and was arraigned in state Superior Court in Rockville, Coventry Police Capt. Jeffrey Spadjinske said. An undercover officer posed online as an underage girl during the investigation, according to Spadjinske. Police said they were able to obtain an arrest warrant after reading the chat logs between Boutot and the undercover officer.  Boutot was charged with enticin…
Alleged Drunk Driver Hits Veteran Cape Cod Officer, Leaving Him Facing Long, Painful Recovery Alleged Drunk Driver Hits Veteran Cape Cod Officer, Leaving Him Facing Long, Painful Recovery
Alleged Drunk Driver Hits Veteran Cape Cod Officer, Leaving Him Facing Long, Painful Recovery Community support is pouring in for Massachusetts police officer Peter Ginnetty as he begins a long recovery after being hit by an alleged drunk driver.  Ginnetty was struck by a truck late Sunday, Sept. 13, near the Cape Cod Melody Tent in Hyannis. Police identified the driver as Robert Brando-Hunt, 43, of Osterville, who now faces multiple charges including OUI, police said.  Ginnetty, a 19-year Barnstable Police Department veteran, was helping people cross the street after a ZZ Top concert. Police said he wore a reflective vest and stood in a marked crosswalk when the truc…
F-16 Fighter Jet Crashes During Training Exercise In Michigan F-16 Fighter Jet Crashes During Training Exercise In Michigan
F-16 Fighter Jet Crashes During Training Exercise In Michigan A routine fighter jet training flight ended in a crash, bringing emergency crews to a rural community and prompting a warning for nearby residents, according to multiple reports. The Texas Air National Guard F-16 went down in Blair Township, Michigan, southwest of Traverse City, on Thursday, Sept. 17. The aircraft belonged to the 149th Fighter Wing, according to FOX 2 Detroit. The pilot ejected and was taken to a hospital. Blair Township Supervisor Nicole Blonshine told WWJ Newsradio 950 in Detroit that she was told the pilot was conscious and alert during transport. Blonshine said the air…
Deadly Choking Hazard Sparks Massive Recall Of 276K Toys Deadly Choking Hazard Sparks Massive Recall Of 276K Toys
Deadly Choking Hazard Sparks Massive Recall Of 276K Toys A popular toddler toy sold online is being recalled because of a potentially deadly choking hazard. Esjay US recalled about 276,000 Toddler Busy Board Montessori Toys, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Sept. 17. The recalled busy boards are designed for children younger than 3 and have red knobs that can detach. The loose pieces violate the federal small parts ban and can pose a risk of serious injury or death from choking. The toys are made of blue felt and have carrying handles, elastic cords, and button closures. Cartoon dinosaurs are printed on the front, wh…
Authorities ID Bloomfield Man Pulled From Algonquin State Forest Lake After Drowning Report Authorities ID Bloomfield Man Pulled From Algonquin State Forest Lake After Drowning Report
Authorities ID Bloomfield Man Pulled From Algonquin State Forest Lake After Drowning Report Authorities said they recovered a body from a lake following reports of a drowning.  Crews responded to Algonquin State Forest in Winsted around 7:10 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, after a person went underwater at Secret Lake but did not resurface, Connecticut DEEP Environmental Conservation Police said.  Winsted police and firefighters joined the Winchester Fire Department in the search. Winsted firefighters entered the lake in immersion suits. Winchester firefighters launched a boat to help search the water. Crews found the person and used a Stokes basket to bring them to…
Drivers To Get Millions In Debt Relief Under $694M Auto Loan Settlement Drivers To Get Millions In Debt Relief Under $694M Auto Loan Settlement
Drivers To Get Millions In Debt Relief Under $694M Auto Loan Settlement A major subprime auto lender has reached a $694 million settlement after it was accused of giving consumers car loans they could not afford. Credit Acceptance Corporation agreed to provide cash and debt relief to consumers under the settlement with 40 states and Washington, DC, the attorneys general announced on Thursday, Sept. 17. The states accused Credit Acceptance of making risky loans to people with limited or damaged credit histories. The company's internal system predicted some of those borrowers would be unable to repay even the principal. Many consumers later defaulted and lo…
UConn Mourns Former Track & Field Athlete Killed In CT Crash UConn Mourns Former Track & Field Athlete Killed In CT Crash
UConn Mourns Former Track & Field Athlete Killed In CT Crash A University of Connecticut student from Maine died after his SUV crossed into the opposite lane and crashed into a tree, state police said. Zachary Barry, 22, of Scarborough, Maine, suffered fatal injuries in the 12:20 a.m. single-vehicle wreck Tuesday, Sept. 15, on Hunting Lodge Road near Carriage House Drive in Mansfield.  Barry was driving west in a Volvo XC60 when it crossed the center line and struck a utility pole and a tree. A crash-detection alert from a mobile device notified authorities, police said. Emergency crews had to cut Barry from the SUV.  An ambulance to…