CNN News Anchor From CT Announces Husband's Death In Heartbreaking Post CNN News Anchor From CT Announces Husband's Death In Heartbreaking Post
CNN News Anchor From CT Announces Husband's Death In Heartbreaking Post Alisyn Camerota, A CNN anchor from Fairfield County, CT and with New Jersey roots is mourning the loss of her husband, she announced in a heartbreaking post on social media. Camerota, who was born in Shrewsbury, NJ said on Friday, Sept. 20 on Instagram that her husband, Tim Lewis, died on July 27, 2024 — two years after being diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Lewis' obituary on the Harding Funeral Home website says that he and Camerota live in Westport, CT. "I cannot imagine any human being soldiering through a devastating diagnosis with more humor, humility and bravery than Tim," …
Gun Found At Elementary School; Possibly Linked To Previous 'Incident' Gun Found At Elementary School; Possibly Linked To Previous 'Incident'
Gun Found At Elementary School; Possibly Linked To Previous 'Incident' Police are investigating after a gun was found at a Connecticut elementary school that looks similar to one used in an "incident" in 2017, authorities said.  The gun, which was rusted inside and out and inoperable, was found at Nichols Elementary School in Fairfield County in the evening, Stratford Police said.  The caked-on dirt and debris on the weapon found in Stratford led police to believe it had been there for some time. It also matches a firearm that went missing from the scene of an incident in 2017, police said.  Authorities did not say what that previous incid…
Driver Critical After Crash Following Suspected Medical Emergency: Report Driver Critical After Crash Following Suspected Medical Emergency: Report
Driver Critical After Crash Following Suspected Medical Emergency: Report A driver suffering a medical emergency crashed into multiple cars in Connecticut earlier this week, leaving them in critical condition, a report said.  The crash happened in Fairfield County around 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, near the intersection of East Main and York Streets, NBC Connecticut reported.  A call to Bridgeport police was not immediately returned.  The driver, who is in their 40s, crashed into a vehicle, before mounting the sidewalk and hit multiple parked cars without stopping, the report continued.  Investigators believe the driver may have had…
Social Media Trend Honors High School Student Killed By Train; Memorial Planned Social Media Trend Honors High School Student Killed By Train; Memorial Planned
Social Media Trend Honors High School Student Killed By Train; Memorial Planned A Connecticut town is going "sticks out" for Elliott Kropf, a high school senior who died unexpectedly over the weekend. His family has set a funeral and memorial service for him next week.  A Fairfield County resident, 16-year-old Elliott's life hinged on hockey. He was a star forward for the New  Canaan High School Rams in the No. 22 jersey. It was his passion.   Related: Details Into Death Of New Canaan High's Elliott Kropf Released To honor that love, his friends started a hashtag on social media for people to post photos of their hockey sticks outside their ho…
Hartford County Has 2 Restaurants In Top 5 Best Spots In State To Get Burgers Hartford County Has 2 Restaurants In Top 5 Best Spots In State To Get Burgers
Hartford County Has 2 Restaurants In Top 5 Best Spots In State To Get Burgers It's National Cheeseburger Day. And if you're looking for a great burger to celebrate, here are some of the best-reviewed spots in Connecticut according to Yelp.  Hungry Bull Burger Co. — 381 Farmington Ave. in Plainville View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hungry Bull Burger Co. (@hungrybullburgerco) This Hartford County burger joint boasts a nearly perfect score on Yelp! with a 4.8 out of 5 stars rating. In fact, 80 of the restaurant's 94 reviews gave it a perfect score.  Highlighted review: "Awesome first visit t…
'Cherry-Picking' Fraud: CT Financial Advisor Sentenced For Stealing $2.7M From 45 Clients 'Cherry-Picking' Fraud: CT Financial Advisor Sentenced For Stealing $2.7M From 45 Clients
'Cherry-Picking' Fraud: CT Financial Advisor Sentenced For Stealing $2.7M From 45 Clients A Connecticut investment advisor was sentenced for defrauding clients of $2.7 million through a “cherry-picking” securities scheme.Fairfield County resident Jonathan Vincent Glenn, age 55, of Greenwich, will serve 21 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. The sentencing was announced in Hartford on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Glenn also must serve the first six months of his supervised release in home confinement. “Cherry-picking” is a fraudulent securities trading practice in which a responsible individual executes trades without assigning them to a particular trading ac…
CT Man ID'd As Victim In Fatal Motorcycle Crash CT Man ID'd As Victim In Fatal Motorcycle Crash
CT Man ID'd As Victim In Fatal Motorcycle Crash A Connecticut motorcyclist was hit and killed over the weekend, and police are asking to speak with witnesses.  Fairfield County resident Dwight Clifford St. John, of Norwalk, was hit on Saturday, Sept. 14, just after 5:30 p.m., Norwalk Police said.  A vehicle struck St. John near the intersection of Winfield Street and Pequot Drive. Paramedics rushed him to Norwalk Hospital, where he died of his injuries,  Police are investigating the cause of the crash. Authorities ask anyone with information or who may have witnessed the wreck to contact Officer Christopher…
CT Daycare Worker Accused Of Endangering Toddler After Parents Allege Mistreatment: Police CT Daycare Worker Accused Of Endangering Toddler After Parents Allege Mistreatment: Police
CT Daycare Worker Accused Of Endangering Toddler After Parents Allege Mistreatment: Police An employee of a Connecticut daycare and preschool is charged with risking the well-being of a 2-year-old child under her care after the child's parents said they saw her mistreat their child on a video, police said.  Fairfield County resident Brittany Lindao, age 23, of Greenwich, faces three charges of risk of injury to a child following her arrest on Saturday, Sept. 14, Greenwich Police said. She was being held on a $100,000 bond, authorities added. Lindao worked as a teacher at Grace Daycare and Learning Center at 2 St Roch Ave. in Greenwich. While watching the live feed…
CT High School Mourns Sudden Death Of Senior CT High School Mourns Sudden Death Of Senior
CT High School Mourns Sudden Death Of Senior A community in Fairfield County is mourning the sudden death of a high school student-athlete. Elliott Kropf, a senior who attended New Canaan High School, died on Saturday night, Sept. 14. Update: New Details Released On Death Of Elliot Kropf "Elliott was a strong student, an excellent athlete, a kind young man, and a wonderful friend, and he will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him," New Canaan Public Schools Superintendent Bryan Luizzi said in a statement on Sunday, Sept. 15. New Canaan High School will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, Sept. 16. "All buses …
Fatal Crash: 18-Year-Old ID'd As Victim On CT Roadway Fatal Crash: 18-Year-Old ID'd As Victim On CT Roadway
Fatal Crash: 18-Year-Old ID'd As Victim On CT Roadway A teenager was killed in a two-vehicle crash on a Connecticut roadway. It happened around 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, in Fairfield County, on southbound Route 25 in Trumbull. A 2013 BMW X1 was traveling southbound when another BMW, an X5, approached it. According to Connecticut State Police, the X5 "maneuvered to the right, sideswiping the passenger side rear" of the X1. The X5 lost control, veered into the median, and rolled over, hitting several trees. As a result, a back-seat passenger in the X5, Timothy Campbell, age 18, of Cumberland, Rhode Island, sustained fatal injuri…
Babysitter Stole $35K In Cash, Goods From CT Home: Police Babysitter Stole $35K In Cash, Goods From CT Home: Police
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 …
Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Causes Pile-Up On I-95 In CT: Police Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Causes Pile-Up On I-95 In CT: Police
Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Causes Pile-Up On I-95 In CT: Police A woman who Connecticut Police say caused a five-car pile-up on I-95 earlier this week was intoxicated when she got onto the interstate going the wrong direction. The Fairfield County crash happened just before 3 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11, when New York City resident Jacqueline Remache, age 29, of the Bronx, got onto I-95 in Stamford going the wrong way, authorities said.  She then pinballed against four other vehicles before finally stopping near Exit 9. Remache is charged with operating under the influence, driving the wrong way on a divided highway, and other traffic infraction…