CT Man Driving 108 MPH In 65 Zone On Suspended License Said He Was In Hurry To Get Home CT Man Driving 108 MPH In 65 Zone On Suspended License Said He Was In Hurry To Get Home
CT Man Driving 108 MPH In 65 Zone On Suspended License Said He Was In Hurry To Get Home A Connecticut man with a suspended driver's license was caught speeding at more than 100 miles per hour in a 65-mph zone in the middle of an afternoon last week, authorities said. Andujar Escarraman, 20, of New London, was clocked at 108 mph on Route 2 in Marlborough around 3:13 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 27, Connecticut State Police said. Troopers spotted the BMW near Exit 13. When police pulled him over, Escarraman said he was in a rush to get home, authorities said. Escarraman eventually made it home, but it took several extra hours because he was arrested after police learned his license was…
Pair Lead High-Speed Pursuit In Stolen Car Through 4 CT Towns After Armed Robbery: State Police Pair Lead High-Speed Pursuit In Stolen Car Through 4 CT Towns After Armed Robbery: State Police
Pair Lead High-Speed Pursuit In Stolen Car Through 4 CT Towns After Armed Robbery: State Police A high-speed police chase that spanned several Connecticut towns on Sunday, Dec. 29, ended with two people in custody, Connecticut State Police said. The incident began when Newington police responded to an armed robbery at Lowe's on the Berlin Turnpike just after 8:20 a.m., according to Newington police. The suspects, later identified as Scott A. Tenney, 35, of East Hartford, and Samantha K. Tobey, 34, of Enfield, fled in a black Honda CR-V, police said. The vehicle was later confirmed to be stolen from Hartford. Police attempted a traffic stop after Tenney — who also has ties to…
Speeding Driver Sends Truck Into Farmington River, Police Say: 'Tragedy Averted' Speeding Driver Sends Truck Into Farmington River, Police Say: 'Tragedy Averted'
Speeding Driver Sends Truck Into Farmington River, Police Say: 'Tragedy Averted' A speeding Connecticut driver and their passenger narrowly avoided catastrophe over the weekend when the truck they were in crashed into a river, authorities said.  Canton Police Chief Christopher Arciero said the wreck happened just after midnight on Sunday, Dec. 29, after a speeding truck careened off Torrington Avenue and into the Farmington River. Both people inside were able to climb out of the crashed truck before authorities arrived.  Arciero noted that the outcome could have been much worse. "Tragedy averted, frankly," he told the Daily Voice. Late last night Fire &a…
Sabrina Carpenter Turns 'Me Espresso' Into 'You Espresso' With Dunkin’ Collab Sabrina Carpenter Turns 'Me Espresso' Into 'You Espresso' With Dunkin’ Collab
Sabrina Carpenter Turns 'Me Espresso' Into 'You Espresso' With Dunkin’ Collab Sabrina Carpenter, the Grammy-nominated singer, and Pennsylvania native, is shaking things up — literally — as she teams up with Dunkin’ to debut a new signature drink just in time for New Year’s Eve, the company announced on Monday, Dec. 30. Born in Quakertown and raised in East Greenville, Carpenter’s Pennsylvania roots are as bold as her espresso. Her father built her a home recording studio in the Lehigh Valley, where she first crafted the music that propelled her to stardom. She’s often credited her Keystone State upbringing for inspiring her creativity and shared fond memories of her s…
Nationwide Spike In Norovirus Cases: CDC Reports Surge In Outbreaks Nationwide Spike In Norovirus Cases: CDC Reports Surge In Outbreaks
Nationwide Spike In Norovirus Cases: CDC Reports Surge In Outbreaks A sharp increase in norovirus cases is sweeping the United States, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  Often called the "stomach flu," norovirus is a leading cause of gastroenteritis, resulting in symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. The CDC reports 41 outbreaks in the first week of December alone, surpassing levels recorded in prior months. This spike aligns with the virus's typical winter peak but underscores the need for heightened vigilance this season. Norovirus spreads through contaminated food, surfaces, and …
New Englander Linda Lavin, 'Alice' Star Dies, 87 New Englander Linda Lavin, 'Alice' Star Dies, 87
New Englander Linda Lavin, 'Alice' Star Dies, 87 Linda Lavin, the two-time Golden Globe winner and Emmy-nominated actress whose career spanned six decades on stage and screen, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 29, at the age of 87, according to The New York Times. Born in Portland, Maine, Lavin studied acting at the College of William & Mary in Virginia, where she was deeply involved in the theater program. Her career took off with her iconic role as Alice Hyatt on the hit TV series "Alice," which earned her two Golden Globes and cemented her as a household name. A force on Broadway, Lavin captivated audiences with performances in multiple …
Big Lots Reaches Deal To Keep Hundreds Of Stores Open Big Lots Reaches Deal To Keep Hundreds Of Stores Open
Big Lots Reaches Deal To Keep Hundreds Of Stores Open Big Lots has announced a major development following its September bankruptcy filing. The discount retail chain says it's entered a strategic agreement with Gordon Brothers Retail Partners and Variety Wholesalers to preserve the brand, save thousands of jobs, and keep hundreds of stores open. Variety Wholesalers, known for its portfolio of retail brands, plans to acquire between 200 and 400 Big Lots locations, along with up to two distribution centers. There are about 1,400 Big Lots stores nationwide. The transition ensures Big Lots can transfer key assets and maintain continuity of its br…
Jimmy Carter, Longest Living American President, Dies At Age 100 Jimmy Carter, Longest Living American President, Dies At Age 100
Jimmy Carter, Longest Living American President, Dies At Age 100 The longest living president in US history, Jimmy Carter, has died at the age of 100. The death of the 39th chief executive was announced by the Carter Center. He died Sunday afternoon, Dec. 29 at his residence in his lifelong hometown of Plains, Georgia, where he was born in October 1924. James Earl Carter Jr., was the first ex-president to reach the age of 100. Carter, then the Democratic governor of Georgia who had worked as a peanut farmer, defeated Gerald Ford in the 1976 race, the first presidential election after Richard Nixon's resignation in August 1974 following the Watergate af…
Woman Killed, 3 Hurt in CT Crash; Police Search for Jeep That Fled Scene Woman Killed, 3 Hurt in CT Crash; Police Search for Jeep That Fled Scene
Woman Killed, 3 Hurt in CT Crash; Police Search for Jeep That Fled Scene A three-car Connecticut crash has left one woman dead and three others seriously injured in Waterbury, sparking an urgent search for a Jeep that fled the scene, authorities said. Police responded to 434 Baldwin St. in Waterbury just before 3:15 a.m. on Sunday for a crash involving a 2013 Dodge Dart, a 2018 Ford EcoSport, and a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. By the time officers arrived, those inside the Jeep had fled the scene and remained unidentified. Andrea Sherman, 46, of Waterbury, was a passenger in the Dodge Dart and sustained serious injuries in the crash before being pronounced dead at…
Charles Dolan, Founder Of HBO, Cablevision, Dies At 98 Charles Dolan, Founder Of HBO, Cablevision, Dies At 98
Charles Dolan, Founder Of HBO, Cablevision, Dies At 98 Charles Francis Dolan, a pioneer in the cable television industry and founder of HBO and Cablevision, died at 98. Dolan died Thursday, Dec. 28, of natural causes. Born Oct. 16, 1926, in Cleveland, Ohio, Dolan began his career producing and distributing sports and industrial films. In the early 1960s, he founded Sterling Manhattan Cable, the first company to wire buildings for cable access in New York City. This led to exclusive deals with teams like the New York Knicks and Rangers. In 1972, he launched HBO, the first premium cable channel, changing television by offering uncut movies and …
Mary Tyler Moore's Iconic CT Mansion Sees $5M Price Cut After Over Year On Market Mary Tyler Moore's Iconic CT Mansion Sees $5M Price Cut After Over Year On Market
Mary Tyler Moore's Iconic CT Mansion Sees $5M Price Cut After Over Year On Market A nearly 125-year-old Connecticut mansion, once owned by one of TV's most enduring and important stars, remains unsold after more than a year on the market.  The estate combines old-world charm with modern amenities chosen by a woman "who could turn the world on with her smile." The 13,000-square-foot Georgian colonial in Fairfield County, located at 10 Cliffdale Road in Greenwich, sits on seven acres of rolling hills and was once owned by the late Mary Tyler Moore and her husband, Dr. S. Robert Levine. Mary Tyler Moore's former Greenwich mansion features a door as red as her h…
'It's Chaos': 2 Hospitalized After Car Crashes Into Them During CT Street Takeover 'It's Chaos': 2 Hospitalized After Car Crashes Into Them During CT Street Takeover
'It's Chaos': 2 Hospitalized After Car Crashes Into Them During CT Street Takeover Two suspected spectators of a Connecticut street takeover were hospitalized after a car performing doughnuts in the street crashed into them, video of the incident shows. Related: Teen Steals City Car To Use In Street Takeover In Norwalk North Haven police released video of the crash, which occurred early Saturday, Dec. 28, on Montowese Avenue at the I-91 North on-ramp intersection. Authorities were called to the scene, but the crowd dispersed before officers arrived. A short time later, an area hospital contacted police to report that two men in their 20s had been injured after being hit b…