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Police & Fire
CT Community Rallies After Infant Dies, Mother Hospitalized in Mysterious Disappearance
A tight-knit Connecticut town is coming together to support a grieving family after a 1-month-old baby died and his mother was seriously injured following a mysterious disappearance. Sadie Fleming, 27, vanished from her home in Washington, Connecticut, with her 1-month-old son, Hudson, sometime between midnight and 7 a.m. on Sunday, June 8, according to police. Authorities issued a Silver Alert in hopes of locating the pair. Original: 1-Month-Old Dies After Disappearing With Mother Several hours later, search teams located them in a remote wooded area and rushed them to a nearby hospital. …
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Dad Of 2 From Connecticut Critically Burned In Worksite Fire: Support Pouring In For Recovery
A devastating fire at a Hudson Valley, NY excavation company has left a young father of two in critical condition, prompting a wave of community support. The fire broke out just before noon on Tuesday, June 17, at Boyce Excavating in the Orange County hamlet of Slate Hill, according to the Slate Hill Fire Department. Responding crews arrived to find a vehicle on fire near a building and a man suffering from serious burns. Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames and searched the structure for additional hazards. The victim, later identified as Pine Bush resident and Vernon, …
Obituaries
'An Amazing Man': CT Community Rallies Around Family Of Man Killed In Freak Workplace Accident
A Connecticut community is rallying around the family of a 60-year-old man who was killed last week in a freak accident while working on a sewer pipe. Michael Dirocco, of Norwich, was working at a home on Hamilton Court in Norwich around 6:15 p.m. on Friday, June 13, authorities said. He was working for a private company to dig the trench that stretched 90 feet and was five feet wide and deep when it suddenly collapsed onto him, authorities said. It was meant to connect the home to the city's sewer line. Paramedics rushed him to an area hospital, but doctors were unable t…
Politics
Connecticut Senator Stranded In Iraq Amid Middle East Chaos Returns: 'Grateful To Be Home'
A Connecticut Senator is back in the US after being stuck for days in Iraq amid the ongoing tensions and attacks in the Middle East. Sen. Saud Anwar, who represents the state's 3rd District, confirmed that he safely returned to Boston Logan Airport on Saturday, June 14, days after posting a video about the airline shutdown in the region. "Feeling incredibly blessed to be back home in the United States," Anwar posted on Facebook. "A heartfelt thank you to everyone who reached out through emails, texts, voice messages, social media, and your prayers. "Your love and support have truly lifted…
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Crash Report Reveals Heroic Dad, Son Died Trying To Save Suicidal Brother From Bristol Amtrak
A 110 mph Amtrak train struck a father and his two sons during a frantic struggle on the rails in Bristol Borough, Bucks County, on Thursday, April 3 at 6:02 p.m., newly released investigative records obtained by Daily Voice through a Freedom of Information Act request on Wednesday, June 11 show. Christopher Cramp, 56, and his eldest son, David Cramp, 31, were pulling 24-year-old Thomas Cramp off the tracks when all three were hit by southbound Train 85, according to the redacted Amtrak Police report. Thomas had just fallen toward an adjacent line after what officers believe was a suicide at…
Obituaries
Community Rallies Around Family Of CT Air Traffic Controller Who Died At Work At 33
Hundreds of people have donated to help a Connecticut family after their father and husband died unexpectedly while at work. Mario Villegas of East Granby was just 33 years old when he passed away last week, leaving behind his wife, Britnee, and their two young children, Luca and Milo. A GoFundMe for his family has raised nearly $70,000 as of Wednesday afternoon, June 4. Organizers of the fundraiser said Villegas was a kind and caring man who always put his family first. Mario was, above all, a devoted family man whose greatest joy came from sharing life's moments with th…
Police & Fire
Mom Dies Of Injuries In Drunk Driver Crash That Killed 5-Year-Old Daughter: DA
A 38-year-old Massachusetts mother has died from injuries sustained in a crash involving an alleged drunk driver that also claimed the life of her young daughter last month. Minaben Patel was a passenger in a Honda Civic driven by her husband, Atulkumar Patel. Their children, including daughter Krisha and a son, were in the backseat when a suspected drunk driver collided with their vehicle around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, in Franklin, Massachusetts, according to the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office. James N. Blanchard, a Plainville mechanic, has been charged with motor vehicle…
Obituaries
Retired CT Hero Officer Dies After Battle With Cancer: 'We Will Miss Him Every Day'
A highly decorated, retired Greenwich police officer and US Marine — widely supported by the community during his battle with brain cancer — has passed away. He was just 63 years old. Robert Hansen Jr., the son of a retired Greenwich detective, joined the department in 1987 after serving in the Marine Corps. He served with distinction until his retirement in 2016 and continued his commitment to public service as a special officer even after stepping down, the department said. Hansen gained local acclaim in 2009 after he saved an elderly woman who became lost during a snowstorm. He fou…
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Community Rallies Around Toddler Of CT Firefighter Severely Burned In Freak Accident
The 2-year-old daughter of a Hartford firefighter is fighting her own battle after she was severely burned in an "absolute freak accident." But she won't fight it alone. Giuliana "GiGi" DeBella, daughter of Mike DeBella, was seriously burned on her face, hands, arm, shoulder, and chest, on Sunday, May 18, a GoFundMe to benefit her and her family said. She was admitted to Shriners Children's Burn Center in Boston, where she is undergoing intensive treatment. The GoFundMe campaign has raised more than $46,000 of its $55,000 goal, thanks to donations from over 430 contri…
Obituaries
'Free-Spirited, Loving Mother' ID'd As 25-Year-Old Killed In New Haven Wreck
Authorities have identified the 25-year-old New Haven woman who was killed over the weekend when her car crashed into a tree. Now, the community is coming together to help care for her 5-year-old daughter. Shaquaza “May” Morris, of New Haven, died just before 2 a.m. Saturday, May 17, after she lost control of her vehicle going over a speed bump on Shelton Avenue, police said. Her car veered off the road and slammed into a tree. Paramedics rushed her to Yale New Haven Hospital, but doctors were unable to save her. Morris’ mother shared a video of Shaquaza on Facebook, saying she was overcom…
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Philadelphia Plane Crash Claims 8th Victim As Mom Of 3 Dies From Injuries
A mother of three who was critically injured in the Jet Rescue Air Ambulance crash in Northeast Philadelphia has died, her loved ones and the coroner confirmed on Tuesday, May 6. Dominique Goods-Burke, 39, passed away on Saturday, April 27, after spending nearly three months in the hospital due to severe injuries and related health complications from the crash. Crash And Aftermath Dominique had been with her family at Macy’s in Roosevelt Mall on Friday, Jan. 31 when the Learjet 55 crashed into the area during the afternoon rush hour. The impact caused her car to catch fire with her and her …
Obituaries
Beloved Coach, Mentor, Father Of George Mason Final Four Star Mourned: ‘A True Legend’
Coach Lamar Butler Sr. didn’t just build basketball players in the DMV — he built men. The DMV basketball world is mourning the loss of Coach Lamar Butler Sr., a beloved mentor, husband, grandfather, and father to George Mason Final Four standout Lamar Butler Jr., who passed away this week. He was more than a coach — he was a pillar, his loved ones said. Butler shaped generations of young athletes, not only with his love for the game, but with values that extended far beyond the hardwood: discipline, integrity, teamwork, and self-belief. His contagious smile and unwavering com…
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