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Man Charged With Arson After Blaze At Masonic Lodge In CT
A 23-year-old man is facing an arson charge after investigators reported that he set a masonic lodge on fire in Connecticut.
Tolland County resident Gino DeGrandis, of Vernon, was arrested on Friday, Jan. 13, and charged with third-degree arson and first-degree criminal mischief, Connecticut State Police reported.
A witness called police at about 9:40 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7, to report a fire at the Fayette Masonic Lodge, located at 141 Orchard St. in Ellington, police said.
Police obtained security footage that showed a man, later identified as DeGrandis, walking around t…
Man, Woman Found Dead At Home In Residential CT Neighborhood
Police are investigating after a man and a woman were found dead inside a quiet residential neighborhood in Connecticut.
The two were found in Hartford County around 5:45 p.m., Friday, Oct. 28 in Vernon.
According to Lt. Robert Marra, of the Vernon Police Department, officers responded to the home at 21 Vinetta Drive for a report of two "untimely deaths."
Upon the officers' arrival, they located a man and a woman who had died from gunshot wounds, Marra said.
The victims have been identified as Anthony Priester, age 61, and Karen Priester, age 60, both of Vernon, he added.
Marra said…
7th Heaven: Lucky CT Woman Wins $177,777 In State Lottery
Connecticut Lottery announced a series of new winners who claimed major prizes.
New Haven County resident Monique Michaud, of Naugatuck, claimed a $177,777 "Electric 7s Second Edition" prize, CT Lottery announced on Wednesday, Oct. 5.
The lottery said the winning ticket was purchased at Cross Point Convenience LLC, which is located at 800 New Haven Road in Naugatuck.
CT Lottery also announced the following recent winners:
Silverio Rodriguez, of Danbury, won a $51,000 prize from a "Fast Play - 50th Anniversary Gold" ticket purchased at Village Mini Market in Danbu…