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CT Man, 56, Killed in I-91 Crash After Rear-Ending Trailer: Police CT Man, 56, Killed in I-91 Crash After Rear-Ending Trailer: Police
CT Man, 56, Killed in I-91 Crash After Rear-Ending Trailer: Police A 56-year-old Connecticut man was killed in a crash on I-91 in New Haven County, authorities said.  William Risley, of Watertown, died on Monday, Nov. 11, after he crashed into the back of a tractor-trailer truck on the interstate around 2 p.m., Connecticut State Police said.  According to the police report, Risley and the other vehicle were both in the center lane and had just passed exit 15 in Wallingford when the crash happened.  Paramedics rushed Risley to Midstate Hospital in Meriden, where he later died of his injuries.  The other driver, a 53-year-old man from S…
$2M Lottery Jackpot: 2 CT Players Split Massive Payday $2M Lottery Jackpot: 2 CT Players Split Massive Payday
$2M Lottery Jackpot: 2 CT Players Split Massive Payday Two Connecticut Lottery players split a $2 million jackpot after buying the ticket in New Haven County.  The players from Wallingford in New Haven County and Wethersfield in Hartford County won the money playing the "$2,000,000 Jackpot," a $20 scratch game. Related: Lottery Hot Streak: $3M In Prizes Won In 4 Days Across CT The players chose to take the lump sum payment of $1.5 million (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  They bought the ticket at Food Land at 250 S. Colony Road in Wallingford. The store will get a $20,000 bonus for the sale. 
Woman Seen Speeding With Man Clinging To Car Hood Before He Falls Off, She Leaves Him: Police Woman Seen Speeding With Man Clinging To Car Hood Before He Falls Off, She Leaves Him: Police
Woman Seen Speeding With Man Clinging To Car Hood Before He Falls Off, She Leaves Him: Police A 24-year-old Connecticut woman was caught on surveillance cameras speeding with a man holding onto her hood before he fell off, and she sped away, authorities said.  Alexis Marie Rivera, of Wallingford in New Haven County, is charged with first-degree assault, first-degree reckless endangerment, and reckless driving, police said.  The alleged incident happened on Oct. 8 after a 911 call reported a man lying on the pavement behind a bar, bleeding from his head, Wallingford Police said. Authorities did not release his name.  Paramedics took him to a local hospital, but t…
Jason Kelce Shouts Out Iconic CT Donut Shop On Kelce Bros' Podcast Jason Kelce Shouts Out Iconic CT Donut Shop On Kelce Bros' Podcast
Jason Kelce Shouts Out Iconic CT Donut Shop On Kelce Bros' Podcast Former Philadelphia Eagles center and likely future Hall of Famer Jason Kelce can add another title to his growing resume: food critic.  The new "Monday Night Countdown" commentator recently visited Connecticut to play a round at TPC River Highlands and was tipped off to one of the state's confectionary kings: Neil's Donuts in Wallingford and Middletown.  "Just so you know, I've already had one," Jason told his brother Travis Kelce on their "New Heights" podcast. "They might give Lamars a run for their money out there in (Kansas City). ... Gosh these donuts are great." Jason then…
'Beautiful Soul': Family Of Slain CT DOT Worker Grieves As Driver Faces More Charges 'Beautiful Soul': Family Of Slain CT DOT Worker Grieves As Driver Faces More Charges
'Beautiful Soul': Family Of Slain CT DOT Worker Grieves As Driver Faces More Charges A 55-year-old Connecticut woman accused of crashing into a state Department of Transportation worker while intoxicated now faces more charges linked to the fatal crash this summer, authorities announced on Monday, Sept. 16.  New Haven County resident Denise Lucibello, of East Haven, is now charged with second-degree manslaughter, the New Haven Judicial District State's Attorney Office said. She was already accused of driving under the influence, driving on a suspended license, and several traffic infractions.  Andrew DiDomenico, 26, of Meriden, was working on the Wharton Broo…
1 Killed, 2 Seriously Injured In Head-On CT Crash 1 Killed, 2 Seriously Injured In Head-On CT Crash
1 Killed, 2 Seriously Injured In Head-On CT Crash A Connecticut man was killed after allegedly driving erratically through several towns before crossing over the centerline and slamming head-on into another vehicle. The crash occurred in New Haven County around 3:50 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 8, on South Turnpike Road in Wallingford. According to Connecticut State Police, 42-year-old Jonathan Garcia of Wallingford was followed by troopers after receiving multiple reports that his 2023 Cadillac Escalade was being driven erratically. While attempting to negotiate a right curve in the roadway, the Escalade crossed over the double yellow centerline …
Macaulay Culkin Will Host CT Screening Of His Beloved Holiday Classic 'Home Alone' Macaulay Culkin Will Host CT Screening Of His Beloved Holiday Classic 'Home Alone'
Macaulay Culkin Will Host CT Screening Of His Beloved Holiday Classic 'Home Alone' If you're home alone with nothing to do, you can set a date with the man who single-handedly took down the Wet Bandits. The 44-year-old Macaulay Culkin, star of the beloved holiday film classic "Home Alone," is going on tour to movie theaters across the country later this year. He'll screen the movie and talk with fans afterward.  Dubbed "A Nostalgic Night with Macaulay Culkin,” the tour will stop in Wallingford, Connecticut, Medford, Massachusetts, Erie, Pennsylvania, and other states. “Hear about his experiences on set, his favorite memories from filming, and his take on why th…
Get Ready For 20,000 Kinds Of Drinks When 7 Brew Opens New Stand In Connecticut Get Ready For 20,000 Kinds Of Drinks When 7 Brew Opens New Stand In Connecticut
Get Ready For 20,000 Kinds Of Drinks When 7 Brew Opens New Stand In Connecticut A new drink drive-thru coffee stand, 7 Brew, is set to open another Connecticut location this Fall. Known for its 20,000 different kinds of drinks ranging from coffee, smoothies, shakes, and teas, 7 Brew will open in New Haven County in Wallingford in September. Gracie Hughes, a spokesperson for the company, said the future coffee stand was dropped on site and will be located at 905 N. Colony Road. 7 Brew More than your standard coffee stand, 7 Brew offers an extensive variety of unique drink combinations. From the original Blondie, a caramel and vanilla brew, to 7 Energy smoothies, shak…
CT DOT Worker Killed After Being Struck On Highway Ramp Shoulder CT DOT Worker Killed After Being Struck On Highway Ramp Shoulder
CT DOT Worker Killed After Being Struck On Highway Ramp Shoulder A 26-year-old Connecticut Department of Transportation worker was killed after being struck by a vehicle on the shoulder of a highway exit ramp.  The crash happened in New Haven County on Friday, June 28 just after 9:15 a.m., when the DOT worker was struck while working alongside the shoulder of the Exit 13 on-ramp on Interstate 91 South in Wallingford, Connecticut State Police announced.  An investigation conducted by troopers determined that the worker had been policing trash for mowing crews when he was hit by a vehicle on the ramp that left its lane, police said. The worker, …
15 Cars Broken Into At CT Hospital 15 Cars Broken Into At CT Hospital
15 Cars Broken Into At CT Hospital Police are investigating after some 15 vehicles were broken into in the parking area of a Connecticut hospital. The incident occurred in New Haven County around 1:20 p.m., Monday, May 13, at Gaylord Hospital in Wallingford. According to Officer Alex Torres of the Wallingford Police, responding officers found at least 15 employee vehicles had been broken into.  Many had their windows smashed and wallets and valuables taken, Torres said. Several vehicles were parked by the softball field and in the parking area.  The department asks anyone with information to contact the departmen…
2 Killed, 1 Seriously Injured In Fast-Moving CT Apartment Fire 2 Killed, 1 Seriously Injured In Fast-Moving CT Apartment Fire
2 Killed, 1 Seriously Injured In Fast-Moving CT Apartment Fire Two people were killed, and another was seriously injured during a fast-moving apartment fire. The incident occurred in New Haven County around 6 p.m., Wednesday, April 17, at 25 Geneva Ave., in Wallingford. According to Chief John Ventura of the Wallingford Police, the Communications Center received a call reporting smoke from a residence on Geneva Avenue.  When police and fire arrived, they found a man outside suffering from severe burns, Ventura said. The individual was airlifted to a local burn center for treatment and remains in critical condition, the chief …
WWI Memorial Damaged In CT Hit-Run, Suspect At Large: Police WWI Memorial Damaged In CT Hit-Run, Suspect At Large: Police
WWI Memorial Damaged In CT Hit-Run, Suspect At Large: Police Authorities are searching for the person who they believe crashed into a WWI memorial in a Connecticut city and drove away. The New Haven County crash happened on the evening of Thursday, March 21 in the city of Meriden. At approximately 10 p.m. that day, near the intersection of Broad Street and East Main Street, a pickup truck reportedly crashed into the “City of Meriden World-War Roll Of Honor,” the city’s WWI monument, knocking it over and causing significant damage. Though the car fled from the scene before authorities arrived at the scene, police recovered a portion of the car’s h…
Car Crashes Into CT Apartment Complex Damaging Structure Car Crashes Into CT Apartment Complex Damaging Structure
Car Crashes Into CT Apartment Complex Damaging Structure A car crashed into a Connecticut apartment building after the driver failed to make a turn and drove straight into the complex, according to police. The incident took place in New Haven County around 9 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 13 in Wallingford at 327 South Elm St. According to Lt. Stephen Jaques of the Wallingford Police, officers discovered that a gray 2016 Kia Optima crashed into the front side of the complex causing damage to the structure.  The driver of the Kia was transported to the hospital for evaluation of suspected minor injuries. No other injuries were reported, …
New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? Reports From Westchester, Region For Winter Storm New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? Reports From Westchester, Region For Winter Storm
New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? Reports From Westchester, Region For Winter Storm Here are snowfall reports from the region for the winter storm that is sweeping through the Northeast on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Totals are from the National Weather Service and submissions from Daily Voice readers: Location        Amount        Time/Date      Provider New York Westchester County Peekskill 10.3 inches 1000 AM 02/13 Public Croton-on-Hudso 10.5 inches 12:45 PM 02/13 Daily Voice reader submission North Salem/Peach Lake 10.0 inches 0430 PM 02/13 Daily Voice reader submission Croton-on-Hudson …
CT Lottery Players Can Win $4 Million On New Scratch-Off Game CT Lottery Players Can Win $4 Million On New Scratch-Off Game
CT Lottery Players Can Win $4 Million On New Scratch-Off Game Connecticut lottery players now have a chance to win $4 million on the state's first $50 scratch ticket. The Connecticut Lottery Corporation in New Haven County announced on Monday, Dec. 11 in Wallingford the launch of its first $50 game - $4,000,000 Fortune, which features a top prize of $4 million.  In addition to the top prize, the game features the best overall odds– 1:2.38 – and 40 chances to win per ticket, lottery officials said. Prizes range from $50 to $4 million, lottery officials said. The top prize is paid as a $4 million 20-year annuity or a one-time gross cash option of …
CT Man Charged In Car Dealership Burglary CT Man Charged In Car Dealership Burglary
CT Man Charged In Car Dealership Burglary One of three men wanted in connection with an alleged string of car dealership burglaries across Connecticut in which luxury vehicles were stolen was nabbed following an investigation by numerous police departments. New Haven County resident 21-year-old Quadele Vickers of Ansonia, was charged on Wednesday, Aug. 2 for his involvement in a burglary of Infiniti in Wallingford, said Sgt. Stephen Jaques, of the Wallingford Police. On Wednesday, June 28, three men and a driver forced entry into the dealership and stole two Infiniti SUVs, Jaques said. Jaques said the suspects …
AR-15 Stolen From DEEP Vehicle In CT During Smash/Grab Thefts, Police Say AR-15 Stolen From DEEP Vehicle In CT During Smash/Grab Thefts, Police Say
AR-15 Stolen From Deep Vehicle In CT During Smash/Grab Thefts, Police Say An AR-15 rifle was stolen out of the vehicle of a Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection vehicle parked at a home. The incident took place in New Haven County around 6:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 26 in Wallingford. An officer on routine patrol noticed a vehicle parked in front of a home with one of its passenger windows smashed out, said  Sgt. Stephen Jaques of the Wallingford Police. After investigation, officers determined that the DEEP vehicle contained an AR-15 rifle in a secured and locked police mount.  The entire mount and rifle had been stolen from th…
Witnesses Wanted: 28-Year-Old CT Man Killed After Hitting Back Of Tractor-Trailer Witnesses Wanted: 28-Year-Old CT Man Killed After Hitting Back Of Tractor-Trailer
Witnesses Wanted: 28-Year-Old CT Man Killed After Hitting Back Of Tractor-Trailer Connecticut State Poice are asking for witnesses to a fatal crash that killed a 28-year-old Connecticut man and injured his passenger. The crash took place in New Haven County around 2 a.m., Sunday, July 23 on I-91 near Exit 14 in Wallingford. Windham County resident Jessie Barbosa-Santiago, age 28, of Willimantic, was driving a Suzuki GSXR1 motorcycle in the center lane when he hit the rear of a tractor-trailer in the area of Exit 14, according to state police.  Barbosa-Santiago and a rider on the motorcycle, identified as a 22-year-old woman, were thrown from the motorcycle followin…
Wallingford Man Who Tried To Buy Sex From 14-Year-Old Nabbed For Child Porn: Police Wallingford Man Who Tried To Buy Sex From 14-Year-Old Nabbed For Child Porn: Police
Wallingford Man Who Tried To Buy Sex From 14-Year-Old Nabbed For Child Porn: Police A Connecticut man was arrested for the second time this year, this time for child porn charges, officials say.  New Haven County resident Joseph Anthony Bird, of Wallingford, was arrested on Monday, July 10 for child porn charges only two months after he was arrested for attempting to pay to have sex with a 14-year-old, according to the Wallingford Police Department. Bird attempted to solicit sex from a 14-year-old in February of 2023 after an undercover police officer contacted Bird on an online chat application.  Bird steered the conversation with the undercover offic…
Road Race Arrest: CT Man Nabbed After Fleeing State Police Road Race Arrest: CT Man Nabbed After Fleeing State Police
Road Race Arrest: CT Man Nabbed After Fleeing State Police A Connecticut man who was allegedly racing another driver on Route 15 was nabbed by state police after fleeing. New Haven County resident Dakotah Chiodo. age 22, of Wallingford, was arrested on Wednesday, June 21 after state police tracked him to his home. The incident began around 1:30 p.m., Wednesday when a state police aggressive driving team spotted two vehicles on Route 15 in the town of Wallingford approaching one of the troopers from behind as he drove in the left lane, state police said.  Troopers said the vehicles appeared to be racing one another and traveling at speeds…
Drug Dealer, Child Predator: CT Man Who Admitted To Multiple Crimes Gets 20 Years Drug Dealer, Child Predator: CT Man Who Admitted To Multiple Crimes Gets 20 Years
Drug Dealer, Child Predator: CT Man Who Admitted To Multiple Crimes Gets 20 Years A judge sentenced a 40-year-old admitted Connecticut drug dealer who confessed to having a sexual relationship with multiple teenagers to more than two decades behind bars, authorities said. But his legal troubles are far from over.   New Haven County resident Christopher Liscio, of Wallingford, in January pleaded guilty to: Enticement of a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute oxycodone Possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine He was sentenced to 251 months in prison followed by 10 ye…
Man Ejected From Car, Seriously Injured After Rear-End Crash In Wallingford: Police Man Ejected From Car, Seriously Injured After Rear-End Crash In Wallingford: Police
Man Ejected From Car, Seriously Injured After Rear-End Crash In Wallingford: Police Authorities are seeking information regarding a rear-end crash that left a man seriously injured in New Haven County, police said.  The crash happened on Thursday, April 13 around 8 a.m., when one car rear-ended another on Route 15 southbound in Wallingford about a half-mile south of Exit 66, according to state police.  The vehicle that had been rear-ended then spun out of control and entered the shoulder before rolling over and crashing into the wire rope guardrail.  After this, the vehicle then fell down an embankment, causing the driver, Shelton resident Juan Figueroa, to…
Man Assaults Teen At Public Library In CT, Police Say Man Assaults Teen At Public Library In CT, Police Say
Man Assaults Teen At Public Library In CT, Police Say A man faces assault charges after allegedly attacking a teenager in a public library in New Haven County, police said.  The incident happened on Thursday, April 6, around 4:30 p.m., when police responded to the Wallingford Public Library at 200 North Main St. to a reported assault.  According to Wallingford Police, an investigation determined that a 17-year-old had been assaulted by a 21-year-old man identified as Tyler DePino of Wallingford.  The teenager suffered suspected minor injuries as a result of the alleged assault, authorities added.  Soon after officers arri…
Suspect Steals From Stop & Shop, Threatens Employee, Leads Officer On Chase In Branford: Police Suspect Steals From Stop & Shop, Threatens Employee, Leads Officer On Chase In Branford: Police
Suspect Steals From Stop & Shop, Threatens Employee, Leads Officer On Chase In Branford: Police A shoplifting suspect faces numerous charges after allegedly stealing from a Stop & Shop in New Haven County, trying to attack an employee who tried to stop him, and leading an officer on a chase, police said.  The incident happened in Branford on Saturday evening, March 25, when an employee at the Stop & Shop at 22 Leetes Island Rd. confronted a man who had left the store with a cart full of items he had allegedly shoplifted, according to Branford Police.  When the employee tried to stop the suspect, identified as 31-year-old Joe Cottes-Lopez of Wallingford, he then …
Teen Duo Accused Of With Making Fake Bomb Threat At CT Movie Theater Teen Duo Accused Of With Making Fake Bomb Threat At CT Movie Theater
Teen Duo Accused Of With Making Fake Bomb Threat At CT Movie Theater Two Connecticut teens have been charged with allegedly calling in a bomb threat to a movie theater. The two New Haven residents, identified as Christian Cuomo, age 18, and Tyvon Torres, age 19, both of Wallingford, turned themselves in to police on Wednesday, March 22, for the Friday, March 3 incident in Milford. According to Milford Police, On March 3 around 1:30 p.m., the Cinemark Movie Theater at the Post Mall received a telephone call from an individual reporting to have a bomb and stating he was outside the movie theater.  This initiated a heavy police re…
This First-Time Oscars Winner Graduated From CT Boarding School This First-Time Oscars Winner Graduated From CT Boarding School
This First-Time Oscars Winner Graduated From CT Boarding School It turns out that celebrated actress Jaime Lee Curtis, who won her first Oscar during the 95th Academy Awards, spent a part of her youth at a school in the Nutmeg State.  Curtis, age 64, who won the award for best supporting actress for her role as IRS agent and antagonist Deirdre Beaubeirdre in the lauded film "Everything Everywhere All at Once," spent several years at New Haven County's Choate Rosemary Hall, a prestigious boarding school in Wallingford.  Curtis attended the school and graduated in 1976 before returning home to California and eventually starting her nearly five-decade-lon…
Meaningful Numbers Lead To $100K Powerball Prize For CT Resident Meaningful Numbers Lead To $100K Powerball Prize For CT Resident
Meaningful Numbers Lead To $100K Powerball Prize For CT Resident A New Haven County resident used some meaningful numbers to turn his dream of winning the lottery to a reality.  Michael Chesson, of Meriden, played the Connecticut Lottery's Powerball game with numbers that were a combination of the years when his parents were born and his house number.  When Michael checked his ticket for the Wednesday, Jan. 25 drawing while lying in bed, he thought he was dreaming, the lottery reports.  "I yelled, 'Alexa, turn on the light,' because I couldn't see all that well," Michael said, according to the lottery.  Michael Chesson bought the winning ticket at …
Teen Trio Nabbed Street Racing Stolen Cars After Wallingford Crash, Police Say Teen Trio Nabbed Street Racing Stolen Cars After Wallingford Crash, Police Say
Teen Trio Nabbed Street Racing Stolen Cars After Wallingford Crash, Police Say Three teens ages 18 to 13 were nabbed by Connecticut state police after a street racing crash on I-91 in Wallingford. The incident took place in Wallingford around 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 10, on I-91 near Exit 13. According to state police, when troopers arrived on the scene they found an Infiniti SUV and a Hyundai sedan that had crashed. The occupants had run from the scene, witnesses said. An investigation found that the SUV was traveling in the left lane with the Hyundai in the center lane next to the SUV, both traveling at high rates of speed when they collided, state police said. …
State Police Seek Witnesses To Fatal I-91 Crash That Left Person Dead State Police Seek Witnesses To Fatal I-91 Crash That Left Person Dead
State Police Seek Witnesses To Fatal I-91 Crash That Left Person Dead Connecticut State Police are seeking witnesses to a fatal two-car crash that left one person dead. The crash took place in New Haven County around 8:10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 5 on 1-91 northbound near Exit 15 in Wallingford. According to state police, a 2019 Hyundai Sonata Sport, driven by Anna Munafo, age 31, of Killingworth, was traveling in the left lane of three on I-91 northbound when it was hit head-on by a2017 Chevrolet Equinox, driven by Joan Hall, age 39, of New York City, after the Equinox ran off the roadway and crossed back into the northbound lane. After impact, the Sonata cam…
3 Juveniles Accused Of Snatching Purses In CT While Traveling In Stolen Car 3 Juveniles Accused Of Snatching Purses In CT While Traveling In Stolen Car
3 Juveniles Accused Of Snatching Purses In CT While Traveling In Stolen Car Three juveniles are facing numerous charges after police said they committed robberies in Connecticut while traveling in a stolen car. A Toyota Prius was stolen from Cumberland Farms in the New Haven County town of Wallingford at about 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 12, the Meriden Police Department said. The Toyota was then used in robberies over the next several hours in Hamden, New Haven, Wallingford, and Meriden, authorities reported.  Authorities received a report of a robbery in progress in Meriden in the parking lot of Townline Square, located at 533 South Broad St., at about 8:30…
'It's Been Difficult': CT Pizzeria Closes After More Than A Decade In Business 'It's Been Difficult': CT Pizzeria Closes After More Than A Decade In Business
'It's Been Difficult': CT Pizzeria Closes After More Than A Decade In Business The owners of a Connecticut pizzeria have made the tough decision to close their business after more than a decade. Minervini's Pizzeria in the New Haven County town of Wallingford has officially closed, the owners announced in a message to customers on Friday, Dec. 2. "As most of you must have noticed we’ve been closed to do some renovations," the announcement reads. "After running into some costly repairs we’ve decided that we just can’t put any more into it. It’s been difficult with the rising costs of food, utilities and finding workers. So unfortunately we had to make a decision." The…