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Giant Schnauzer With New England Handler Wins Top Prize At Westminster Dog Show Giant Schnauzer With New England Handler Wins Top Prize At Westminster Dog Show
Giant Schnauzer With New England Handler Wins Top Prize At Westminster Dog Show A giant schnauzer from the Jersey Shore and a human handler from northeastern Connecticut have captured the biggest award on the dog show circuit. Monty, a five-year-old male from Ocean City, New Jersey, won Best in Show at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Tuesday, Feb. 11. He was handled by co-owner Katie Bernardin of Chaplin, CT. The schnauzer with a dignified black coat defeated more than 2,500 other dogs during two days of judging in New York City, culminating with the group and Best in Show competitions at Madison Square Garden. "He always tried so hard and I'…

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by Chris Spiker
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IDs Released For Victim, Suspect In CT Homicide Case; Vehicle Cited By Police Located IDs Released For Victim, Suspect In CT Homicide Case; Vehicle Cited By Police Located
IDs Released For Victim, Suspect In CT Homicide Case; Vehicle Cited By Police Located Police have released the identities of the victim in a Connecticut homicide case and a suspect who hasn't been located yet. Troopers responded to a report of an assault involving life-threatening injuries at about 6:10 a.m. on Sunday, May 1, in Windham County at a location on Miller Road in Chaplin, Connecticut State Police previously reported. Police have since identified the victim who was found dead at the scene as 51-year-old Jeffrey Rawson, of Chaplin. The suspect was identified as 46-year-old Matthew Candler, authorities said. Police said he hasn't been located yet and should no…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Seen It? CT State Police Seek Homicide Person Of Interest In This Pickup Truck Seen It? CT State Police Seek Homicide Person Of Interest In This Pickup Truck
Seen It? CT State Police Seek Homicide Person Of Interest In This Pickup Truck State Police have asked the public for help locating a pickup truck that investigators believe is being driven by a person of interest in a Connecticut homicide case. Troopers responded to a report of an assault with life-threatening injuries in Windham County at a location on Miller Road in Chaplin at about 6:10 a.m. on Sunday, May 1, according to Connecticut State Police. #ctstatepolice seeking person of interest in Chaplin homicide. Believed to be driving 1989 Ford F350 light blue with red stripe on tailgate bearing Minnesota license plate YBN8321. Vehicle/operator should not be app…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Man Killed When Car Crashes Into Tree On CT Roadway Man Killed When Car Crashes Into Tree On CT Roadway
Man Killed When Car Crashes Into Tree On CT Roadway Connecticut State Police are asking the public for help in regards to a single-vehicle crash that left an area man dead. It happened about 3:20 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 16, in Windham County, on Route 66, in the Town of Windham, according to state police. Following the crash, Fernandez Felix Salgado, 54, of Chaplin, in Windham County was taken to Windham Hospital, where he later was pronounced dead.  According to state police, Salgado was driving a 1997 Honda Accord when the car veered left, crossed the lane of eastbound traffic, and slammed into a tree. Troopers aren't sure what caus…

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by Kathy Reakes