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Snowfall Map: Here's How Accumulation Amounts In These MA Spots Compare To Normal Winters Snowfall Map: Here's How Accumulation Amounts In These MA Spots Compare To Normal Winters
Snowfall Map: Here's How Accumulation Amounts In These MA Spots Compare To Normal Winters Most locations in the region have seen more snowfall than last winter, but only one location in the Northeast has exceeded the seasonal average, according to new data. "Now reaching the back stretch of the winter season, current snowfall totals across not only our area, but a large portion of the East remains below the seasonal averages," according the US National Weather Service Eastern Region Headquarters. In the first image above, areas in red have seen the most snowfall through Sunday, Feb. 18 while locations in white and sky blue have seen the least. A comparison of snowfall tota…
Teen Duo Nabbed In Carjacking Inside Home Garage In Fairfield County, Stolen Cars Recovered Teen Duo Nabbed In Carjacking Inside Home Garage In Fairfield County, Stolen Cars Recovered
Teen Duo Nabbed In Carjacking Inside Home Garage In Fairfield County, Stolen Cars Recovered Two 16-year-old boys have been charged with the brutal carjacking and beating of the vehicle owner in Fairfield County. Click here for a new, updated story: Third Suspect Now Sought In Violent Home Garage Carjacking In Westport On Tuesday, Sept. 19, Westport Police arrested one of the teens in connection with the carjacking that took place in Westport around 3:50 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 17 on Bayberry Lane. Based on information obtained by the Detective Bureau, a warrant to search a residence in Hartford County in Berlin was secured, said Lt. Eric Woods, of the Westport Police. On Monday, …
Routine Springfield Traffic Stop Lands CT Man In Jail: Police Routine Springfield Traffic Stop Lands CT Man In Jail: Police
Routine Springfield Traffic Stop Lands CT Man In Jail: Police A 27-year-old Connecticut man found himself in handcuffs following a routine traffic stop in Western Massachusetts. Fairfield Countyt resident William Hill, of Bridgeport, was arrested just after 10:30 p.m. on July 19 after being stopped in Springfield by officers on Dickson Street for driving an unregistered vehicle, police said. He was also driving with a suspended license, officers added.  Springfield Police searched the car and found a loaded large-capacity pistol inside. Hill was charged with:  Carrying a loaded firearm without a license Carrying a firearm without a license Possessi…
Comedian Kevin Hart Bringing 'Reality Check' Tour To Springfield Comedian Kevin Hart Bringing 'Reality Check' Tour To Springfield
Comedian Kevin Hart Bringing 'Reality Check' Tour To Springfield Funnyman and loud talker Kevin Hart is bringing is uber successful "Reality Check" tour to Fairfield County. The star of such films as "Jumanji: The Next Level, and "Central Intelligence," will appear at Bridgeport's Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater on Friday, May 12, the arena announced. The stop is one of a few added to the worldwide tour that has packed arenas from Austrilia to California.  In addition to the Bridgeport date, Hart also added a stop in Springfield, Massachusetts on Thursday, April 20 at the MassMutual Center. Pre-sale tickets for fan club members and Citi card…
Massachusetts College Alum, 'Law & Order' Star Richard Belzer Dies At 78 Massachusetts College Alum, 'Law & Order' Star Richard Belzer Dies At 78
Massachusetts College Alum, 'Law & Order' Star Richard Belzer Dies At 78 Richard Belzer, an actor with New England ties who appeared in one of the most popular crime shows on television has died, the producer of "Law & Order" franchise, Dick Wolf, confirmed on Sunday, Feb. 19. Belzer was 78 years old. Belzer's death was mourned by an original cast member of "Saturday Night Live" and friend Laraine Newman confirming the actor's death on Twitter. "I'm so sad to hear of Richard Belzer's passing," Newman wrote. I" loved this guy so much. "He was one of my first friends when I got to New York to do SNL. We used to go out to dinner every week at Sheepshead Bay…
16 High School Students Injured In East Hartford Bus Crash, Police Say 16 High School Students Injured In East Hartford Bus Crash, Police Say
16 High School Students Injured In East Hartford Bus Crash, Police Say A school bus carrying 29 high school students was involved in a single-vehicle crash that injured more than a dozen. The crash took place in Hartford County around 1:20 p.m., Monday, Dec. 12 on Route 15 in East Hartford. Sixteen students, most 16, and 17 years old, from Bridgeport, received minor injuries in the crash after the driver lost control of the bus and hit a concrete barrier twice on the highway off-ramp, said the Connecticut State Police. State police said the crash occurred when the driver attempted to negotiate the left curve on the ramp but was unable to do so and the bus str…
Man From Region Charged With Assaulting 5 Officers, Including From FBI, With His Car Man From Region Charged With Assaulting 5 Officers, Including From FBI, With His Car
Man From Region Charged With Assaulting 5 Officers, Including From FBI, With His Car A Connecticut man has been charged with assaulting five officers, including from the FBI, with his car in Fairfield County. Litchfield County resident Dennis Lee Waiter, age 32, of Torrington, was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 27 for the Tuesday, June 15, 2021 incident in Bridgeport, said US Attorney for the District of Connecticut Vanessa Avery. As alleged in court documents and statements made in court, on June 15, 2021, members of the FBI’s Bridgeport Safe Streets Task Force and Bridgeport Police Department investigating gang-related violence and the potential for a retaliation shooting att…
CT Man Sentenced For Scams That Defrauded Hundreds Of Victims Across US Out Of Millions CT Man Sentenced For Scams That Defrauded Hundreds Of Victims Across US Out Of Millions
CT Man Sentenced For Scams That Defrauded Hundreds Of Victims Across US Out Of Millions A Connecticut man who took part in a massive scheme defrauding elderly victims out of millions of dollars is heading to federal prison. Rodney Thomas, age 31, of New Haven, was sentenced to six years behind bars Tuesday, Aug. 23 in federal court in Bridgeport after a jury convicted him of multiple charges stemming from the scheme. Federal prosecutors said Thomas and several others bilked 200 elderly victims across the country out of more than $5 million through bogus lottery and romance scams carried out between August 2015 and March 2020. Some unsuspecting victims were duped into sendin…
Man Sentenced For Operating Drug Mill In Region Man Sentenced For Operating Drug Mill In Region
Man Sentenced For Operating Drug Mill In Region A Connecticut man will spend more than a decade in federal prison after he admitted to running a drug mill out of his apartment. Hartford County resident Luis Ciuro, age 37, of East Hartford, was sentenced to 15 years behind bars Wednesday, Aug. 10, in federal court in Bridgeport. It follows his November 2020 guilty plea to one count of possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl. Federal prosecutors said Ciuro was busted in October 2019, when Manchester Police were called about a woman yelling and displaying a gun outside of an apartment building on John Olds Drive …
2 Nabbed In Double Homicide Involving Man From Region Carried Out From Back Of Scooter 2 Nabbed In Double Homicide Involving Man From Region Carried Out From Back Of Scooter
2 Nabbed In Double Homicide Involving Man From Region Carried Out From Back Of Scooter Two men have been charged in a drive-by double homicide in Fairfield County that was carried out from the back of a scooter. The arrests took place in Bridgeport on Wednesday, Aug. 10, exactly one month from the date of the murders. Jahmir Daniel, age 18, of Bridgeport, and Jack Vaz, age 19, also of Bridgeport, were arrested by Bridgeport Police for the murders of 32-year-old Ramon Peguero, of Hartford, and Kazzmaire Dorsey, age 18, of Bridgeport, said Scott Appleby, director of Emergency Management for Bridgeport. Police believe that Peguero was the intended target and that Dorsey was str…
Worcester Outranks Boston In WalletHub Study Of Most, Least Stressed Cities Worcester Outranks Boston In WalletHub Study Of Most, Least Stressed Cities
Worcester Outranks Boston In WalletHub Study Of Most, Least Stressed Cities Don't get too freaked out by reading this, but people in Boston seem to experience less stress than people in Worcester.  According to WalletHub's list of Most & Least Stressed Cities, Worcester outranks Boston as a more stressful city.    The Heart of the Commonwealth came in at number 106 while Beantown came in at number 122 out of 180 cities, according to the study. Both were the only cities from Massachusetts to appear on the list.  The list was generated by analyzing 40 key metrics from average weekly working hours and unemployment rates to divorce an…
CT Family Says Video Shows 6-Year-Old Wasn’t Set On Fire By Bullies CT Family Says Video Shows 6-Year-Old Wasn’t Set On Fire By Bullies
CT Family Says Video Shows 6-Year-Old Wasn’t Set On Fire By Bullies The mother of a Fairfield County child accused of deliberately setting his 6-year-old neighbor on fire claims a newly released video proves her son is innocent and wants the family punished. Dominick Krankall, age 6, was burned around 4 p.m., Sunday, April 24 in Bridgeport, the Bridgeport Police said. The incident happened when a group of four boys were playing with gasoline and a ball, police said. After the incident, Dominick's mother claimed her son was burned by a "bully" who kicked the flaming ball at him causing injuries to his face and hands. Now, the mother of the alleged "bully,…
Motorcycle Club Drug Bust In CT Includes Arrests Of Five From Massachusetts Motorcycle Club Drug Bust In CT Includes Arrests Of Five From Massachusetts
Motorcycle Club Drug Bust In CT Includes Arrests Of Five From Massachusetts Some 25 people were arrested and a large number of drugs were confiscated during a warrant raid of a Connecticut motorcycle club. The search took place in Middlesex County around 7:40 p.m., Wednesday, June 15 in the town of Portland at the Ruthless 4 Life motorcycle gang clubhouse. The raid, conducted by the Connecticut State Police and numerous other agencies, was initiated because of numerous complaints made by members of the public regarding large gatherings at the location where open drug and alcohol use was causing significant quality of life issues for the community, state police sai…
Winning $1M CT Lottery 'Lotto!' Ticket Sold At Smoke Shop In The Region Winning $1M CT Lottery 'Lotto!' Ticket Sold At Smoke Shop In The Region
Winning $1M CT Lottery 'Lotto!' Ticket Sold At Smoke Shop In The Region For the second time in less than a week, a CT Lottery player in Connecticut cashed in a winning ticket worth seven figures. On Thursday, May 26, a Norwalk resident - who chose not to publicly disclose a name to lottery officials - cashed in a winning $1,004,172 “Lotto!” ticket that was sold at the A-Z Variety and Cigar store on Main Street in Norwalk. Earlier story - Winning $2M CT Lottery Powerball Ticket Sold At Oakville 7-Eleven The Fairfield County resident’s big windfall came just days after a Litchfield County resident won $2 million playing Powerball on a ticket purchased at 7-Eleve…
CFO Of Company Based In Region Admits To Embezzling $433K CFO Of Company Based In Region Admits To Embezzling $433K
CFO Of Company Based In Region Admits To Embezzling $433K A former Chief Financial Officer in Connecticut admitted to embezzling nearly $500,000 from his company through a scheme to steal funds from his employer, federal authorities announced. Hartford County resident David McManus, age 56, of Granby, pleaded guilty in Bridgeport federal court to fraud and tax offenses stemming from his embezzlement of funds from his former company. US Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery said that McManus was the CFO for a Hartford-based company for nearly 14 years.  Between 2012 and 2018, McManus admitted to embezzling approximately $433,584 from the company by…
Video Released Of Woman Crashing Into Eight Police Vehicles In Region Video Released Of Woman Crashing Into Eight Police Vehicles In Region
Video Released Of Woman Crashing Into Eight Police Vehicles In Region A video has been released of an incident in which seven officers were injured when a wanted Fairfield County woman drove into their police vehicles during a multi-town chase before crashing. The incident started in New Haven County in Waterbury around 8:45 a.m., Sunday, April 3. Shortly before 8:45 am. officers received information that Hannah Casperson, age 25, of Brookfield, was in a white Hummer at Rutledge and East Main streets in Waterbury, said Chief Fernando Spagnolo, of the Waterbury Police, said during a press conference. Hannah CaspersonWolcott Police Department/Facebook Casp…
Seven Officers Hospitalized After Chase Involving Woman Wanted In Region Seven Officers Hospitalized After Chase Involving Woman Wanted In Region
Seven Officers Hospitalized After Chase Involving Woman Wanted In Region A Fairfield County woman wanted for a string of car robberies and other crimes was arrested after crashing into eight police vehicles, and injuring seven officers. Hannah Casperson, age 25, of Brookfield, was arrested on Sunday, April 3, in Monroe. The incident started in New Haven County in Waterbury around 8:45 a.m., Sunday police received information that Casperson, who was wanted for the robberies, and a host of other crimes was in the area in a white Hummer, said Lt. Ryan Bessette, of the Waterbury Police. Officers attempted to make contact with Casperson who was in the driver’s …
Plane Makes Emergency Landing At Park In Region Plane Makes Emergency Landing At Park In Region
Plane Makes Emergency Landing At Park In Region A small plane had to make an emergency landing in a Fairfield County park. At approximately 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 3, first responders in Bridgeport responded to a stretch of Seaside Park, where a pilot was forced to make an emergency landing due to an unexpected loss of fuel, officials said. Crews from the Bridgeport fire and police departments, as well as American Medical Response, were all dispatched to the scene, with federal and state authorities reportedly on the way to assist in the investigation. Police said that the incident remains active as of 5:45 p.m. Wednesday. …
Winning $2.2M Lottery Ticket Sold At Convenience Store In Region Winning $2.2M Lottery Ticket Sold At Convenience Store In Region
Winning $2.2M Lottery Ticket Sold At Convenience Store In Region A CT Lottery player in Connecticut may be a millionaire and not even know it after hitting the top prize on a scratch-off ticket.  In Hartford County, a winning $2,200,000 "$100,000 A Year For Life" ticket was sold to a Bloomfield resident - who chose not to disclose a name - at the D-Mart on Lexington Avenue in Hartford that was cashed in on Thursday, Jan. 27.  CT Lottery said that the overall odds of winning on a "$100,000 A Year For Life" ticket is 1 in 4.06. "$100,000 A Year For Life” top prizes will be paid as $100,000 a year for life, with a guaranteed minimum total payout …
Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region
Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region Snowfall totals from the powerful Nor'easter that slammed the region ranged from more than two feet to several inches. Here are totals from the National Weather Service and other reports from at or around sunset on Saturday, Jan. 29. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 8.3 inches Nassau County Elmont, 17.3 inches Jericho, 12 inches Levittown, 19.2 inches Massapequa, 16 inches Plainedge, 16 inches  Seaford, 12 inches Syosset, 14 inches Wantagh, 14 inches Suffolk County Amit…
Nor'easter: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region Nor'easter: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region
Nor'easter: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region This story has been updated. Snowfall totals from the powerful Nor'easter that is winding down from west to east Saturday afternoon, Jan. 29, are quickly coming in. Here are some totals from the National Weather Service and other reports as of at or around sunset on Saturday. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 8.3 inches Nassau County Elmont, 17.3 inches Jericho, 12 inches Levittown, 19.2 inches Massapequa, 16 inches Plainedge, 16 inches  Seaford, 12 inches Syosset, 14 inches W…
Man Killed In I-91 Crash Man Killed In I-91 Crash
Man Killed In I-91 Crash Police are seeking witnesses to a crash on I-91 that claimed the life of a Connecticut man. Fairfield County resident Terrence McNichol, age 47, of Bridgeport, was killed around 2:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 20, during a crash with another vehicle on I-91 in Hartford County in Rocky Hill, said the Connecticut State Police. According to the state police, McNichol was driving in the right lane of three when he lost control of his 2013 Nissan Altima and veered to the right striking a 2008 Ford F-350 driven by Arcangel Junior Gonzalez, 29, of Springfield, Massachusetts. The Nissan then veered to t…
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region Much of the region saw the first significant snowfall of the season from a fast-moving winter storm that swept through the region overnight Thursday, Jan. 6 into Friday, Jan. 7. Here are some totals from the National Weather Service and other reports. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 5.5 inches Nassau County East Williston, 8 inches Elmont, 6.6 inches Jericho, 7.1 inches Massapequa, 7 inches Syosset, 8.3 inches Suffolk County Islip Airport, 5.6 inches Manorville, 6 i…
Brand-New Report Reveals How Much Money You Need To Retire In These Parts Of Region Brand-New Report Reveals How Much Money You Need To Retire In These Parts Of Region
Brand-New Report Reveals How Much Money You Need To Retire In These Parts Of Region A new report has reported just how much money residents need to save up to retire in certain cities in the United States.  MagnifyMoney's analysts found that there are 28 metros in the United States where retirees need to save at least $1 million to retire with an average lifestyle. The website reported that analysts based the amount required to retire on the average amount that retirees spend in a year in each of the locations. The location with the largest amount of savings needed to retire was San Francisco, $1.56 million needed, according to the report. Some Northeast metros…
Man From Region Wins $785,000 In Lottery Man From Region Wins $785,000 In Lottery
Man From Region Wins $785,000 In Lottery A Connecticut man cashed in a near million-dollar CT Lottery ticket that was sold from an area package store. On Friday, Dec. 3 In Hartford County, Windsor resident Christopher Wujek won a $785,000 “MEGA Multiplier!” CT Lottery ticket that was sold to him at the Deerfield Package on Deerfield Road in Windsor. Wujek wasn’t the only CT Lottery player to claim six-figure prizes. A winning $300,000 “$1,000,000 Golden Riches" ticket was sold to a Trumbull resident at the Trumbull Super Stop on Main Street in Trumbull on Monday, Nov. 29, while the following day, New Haven County resident Marcos…
Longtime New England Resident Peter Buck, Subway Co-Founder, Dies Longtime New England Resident Peter Buck, Subway Co-Founder, Dies
Longtime New England Resident Peter Buck, Subway Co-Founder, Dies Fairfield County's Peter Buck, who became a billionaire after making a small investment in the sandwich shop that later became Subway, has died. Buck, a longtime Danbury resident, died Thursday, Nov. 18, at Danbury Hospital, the company announced. A cause of death was not released. He was 90 years old. In a statement by Subway CEO John Chidse, he praised Buck for his hands-on leadership style.  "We are deeply saddened by the passing of one of Subway’s founders, Dr. Peter Buck," Chidse said. "He was a shining example of a dedicated, hands-on leader, and an integral member of the S…
Teacher From Region Accused Of Sexual Abuse Of Students Teacher From Region Accused Of Sexual Abuse Of Students
Teacher From Region Accused Of Sexual Abuse Of Students A teacher at a Fairfield County military academy has been charged with allegedly sexually abusing two students. Litchfield County resident Samantha Peck, of Thomaston, a teacher at the Bridgeport Military Academy, was arrested on Tuesday, Nov. 8, by Bridgeport Police. According to Scott Appleby, director of Emergency Management for Bridgeport, Peck was arrested on two warrants, each charging her with sexual assault. Peck was released after posting a $100,000 bond. Appleby said the investigations are ongoing and the names of the victims have been withheld.
Nor'easter: Here Are Highest Reported Rainfall Totals, Wind Speeds From Throughout Region Nor'easter: Here Are Highest Reported Rainfall Totals, Wind Speeds From Throughout Region
Nor'easter: Here Are Highest Reported Rainfall Totals, Wind Speeds From Throughout Region A powerful Nor'easter that is now moving through New England brought even more rainfall than originally projected to the region, along with scattered flash flooding, and damaging wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour that led to thousands of power outages. Here are some of the highest reported rainfall totals from around the region on Tuesday, Oct. 26 and early in the morning on Wednesday, Oct. 27 from the National Weather Service: New York Saint James, Suffolk County, 5.35 inches, 8:03 p.m. Tuesday   Spring Valley, Rockland County, 5.06 inches, 8:08 p.m. Tuesday Mahopac, Putnam C…
Winning $390,000 Lottery Ticket Sold At Gas Station In Region Winning $390,000 Lottery Ticket Sold At Gas Station In Region
Winning $390,000 Lottery Ticket Sold At Gas Station In Region A winning CT Lottery ticket worth nearly $400,000 that was sold at a local gas station has been cashed in by one lucky area resident. On Monday, Oct. 4 in Hartford County, a Marlborough resident cashed in a "LUCKY FOR LIFE" scratcher that was sold at Richards Mobil on Main Street in South Glastonbury According to CT Lottery, “when a winning scratch ticket is validated through a Lottery Retailer's terminal, the remaining number of unclaimed prizes for that prize level is automatically updated reflecting one less prize. Until the individual or group presents their winning ticket for claim at …
Man Sentenced For Selling Ghost Guns To Undercover Officer In Massachusetts Man Sentenced For Selling Ghost Guns To Undercover Officer In Massachusetts
Man Sentenced For Selling Ghost Guns To Undercover Officer In Massachusetts A Connecticut man was sentenced in federal court in Boston in connection with selling two “ghost guns.” Fairfield County resident, Brian McCarthy, age 33, of Bridgeport, was sentenced to 30 months in prison and two years of supervised release, according to the US Attorney's Office. McCarthy pleaded guilty to one count of dealing firearms without a federal license in May, officials said.  Between June and the end of July, McCarthy traveled to Massachusetts and sold an undercover officer two Glock-style privately made firearms -- or "ghost guns," -- he had personally fabricated.  …
Trooper Dies After Being Swept Away By Floodwaters In Litchfield County Trooper Dies After Being Swept Away By Floodwaters In Litchfield County
Trooper Dies After Being Swept Away By Floodwaters In Litchfield County A Connecticut State Police sergeant who was hospitalized after his vehicle was swept away by floodwaters during Storm Ida has died. The well-respected veteran trooper lost his life early Thursday morning, Sept. 2 as sweeping floodwaters in Litchfield County from the Pomperaug River flooded a road in Woodbury. Hours after Troop L last heard from him, Sergeant Brian Mohl was found by search and rescue teams in the waters of the river, swollen by the torrential rains of Ida. Earlier report: CT State Trooper Swept Away By Flood Waters Found Alive After Massive Search “It is with dee…