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Man Accused Of Sexual Assault In Connecticut Extradited From Massachusetts Man Accused Of Sexual Assault In Connecticut Extradited From Massachusetts
Man Accused Of Sexual Assault In Connecticut Extradited From Massachusetts A man wanted for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in Connecticut in 2021, has been captured. Jonathan D. Tobey, age 38, of Yarmouth, Massachusetts, was extradited on Wednesday, June 22 for the incident which took place in New London County, in December 2021 in Groton. An investigation into the complaint resulted in an arrest warrant being issued for Tobey, who was captured in Yarmouth on Friday, June 17, said Deputy Chief of Police Paul Gately, of the Groton Police. Tobey was charged with two counts of sexual assault. He is being held on a $500,000 bond pending his arraignment on Thu…
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…
Woman From Region Wins $100,000 CT Lottery Prize Woman From Region Wins $100,000 CT Lottery Prize
Woman From Region Wins $100,000 CT Lottery Prize A trio of Connecticut residents is feeling lucky after cashing in winning CT Lottery tickets worth tens of thousands of dollars that were sold at area convenience stores. On Tuesday, Nov. 23, New London County resident Hoai Tam Trinh, of Groton, cashed in a winning $50,000 "POWERBALL" ticket that was sold at the Veterans Convenience on Gold Star Highway in Groton. Later that day, Hartford County resident Camilla Buckerrough, of Bristol, claimed a top $100,000 prize on a "$100,000 Cashword 11" ticket that was sold at the Pine Street Package Store in Bristol. On Wednesday, Nov. 24,…
Woman From Region Wins $113K In CT Lottery Woman From Region Wins $113K In CT Lottery
Woman From Region Wins $113K In CT Lottery A pair of Connecticut residents are feeling lucky after winning six-figure prizes playing the CT Lottery games. East Hartford resident Leslie Irizarry won $113,427 playing “Fast Play - $10 Super 7s Progressive” on a ticket sold at the Woodlawn Db Mart on Maple Avenue in Hartford that was cashed in on Monday, Nov. 8. Later that same day, in New London County, Groton resident Kane Borady cashed in a winning $100,000 “CASH5” ticket that was sold at the Groton Mart on Poquonnock Road. According to CT Lottery, “when a winning scratch ticket is validated through a Lottery Retailer's terminal, t…
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 …
Woman Accused Of Assaulting Navy Sailor At Restaurant In Region Woman Accused Of Assaulting Navy Sailor At Restaurant In Region
Woman Accused Of Assaulting Navy Sailor At Restaurant In Region A woman who was caught on camera verbally and physically assaulting a member of the armed services at a Connecticut restaurant is expected to face charges, authorities announced. Last weekend in Hartford County, an irate woman at Central Pizza on Mill Avenue in Berlin was caught on camera shouting at a naval student, as she couldn't discern whether or not he was wearing a phony uniform or not on Sept. 11.  The incident took place at approximately 11:45 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11, in the lobby of the pizza shop. Video of the exchange can be found here. “You are a disgrace to the US! Y…
Navy Mechanic Admits Sexually Assaulting Infant, Children Under Age 8 Navy Mechanic Admits Sexually Assaulting Infant, Children Under Age 8
Navy Mechanic Admits Sexually Assaulting Infant, Children Under Age 8 A U.S. Navy mechanic has admitted to charges that he sexually assaulted children - as young as 4 months old - and shared videos of his abuse online. On Monday, Dec. 7, Randall Tilton, 31, of Groton, waived his right to be indicted and pled guilty to seven counts of production of child pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Connecticut.  Tilton is facing up to 210 years of imprisonment and the prosecuting attorney said she is going to advocate that Tilton get the full sentence for his crimes. Tilton admitted to assaulting children in Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Calif…
COVID-19: Incidents Skyrocket In Two Connecticut Cities Among 19 Considered 'High-Risk' COVID-19: Incidents Skyrocket In Two Connecticut Cities Among 19 Considered 'High-Risk'
Covid-19: Incidents Skyrocket In Two Connecticut Cities Among 19 Considered 'High-Risk' Two Connecticut cities have average daily COVID-19 infection rates that have skyrocketed to more than 40 positive test results per 100,000 residents, according to the most recent state data. There are now 19 Connecticut communities that are considered at a high-risk for spreading COVID-19, according to the Department of Public Health data released Thursday, Oct. 22.  A community is considered high-risk when there is an average of 15 or more new COVID-19 incidents reported, each day, over two weeks, per 100,000 residents. As of Thursday, the communities with the highest average daily p…
Airplane Crashes Into Occupied Groton Home Airplane Crashes Into Occupied Groton Home
Airplane Crashes Into Occupied Groton Home An airplane crashed into a Groton home the evening of Monday, Aug. 17 - slamming through the occupied dwelling’s roof. No fatalities or life-threatening injuries were reported with the flight crew or residents, police said. At around 10:38 p.m. Groton Emergency Communications Center received multiple reports of a plane crash on Ring Drive at Donna Drive. The small aircraft was carrying two people. While the crash didn’t cause a structure fire, emergency responders evacuated nearby homes to be safe, police said. Responding agencies included those from Groton, Poquonnock, Mystic, and a rep…