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Missing 16-Year-Old Girl From Region Found, Police Say Missing 16-Year-Old Girl From Region Found, Police Say
Missing 16-Year-Old Girl From Region Found, Police Say New update: Jensen was located in Hamden, police announced on Tuesday, June 27, also adding that no foul play is suspected.  Original Report: Police are asking for help from the public in finding a 16-year-old girl who has been missing for several days in Hartford County.  Authorities are currently searching for Elizabeth "Blake" Jensen, age 16, who was last seen leaving her residence on Elm Street in Windsor Locks on Wednesday, June 21 around 8 p.m., according to the Windsor Locks Police Department.  Her grandparents believe that Jensen may have entered an Uber, as she…
Massachusetts Resident Wins $825,000 In Connecticut Lottery Massachusetts Resident Wins $825,000 In Connecticut Lottery
Massachusetts Resident Wins $825,000 In Connecticut Lottery A winning lottery ticket valued at $825,000 was sold at a Connecticut store. An unnamed Massachusetts resident, from Worcester, claimed the "$1,000,000 Emeralds" prize from a ticket sold in Windham County, Connecticut Lottery announced on Monday, Aug. 22. The ticket was purchased in the town of Thompson at the XtraMart, located at 9 Woodstock Ave., CT Lottery said. Other noteworthy winners since the last report include: Leo Hansen, of Naugatuck, who claimed a $100,242 Powerball prize from a ticket purchased at Gulf Express Market LLC in Naugatuck Bobby Green, of …
3 Teens Caught After Abandoning Stolen Vehicle On Roadway In Region 3 Teens Caught After Abandoning Stolen Vehicle On Roadway In Region
3 Teens Caught After Abandoning Stolen Vehicle On Roadway In Region Three teenagers were apprehended after they abandoned a stolen SUV in Connecticut and ran into a wooded area, police said. In the early hours of Wednesday, July 27, an officer in Hartford County patrolling the area of Palomba Drive in Enfield saw a Toyota RAV4 leaving the Gale Toyota dealership without headlights on, the Enfield Police Department said.  The officer found that the Toyota had been reported stolen out of the New Haven County town of Hamden, and additional officers responded to the area, police said.  Police attempted to pull the Toyota over, and the vehicle fled the…
Winning $2M Lottery Powerball Ticket Sold At 7-Eleven In Region Winning $2M Lottery Powerball Ticket Sold At 7-Eleven In Region
Winning $2M Lottery Powerball Ticket Sold At 7-Eleven In Region One lucky Connecticut resident is in a new tax bracket after cashing in a winning $2 million Powerball ticket that was sold at an area 7-Eleven location. The Powerball ticket, which was purchased by a Litchfield County resident in Oakville who chose not to disclose a name, was sold at the 7-Eleven on Davis Street in Oakville and cashed in on Friday, May 20, according to CT Lottery officials. 7-Eleven on Davis Street in Oakville.Google Maps street view Winning numbers for the Powerball game are drawn from a field of 1 to 69. The red Power Ball is then drawn from a separate field one to o…
Winning $825,000 Lottery Ticket Sold At Gas Station In Region Winning $825,000 Lottery Ticket Sold At Gas Station In Region
Winning $825,000 Lottery Ticket Sold At Gas Station In Region A CT Lottery player in Connecticut is feeling lucky after cashing in a six-figure scratch-off ticket worth nearly a million dollars. In Hartford County, a New Britain resident won $825,000 playing "$1,000,000 Golden Riches" on a scratch-off ticket sold in New Haven County at the BP gas station on Washington Avenue in North Haven. The winner chose not to disclose a name. CT Lottery said that the overall odds of winning on a "$1,000,000 Golden Riches" ticket is 1 in 2.98. According to CT Lottery, “when a winning scratch ticket is validated through a Lottery Retailer's terminal, the remainin…
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…
Knife-Wielding Man Holds BB Gun To Driver's Head In Region, Police Say Knife-Wielding Man Holds BB Gun To Driver's Head In Region, Police Say
Knife-Wielding Man Holds BB Gun To Driver's Head In Region, Police Say State police arrested a Connecticut man after he allegedly held a BB gun to the head of a driver of the vehicle he was in and a knife to the driver's wrist, in what police are calling a domestic violence incident. The incident took place around noon Sunday, Dec. 19 on I-84 near Manchester and into Hartford County, Connecticut State Police said. Police first became aware of the incident after receiving numerous 911 calls from the public reporting the erratic operation of a vehicle on I-84. Troopers responded and stopped the vehicle on Rt. 5/15 southbound, prior to exit 87, in Hartford, stat…
Silver Alert Issued For 84-Year-Old Man Reported Missing In Region Silver Alert Issued For 84-Year-Old Man Reported Missing In Region
Silver Alert Issued For 84-Year-Old Man Reported Missing In Region Seen him? A Silver Alert has been issued by police in Connecticut as they attempt to locate a missing 84-year-old man who hasn’t been seen in more than a week. In New Haven County, the Hamden Police Department issued the alert for Thomas Passarello, who was last seen on Wednesday, December 8 at his home in the area of Dixwell Avenue and Route 15. Police said that Passarello is approximately 6-foot tall, weighing 165 pounds, balding, with a medium complexion. Investigators noted that he is known to frequent the area of the Hamden Library and Shop Rite on Dixwell Avenue. Anyone with inform…
Online Threat Leads To Closure Of Hamden High School Online Threat Leads To Closure Of Hamden High School
Online Threat Leads To Closure Of Hamden High School A Connecticut high school will be closed for two more days after a new online threat was made online toward the community, district officials announced. In New Haven County, Hamden Public Schools received another threat directed toward the high school community, prompting a closure of the building on Monday, Dec. 6, and Tuesday, Dec. 7. The building was also closed on Friday, Dec. 3 for a separate threat that was directed toward the high school regarding a potential shooting threat or large fight on campus. Hamden Public School Superintendent Jody Ian Goeler said that the district is …
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,…
COVID-19: University In Region Sees Spike In New Cases COVID-19: University In Region Sees Spike In New Cases
Covid-19: University In Region Sees Spike In New Cases An area college has seen a small spike in new COVID-19 cases as it continues to push students and staff to get vaccinated against the virus. Quinnipiac University, located in Hamden, in New Haven County, Connecticut, is reporting 30 new cases in the past seven days, bringing the total to 32 active cases health officials are monitoring. There have been a total of 81 cases since the semester started in August. Earlier story - COVID-19: University In Region To Fine, Limit WiFi To Unvaccinated Students Officials noted that Quinnipiac required all students, faculty, and staff to be vaccinated …
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…
Woman Dies In Hampden Apartment Fire Woman Dies In Hampden Apartment Fire
Woman Dies In Hampden Apartment Fire A woman was killed during a fire at an apartment building that started in a third-floor unit in Connecticut. The blaze began around 8:20 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 14, at the complex located at 95 Kaye Vue Plaza, in Hamden. First arriving firefighters encountered heavy fire coming from a third-floor window, according to Hamden Fire Chief Gary Merwede. Firefighters quickly advanced a hose line up the stairwell to the third-floor apartment where they encountered heavy fire and smoke conditions, Merwede said. Crews performed a search of the apartment and other units as other firefighters were ext…
Massachusetts Woman Wins $100,000 In Connecticut Lottery Massachusetts Woman Wins $100,000 In Connecticut Lottery
Massachusetts Woman Wins $100,000 In Connecticut Lottery A lucky area resident cashed in a winning $100,000 lotto ticket that was sold at a Connecticut liquor store. On Friday, Aug. 27, Middlesex County, Massachusetts resident Dolores Ortiz Morgan, of Waltham, won $100,000 playing "CASH5" on a ticket sold at the Dworken Wine & Liquor store in Bridgeport.  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 …
COVID-19: University In Region To Fine, Limit WiFi To Unvaccinated Students COVID-19: University In Region To Fine, Limit WiFi To Unvaccinated Students
Covid-19: University In Region To Fine, Limit WiFi To Unvaccinated Students Students and staff at an area college will have to get vaccinated for COVID-19 before the fall semester, or else face harsh penalties. Quinnipiac University located in Hamden, in New Haven County, Connecticut, announced that it will be fining students who do not receive a vaccine, as well as exempting students who miss COVID-19 testing. Those in violation of vaccination policies will also lose access to the school’s campus network and wi-fi. Officials said that students who fail to receive a COVID-19 vaccine will be fined up to $2,275 for the semester, and unvaccinated students who fail to…
CT Bakery Lauded For 'Delicious' Cookies, Gift Baskets CT Bakery Lauded For 'Delicious' Cookies, Gift Baskets
CT Bakery Lauded For 'Delicious' Cookies, Gift Baskets A family-run Connecticut bakery is being praised for its delicious gourmet cookie menu.  Moon Rocks Gourmet Cookies in New Haven County is receiving positive reviews on Yelp for its good service and the wide variety of cookies it offers. The bakery is located at 2518 Whitney Avenue Unit D in Hamden and was founded by a mother and daughter. The business' online menu advertises cookie flavors such as "Obi-wan Cannoli," "Marshmallow" and "Tuxedo Mousse." The store also says it has vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.  A number of reviewers complimented the store's gi…
Health Inspector Accused Of Groping Waitress Health Inspector Accused Of Groping Waitress
Health Inspector Accused Of Groping Waitress A health inspector in Connecticut has been arrested after he allegedly groped a server during a restaurant inspection in Fairfield County. Shelton Police arrested 61-year-old New Haven County resident Pran Gjeloshi of Hamden, on Thursday, July 8, after police took a complaint from a 19-year-old server that works at the Shelton restaurant, said Detective Richard Bango. According to Bango, the server told police that while Gjeloshi was conducting a routine inspection of the restaurant he touched her and made unwanted advances. Gjeloshi was charged with sexual assault and disorderly cond…
Two Dead, Four Injured In Separate Connecticut Shootings Two Dead, Four Injured In Separate Connecticut Shootings
Two Dead, Four Injured In Separate Connecticut Shootings Two people are dead and four injured following separate shootings that happened overnight in Connecticut. In New Haven, one person was killed and three injured after three separate shootings. At around  4:20 a.m. Sunday, June 6, responding officers located a 37-year-old New Haven man who was fatally shot on Springside Avenue. Earlier overnight, two 28-year-olds suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds after being shot at Lamberton Street and Rosette Street. A couple of hours later, an 18-year-old South suffered non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting at Genesee Street…
Discovery Of Dozens Of Animals Leads To Charges For CT Woman Discovery Of Dozens Of Animals Leads To Charges For CT Woman
Discovery Of Dozens Of Animals Leads To Charges For CT Woman A Connecticut woman was arrested for alleged animal cruelty after police say they found more than 26 animals in her home, including some clinging to life. New Haven County resident Donna Scirocco, 59, of Hamden, turned herself in to police on a warrant for the event that took place in October, said Hamden Police Capt. Ronald Smith. On Monday, Oct. 26, the Hamden Animal Control Division, with the assistance of animal control units from the State of Connecticut, Cheshire, East Haven, North Haven, and Southbury executed a search and seizure warrant at her residence, police said. Upon entering…
Drug Dealer In New Haven-To-Fitchburg Trafficking Ring Gets 10 Years In Prison Drug Dealer In New Haven-To-Fitchburg Trafficking Ring Gets 10 Years In Prison
Drug Dealer In New Haven-To-Fitchburg Trafficking Ring Gets 10 Years In Prison An ex-convict from Hamden was sentenced to over 10 years in prison and eight years of post-supervision release for his part in a narcotics trafficking ring.  Frank "FL" Carr, 53, provided a kilogram of cocaine to the leader of a drug trafficking network in March of 2019 and sold crack-cocaine to undercover FBI agents on two occasions in May and June, according to the office of U.S. Attorney John H. Durham. Carr sold 78 grams of crack to agents for $3,000 during one of these exchanges, police said.  On July 9 of 2019, Carr and 24 other individuals associated with the "Island B…
COVID: 95 Percent Of Connecticut Is In The Red, Town-By-Town Data Says COVID: 95 Percent Of Connecticut Is In The Red, Town-By-Town Data Says
COVID: 95 Percent Of Connecticut Is In The Red, Town-By-Town Data Says About 95 percent of Connecticut is in the red for COVID-19. All but 9 Connecticut communities are at the highest risk level for COVID-19 infections, according to the most recently released data. Waterbury has the highest incident rate in the state with 98.6 cases reported per 100,000 residents. On Thursday, Dec. 3, Connecticut updated its weekly, town-by-town breakdown of case rates per 100,000 people. There are 170 out of 179 Connecticut communities at the highest level of risk for infection. The only communities not in the red are Canaan, Warren, Roxbury, Hartland, Union, Scotland, Bolt…
Baby Was Inside Idling Car Stolen From CT Gas Station; Suspect At-Large Baby Was Inside Idling Car Stolen From CT Gas Station; Suspect At-Large
Baby Was Inside Idling Car Stolen From CT Gas Station; Suspect At-Large A baby was abducted when a man allegedly jumped into an idling car outside of a gas station and drove off in the vehicle. The woman caring for the baby was inside the gas station/convenience store at the time, dealing with a credit card issue, Hamden Police said. It was not immediately clear from the police reports what the woman's relationship to the child is.  While the 7-month-old baby has been recovered, the suspect is still at-large. The alleged theft and abduction happened on Saturday, Nov. 21, around 9:15 a.m. At that time, Hamden Police received a report that a white 2019 Niss…
Target Adding Ulta Beauty 'Shops' To 100 Stores Target Adding Ulta Beauty 'Shops' To 100 Stores
Target Adding Ulta Beauty 'Shops' To 100 Stores Ulta Beauty is partnering with Target to place shops in 100 stores across the U.S. by mid-2021. The “shop-in-shops” will be rolled out over the next 12 months or so and will include trained-Target staff ready to help customers with more in-depth makeup and beauty supply questions. The partnership comes at a time where Target is growing its personal products and beauty departments and Ulta has been recalibrating store locations - closing some and opening others. Over the summer, Ulta closed its New Haven shop, then opened one in Hamden. An Ulta in Southbury was added to the area recently as…
Connecticut Nightclub Closed - Again - To Protect Public's Safety Connecticut Nightclub Closed - Again - To Protect Public's Safety
Connecticut Nightclub Closed - Again - To Protect Public's Safety A night spot that has been the scene of violence and now, allegedly, COVID-19 health code violations, has been closed for the second time in a little over one year. The club in question is at 490 Dixwell Ave., in Hamden. It was closed once in 2019 while operating as K&D and again in November under new ownership and a new name: Dixwell Social Lounge. In the most recent indefinite closure, Hamden Police went to break up a fight at the lounge but allegedly found major COVID-19 health code violations instead. On Sunday, Nov. 1, around midnight, police were called to the Dixwell Social Loun…
CT Craft Breweries Win Gold, Silver Medals In National Competition CT Craft Breweries Win Gold, Silver Medals In National Competition
CT Craft Breweries Win Gold, Silver Medals In National Competition Two Connecticut craft beers have won medals at the 34th annual Great American Beer competition. Competing against 1,700 other breweries from across the nation, Counter Weight Brewing Company of Hamden and East Rock Brewing Company of New Haven stood out from the pack. Counter Weight won a gold medal over 89 other challengers in the German-style Oktoberfest or “Dortmunder” category. East Rock Brewing won a silver medal for its Vienna Lager beating out 109 other entries for the honor. The Great American Beer Festival and competition are based in Boulder, Colorado. Judges sampled 8,806 ent…
Voters Urged To Hand-Deliver Unsent Mail-In Ballots - 'Do Not Rely On USPS' Voters Urged To Hand-Deliver Unsent Mail-In Ballots - 'Do Not Rely On USPS'
Voters Urged To Hand-Deliver Unsent Mail-In Ballots - 'Do Not Rely On USPS' Do not rely on the U.S. Postal Service to deliver your ballot on time for the election if you haven’t sent it already is the message politicians and reporters are trumpeting following a report that delivery times are way down. On Tuesday, Oct. 27, the New York Times reported that the USPS says on-time delivery rates for first-class mail are “far below its target,” the Times tweeted. “Experts warn that, at this point, voters in many parts of the country should hand-deliver ballots to local officials or drop boxes.” Locally, on Tuesday, Hamden State Rep. Michael D'Agostino told voters …
Wood-n-Tap Opening In Enfield Features Huge Patio Wood-n-Tap Opening In Enfield Features Huge Patio
Wood-n-Tap Opening In Enfield Features Huge Patio Wood-n-Tap is planning to open its 9th restaurant since the regional chain first opened in Hartford 18 years ago. The newest Wood-n-Tap is expected to open in November in the Big Y Plaza on Palomba Drive in Enfield, according to the Hartford Business Journal. The Enfield location will feature a large outdoor patio with its own bar and seating for more than 200 people. Under normal, non-pandemic conditions, Wood-n-Tap in Enfield would be able to accommodate nearly 450 guests between outdoor and indoor dining. (In an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19, restaurants in Connecticut - and …
ISIS Wannabe From Connecticut Not Mentally Fit For Trial ISIS Wannabe From Connecticut Not Mentally Fit For Trial
ISIS Wannabe From Connecticut Not Mentally Fit For Trial A Hamden man who allegedly pledged allegiance to ISIS and attempted to fight for the terrorist organization is not mentally fit to stand trial.  Kevin Iman McCormick, 27, was charged with a felony for attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) in October 2019, according to the office of United States Attorney of Connecticut John H. Grisham.  Based on a medical assessment given by Dr. Hassan M. Minhas, on Wednesday, Oct. 14, U.S. District Court, Connecticut, Judge Kari A. Dooley said McCormick is not mentally prepared to be tried. Dooley …
COVID-19 And Lost Hikers - More Rescues As Newbies Take To The Woods COVID-19 And Lost Hikers - More Rescues As Newbies Take To The Woods
Covid-19 And Lost Hikers - More Rescues As Newbies Take To The Woods In a situation that is becoming more common, firefighters in New Haven County recently rescued a hiker who got lost on an area mountain after nightfall.  Crews responded to Mount Carmel mountain at Sleeping Giant State Park in Hamden around 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 6 to rescue "another lost hiker in the dark," Fire Chief Gary Merwede wrote on the department's Twitter page.  Merwede announced that a rescue team had located the hiker, who was uninjured, in a later Tweet at approximately 9:15 p.m. Members of the Hamden Fire Department said they have sent teams to rescue at least tw…
Babysitter Charged Over 8-Month-Old Found In Dumpster Babysitter Charged Over 8-Month-Old Found In Dumpster
Babysitter Charged Over 8-Month-Old Found In Dumpster Police have arrested a Hamden woman -the babysitter - in connection with the discovery of a baby in a Dumpster on Monday, Oct. 12. Andiana Velez, 24, of Hamden, has been charged with: - Risk of injury to a child - Assault second degree - Reckless endangerment first degree, police said. Velez is believed to have been the child’s babysitter. She is due in New Haven Superior Court today, Tuesday, Oct. 13, and is being held on $250,000 bail. On Monday, maintenance workers found an 8-month-old baby girl with burns to her hands at the Presidential Gardens apartments around 2 p.m., police sai…
Hands Are Burned On Baby Found In Dumpster; Police Detain Suspect Hands Are Burned On Baby Found In Dumpster; Police Detain Suspect
Hands Are Burned On Baby Found In Dumpster; Police Detain Suspect Police are preparing to bring charges against a woman over the discovery of an 8-month-old baby who was found in a Dumpster Monday, Oct. 12. The woman with pending charges is 24 years old, from Hamden, and not the mother of the baby, New Haven Police said. At around 9 p.m. Monday, police said they had detained the woman at the city’s police headquarters. The baby remains at the hospital where she is being treated for burns to both hands, police said. “While detectives have determined the Handen woman put the baby in the Dumpster, investigators have not yet determined who is responsible fo…