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Hudson Valley Man Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash In Connecticut
A New York man was killed after losing control of his vehicle and slamming into a metal guardrail in Connecticut.
The victim, Putnam County resident Gabriel Ramos, age 34, of Carmel, was traveling northbound on I-91in North Haven around 10 p.m., Wednesday, June 23, when the crash happened, said the Connecticut State Police.
According to police, lost control of his 2005 Kawasaki motorcycle and hit a metal beam guardrail, and was thrown from the bike.
He was transported with life-threatening injuries to Yale-New Haven Hospital where he later died.
Any witnesses to the crash are asked to con…
Fairfield County Man Admits To Role In Car Theft Ring In Connecticut, Neighboring States
A Fairfield County man has admitted to his role in a car theft ring in Connecticut and neighboring states.
Christopher Mulkern, also known as “Chucky,” age 21, of Stratford, pleaded guilty Friday, April 30 before US District Court in Bridgeport to a federal car theft offense.
According to court documents and statements made in court, the FBI, Connecticut State Police, and local police have been investigating multiple car theft rings in Connecticut, and violent crimes that are being committed using stolen vehicles.
The investigation revealed that Mulkern and others have stolen numerous…
Wrong-Way I-84 Driver Strikes Trooper, Police Say
A man under the influence driving the wrong way on Interstate 84 led police on a chase which ended when he intentionally struck a state trooper, according to authorities.
Michael Newman, age 35, was charged with assaulting a police officer, driving under the influence, reckless driving, and three other offenses.
He allegedly struck the trooper at around 2 a.m. Saturday, March 6 in Connecticut near Exit 32 in Southington after police had him boxed in.
No injuries were reported, Connecticut State Police said.
Newman, of Salt Lake City, Utah, crossed from driving westbound on I-84 to ea…
