Rookie Griswold Race Car Driver Charged With Sexual Assault Of Juvenile
A New London County stock car racer has been arrested and charged in connection with a sexual assault investigation reported earlier this year, Connecticut State Police announced.
Ashton Young, 20, of Griswold, surrendered to Troop E-Montville on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, at approximately 7:50 p.m., police said. A warrant had been issued in connection to allegations reported in August.
Earlier this year, Young was named the 2024 RAD Auto Machine Street Stock Rookie of the Year, according to a video shared by Stafford Motor Speedway on Facebook.
"Ashton Young had never set foot in a race…
Triple-Fatal Crash Indictment: Man Drove Over 90 MPH On Southern State Parkway, DA Says
A Queens man was arraigned on charges including manslaughter for his alleged role in a speeding crash on the Southern State Parkway that killed three people, officials said.
Matthew Whyte, age 28 of Laurelton, Queens, faced his indictment for the Oyster Bay incident on Thursday, Dec. 7, the Nassau County District Attorney announced.
The crash in question occurred on Nov. 5, 2022, according to the DA’s Office.
Earlier Report: 18-Year-Old Woman Killed, 2 Critically Injured In Southern State Parkway Crash In Oyster Bay
Just before 9 p.m. that night, 18-year-old Ciara Hare, along wi…
Driver Loses Control, Strikes 3 Pedestrians Watching Cars Race In Lehigh Valley: DA
Three people were injured — one seriously — after a driver allegedly lost control of his car, striking them in the Lehigh Valley last year, authorities said.
Jorge Ramon Torres, 24, of Allentown, was behind the wheel of a Honda Civic that struck three people watching cars race on North Dauphin Street and Allentown Drive on Nov. 26, 2021, according to Lehigh County District Attorney Jim Martin and Allentown Police Chief Charles Roca.
Responding officers found the injured victims at the scene around 10:40 p.m., along with an unoccupied, disabled Honda C…
David Niznik, Longtime Poughkeepsie Business Owner, Dies At 54
Longtime Poughkeepsie business owner David John Niznik, Jr., died peacefully at his home after a long battle with cancer on Jan. 4. He was 54.
David was born in Poughkeepsie on May 31, 1963 to David Sr. and Nancy Niznik. He ran Dave's Towing out of Poughkeepsie for 30 years before moving to South Carolina in 2006. He died in Conway, S.C
David loved fishing and car racing.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Shelley of S. Carolina, brothers, Paul Niznik, Lee Niznik Sr. and his wife Jennifer, nieces Stephanie and Kristen Niznik, nephew, Lee Jay Niznik Jr., and great niece Revenna Marie, all o…
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