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'Beautiful Soul': Family Of Slain Meriden DOT Worker Grieves As Driver Faces More Charges
A 55-year-old Connecticut woman accused of crashing into a state Department of Transportation worker while intoxicated now faces more charges linked to the fatal crash this summer, authorities announced on Monday, Sept. 16.
New Haven County resident Denise Lucibello, of East Haven, is now charged with second-degree manslaughter, the New Haven Judicial District State's Attorney Office said. She was already accused of driving under the influence, driving on a suspended license, and several traffic infractions.
Andrew DiDomenico, 26, of Meriden, was working on the Wharton Broo…
Suicidal CT Man Who Wanted Police To 'Kill Him,' Injures Officers During Arrest, Cops Say
A Connecticut man who was allegedly suicidal and wanted to be killed by police was taken into custody after fighting and injuring several officers.
The incident occurred in New Haven County in Hamden on Wednesday, Aug. 7, at the Hamden Plaza.
According to Lt. Raymond Quinn of the Hamden Police, the department received word that the East Haven Police were trying to locate and arrest Derrick Gilliam, age 29, of New Haven.
East Haven police said that Gilliam, who was wanted on domestic violence charges, was suicidal and "wanted to be killed by police," Quinn said.
East Haven Police had …
Norwalk Man Steals Car From Dealership After Test Drive, Then Sells Vehicle, Police Say
An arrest has been made in a stolen vehicle case related to an incident that began at a Connecticut CarMax with a test drive by a Fairfield County man.
The incident took place in New Haven County at the CarMax located at 1121 West Frontage Road in East Haven.
On Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, officers were dispatched to CarMax, for a stolen motor vehicle report, said the East Haven Police.
Upon arrival, Officer Micah Belcher spoke with the victim who said that a man, later identified as Anthony Feliciano, age 21, of Norwalk came into the dealership and took a 2019 GMC Sierra for a test drive, bu…
17-Year-Old Victim Of Triple-Fatal CT Crash Remembered As 'Loving, Generous, Kind Soul'
A 17-year-old girl who died in a crash last month in Connecticut is being remembered for her kindness and generosity.
Megan Nicole Povilaitis, of East Haven, died in a single-vehicle crash in New Haven County on Hosley Avenue in Branford at about 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 28, police reported.
All three occupants of the vehicle died in the crash.
Megan was identified as the driver, and the two passengers were identified as 19-year-old Anthony Dudchik, of East Haddam, and 22-year-old Robert Dudchik, of East Haven.
Earlier report - Three Killed In Branford Crash
According…
Brothers Killed In CT Crash Remembered As Inseparable Friends
Two brothers who died last month in a Connecticut crash are being remembered by loved ones as inseparable friends.
The single-vehicle crash happened in New Haven County at about 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 28, on Hosley Avenue in Branford, police reported.
All three occupants of the vehicle died in the crash.
The driver was identified as 17-year-old Megan Nicole Povilaitis, of East Haven, and the two passengers were identified as Anthony Dudchik, age 19, of East Haddam, and Robert Dudchik, age 22, of East Haven.
Earlier report - Three Killed In Branford Crash
A fu…
Multiple Hospitalizations Reported After Crash Between Jeep, Bus On CT Roadway
Five people received injuries after an alleged drunk driver crashed his Jeep Grand Cherokee into a transit bus on a Connecticut roadway.
It happened in New Haven County around 9 a.m., Sunday, March 13, at the intersection of Dodge Avenue and Prospect Place Extension in East Haven.
The driver, identified as Dario Alvarez-Lema, left the scene on foot prior to police arriving on the scene, said Lt. Stephen Paulson, of the East Haven Police.
When the investigating officer arrived on the scene, he noticed a smell of alcohol coming from within the Jeep Grand Cherokee, as well as broken glas…
