Connecticut man sentenced to 14 years for I-95 road rage shooting

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Stephen Escoffery, 45, of Waterbury, Conn., was sentenced Thursday to 14 years in prison for opening fire on another motorist during a road rage incident on Interstate 95…

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Montgomery County task force arrests 73 impaired drivers during holiday crackdown

GAITHERSBURG, MD — The Montgomery County Police Holiday Alcohol Task Force has arrested 73 impaired drivers since launching its seasonal enforcement campaign on November 20, 2024, officials announced Friday. The task force,…

Driver Who Caused Stamford Motorcycle Crash Facing Charges, Possible Civil Action

STAMFORD, Conn. — Stamford police arrested a 58-year-old local man on Friday in connection with a fatal motorcycle accident that occurred earlier this year. Hector Rolando Lemus-Portillo turned himself in at Stamford Police…

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New Britain Man Arrested After High-Speed Pursuit Across Eastern Connecticut

NEW BRITAIN, CT—A man from New Britain was arrested after leading state troopers on a high-speed chase through several towns in Eastern Connecticut. The incident began around 4:34 PM on Thursday when…

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Connecticut Traffic Updates and Ongoing Roadwork

HARTFORD, CT—A crash on I-91 southbound near Exit 32 has resulted in the closure of two right lanes at approximately 0.15 miles before the exit in Hartford, reported at 9:03 AM. This…

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Man Who Stabbed Four Girls at Movie Theater Suspected Of Murder in Connecticut

BOSTON, MA—Jared Ravizza has been arrested in connection with a stabbing incident at an AMC theater in Massachusetts that left four people injured. The police have also identified Ravizza as a suspect…

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Connecticut State Police Seek Information on Ulta Store Larceny

Lisbon, CT – On May 11, 2024, at approximately 8:25 PM, Connecticut State Police from Troop E in Montville responded to a report of a larceny at the Ulta store on River…

SUV Driver Injured in Hit and Run Crash on I-95

Groton, CT—A black BMW SUV was struck by a dark-colored pickup truck on Interstate 95 southbound near Exit 88 in Groton. The SUV hit the metal beam guardrail in the center median…

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Pizzeria Workers Pull Victim from Fire in Connecticut

Norwalk, CT – A person burned during a blaze in Fairfield County was rescued by good Samaritans who work at a nearby restaurant. The incident occurred in Norwalk on Friday, April 26,…

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In Toms River, Kohl’s Was Caldor, and Two Guys Before That

TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you have ever been to Kohl’s on Route 37 in Toms River, you might not realize it, but you’re stepping into somewhat of a time machine that…

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Fatal Collision on Connecticut Avenue Claims One Life, Injures Two

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD – A tragic accident early Saturday morning resulted in the death of one individual and injuries to two others on Connecticut Avenue at Quincy Street. Montgomery County Police, along…

Amazon Driver Strike by Teamsters Grows from New Jersey to Chicago

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ — Amazon drivers belonging to Teamsters unions in New Jersey were joined by brothers in Chicago this week. Amazon drivers staged a picket at the DXH5 warehouse in Chicago, escalating…

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Why a Navy Submarine Sits Abandoned, Decaying in New Jersey’s Hackensack River

HACKENSACK, NJ – The USS Ling, a World War II submarine, remains a stranded relic in the Hackensack River, its future uncertain as it continues to rust away from public view. The…

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DeSantis Outlaws Out-Of-State Driver’s Licenses Issued To Illegal Immigrants

DeSantis Outlaws Out-Of-State Driver’s Licenses Issued To Illegal Immigrants Harold Hutchison on July 5, 2023 Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that certain driver’s licenses from five states would not be recognized…

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Armed Suspects Carjack Ride Share Driver in Northwest D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Washington, D.C. Metro Police Department is investigating a carjacking early this morning in Northwest D.C. At approximately 1 am, two individuals armed with guns approached the rideshare driver…

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Connecticut Man Faces Federal Drug Charge After Northfield Arrest

The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont announced today that Raymond Rivera, 33, of Hartford, Connecticut, was arrested last Thursday and charged on Friday by criminal complaint.…

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Toms River’s Todd Frazier to Call Little League World Series for ESPN

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River East Little League star turned Major League all-star Todd Frazier is now moving on to another chapter in his post-MLB retirement as an announcer for ESPN.…

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New Fairfield Police Searching for Driver that Ran Over Dog, Fled Scene

NEW FAIRFIELD, CT – Police in New Fairfield and the Connecticut State Police are searching for the driver of a vehicle that struck a dog and fled the scene. According to police,…