Connecticut man pleads guilty in Martha’s Vineyard bank robbery

BOSTON — A Connecticut man has pleaded guilty in federal court to his involvement in a Martha’s Vineyard bank robbery. Romane Andre Clayton, 22, of New Haven, Conn., admitted to one count…

Sorry New Jersey, Connecticut Pizza is Better Than Yours According to This Expert

NEWARK, N.J. — The long-standing rivalry between New Jersey and Connecticut has spilled into a new arena: pizza. Governors Phil Murphy of New Jersey and Ned Lamont of Connecticut are at odds…

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Connecticut High School Student Arrested for Making School Shooting Threat on Snapchat

STAMFORD, Conn. — A student at Stamford High School was arrested on Friday after allegedly making a shooting threat via Snapchat, according to the Stamford Police Department. The department received a tip…

Phil Murphy Enters Tri-State Pizza Battle, Dissing Connecticut’s Apizza Hard

The pizza wars are heating up! New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont are sparring on Twitter about which state has the superior slice, but let’s be real—can either…

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Stratford Resident Wins $50,000 in Connecticut Lottery

STRATFORD, Conn. — A Stratford resident has won the top prize of $50,000 in the Connecticut Lottery’s “$50,000 Cashword” game. The winning ticket, purchased at 24 7 Express, a local retailer in…

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Bristol Resident Wins $500K in Connecticut Lottery

BRISTOL, Conn. — A Bristol resident has claimed a major prize in the Connecticut Lottery, walking away with $500,892. Garry P. won the substantial amount through the “FAST PLAY – $10 Stacks…

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Stratford Player Wins $50K in Connecticut Lottery

STRATFORD, Conn. — A Stratford resident has won $50,000 in the Connecticut Lottery, securing the top prize in the “$50,000 Cashword” game. The winning ticket, dated Thursday, August 29, was purchased at…

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Connecticut Man Pleads Guilty in $7.8 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme

NEWARK, N.J. — A Connecticut man has admitted his involvement in a multimillion-dollar health care fraud and kickback scheme involving durable medical equipment (DME), U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna announced. Jesse Foote, 58,…

Connecticut Born Marine Corps Veteran Hired by Myrtle Beach Police Department

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – The Myrtle Beach Police Department has announced the addition of a new officer to its ranks, Officer Jeremy Lugo, who recently graduated from the South Carolina Criminal Justice…

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Connecticut Woman Convicted of Killing Her Husband Chugs Antifreeze Hours Before Sentencing

In a heartbreaking twist to an already tragic story, 76-year-old Linda Bigazzi, a Connecticut woman awaiting sentencing for the manslaughter of her husband, took her own life just hours before she was…

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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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K9 Cop Helps Connecticut Police DUI Driver Responsible for Multiple Crashes

MONTVILLE, CT — A wanted man was located and arrested by the Connecticut State Police in Montville, thanks to the sharp tracking skills of K9 Zedo and his handler, TFC Sulich. The…

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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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Branford Resident Wins $100,000 in Connecticut Lottery Game

BRANFORD, CT—A fortunate lottery player from Branford has won a $100,000 prize playing the $4,000,000 Fortune game. The winning ticket was purchased at the local Stop & Go in Branford. The prize…

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Romanian National Pleads Guilty to 2007 Connecticut Home Invasion, Injection of ‘Deadly Virus’

NEW HAVEN, CT—Stefan Alexandru Barabas, a 38-year-old Romanian citizen, has pleaded guilty to charges related to his involvement in a 2007 violent home invasion in South Kent, Connecticut. The plea was entered…

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Connecticut State Police Seek Help to Identify Suspects in Scooter Theft

LISBON, CT — Connecticut State Police Troop E is asking for public assistance in identifying suspects involved in a larceny at the Lisbon Target store on Sunday, June 10. The incident occurred…

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Fatal Crash on Interstate 64 Claims Life of Connecticut Man

NEWPORT NEWS, VA — A tragic accident on Interstate 64 resulted in the death of a Connecticut man this past Saturday evening. Virginia State Police are currently investigating the incident, which occurred…

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…

Connecticut Man Gets 40 Years in Prison on Two Rape Charges

Frederick, MD – In the Frederick County Circuit Court, Nicholas Wayne Summers received a 40-year sentence in the Department of Corrections, with all but 19 years suspended, for two counts of second-degree…