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…
West Glen Drive Bridge Closure Announced
STAMFORD, CT — The Stamford Police Department has announced that the West Glen Drive Bridge will be closed starting Monday, June 17, 2024, for construction. The bridge is expected to remain closed…
Bridgeport Fentanyl Dealer Involved in Overdose Death Sentenced to Federal Prison
According to court documents and statements made in court, in the early morning hours of April 23, 2020, a 23-year-old woman was discovered unconscious in her bedroom of her Bronx, New York…
I-95 Bridge Damaged by Burning Fuel Tanker in Connected Being Demolished
Stamford, CT – The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CT DOT) announced plans to start the demolition of the damaged bridge in Norwalk on May 3, focusing on the morning hours. The closure…
Investigation Leads to Arrest Warrant in Toddler’s Death
Stamford, CT – The Stamford Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit Squad “A” began investigating the death of 2-year-old Liam Rivera on Monday. Edgar Ismalej-Gomez, the child’s father, was looked into as part…
Extradited Nigerian National Convicted of Business Email Compromise Scheme
According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Okechuckwu Valentine Osuji, 39, and his co-conspirators targeted specific individuals and businesses by masquerading as trustworthy entities in electronic communications to obtain money. …
Extradited Nigerian National Convicted of Business Email Compromise Scheme
According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Okechuckwu Valentine Osuji, 39, and his co-conspirators targeted specific individuals and businesses by masquerading as trustworthy entities in electronic communications to obtain money.…
Fugitive Arrested, Arraigned in Multi-State Burglary Ring
Barrera Garrido, a Chilean national, was arrested in Grove City, OH, on March 11, 2024. He had been sought since December 13, 2023, when a federal indictment was returned against him; he…
Brooklyn Man Receives Life Sentence for Fatal Shooting Spree
Brooklyn, NY – District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced today that Ramel Chapman, a 32-year-old man from Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for a crime spree in…
Connecticut driver assaults officers after pursuit and crash
A wrong-way driver in Connecticut led police on a brief pursuit before crashing into two other cars, injuring a driver, and subsequently assaulting two officers. The incident occurred in Fairfield County around…
FBI Hunting Fugitive Wanted for New Rochelle Murder
New Rochelle, NY – The FBI’s New York Field Office has joined forces with the New Rochelle Police Department to locate Mtayari Dixon, who faces murder charges stemming from an incident on…
Bridgeport Man Who Trafficked Cocaine Sentenced to 70 Months in Federal Prison
Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that LUIS CEPEDA, also known as “Doogie,” 35, of Bridgeport, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Janet C. Hall in…
Federal Jury Finds 2 Members of Violent Bridgeport Gang Guilty of Racketeering Offenses
A federal jury in Bridgeport has found JOSHUA GILBERT, also known as “Lor Heavy,” 22, and LORENZO CARTER, also known as “Zo,” 29, guilty of racketeering offenses related to their involvement in…
BETSY MCCAUGHEY: Election Fraud Is Real — And It Needs To Be Fixed Before 2024
BETSY MCCAUGHEY: Election Fraud Is Real — And It Needs To Be Fixed Before 2024 Betsy McCaughey on November 11, 2023 Democrats claim election fraud is a myth. But videos don’t lie.…
Honduran National Previously Deported 4 Times Sentenced to 3 Years in Federal Prison for Illegally Reentering the U.S.
Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that MIGUEL ANTONIO CONTRERAS-MARTINEZ, 54, a citizen of Honduras residing in Stamford, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Michael…
Schools Axe Homework, Deadlines In The Name Of Equity: REPORT
Schools Axe Homework, Deadlines In The Name Of Equity: REPORT Harold Hutchison on April 26, 2023 Several schools throughout the country are moving to axe homework and deadlines in an effort to…
Biden Admin Announces First Half Of $1.5 Billion In Funding For ‘Clean’ Hydrogen
Biden Admin Announces First Half Of $1.5 Billion In Funding For ‘Clean’ Hydrogen John Hugh DeMastri on March 15, 2023 The Biden administration announced $750 million in funding for research, development and…
Democrats Are Out To Destroy The Suburbs In The Name Of Equity
BETSY MCCAUGHEY: Democrats Are Out To Destroy The Suburbs In The Name Of Equity Betsy McCaughey on February 9, 2023 If you’ve worked hard to afford a suburban house with a patch…
Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Role in Connecticut Drug Ring
Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that MYRON BROWN, also known as “Farid,” 49, of Chester, Pennsylvania, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Janet Bond…
Norwalk Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Offenses
Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that TAJH WILEY, also known as “Yung,” 27, of Norwalk, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Janet Bond Arterton…