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Two from Connecticut charged for dealing drugs in North Jersey

Hackensack, NJ – Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella has revealed the arrests of Pascious A. Mink and Rikki C. Slappy, both residents of Enfield, CT. The arrests come as a result of…

June 4, 2023

Biden nominates four more judges in D.C., Michigan, Pennsylvania, Connecticut

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Joe Biden nominated another four federal judges on Wednesday, including two women of Asian descent who would be the first such U.S. judges on their court or in…

May 3, 2023

Connecticut Man Sentenced to 16 Years for Murder-for-Hire Plot

NEWARK, N.J. – George Bratsenis, a 74-year-old Connecticut man, was sentenced on Wednesday to 192 months in prison for his involvement in a murder-for-hire scheme. Bratsenis, along with accomplices Sean Caddle and…

April 1, 2023

Connecticut college presidents resigns over golf event at club that denied blacks, jews in past

by Kate Anderson The president of Connecticut College (CC) announced on March 24 that she would be stepping down amid backlash for plans to host an event at a golf club accused…

March 27, 2023

Connecticut accuses four companies of selling illegal ‘ghost gun’ parts

By Brendan Pierson (Reuters) – Connecticut on Tuesday sued four gun companies it accused of violating state law by advertising and selling components that can be used to build so-called “ghost guns”…

March 7, 2023

Court to reconsider Connecticut rule allowing transgender athletes in girls’ sports

By Brendan Pierson (Reuters) – A federal appeals court on Monday agreed to reconsider a lawsuit challenging a Connecticut policy allowing transgender students to compete in girls’ high school sports. All judges…

February 13, 2023

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…

January 5, 2023

Connecticut Man Sentenced to Additional Time For Threatening to Kill a Federal Judge, a Federal Prosecutor, and Other Individuals

CONCORD – Devin James Melycher, 30, of Danbury, Connecticut, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison and three years of supervised release for threatening to…

December 27, 2022

Court Rules That Boys Can Continue Dominating Girls’ Sports In Connecticut

Court Rules That Boys Can Continue Dominating Girls’ Sports In Connecticut Alexa Schwerha on December 19, 2022 The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled in favor of two…

December 19, 2022

Connecticut Physician and Urgent Care Practice Pay Over $4.2 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations

Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Phillip Coyne, Special Agent in Charge for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Inspector General,…

December 15, 2022

Connecticut Man Sentenced to 7 ½ years for Firearm Charge

PORTLAND, Maine: A Connecticut man was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Portland today for possessing a stolen firearm. U.S. District Judge John A. Woodcock, Jr. sentenced Henry Brackett, 60, to 92…

December 13, 2022

Connecticut Man Sentenced to 27 Months of Imprisonment for Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl

The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont stated that Jorge Torres, 23, of Hartford, Connecticut, was sentenced to 27 months of imprisonment today in United States District…

December 5, 2022

Connecticut School District Approves Transgender Book For Second Graders Amid Backlash From Parents

Connecticut School District Approves Transgender Book For Second Graders Amid Backlash From Parents Reagan Reese on December 1, 2022 A Connecticut school district approved a book about a young boy who wants…

December 2, 2022

Connecticut Man Sentenced to 84 Months of Imprisonment for Drug Distribution from Rutland Apartment

The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont stated that Brownswell Cedano (a.k.a. “Twin,” “T,” and “J”), 28, of Hartford, Connecticut was sentenced to 84 months of imprisonment…

November 14, 2022

Bristol Man Sentenced to 70 Months in Prison for Trafficking Cocaine from Puerto Rico to Connecticut

Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that on November 10, 2022, JORGE FREYTES, 37, of Bristol, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden…

November 14, 2022

Connecticut Man Convicted of Drug Trafficking

TRENTON, N.J. – A Connecticut man was convicted by a federal jury of heroin trafficking, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today. Following an eight-day trial before U.S. District Judge Michael A.…

October 25, 2022

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.…

October 24, 2022

Connecticut Native Celebrates Grand Opening of First Brooklyn Dumpling Shop in Home State

Multi-unit franchisee brings the New York-based dumpling concept near the University of Connecticut campus Mansfield, CT (-) Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, the nation’s fastest growing dumpling automat concept, is celebrating the grand opening…

October 22, 2022

TOUS les JOURS Opens First Connecticut Location

TOUS les JOURS Opens First Connecticut Location Popular French-Asian Bakery Franchise Now Serving the Constitution State Commerce, CA (-) TOUS les JOURS, a French-Asian bakery café chain offering more than 300 different…

October 22, 2022

Two Connecticut police officers shot dead, one wounded in ambush

By Brendan O’Brien (Reuters) -Two police officers in central Connecticut were killed and another wounded by a gunman who lured them to a residence with a fake 911 call and opened fire,…

October 13, 2022

Southeastern Connecticut Man Sentenced to More Than 10 Years in Federal Prison for Gun and Drug Offenses

Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that DWAYNE JOHNSON, 46, of Norwich, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport to 130…

October 7, 2022

Connecticut U.S. Attorney’s Office Celebrates U.S. Attorney’s Awards

The United States Attorney’s Office Law Enforcement Awards Ceremony was celebrated this afternoon in New Haven. The ceremony at the City of New Haven’s aldermanic chambers recognized approximately 190 individuals for their…

October 6, 2022

Connecticut U.S. Attorney’s Office Takes Part in Department’s Wide-Ranging Efforts to Protect Older Adults

The Justice Department today announced the results of its efforts over the past year to protect older adults from fraud and exploitation. During the past year, the Department and its law enforcement…

October 4, 2022

U.S. Attorney Avery Commits Office to Ensuring Environmental Justice for All Connecticut Residents

New Haven, Conn. – Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today affirmed the U.S. Attorney’s Office’s commitment to ensure environmental justice for all Connecticut residents. The U.S.…

September 30, 2022

Kelly’s Roast Beef Targets Entrance into Connecticut

Iconic Massachusetts Chain Continues to Scope Out Franchise Locations in the Constitution State Revere, MA (PRESS RELEASE) The Boston-based inventor of the North Shore roast beef sandwich, Kelly’s Roast Beef, is targeting…

September 29, 2022

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