Danbury Crash Suspect Never Had Driver’s License
27 year old Melissa Esperanza Ramirez of Stamford could face another charge in the Danbury crash that killed Bridgeport police Officer Cooper Whiteside and Brittany Islami. Prosecutors say Ramirez admitted she never had a driver’s license. She already faces manslaughter and DUI charges in the July 13 crash.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Considers Stricter School Cellphone Rules
Connecticut education officials are considering guidance urging schools to ban student cellphone use from bell to bell and limit classroom screen time. The recommendations would not be mandatory, but would push districts to adopt stricter policies while allowing exceptions for special needs and emergencies.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYLongtime Middlebury Animal Control Officer Dies
72 year old Oreste Bona, Middlebury’s longtime animal control officer, was found dead inside a vehicle Sunday. Police say his death is not considered suspicious. Bona had served the town since 2004 and was remembered for rescuing and caring for animals across the community.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Seeks Caterers for State Parks
Connecticut is seeking qualified caterers to provide food and beverage services at several state park event facilities beginning in 2027. Locations vary statewide. Proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis through the state contracting portal.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYThree More Charged in Danbury Crypto Kidnapping Plot
Three St. Louis men face federal charges in an alleged $245 million cryptocurrency robbery plot tied to the 2024 kidnapping of a Danbury couple. 32 year old Sedric Louis, 34 year old John Davis and 27 year old Martel Williams are charged with conspiracy to commit robbery. All three have pleaded not guilty.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSecond Suspect Arrested in Milford Home Invasion Murder
24 year old Ivan Barias-Florimon of the Bronx has been arrested in New York in connection with a June home invasion in Connecticut. He is accused in the shooting death of 69 year old Fredrick Werner and the wounding of 69 year old Sandra Cooper in Milford. Barias-Florimon is being held on three-million-dollars bond pending […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Distributes $300 Grocery Benefits
Connecticut is distributing one-time $300 grocery benefits to residents who lost SNAP eligibility under new federal requirements. The virtual prepaid cards can be used at food retailers and will not affect other assistance. Eligible residents should contact their local community action agency.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNew Haven Man Charged in 2024 Murder
20 year old Joshua Yeaton of New Haven has been charged with accessory to murder in the 2024 shooting death of 22 year old Niygere Wicker. Police found Wicker shot in the head near Wolcott and Ferry streets. U.S. marshals and New Haven police took Yeaton into custody.
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