Three Workers Injured in New Haven Jail Attack
Three workers were injured during an inmate attack at the New Haven Correctional Center Monday. Officials say the inmate struck a health care worker in the head following a medical evaluation. Two correctional officers were also hurt while restraining the inmate. State police are investigating.
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Police have identified 43 year old Marco Leon-Lopez of Danbury as the pedestrian killed Thursday night on South Main Street in Waterbury. Police say 38 year old Meralis Rivera-Maldonado of Waterbury struck him while impaired. She faces manslaughter, reckless driving and operating under the influence charges.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNew Milford Garage Expansion Clears Environmental Review
New Milford’s wetlands commission has approved a $1 million expansion of an auto garage near the Housatonic River. Plans call for a 15,000-square-foot addition, new parking and outdoor storage. Part of the space would be leased to a business that converts vintage cars to electric power.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYMan Accused of Stealing $27,000 From Ridgefield Resident
Police say 60 year old David Yorwerth of New Haven used a forged ID and withdrawal slips to steal $27,000 from a Ridgefield resident’s bank account. Yorwerth faces forgery, identity theft, larceny and criminal impersonation charges. He remains jailed on $5,000 bond.
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Federal immigration agents made several arrests in downtown Danbury Monday morning. According to unofficial sources, seven people believed to be day laborers were detained at Kennedy Park. City officials say they received no advance notice, and ICE has not released details about the arrests.
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A Yale study found cannabis was detected more often in people killed in Connecticut crashes after recreational use became legal. The increase was significant among motorcyclists, while the rate among pedestrians nearly doubled. Researchers caution however, that a positive test does not prove impairment or that cannabis caused a crash.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Receives $10 Million Early Literacy Grant
Connecticut has received a five-year, $10 million federal grant to strengthen reading programs for students in kindergarten through third grade. The initiative will expand small-group instruction, teacher training and literacy coaching to 75 elementary schools statewide. The program begins with a limited number of schools before expanding.
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