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Man accused of causing crash, attacking police officers
WILTON, CT (WFSB) – A man is facing charges after he allegedly caused a crash and attacked two officers, according to Wilton police. Jorge Oliva, 48, of Trumbull, was charged with two counts of assault of public safety, interfering with an investigation, reckless driving, failure to stop, and littering.
Yale students arrested at protest over university investment in arms manufacturers. ‘It was very brutal’
About 45 protesters at Yale University were arrested and charged with trespassing Monday morning during a protest seeking for the university to divest from weapons manufacturers that supply Israel with arms, police said. New Haven police officers assisted the Yale Police Department in the area of the Beinecke Plaza, where protesters were given commands to leave the property or be arrested, ...
Serious injuries reported in West Haven crash
WEST HAVEN, CT (WFSB) - Serious injuries were reported as a result of a crash that happened in West Haven on Monday morning. Emergency officials reported that it happened in the area of Kelsey Avenue and Chestnut Street. West Haven firefighters said they ended up transporting whoever was involved to...
Milford man pleads guilty to threatening federal law enforcement officer
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A 59-year-old man admitted guilt for an offense related to threatening a federal law enforcement officer. The Milford resident was identified as Hamilton Clark Smith. Court documents and statements during the hearing revealed that on January 10 and 11, 2023, Smith sent multiple threatening text messages to a Deputy U.S. Marshal. […]
Eli's to soon close its Orange location
ORANGE, Conn — Eli's Orange on the Boston Post Road in Orange is closing its doors at the end of the month. The Eli's Restaurant Group posted on the Orange location's social media page, saying Eli's Orange will close its doors on Sunday, April 28. There will be a customer celebration from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. that afternoon.
New Haven pharmacy pays $120K to settle allegations of violating controlled substance laws
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Cornerstone Pharmacy, Inc., operating as “Whalley Drug,” and its owner, Yong Kwon, have reached a civil settlement agreement with the federal government. They have paid $120,000 to resolve allegations of violating civil provisions of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). The investigation started when the DEA served an Administrative Inspection Warrant […]
CT forensics experts are tackling backlog of grim cold cases. New money and old DNA can bring justice
In a Hartford courtroom on Tuesday morning, prosecutors will begin presenting evidence in a case that went cold for years — a double homicide in the city’s North End in 2016. The state will argue its case against Brandon Letman, hoping for a conviction in just one of the many cases in Connecticut that went cold, this one leaving the victim’s loved ones waiting for answers for years. In other ...
Pride Center Offers Queer Health Check-Up
“I’ve never, ever gone to a place like this before,” said Darnell Ray, taking in the flurry of queer-affirming healthcare and self-care opportunities that filled the New Haven Pride Center. Ray first came out as gay at the age of 19. Now, at 51, he’s recently built up...
Sikorsky Lays Off Hundreds Following U.S. Army Program Cancellation
HARTFORD, CT – Sikorsky is laying off less than 1% of its workforce in response to the U.S. Army’s decision to eliminate program-making attack aircraft, officials say. While the exact number of layoffs has not been released, US Sen. Chris Murphy said in a statement on Wednesday, it amounts to as many as 400 jobs that are being eliminated.
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