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Fatal New Haven Hit-Run: Victim ID'd As City Resident
The incident occurred in New Haven around 9:30 p.m., Sunday, April 28, at Whalley Avenue and Brownell Street. According to Officer Christian Bruckhart of the New Haven Police, responding officers found 70-year-old Yusuf Suat Gursey of New Haven in the roadway suffering from serious injuries. Bruckhart said the offending vehicle's...
Connecticut Supreme Court justices hear arguments on if Bridgeport voters can force the arrest of alleged ballot harvesters
In the face of alleged government inaction in the wake of the Bridgeport ballot scandal, an election integrity group had their case heard Wednesday.
New Haven residents deliver emotional testimony on ceasefire resolution
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — There were hours of emotional testimony from New Haven residents Wednesday night over a potential ceasefire resolution. This coming off the heels of numerous protests in the Elm City and residents said it’s at a boiling point. “Since our original submission the death toll in Gaza has doubled,” said Chloe […]
Extradited Nigerian national convicted in New Haven for business email compromise scheme
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A Nigerian national was convicted by a federal jury in New Haven on Wednesday for operating a business email compromise scheme out of numerous countries, including the United States, according to U.S. Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery. Among the victims were a Connecticut-based financial company, a...
First female engineer at CT aircraft company turns 100
STRATFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The first female engineer hired by Vought Sikorsky turned 100 on Wednesday. The Stratford woman, Jean Tucker was hired back in 1943. Locals held an event on Wednesday to celebrate Tucker and all the Connecticut women who helped the World War 2 effort from home. As an engineer, Tucker made design […]
Former pharmacy technician at CT hospital pleads guilty to stealing, using opioids
A former pharmacy technician at a Connecticut hospital has pleaded guilty to stealing a portion of an opioid solution meant for patient use and using it for herself before replacing it with saline. Tiffany Moss, 34, of Montville waived her right to be indicted and entered a plea during a hearing Tuesday in Bridgeport federal court, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of ...
Warrant: Arrested Protester Lowered American Flag
A Yale graduate student allegedly spent 23 minutes working to release the rope and lower the American flag in Beinecke Plaza during the first night of a pro-Palestinian tent encampment. A week later Yale police arrested that graduate student for vandalizing university property — with repair costs for the “damaged” flagpole estimated...
Three injured in late-night Hamden car collision
HAMDEN — Emergency crews responded to a significant two-car accident at the intersection of Woodin Street and Glemby Street early Tuesday morning, where three individuals were reported injured, one unconscious. The collision occurred at approximately 12:27 a.m., prompting a swift response from local emergency personnel. Two of the individuals...
Harrah’s in Colombus, Nebraska will be the state’s first ‘permanent’ casino to open in May
There are currently three temporary casinos in Nebraska and the state has proved that gambling is profitable. Soon, residents in Nebraska will have their first “permanent” casino set to open in May. It will be Harrash’s in Columbus. This a massive milestone for the casino and gambling industry that’s still growing.
Crash hospitalizes Monroe teen, victim loses over $4,000 to Facebook Marketplace scam
MONROE, CT — A male Monroe passenger, 17, was taken to St. Vincent’s Medical Center for treatment of injuries after a gray 2007 Mazda 3 crashed into a utility pole on Monroe Turnpike, just south of Crown View Drive on April 26. The driver, an 18-year-old Monroe man,...
CT expands free home health care program for first-time parents
A Connecticut program that helps new parents transition to life with a newborn is expanding. The Family Bridge program has already helped hundreds families in the greater Bridgeport area — soon, it will be offered in Norwich, too. The Family Bridge program launched in October of 2023. It offers...
Wednesday’s Warrior: Brother’s suicide inspires community through mental health awareness
MILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) – It’s been five years since Alexander Jordan Jamieson lost his battle with depression. “May 1, 2019 is the day my brother passed away,” recalled William Jamieson Jr. “It feels like it’s been days but at the same time decades without being able to talk to him.” But if William Jamieson could […]
Drunk Driver Caught Speeding On Route 7 In Wilton: Police
Bethel resident Jason Murillo was arrested on Sunday, April 28 after he was pulled over on Danbury Road (Route 7) in Wilton, Wilton Police announced. According to the department, just before 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, Murillo's red 2023 Genesis GV70 was pulled over by officers after it was allegedly seen speeding.
17-year-old arrested after reports of gun at North Haven High School
NORTH HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A 17-year-old was arrested on Tuesday in connection to an alleged incident involving a handgun at North Haven High School. Officers were notified on Friday that a student from another high school allegedly displayed a handgun Thursday on North Haven High School’s campus. Police executed a search warrant at 6 […]
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