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Dominican man deported in 2010 for cocaine distribution sentenced for illegally re-entering U.S.
A Dominican national deported from the U.S. 14 years ago following a drug conviction has been sentenced to just over a year in prison for re-entering the country and once again being arrested on drug charges. Jose Ozuna Cruz, 48, faced sentencing Tuesday in federal court in New Haven, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut. He was sentenced to a year and a day ...
Woman strangled, stabbed during argument at Shelton home
A woman was strangled and stabbed during an argument at a home in Shelton on Tuesday night and the suspect fled before police arrived. Emergency crews were called to a home on Walnut Tree Hill Road around 7:45 p.m. for a report of a stabbing. Authorities said while there, they...
New Haven's Whalley Drug Filled Invalid Prescriptions: Feds
Cornerstone Pharmacy, Inc., which did business in New Haven as Whalley Drug, and its owner, Yong Kwon, entered into a civil settlement agreement with the federal government to resolve allegations that they violated the Controlled Substances Act, the US Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut announced on Monday, April 22.
Young mom, 9-month-old dead before fire started at Connecticut home: cops
An infant and his young mother, both of whom were found dead in a Connecticut house fire, were not alive when the blaze broke out inside their home last week, police said. First responders on Wednesday were called to battle flames at the residence in Wallingford, located approximately 14 miles north of New Haven. When they arrived on the scene, officers discovered 24-year-old Justin Varnado ...
New Haven man charged with unlawful possession of a pistol while on federal supervised release
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A federal grand jury in New Haven returned an indictment on Tuesday charging a New Haven man with unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut. 31-year-old Elbert Llorrens was convicted in Connecticut...
Florida man extradited back to Connecticut to face charges for fatal hit-and-run
NORTH BRANFORD, Conn. (WTNH) – North Branford police say a Florida man accused of a fatal hit-and-run in March has been extradited to Connecticut. James William Black was extradited Tuesday and charged by the North Branford Police Department with first-degree manslaughter, evading responsibility resulting in death, and tampering with evidence. He was charged on an […]
Bridgeport Fire Marshal Dies Suddenly
Bridgeport Fire Marshal Alberto Hernandez, age 63, of Bridgeport, died on Monday, April 22. “I want to extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Alberto Hernandez," said Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim. "We are all very grateful to have lived in a community where we could be under Hernandez’s protection as a Fire Marshal for the City of Bridgeport. He was a widely loved member of our community, and he will truly be missed by all who knew him."
New Haven gang member known as ‘Blamm’ pleads guilty to racketeering charge
NEW HAVEN, CT (WFSB) - A man who went by the nickname “Blamm” pleaded guilty to a racketeering charge that stemmed from his role in a violent New Haven street gang. Samuel Douglas, 25, entered his plea on Tuesday in New Haven, according to Vanessa Roberts Avery, U.S. attorney for the District of Connecticut, court officials, and investigators.
Police investigate morning shooting
WEST HAVEN, Conn. (WFSB) - Police in West Haven are investigating a shooting on Coleman Street that left one person injured Tuesday morning. According to police, the person sustained a single gunshot wound. The person is being treated for non life-threatening injuries an an area hospital. Police said this is...
Former Connecticut teacher’s remains sent into deep space
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A former Connecticut teacher is getting the experience of a post-lifetime. “The launch actually illuminates the sky,” said Dawn Amore, Enrica Amore’s daughter. The burst of light soaring into the atmosphere is a rocket that holds the DNA and remains of 264 people, including the Hamden resident. “First you see […]
$100,000 Cash5 jackpot winner for second day in a row
There was a $100,000 Cash5 jackpot winner in Connecticut for the second day in a row. The winning numbers on Monday were 3-6-25-27-35. The ticket was sold at EZ Stop in Stratford, according to CT Lottery. There was a $100,000 jackpot winner on Sunday night as well. That ticket was...
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