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Former MIT researcher sentenced to prison in murder of Yale student
NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- A former Massachusetts Institute of Technology researcher has been sentenced in the 2021 murder of a Yale graduate student.Thirty-three-year-old Qinxuan Pan pleaded guilty in February to murdering 26-year-old Kevin Jiang.Pan was sentenced Tuesday to 35 years in prison. During the hearing, he apologized and took responsibility for his actions. "I feel sorry for what my actions caused and for everyone affected," Pan said. "I fully accept my penalties."Yale grad student Kevin Jiang fatally shotPolice say on the evening of Feb. 6, 2021, Jiang was shot multiple times in the East Rock neighborhood of New...
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 ...
Man Charged With Stealing Semi After Traffic Stop for Seatbelt
(Reading, PA) -- A 52-year-old man from Connecticut is in the Berks County Jail for reportedly not turning in a rented semi-truck at the end of March. A state trooper discovered the rig was allegedly stolen when he pulled over Abdoul K. Conde on Interstate-78 for not wearing his seatbelt. The trooper says Conde had denied knowledge of the truck having one of its license-plate digits taped over. Officials say drivers sometimes do that to trip up license plate readers and avoid being charged for tolls.
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 […]
North Haven RTC Announces New Leadership, Vision, and Outreach
Press Release from North Haven Republican Town Committee. On March 12, the North Haven Republican Town Committee (NHRTC) elected new leadership to serve two-year terms as executive board members. The newly elected leaders expressed their commitment to host a welcoming and community-centered environment that makes civic participation accessible and exciting.
New England region gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices rose for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.59 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.40 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the New England region has risen about...
Animal shelter on what to do if you can’t care for your pet anymore
(WFSB) – A dog was found in a wildlife sanctuary Monday morning after someone heard barking. They found him tied to a tree with his collar wrapped around his neck. Animal control has him in good care and even though he’s a little shaken up, he’s recovering for the 10 days. After that he’ll be up for adoption.
Third day in a row with a $100,000 Cash5 jackpot winner in Connecticut
There was a $100,000 Cash5 jackpot winner in Connecticut on Tuesday and it was the third day in a row with a jackpot winner. The winning numbers on Tuesday were 6-10-11-16-23. The ticket was sold at North Haven Mobil at 384 State St. in North Haven. All three tickets that...
Loved ones demand justice outside Waterbury Court after woman struck and killed in Wolcott
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Family and friends of Alexandra “Allie” Standish gathered outside Waterbury Superior Court on Wednesday, continuing their quest for justice after the tragic death of the 37-year-old Wolcott woman. Standish was fatally hit by a car in her driveway on February 10th. “It’s hard,” said Jessica Tepper, a close friend of Standish. […]
Shooting Causes Wesleyan University To Shelter-In-Place
The incident occurred in Middlesex County around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, in the area of Pearl Street and Court Street in Middletown. According to Middletown Police Chief Erik Costa, officers responded to the shooting area where a caller reported multiple shots had been fired, and a blue SUV fled the area.
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 […]
Drug trafficker with Connecticut ties sentenced to more than a decade in federal prison
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — After being found guilty of trafficking fentanyl and heroin in 2022, a man with Connecticut ties was sentenced in New Haven on Wednesday to 10 years and five months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut.
Motorcyclist hits 130mph during reckless driving incident, troopers say
EAST HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - A motorcyclist faces a list of charges after state police said recklessly drove and engaged them in a pursuit on Interstate 84 in East Hartford. Paris Perry, 45, of New Britain, was charged with reckless driving, engaging police in a pursuit, failure to drive in a proper lanes, and operate a motor vehicle without a license.
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