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Citing ‘level of depravity,’ judge refuses to reduce 85-year sentence for New London killer
Saying the crime stood out for its “level of gratuitous violence,” New London Superior Court Judge John M. Newson on Monday rejected a request for a sentence reduction by Gregory Pierre, one of the three men convicted in the 1998 murder of James Connor of Essex. “In the...
Local college notes
• Freshman attack Quinn Perkins (NFA) has appeared in eight games for the University of Joseph (Ct.) men’s lacrosse team, chipping in four goals and six assists. Also at USJ, freshman midfielder Anna LeGault (Bacon Academy) leads the women’s lacrosse team in assists (39) and points (a Great Northeast Athletic Conference leading 83) and ranks second in goals (44). She had five goals and two assists in an 18-7 win over Elms College on Saturday. Freshman midfielder Reagan Buscetto (Montville) has 40 goals and nine assists for 49 points.
Police logs ― April 23, 2024
Yolande Mompoint, 61, of 5 Ward St. was charged Sunday with disorderly conduct and interfering with an emergency call. Spencer S. Ferdula, 20, of 50 Summit St., New London, was charged April 16 with second-degree burglary, sixth-degree larceny and second-degree failure to appear in court. Pierce E. Hall. 57, of...
Norwich Public Utilities receives $10.9 million grant to replace aging gas lines
Norwich ― A segment of the $1.2 trillion 2021 federal infrastructure law seemed written with Norwich in mind: replace century-old natural gas pipelines in financially distressed communities with city-owned gas companies. Norwich Public Utilities natural gas division will receive $10.9 million this year, added to the $10 million received...
St. Bernard celebrates Earth Day
Montville ― Students gathered trash bags, gloves and shovels as they participated in St. Bernard School’s first ever Earth Day celebration on Monday. Theology and math teacher Carey Moran organized the event with the help of staff and the Mohegan Tribe. “It’s a cause that’s near and dear...
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