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ORANGE - A 38-year-old man died Sunday night after his motorcycle was hit by a sedan, police said. Officers responded to the area of Derby Milford Road around 9:15 p.m. on the report of an accident. They were able to determine that the motorcyclist, whose name will not be released until death notifications are made, was traveling northbound on Derby Milford Road when a black Mercedes sedan… → Read More
MILFORD - Police are seeking public assistance in the identification of a woman accused of stealing a purse at Dave and Buster's. An officer was notified that a purse left unattended at the restaurant, located at 1201 Boston Post Road, was missing July 6, said Officer Joe Dempsey in a prepared statement. Video surveillance showed that the complainant left her purse behind at a table after… → Read More
A dog found tied to a pole Saturday in West Haven is the most recent incident in a spate of cases of animal abuse and neglect in Connecticut this summer. The dog, found outside an apartment complex on Campbell Avenue, was tied to the pole with a neck tie. The day before, another dog, a pit breed, was found tied to a tree in Norwalk's Cranbury Park. A note attached to the pit breed's collar… → Read More
ORANGE - A Hamden man's erratic driving Sunday night led to his arrest for drug possession, police said. After receiving reports of an erratic motorist, officers were dispatched to Marsh Hill Road. They apprehended Frederick T. Williams, 54, at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel. Narcotics were observed in plain view in Williams' vehicle and a controlled substance was found on his person, authorities… → Read More
A jury found a Milford man guilty of offenses related to his involvement in a cross-country marijuana trafficking conspiracy, said a statement released Friday from the U.S. attorney's office. Robert Capelli, 33, was convicted of several charges in connection with his involvement in a California to Connecticut marijuana distribution scheme. According to evidence presented in court, the conspiracy… → Read More
ORANGE - Three women were taken into custody Thursday night in connection with a shoplifting incident at Designer Shoe Warehouse, police said. Around 9:40 p.m. officers responded to DSW, 538 Boston Post Road, in regard to a shoplifting in progress. Niajeha Green, 24, Janarleen Boria, 33, and Tajanique Watson, 27, were arrested for concealing merchandise and exiting the store without paying.… → Read More
SEYMOUR - A portion of West Street is closed Tuesday due to tree work, police said. The roadway is closed from Cedar Street to the intersection of River Street, Derby Avenue and Broad Street. The closure is expected to last until around 3 p.m. There are detour signs in place to direct traffic. → Read More
MILFORD - A city man was arrested Saturday morning after police received reports that he was asleep behind the wheel. After an investigation, Nicholas Goerig, 39, was accused of misusing license plates while operating an unlicensed, uninsured car in the area of Hillside Avenue and Burwell Street. The Summit Avenue resident was also found to be in possession of heroin. Goerig was charged with… → Read More
While summer provides some great opportunities - sunshine and swimming to name a few - one of the best is the chance to buy fresh, locally grown produce at a farmers market near you. Connecticut has more than 100 farmers markets which can be found in almost any town, seven days a week, according to the state Department of Agriculture. Most Connecticut farmers markets are affiliated with the… → Read More
ORANGE - A 30-year-old Florida man wanted in Orange was taken into custody Monday evening, police said. The Connecticut State Police transferred custody of Jonathan X. Velez to the Orange Police Department after Orange authorities confirmed an active warrant for his arrest. Velez, of Bradenton, was wanted in connection with a January 2016 incident at Greyson Guns. He was charged with issuing bad… → Read More
MILFORD - Two men reported to be unruly patrons were arrested within an hour of each other early Saturday morning at two Daniel Street restaurants, police said. Police first responded to the Stonebridge Restaurant located at 50 Daniel St. around 1 a.m., when an investigation led to the arrest of 21-year-old Christopher Franco. The West Haven resident has been accused of striking a security… → Read More
STRATFORD - Aug Stone, a Stratford native and surrealist comedian who performs stand-up under the name "Young Southpaw," came to his profession past a few loose ends. Though he now has more than 80 performances under his belt and a podcast where he releases additional content, the draw of stand-up was not immediately part of the pattern. Initially, he pursued his first love: music. After… → Read More
STRATFORD - Bill O'Brien, councilman for the ninth district, is retiring from his full-time position as the Senior Director of Athletics and Facilities at the Sterling House Community Center after more than 40 years of service. The community center, which offers preschool, after-school, summer day camp and athletics programs, among other services, has been a town fixture since 1932, when… → Read More
FAIRFIELD - The Barnum Festival is honoring its 'greatest showman' with an outdoor production of the Broadway musical that celebrates his history. An outdoor production of "Barnum: An American Musical" has been added to the menu of events for the Festival, a Bridgeport tradition dating back to 1948. The play will be performed at the Fairfield Museum and History Center at the end of the month.… → Read More
TRUMBULL - Actor Mark Wahlberg, who is well known for roles in "Boogie Nights" and "Planet of the Apes" will visit the Wahlburgers located in the Westfield Trumbull Mall Thursday evening, according to the restaurant's Facebook page . Wahlberg will be visiting the restaurant, located next to Lord and Taylor on the upper-level, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Wahlburgers chain, which has 26 locations… → Read More
MILFORD - An accident involving three cars Friday morning has closed a southbound lane on I-95, according to the state Department of Transportation. The left lane is closed between exits 40 and 39B in Milford. No injuries have been reported. → Read More
MILFORD - A Shelton man who drove erratically on Anderson Avenue, swearing at residents as he went past their home was arrested yesterday, police said. Collin Webster, 31, was located by police around 4 a.m., shortly after the incident. He was "extremely uncooperative" and is accused of striking an officer in the face with a closed fist while in processing, according to a statement released… → Read More
NEW HAVEN - The Long Island Sound Coast Guard is searching for the owner of a vessel found adrift Saturday in New Haven Harbor. The barge, a green 20-foot center console, was located near the east break wall. Anyone with information on the boat's owner is asked to contact the Coast Guard at 203-468-4444. → Read More
STRATFORD - Students of Stratford Academy Elementary School are putting on a junior production of The Lion King this weekend, participating in the school's annual musical, a tradition with more than 30 years of history. The production is headed by three women - Director Kathy Signore, Assistant Director Liz Litchfield and Choreographer Megan McCool - who have volunteered to put together the… → Read More
STRATFORD - A 76-year-old school bus driver was arrested last week and charged with possession of child pornography. According to a release, the Stratford Police Department received a child pornography complaint in February from the National Center for Missing Exploited Children. An investigation led to the identification of John Kenneth Stone, a school bus driver employed by Durham Bus… → Read More