“Guns Down, Gloves Up” In Connecticut

By Daniel Ingle - Dinner and Boxing took center stage Saturday in Stratford, Connecticut at Vazzano's Four Seasons. Boxers took part in a competition sanctioned by the World Boxing Organization, with proceeds benefiting the Chick Rosnick Boxing Club "Guns Down, Gloves Up" program. The dinner kicked off at 6 p.m., with boxing afterwards and proceeds … Continue reading “Guns Down, Gloves Up” In Connecticut

Escaped Inmate From Bridgeport, Connecticut Is In Custody In Georgia

By Bryan Collins - In Henry County, Georgia the Sheriff’s Office’s Special Investigation Unit has arrested 31-year-old Forenza Rakeem Murphy, an inmate who escaped from a Connecticut Department of Corrections Halfway House in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The Henry County Sheriff’s Office confirmed on Friday that Murphy, who has been on the run since August 8th, 2022 … Continue reading Escaped Inmate From Bridgeport, Connecticut Is In Custody In Georgia

Police Are Investigating A Teenager Shot In Bloomfield, Connecticut

By Bryan Collins - Police in Bloomfield, Connecticut are investigating a shooting on Tyler Street. It happened Saturday afternoon and was originally reported by a caller as an accidental discharge. One person, a male, 14 years-old was shot on the front porch of the house. Two other teens on scene told police a male wearing … Continue reading Police Are Investigating A Teenager Shot In Bloomfield, Connecticut

New Haven Man Indicted By Federal Grand Jury For Fentanyl Distribution And Possession Of A Firearm

By Tiffany Williams - Teejay Johnson, 37, of New Haven, Connecticut has been indicted by a federal grand jury. Johnson is charged with unlawful firearm possession and fentanyl distribution offenses. On March 9, 2022, while executing a search warrant at Johnson's residence, the New Haven Police Department Shooting Task Force and other law enforcement officers … Continue reading New Haven Man Indicted By Federal Grand Jury For Fentanyl Distribution And Possession Of A Firearm

Upping the Ante on CT Public Schools HVAC Systems

By Tamika McMayo - Governor Ned Lamont, and his administration recently announced a $150 Million order for an Additional Air Filtration System elevation in Connecticut Public Schools Of late the $150 million state grant program will be prone to backing of the heating ventilation and air condition (HVAC) within all Connecticut Public Schools (CPS) systems. … Continue reading Upping the Ante on CT Public Schools HVAC Systems

Dominic Colon-Brown Of Farmington, Connecticut Sentenced To 12 Months For Firearms Charges

By Joseph Russell - At the United States District in New Haven, S. District Judge Jeffrey A. Meyer sentenced Dominic Colon-Brown, 28, of Farmington, Connecticut to 12 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release. Colon-Brown, who was arrested on May 27, 2021, pleaded guilty on January 20, 2022, to one count of … Continue reading Dominic Colon-Brown Of Farmington, Connecticut Sentenced To 12 Months For Firearms Charges

Hartford Police Investigating The Homicide Of Dominic Battle From Manchester, CT

By Floyd Hartnett - Hartford Police are investigating a homicide that happened early Sunday morning at the Lambada Night Club. Officers were dispatched to the club on Maple Ave just after midnight for a ShotSpotter activation. Upon arrival officers located Dominic Battle, 24, of Manchester, Connecticut shot and unresponsive. Police and EMS attempted life-saving measures … Continue reading Hartford Police Investigating The Homicide Of Dominic Battle From Manchester, CT

Some Connecticut Residents To Receive A One-Time, Back-To-School, COVID-19 Relief Benefit Of $257.87

By Yuan Chu - On Friday, Governor Ned Lamont announced that the Connecticut Department of Social Services this weekend will deliver a one-time, back-to-school, COVID-19 relief special benefit of $257.87 per child to more than 15,000 low-income Connecticut households on behalf of 27,000 children. The Pandemic Emergency Assistance Fund (PEAF), is a special benefit that … Continue reading Some Connecticut Residents To Receive A One-Time, Back-To-School, COVID-19 Relief Benefit Of $257.87

Hartford Convicted Felon Sentenced To 13 Months For Violating Terms Of Supervised Release

By Arlene Dixon - Noel Perez, 25, of Hartford, CT. was sentenced Wednesday by U.S. District Judge Jeffrey A. Meyer in New Haven to 18 months of imprisonment. On May 29, 2018, Hartford Police stopped a vehicle Perez was driving on Wadsworth Street. While searching the vehicle Hartford Police recovered a loaded .40 caliber handgun, … Continue reading Hartford Convicted Felon Sentenced To 13 Months For Violating Terms Of Supervised Release