By Tiffany Williams - HARTFORD, Conn. — Daqwon Graham, also known as “Seagull” and “Energy,” 31, of Ansonia, pleaded guilty Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in federal court to a fentanyl trafficking offense that carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison. Appearing before U.S. District Judge Vernon D. Oliver in Hartford, Graham admitted … Continue reading Ansonia, Connecticut Man Pleads Guilty to Large-Scale Fentanyl Trafficking Linked to Fatal Overdoses
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Jamaican Citizen Charged with Illegal Reentry After Deportation
By Tiffany Williams - NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A Jamaican national residing in New Haven has been charged with illegally reentering the United States after being deported, according to federal authorities. Dwayne Claud Singh, 37, was arrested on July 23, 2025, and appeared the same day before U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert M. Spector in New … Continue reading Jamaican Citizen Charged with Illegal Reentry After Deportation
Norwalk, Connecticut Man Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking
By Tiffany Williams - HARTFORD, Conn. — Jelson Perez, also known as “Spank,” 42, of Norwalk, was sentenced Wednesday, July 23, 2025, to five years in federal prison for his role in a large-scale narcotics trafficking operation in the Norwalk area. U.S. District Judge Vernon D. Oliver handed down the 60-month sentence in Hartford federal … Continue reading Norwalk, Connecticut Man Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking
Manchester, Connecticut Teen Arrested After Driving 118 MPH, Refusing to Stop for State Police on I-91
By Tiffany Williams - ROCKY HILL, Conn. — A 17-year-old from Manchester, Connecticut, is facing multiple charges after state police say he drove more than 50 miles per hour over the speed limit and refused to stop for a Trooper on I-91 southbound Wednesday morning. The incident occurred around 10:34 a.m. on July 16 near … Continue reading Manchester, Connecticut Teen Arrested After Driving 118 MPH, Refusing to Stop for State Police on I-91
Connecticut Reaches $80 Million Medicaid Funding Agreement With Community Health Centers
By Tiffany Williams - HARTFORD — Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Department of Social Services Commissioner Andrea Barton Reeves announced Wednesday a major agreement with the state’s 17 community health centers that will increase Medicaid reimbursement rates and strengthen access to care for nearly half a million residents across Connecticut. The agreement outlines a three-year … Continue reading Connecticut Reaches $80 Million Medicaid Funding Agreement With Community Health Centers
Connecticut Activates Extreme Hot Weather Protocol as Heat Wave Approaches
By Tiffany Williams - HARTFORD, Conn. (July 14, 2025) — Governor Ned Lamont announced Monday that Connecticut will activate its Extreme Hot Weather Protocol beginning at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15, in response to a forecast calling for dangerously hot and humid weather through the end of the week. The protocol will remain in … Continue reading Connecticut Activates Extreme Hot Weather Protocol as Heat Wave Approaches
Hamden Man Sentenced to 15 Months in Federal Prison for COVID-19 Relief Fraud Scheme
By Tiffany Williams - BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Omar Rajeh, 57, of Hamden, has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for defrauding COVID-19 pandemic relief programs of more than $750,000, announced David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut. U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill handed down the sentence Friday in … Continue reading Hamden Man Sentenced to 15 Months in Federal Prison for COVID-19 Relief Fraud Scheme
Connecticut Could Receive $8.4 Million from $720 Million in New Multistate Opioid Settlements
By Tiffany Williams - HARTFORD, Conn. — Attorney General William Tong announced Friday approximately $720 million in new multistate settlements with eight pharmaceutical manufacturers accused of exacerbating the nationwide opioid crisis through the production and distribution of addictive prescription painkillers. Connecticut could receive up to $8.4 million from the agreements, which now move into a … Continue reading Connecticut Could Receive $8.4 Million from $720 Million in New Multistate Opioid Settlements
Connecticut Clears Thousands Of Its Residents Of Medical Debt
By William Armstead - On May 23rd 2025 Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont made the announcement that 100,000+ residents in the state of Connecticut will receive a letter informing them that some or all of their medical debt has been wiped away. This is possible through a partnership Lamont’s administration has with a nonprofit organization called … Continue reading Connecticut Clears Thousands Of Its Residents Of Medical Debt
Connecticut Sun Fall To 0-2 With 87-62 Loss To The Las Vegas Aces
By DJ Harding The Connecticut Sun suited up for game number two of the 2025 season at Mohegan Sun Arena. Connecticut started the season at home with a 90-85 loss to the Washington Mystics. The Las Vegas Aces would continue their east coast road trip to start the season after opening the season with a … Continue reading Connecticut Sun Fall To 0-2 With 87-62 Loss To The Las Vegas Aces
Connecticut Sun Drop Season Opener 90-85
By DJ Harding - Photo Credit Tammy McManaway The Rachid Meziane era unfortunately for the Connecticut Sun begins with a tough 90-85 loss. But for the new look Sun this can be seen as a bit of a moral victory due to the potential shown by the Connecticut squad in their season debut. Coach Meziane … Continue reading Connecticut Sun Drop Season Opener 90-85
Divarys Hernandez Arrested In East Hartford For Criminal Possession of a Firearm/Ammunition
By Tiffany Williams - On Monday night around 11:20 PM, Divarys Hernandez, 24, of East Hartford, Connecticut turned himself in to Connecticut State Police on an active warrant issued for Hernandez in connection with a three-car motor vehicle accident on March 31, 2024 on I-84 in Hartford involving a stolen motor vehicle. Through DNA samples … Continue reading Divarys Hernandez Arrested In East Hartford For Criminal Possession of a Firearm/Ammunition
Bridgeport, Connecticut Man Who Fled Traffic Stop In New York, Arrested In Connecticut
By Tiffany Williams - On Tuesday night at about 6:00 PM, Connecticut State Police was notified by New York State Police and the Westchester Country Real-Time Crime Center that a motor vehicle had fled from a traffic stop on Interstate 95 north in New York. Troopers with the Connecticut State Police were advised that the … Continue reading Bridgeport, Connecticut Man Who Fled Traffic Stop In New York, Arrested In Connecticut
New London, Connecticut Police Officer Charged With First-Degree Stalking
By Tiffany Williams - A police officer in New London, Connecticut, has found himself entangled in legal trouble once again, as he was arrested for the third time in connection with a domestic violence incident from last year. Officer Julio Gil-Martinez, 28, is under scrutiny after authorities reported that he violated a protective order last … Continue reading New London, Connecticut Police Officer Charged With First-Degree Stalking
Metro-North Unveils New Wrapped Train Design
By: Jonathan Burgos- The Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) of the state of New York celebrates the Heritage Series which debuted back in May of 2023 to celebrate the 40 years of Public Service and honor the railroads that independently operated commuter rail services along the lines that now mainly make up Metro-North: the Hudson Line, … Continue reading Metro-North Unveils New Wrapped Train Design
Grayson Cole and Dawson Gleaves Have Impressive Performances At PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour In Bridgeport, CT
By Tiffany Williams - Photo Credit: Marcus Stevens As the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour event kicked off on Friday evening at the Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the competition was fierce. Grayson Cole, hailing from New Ringgold, Pennsylvania, and Dawson Gleaves from Amarillo, Texas, showcased their skills and determination, tying … Continue reading Grayson Cole and Dawson Gleaves Have Impressive Performances At PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour In Bridgeport, CT
Organized Retail Crime: An In-Depth Overview – Connecticut State Police Arrests Man Implicated in Over 200 Documented Thefts or Attempted Thefts In New England
By Tiffany Williams - Organized retail crime (ORC) has emerged as a significant multibillion-dollar issue in the United States, characterized by coordinated efforts of groups conspiring to steal a wide range of merchandise from retail establishments and subsequently reselling these stolen goods for financial gain. The implications of ORC extend beyond mere theft—it poses a … Continue reading Organized Retail Crime: An In-Depth Overview – Connecticut State Police Arrests Man Implicated in Over 200 Documented Thefts or Attempted Thefts In New England
Elizabeth Burnham of East Hartford, Connecticut Arrested For DUI and Risk of Injury to a Minor
By Tiffany Williams - Monday morning, Connecticut State Police responded to a two-car motor vehicle accident on the exit 58 off ramp from I-84 eastbound in East Hartford. Upon arrival, Connecticut State Police said, “Troopers determined that the accident was a front to rear-end collision between the two vehicles and determined the at-fault operator failed … Continue reading Elizabeth Burnham of East Hartford, Connecticut Arrested For DUI and Risk of Injury to a Minor
Fugitive From Jamaica Arrested After Serving Sentence In Connecticut and Removed From U.S.
By Tiffany Williams - On January 30, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement removed Leroy Neville White, 30, a Jamaican fugitive from the United States. Since December 31, 2018, White has been wanted by Jamaican authorities for shooting with intent. White illegally entered the U.S. on July 11, 2022, and he was arrested. After appearing before … Continue reading Fugitive From Jamaica Arrested After Serving Sentence In Connecticut and Removed From U.S.
Connecticut State Police Arrest Steven Moore For Threatening With A Firearm On The 1st Degree
By Tiffany Williams - On February 13, 2025, at approximately 3:44 PM, Troopers from Troop G - Bridgeport were alerted to a road rage incident that happened on Route 15 South in the area of Exit 52. The incident came to light when the reporting party contacted 911, conveying that he was involved in a … Continue reading Connecticut State Police Arrest Steven Moore For Threatening With A Firearm On The 1st Degree
Quinten McKoy of Bridgeport, Connecticut Sentenced to 40 Months For Unlawful Possession Of A Firearm By A Felon
By Tiffany Williams - Quinten McKoy, also known by the street name “Quack,” a 33-year-old resident of Bridgeport, Connecticut, was sentenced on Monday in the U.S. District Court in New Haven to 40 months of imprisonment for unlawfully possessing firearms. This sentence reflects a serious breach of federal law, particularly given McKoy's extensive criminal history. … Continue reading Quinten McKoy of Bridgeport, Connecticut Sentenced to 40 Months For Unlawful Possession Of A Firearm By A Felon
Alyssa Thomas Heading To Phoenix Mercury
Photo Credit Tammy McManaway By DJ Harding- Alyssa Thomas has now been acquired by the Phoenix Mercury with the move unable to be made official until February 1st. Thomas was cored this offseason meaning she although an unrestricted free agent could only leave in a trade. Now being traded Thomas for the first time in … Continue reading Alyssa Thomas Heading To Phoenix Mercury
Connecticut State Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash In Somers, Connecticut
By Tiffany Williams - Connecticut State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle accident that happened early Thursday morning around 6:00 a.m. A motor vehicle traveling west on Main Street in Somers, Connecticut veered off the eastbound shoulder for an unknown reason then hit a mailbox, and embankment, and some trees before coming to a … Continue reading Connecticut State Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash In Somers, Connecticut
Governor Maura Healey and Governor Ned Lamont Announce Plans For Springfield Commuter Rail Service
By Tiffany Williams - Following my recent tweet and article discussing Governor Ned Lamont's commitment to expanding and investing in CTRail to connect to Springfield, Massachusetts, I was intrigued to see Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey's announcement at Union Station in Worcester just a day later. On Tuesday, she unveiled an ambitious plan aimed at rejuvenating … Continue reading Governor Maura Healey and Governor Ned Lamont Announce Plans For Springfield Commuter Rail Service
Connecticut Awarded $11.6 Million To Enhance and Extend Rail Service Along CTrail Hartford Line
By Tiffany Williams - The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is set to provide Connecticut with a substantial funding of $11.6 million, derived from President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This investment aims to significantly enhance and extend rail service along the CTrail Hartford Line, a key transportation corridor in the region. Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett … Continue reading Connecticut Awarded $11.6 Million To Enhance and Extend Rail Service Along CTrail Hartford Line