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CT town marks two years since two line of duty deaths
Paying tribute to two fallen Bristol police officers. Saturday marks two years since Lt. Dustin DeMonte and Sgt. Alex Hamzy died in the line of duty. People in the city have taken steps to honor their legacy. In the lobby of the Bristol Police Department is a cruiser door signed and scribbled with messages of support. All of them dedicated to...
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Candlelight vigil celebrates life of prolific hype man and DJ Fatman Scoop
Paying tribute to the life of hype man Fatman Scoop. The Town of Hamden held a vigil Friday evening, nearly a week after he collapsed on stage during a performance in town and later died. “His music will live on forever,” Mark Griffin, of New Haven, said. Music people in the Greater New Haven area were dancing at Town Center…
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Naugatuck homeowner stunned by package thief dressed as an Amazon worker
A warning about more thieves stealing packages. It’s a problem happening across the state. The most recent in Naugatuck and caught on camera. Police say someone posed as an Amazon worker and snatched a box from someone’s front porch. In this Naugatuck neighborhood in the area of Aetna Street, it’s normal to see packages on porches. That’s no different...
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Smith concedes to Corey in primary for Connecticut U.S. Senate, pledges his support to him
Matthew Corey’s primary opponent Beacon Falls First Selectman Gerry Smith has conceded the Republican U.S. Senate primary race saying his campaign fell short. Smith received the party convention endorsement after getting significant support back in May. It was a disappointing result for Smith who was hoping to use his convention endorsement as a seal of confidence to GOP voters....
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Former town employee in CT faces sexual assault charges, parents demand accountability
Anger and frustration from parents in Bethany after the arrest of a former parks and rec employee accused of sexually assaulting multiple young girls. The town took action at a meeting Tuesday but some believe more needs to be done. “We are angry and upset. We want answers. We want justice for our children,” said Amy Lestinsky, a Bethany Board…
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Conn. man called ‘a hero' after giving his life while saving his son on Bantam Lake
Remembering the life of a Meriden man who saved a life. A benefit was held for 27-year-old Kyree Dowd who died last week on Bantam Lake. His girlfriend says he saved her teenage son from drowning. “Very energetic. He’s a hero. Amazing.” Those are just some of the words Stacy Pare describes her fiancée Kyree Dowd. The memories too...
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Police arrest 2 in 2019 murder and robbery of Hamden man
Police have arrested two men in the killing of Dennis Allen-Paige, who was shot during a robbery in Hamden in December 2019. The arrest brings a sense of relief for Allen-Paige’s family. “There’s an opportunity for justice to be served for my brother,” said Joanna McDaniel, Allen-Paige’s older sister. The 21-year-old man was killed on Whiting Street in Hamden...
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Man injured during shooting inside Brass Mill Center mall in Waterbury, Conn.
A teen is hospitalized after being shot inside the Brass Mill Center mall in Waterbury Friday evening. Authorities were called to Union Street at 5 p.m. after getting a reported of shots fired in the food court. Officers said they found a 17-year-old male inside the mall with a gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital for treatment of…
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UPS driver and Connecticut toddler reunite after video showing heartwarming surprise
A Meriden family’s doorbell camera captured a sweet moment between their toddler and a UPS driver. The family says they want to recognize that driver’s kindness. A warm embrace while delivering packages. UPS driver Frank Sims reunited with 2-year-old Owen May during his route through Meriden. “To bring joy and love in this world nowadays is what the children...
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Vigil held in Naugatuck one year after death of 11-month-old girl
Remembering the life of a baby girl taken so soon. People in Naugatuck gathered on Saturday for a vigil honoring Camilla Francisquini, who was only 11 months old when she was killed. “To deal with a tragedy like this is hard. It hurts and it’s always going to hurt,” Tiana, Camilla’s aunt said. The pain still hasn’t gone away...
