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Police ID Motorcyclist Killed In Milford I-95 Crash; Body Wasn't Found For 12 Hours Police ID Motorcyclist Killed In Milford I-95 Crash; Body Wasn't Found For 12 Hours
Police ID Motorcyclist Killed In Milford I-95 Crash; Body Wasn't Found For 12 Hours The body of a 31-year-old motorcyclist who died after crashing into a metal post on I-95 went undiscovered for nearly 12 hours, Connecticut State Police said. Jose Febus Rivera, of Hamden, was riding his motorcycle between 12:30 a.m. and 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, when he crashed near the Milford Parkway exit (Exit 38)on I-95 north, according to authorities. Investigators believe Rivera veered into a grassy area off the exit, where he struck a metal reflector post and several sand barrels. The collision ejected him and the motorcycle down an embankment into a nearby wooded area. Milfo…
Hungry Kidnapper Forces Victim To Drive Him To Milford McDonald's, Ends Up In Cuffs: Police Hungry Kidnapper Forces Victim To Drive Him To Milford McDonald's, Ends Up In Cuffs: Police
Hungry Kidnapper Forces Victim To Drive Him To Milford McDonald's, Ends Up In Cuffs: Police A 28-year-old Connecticut man is behind bars after police say he forced his alleged kidnapping victim to stop at a McDonald's for food — a decision that ultimately led to his arrest. Alexander Mathews, of Milford, is charged with second-degree kidnapping, second-degree threatening, and second-degree breach of peace following his arrest on June 2, according to Milford police. Officers were called to the McDonald’s on Boston Post Road around 1 p.m. after receiving reports of a possible kidnapping, authorities said. But by the time officers arrived, Mathews had fled ran away. Police launched …
CT Man Who Died In Milford Police Custody Suffered Heart Attack; Officers Cleared: State CT Man Who Died In Milford Police Custody Suffered Heart Attack; Officers Cleared: State
CT Man Who Died In Milford Police Custody Suffered Heart Attack; Officers Cleared: State A state investigation has found that a 52-year-old Bridgeport man who died in Milford police custody last year suffered a fatal heart attack triggered by a combination of drug use, preexisting health issues, and physical exertion during a struggle with officers.  Michael Brown, of Bridgeport, died following an altercation with police on June 5, 2024, in the parking lot of Big Y at 150 Boston Post Road in Milford, according to a report from the Connecticut Office of the Inspector General.  The investigation cleared the officers of wrongdoing in the case.  Employees at Stop &a…
Philly-Based Rite Aid Closing 110+ More Stores Amid New Bankruptcy Filing: See Full List Philly-Based Rite Aid Closing 110+ More Stores Amid New Bankruptcy Filing: See Full List
Philly-Based Rite Aid Closing 110+ More Stores Amid New Bankruptcy Filing: See Full List Rite Aid will shut down more than 100 additional stores nationwide as the struggling pharmacy chain moves deeper into bankruptcy. The closings were disclosed in a recent bankruptcy court filing, less than a month after Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 on Monday, May 5. The Philadelphia-based chain is working to sell off its pharmacies, inventory, and other assets to several potential buyers. Rite Aid said it has secured $1.94 billion in new financing to keep locations open during the bankruptcy process. Pharmacy services and immunizations will continue in-store and online. The lates…
Food Sold At Big Y Linked To Nationwide Salmonella Outbreak, FDA Says Food Sold At Big Y Linked To Nationwide Salmonella Outbreak, FDA Says
Food Sold At Big Y Linked To Nationwide Salmonella Outbreak, FDA Says Big Y Foods has recalled several types of sandwiches and wraps at more than two dozen stores as part of a nationwide salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers. The recall covers any small or large sub, 30-inch Super Sub, wrap, or panini made fresh at the deli counter, the Food and Drug Administration said. The sandwiches weren't prepackaged and were made on Tuesday, May 20, and Wednesday, May 21. Big Y said the sliced cucumbers came from Smartcuts, which was affected by Bedner Growers' salmonella outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention previously said the cucumbers …
Milford Woman, 59, Dies After Weekend Crash on Boston Post Road Milford Woman, 59, Dies After Weekend Crash on Boston Post Road
Milford Woman, 59, Dies After Weekend Crash on Boston Post Road A 59-year-old Connecticut woman who was injured in a crash over the weekend has died from her injuries, police said.  Frances Sullivan, 59, of Milford, was the passenger in a car that was involved in a crash around 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, on Boston Post Road in Milford, authorities said.  Both drivers were seriously injured in the crash, and firefighters had to cut two people out of one of the vehicles before paramedics could rush them to an area hospital. Sullivan died of her wounds on Sunday.  In the early hours on Mother’s Day May 11th my mother was tragically and…
Milford Man Surrenders After 36-Hour Standoff; Police Find Weapons, Grenade Inside Home: Cops Milford Man Surrenders After 36-Hour Standoff; Police Find Weapons, Grenade Inside Home: Cops
Milford Man Surrenders After 36-Hour Standoff; Police Find Weapons, Grenade Inside Home: Cops A man who threatened to shoot officers during a welfare check is now facing serious charges after a tense standoff that lasted a day and a half. Daniel Rodak, of Milford, is charged with threatening, interfering with an officer, and breach of peace, police said.  Police were called to Rodak's Pullman Drive home in Milford for a welfare check around 11:15 a.m. on Monday, April 28, but the routine visit unraveled quickly. Rodak reportedly shouted multiple threats to shoot the officers as they tried to speak with him. Out of caution, police backed away and set up a perimeter. They tried …
These CT ShopRite Stores Are Open On Easter Sunday (Some Are Closed) These CT ShopRite Stores Are Open On Easter Sunday (Some Are Closed)
These CT ShopRite Stores Are Open On Easter Sunday (Some Are Closed) Before you head out for rolls or last-minute chocolate bunnies this Easter Sunday, double-check your local ShopRite’s hours below. Across Connecticut, some ShopRite stores are staying open for limited hours, while many others will be closed all day on Sunday, April 20. Here’s the full list of which CT ShopRite stores are open, closed, and when they’re closing early, so you’re not left out in the parking lot. OPEN (Limited Easter Sunday Hours): These stores will be open on Easter — most from 6 or 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. ShopRite of Clinton – 7am-2pm ShopRite of Cromwell – 7am-2pm ShopRite of…
Loose Tire Crashes Into Woman's Car On I-95 In Milford, Sending Her To Hospital Loose Tire Crashes Into Woman's Car On I-95 In Milford, Sending Her To Hospital
Loose Tire Crashes Into Woman's Car On I-95 In Milford, Sending Her To Hospital A Connecticut woman was seriously injured after a tire flew off a vehicle, crashed into her car, and crushed the roof and windshield, authorities said. Firefighters had to cut her out to get her help. The crash happened on Interstate 95 North in Milford around 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 8. Milford firefighters said the tire detached from a southbound vehicle on I-95, bounced over the median, and slammed into the woman’s vehicle traveling north. Two separate incidents kept our crews busy this am First was a garbage truck that caught fire that was quickly... Posted by Milford Fire Dep…
Rising Sea Levels Will Threaten 323K+ In NJ By 2050, New Study Says: See The Map Rising Sea Levels Will Threaten 323K+ In NJ By 2050, New Study Says: See The Map
Rising Sea Levels Will Threaten 323K+ In NJ By 2050, New Study Says: See The Map Rising sea levels could put hundreds of thousands of homes underwater across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic within 25 years, according to new analysis. Climate Central released its Coastal Flood Risk Across the US study on Wednesday, April 2. The nonprofit scientific group said coastal flooding will threaten more than 2.5 million Americans in about 1.4 million homes by 2050. In a generation, a "100-year flood" could reach homes across dozens of coastal Northeast communities, threatening more than 1.1 million residents from the North Shore of Massachusetts to the Virginia…
Tesla Misses The Mark: Car Deliveries Fall Short As Elon Musk Loses Key Political Fight Tesla Misses The Mark: Car Deliveries Fall Short As Elon Musk Loses Key Political Fight
Tesla Misses The Mark: Car Deliveries Fall Short As Elon Musk Loses Key Political Fight Tesla has delivered significantly fewer vehicles to start 2025 amid its biggest sales drop in years, as the company led by billionaire Elon Musk faces massive protests, boycotts, and production delays. Tesla reported 336,681 vehicle deliveries worldwide in the first quarter of 2025, the electric automaker said in a news release on Wednesday, April 2. Those deliveries are down 13% from 386,810 vehicles in the first quarter of 2024. The Austin, Texas-based company blamed the shortfall on upgrades to manufacturing facilities. "While the changeover of Model Y lines across a…
Milford Suspect Turns Himself In After Stabbing Elderly Man, Police Say Milford Suspect Turns Himself In After Stabbing Elderly Man, Police Say
Milford Suspect Turns Himself In After Stabbing Elderly Man, Police Say A 24-year-old Connecticut man turned himself in to police after allegedly stabbing someone during a confrontation, authorities said. Adonis Jenkins was charged with first-degree assault, assault of an elderly person, and breach of peace in connection with the Salem Walk stabbing, Milford police said. Officers were called to 41 Salem Walk in Milford on Friday, March 28, where they found a man suffering from a stab wound to the upper abdomen, police said. The victim's injuries were non-life-threatening, and he was taken to a local hospital, where he remained as of Saturday afternoon. While o…
Comedy Of Errors: Felon Asleep At Wheel Drops Gun During Milford Drug Bust, Cops Say Comedy Of Errors: Felon Asleep At Wheel Drops Gun During Milford Drug Bust, Cops Say
Comedy Of Errors: Felon Asleep At Wheel Drops Gun During Milford Drug Bust, Cops Say It’s been a rough week for a Connecticut felon who is facing a long list of charges after police say he backed into one cruiser, crashed into another, ran from officers, and dropped a gun on the street during a wild early-morning drug arrest. Nathan Araujo, 36, of Naugatuck, was found asleep behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Corvette that was still in drive at the Schoolhouse Road and Bridgeport Avenue intersection in Milford around 1 a.m. Wednesday, March 26, police said. A 911 caller told police there was a man passed out in a car. When officers tried to wake him and asked him to put the v…
Milford Drug Bust Tied to Woman’s Overdose Death: Police Milford Drug Bust Tied to Woman’s Overdose Death: Police
Milford Drug Bust Tied to Woman’s Overdose Death: Police A 28-year-old woman was found dead at the Super 8 Motel earlier this month in what police believe is a drug-related overdose. Milford officers responded after a man called to report the woman was unresponsive at the on Boston Post Road motel in Milford. He told police she had taken narcotics the night before and may have overdosed, police said.  Milford police said they found “white long pill shaped bars consistent with Xanax, numerous containers of unlabeled pills, and a box of a powdered white substance resembling crack cocaine” among her belonging. The Office of the Chief Medical Ex…
Man Critically Injured After Milford Tractor-Trailer Crash On I-95 Ejects Him Into Tree: Police Man Critically Injured After Milford Tractor-Trailer Crash On I-95 Ejects Him Into Tree: Police
Man Critically Injured After Milford Tractor-Trailer Crash On I-95 Ejects Him Into Tree: Police A 63-year-old man was critically injured after his car clipped a tractor-trailer on Interstate 95 earlier this week, sending him out of control into a wooded area, where he hit a tree and was pinned beneath his vehicle, authorities said. The Brooklyn man was driving south near Exit 39B in Milford around 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, when his Ford Escape veered into a neighboring tractor-trailer, Connecticut state police said. The impact caused the Ford Escape to spin 180 degrees before crashing into a wire barrier. The vehicle then careened into an embankment and down a hill, where it struck…
Walgreens To Close Milford Pharmacy, Raising Number To 5 Across State Walgreens To Close Milford Pharmacy, Raising Number To 5 Across State
Walgreens To Close Milford Pharmacy, Raising Number To 5 Across State Walgreens has announced it will close two more stores next month as the pharmacy giant continues reducing its footprint across the country. The pharmacy chain announced this week it would shut the 311 E. Main St. Middletown store and 1083 Boston Post Road in Milford on April 23, according to its website.  Walgreens previously announced closures in Waterbury, Hartford, and New Haven slated for next month. Prescriptions from the closing stores will be transferred to nearby Walgreens locations, and customers will receive notifications by mail. The retailer plans to close …
Armed Robber Held Gun To Milford Cashier’s Head, Stole $3K: Police Armed Robber Held Gun To Milford Cashier’s Head, Stole $3K: Police
Armed Robber Held Gun To Milford Cashier’s Head, Stole $3K: Police A Connecticut gas station employee endured a terrifying armed robbery when the suspect held a gun to their head and stole $3,000 before being apprehended nearby, police said. Officers responded to Patriot Fuels on Boston Post Road after a masked man, wearing blue surgical gloves, allegedly pointed a black handgun at the cashier’s head and demanded money from the register. After securing the cash, the suspect fled on foot. Investigators, who were tracking similar crimes in Milford, noticed a white SUV — previously linked to other incidents — parked at the nearby Shoreline Motel. Officers loc…
Milford Diner Closing After Generations Of Family Tradition: 'Thank You For So Many Years' Milford Diner Closing After Generations Of Family Tradition: 'Thank You For So Many Years'
Milford Diner Closing After Generations Of Family Tradition: 'Thank You For So Many Years' A popular diner along the Connecticut shoreline will serve its last customers after more than 80 years, bringing an end to a multi-generational family legacy. The Bridgeport Flyer Diner will close on Sunday, Feb. 23, the business said in a Facebook post. The diner is located on Route 1 in Milford, about a half-mile from the Washington Bridge over the Housatonic River. Owner Dennis Kokenos said he felt it was time to step away after hoping someone would take over the family business. "I had always assumed that retirement would come when someone was ready to fill my shoes," Kokenos wrot…
Milford's Christy Carlson Romano Shot In Face At Clay Pigeon Range: 'Be Grateful For Every Day' Milford's Christy Carlson Romano Shot In Face At Clay Pigeon Range: 'Be Grateful For Every Day'
Milford's Christy Carlson Romano Shot In Face At Clay Pigeon Range: 'Be Grateful For Every Day' Former Disney actress Christy Carlson Romano is recovering after being shot in the face. The Connecticut native, 40, from Milford, was at a clay pigeon shooting range celebrating her husband’s birthday on Friday, Feb. 7, when another group “unsafely fired in the wrong direction,” she said on Instagram. Romano was hit in five places, one less than an inch from her right eye. “[Husband] Brendan Rooney immediately sprung into action, assessed me, and rushed me to the hospital," she told her 733,000 followers. “Unfortunately a fragment got lodged behind my eyes and it is too risky to remove su…
Man Seriously Injured On I-95 At Scene Of Disabled Tractor Trailer In Milford: State Police Man Seriously Injured On I-95 At Scene Of Disabled Tractor Trailer In Milford: State Police
Man Seriously Injured On I-95 At Scene Of Disabled Tractor Trailer In Milford: State Police A man helping at the scene of a disabled tractor-trailer was hospitalized with serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle on I-95 in Connecticut overnight, authorities said. A 2014-2017 white Hyundai Genesis was traveling in the right, southbound lane of I-95 when, for unknown reasons, it veered into the right shoulder and struck the Killingworth man in the shoulder, CT State Police said. The incident occurred at approximately 2:03 a.m. near the entrance to the Exit 34 on-ramp in Milford. Emergency responders from the Milford Fire Department transported him to Bridgeport Hospital…
K9 Tracks Man Violating No Contact Order To Wooded Area In Milford: Police K9 Tracks Man Violating No Contact Order To Wooded Area In Milford: Police
K9 Tracks Man Violating No Contact Order To Wooded Area In Milford: Police A Connecticut man who police say violated a no-contact order was arrested after police K9s tracked him to a wooded area Thursday, Feb. 6, authorities said. Officers were dispatched to a Milford home around 5:15 a.m. for a domestic violence incident in progress, the police department said. Police learned that Edward Russow, 37, had entered the garage of a victim’s home and was rummaging through items despite having an active full no-contact order against him, police said. Officers also discovered he had an additional active domestic violence arrest warrant, officials said. By the time offic…
Milford Man, His 'Mules' Scammed $50K Worth Of iPhones Through Insurance Scheme: Police Milford Man, His 'Mules' Scammed $50K Worth Of iPhones Through Insurance Scheme: Police
Milford Man, His 'Mules' Scammed $50K Worth Of iPhones Through Insurance Scheme: Police A Connecticut man accused of running an elaborate $50,000 iPhone insurance scam was arrested this week after a months-long investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies, authorities said. Esmaylin Delacruz, 37, of Milford, was taken into custody Thursday, Jan. 30, and charged with conspiracy to commit larceny, first-degree larceny, and insurance fraud, Connecticut State Police said. Investigators say Delacruz used a network of "mules" to open accounts with multiple wireless carriers and file fraudulent claims to obtain new Apple iPhones. Those devices, police said, were later fu…
No Plates, No Brakes, No Luck: Reckless Milford Driver’s Wild Ride Ends In Crash, Cuffs No Plates, No Brakes, No Luck: Reckless Milford Driver’s Wild Ride Ends In Crash, Cuffs
No Plates, No Brakes, No Luck: Reckless Milford Driver’s Wild Ride Ends In Crash, Cuffs A Connecticut man who mocked police by doing burnouts in front of them before leading a dangerous, high-speed chase was arrested after turning himself in this week, authorities said. Bryan Ramos, 20, of Waterbury, was behind the wheel of a silver 2020 BMW with no license plates when he stopped in front of officers who were helping a stranded driver near Boston Post Road and Home Acres Avenue in Milford around 2:40 a.m. on Nov. 28, officers said. He spun multiple donuts in the road before tearing off at high speed. Police attempted to pull him over, but he refused to stop, Milford authoritie…
Police Dog Helps Foil Milford Home Invasion, Capture Suspects After High-Stakes Chase: Cops Police Dog Helps Foil Milford Home Invasion, Capture Suspects After High-Stakes Chase: Cops
Police Dog Helps Foil Milford Home Invasion, Capture Suspects After High-Stakes Chase: Cops A Connecticut home invasion led to a late-night beach chase, ending with a man and a juvenile in handcuffs thanks to a police dog named Rip, authorities said.  Milford police responded to a home on Milford Point Road around 2:45 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24, after reports of an attempted car theft escalated into a home invasion. As officers arrived, they spotted a black BMW speeding away. Responding officers deployed stop sticks near Milford Point Road and Deerwood Avenue, forcing the car to stop. The driver fled on foot, authorities said. Back at the home, two suspects ran out the back door …
Trendy Hot Chicken Spot With Millions Of TikTok Followers Opens In Milford, First CT Location Trendy Hot Chicken Spot With Millions Of TikTok Followers Opens In Milford, First CT Location
Trendy Hot Chicken Spot With Millions Of TikTok Followers Opens In Milford, First CT Location A Nashville-style hot chicken chain backed by huge celebrities is bringing its spicy tenders and sandwiches to Connecticut. Dave’s Hot Chicken opened its restaurant in Milford on Friday, Jan. 24. The location at 1611 Boston Post Road is the first Connecticut restaurant for the Los Angeles-area chain. The company has about 3.1 million followers on TikTok and 1.5 million on Instagram. "🔥 We can’t wait to see our #connecticut fam, so tag the crew, spread the word, and get there EARLY ‼️," Dave's posted on social media. View this post on Instagram …
Woman Locked In Milford Motel For Weeks, Deprived Of Food, Forced Into Sex, Prostitution: Cops Woman Locked In Milford Motel For Weeks, Deprived Of Food, Forced Into Sex, Prostitution: Cops
Woman Locked In Milford Motel For Weeks, Deprived Of Food, Forced Into Sex, Prostitution: Cops A Connecticut man is facing serious charges after allegedly trafficking and assaulting a woman over several weeks in a Milford motel, police said. Authorities reported that the victim endured repeated abuse before managing to call for help. Ronald Boykin, 65, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Monday, Jan. 20, and charged with sexual assault in the first degree and trafficking in persons, according to Milford police. Officers responded to a motel in Milford after the victim, who was being held in a room, found a way to use a phone to contact authorities, police said. The woman told police that…
These Towns Got The Most Snow In CT: Winter Storm Brings 6 Inches Across The State These Towns Got The Most Snow In CT: Winter Storm Brings 6 Inches Across The State
These Towns Got The Most Snow In CT: Winter Storm Brings 6 Inches Across The State Connecticut towns experienced significant snowfall from the storm that swept through the region on Jan. 19 and 20.  Towns in Hartford County recorded some of the highest totals in the state, with North Canton and Glastonbury Center each receiving 6 inches, according to the National Weather Service. Other counties, including Fairfield and Tolland, also saw substantial snow, with several towns reporting over 5 inches. Alongside North Canton and Glastonbury Center's 6-inch totals, towns such as Bristol and Bradley Airport reported over 5 inches of snow. Simsbury, East Hartford, and South …
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Westchester How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Westchester
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Westchester A quick-moving Nor'easter brought accumulating snowfall throughout the region Sunday night, Jan. 19 into Monday morning, Jan 20. Here's a rundown of totals from the National Weather Service. New York Nassau County 2 ENE Roosevelt 4.1 inches 1018 PM 01/19 Public Syosset 4.0 inches 1000 PM 01/19 Trained Spotter East Williston 3.9 inches 1015 PM 01/19 Public 1 W Plainview 3.9 inches 1250 AM 01/20 Public 1 ESE East Meadow 3.8 inches 1117 PM 01/19 Trained Spotter 1 ENE Glen Cove 3.8 inches 0817 AM 01/20 Public  Sea Cliff 3.6 inches 1042 PM 01/19 Public Plainview 3.2 inches 081…
Sheriff IDs Man Killed In Route 9 Crash In Garrison Sheriff IDs Man Killed In Route 9 Crash In Garrison
Sheriff IDs Man Killed In Route 9 Crash In Garrison Authorities have released details in the Friday, Jan. 17 crash along Route 9 that left one person dead in Putnam County. Norton Segarra, 74, of Beacon, NY was heading south when he veered into the northbound lanes and was struck by a tractor-trailer driven by a 60-year-old Milford, CT man around 1:30 p.m. near Route 403 in Garrison, County Sheriff Kevin J. McConville said. Segarra was pronounced dead at the scene near Philipstown, and the driver of the truck was taken to Westchester Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.   The roadway remained closed until 9…
Ansonia Getaway Driver Pleads Guilty In 2017 Derby Murder Conspiracy: DA Ansonia Getaway Driver Pleads Guilty In 2017 Derby Murder Conspiracy: DA
Ansonia Getaway Driver Pleads Guilty In 2017 Derby Murder Conspiracy: DA A Connecticut man has admitted his role in a deadly 2017 shooting, State’s Attorney Margaret E. Kelley announced. Rhameir Bush, 29, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit murder in Milford Superior Court. The plea comes nearly eight years after 21-year-old Jajuan Benavides was gunned down in the early hours of August 11, 2017, prosecutors said. Surveillance footage and phone records revealed Bush and Jacob “Jewla” Freeman, the gunman, met with Benavides late on August 10, 2017. Just hours later, Freeman, masked and dressed in black, chased Benavides down Anson Street and shot him three time…
CT Dad Ruled Not Competent to Stand Trial After Infant Found Dead in Milford Motel Tub: Report CT Dad Ruled Not Competent to Stand Trial After Infant Found Dead in Milford Motel Tub: Report
CT Dad Ruled Not Competent to Stand Trial After Infant Found Dead in Milford Motel Tub: Report A Connecticut father who allegedly left his infant daughter to die in a motel bathtub last summer has been deemed incompetent to stand trial, according to reports. Dale Kirkland, 31, of Bridgeport, is charged with murder and other offenses for allegedly leaving his baby in a tub at the Mayflower Motel in Milford on Aug. 21, 2024, police said. Original Report: Father Accused of Drowning Baby in Milford Motel Arrested NBC Connecticut reported on Wednesday, Jan. 8, that a court had ruled Kirkland incompetent to stand trial. However, the ruling does not end the case against him. A judge ord…