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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…
'Free-Spirited, Loving Mother' ID'd As 25-Year-Old Killed In New Haven Wreck 'Free-Spirited, Loving Mother' ID'd As 25-Year-Old Killed In New Haven Wreck
'Free-Spirited, Loving Mother' ID'd As 25-Year-Old Killed In New Haven Wreck Authorities have identified the 25-year-old New Haven woman who was killed over the weekend when her car crashed into a tree. Now, the community is coming together to help care for her 5-year-old daughter. Shaquaza “May” Morris, of New Haven, died just before 2 a.m. Saturday, May 17, after she lost control of her vehicle going over a speed bump on Shelton Avenue, police said. Her car veered off the road and slammed into a tree. Paramedics rushed her to Yale New Haven Hospital, but doctors were unable to save her. Morris’ mother shared a video of Shaquaza on Facebook, saying she was overcom…
25-Year-Old Woman Killed After Hitting Speed Bump, Tree In New Haven, Police Say 25-Year-Old Woman Killed After Hitting Speed Bump, Tree In New Haven, Police Say
25-Year-Old Woman Killed After Hitting Speed Bump, Tree In New Haven, Police Say A 25-year-old woman from New Haven died early Saturday morning after her car crashed into a tree, police said. The crash happened around 1:51 a.m. on May 17, near the intersection of Shelton Avenue and Gibbs Street, according to Officer Christian Bruckhart of the New Haven Police Department. Police said the vehicle was headed south on Shelton Avenue when it went over a speed bump, swerved left, and struck a tree. No other vehicles were involved, police said. Officers arrived at the scene and found the woman suffering from injuries caused by the crash. She was taken to Yale New Haven H…
‘Pillar Of Support’: Hamden Dad Killed By Stray Bullet In New Haven, Shooter Gets 45 Years ‘Pillar Of Support’: Hamden Dad Killed By Stray Bullet In New Haven, Shooter Gets 45 Years
‘Pillar Of Support’: Hamden Dad Killed By Stray Bullet In New Haven, Shooter Gets 45 Years A New Haven man will spend 45 years in prison after a stray bullet ended the life of a beloved father and husband in a shooting that shook the Munson Street neighborhood. Jaison Flowers, 26, was sentenced to four and a half decades behind bars for the 2020 killing of Howard “Foot” Lewis. A jury found Flowers guilty of first-degree manslaughter with a firearm. He was also convicted of illegally having a gun and violating probation from a past shooting in 2016, state prosecutors said.  Flowers fired two shots at a car during a dispute on July 14, 2020, but missed his target. One of the b…
Police ID 23-Year-Old Woman Killed In I-91 North Haven Crash Police ID 23-Year-Old Woman Killed In I-91 North Haven Crash
Police ID 23-Year-Old Woman Killed In I-91 North Haven Crash A 23-year-old Connecticut woman was killed Tuesday morning, May 13, after her vehicle crashed into a tree beside Interstate 91, authorities said. Andrea Baquero, of New Haven, was driving a Honda CR-X when it veered off I-91 North near Exit 10 around 8:30 a.m. in North Haven, according to Connecticut State Police. Witnesses told investigators that Baquero’s SUV swerved across three lanes of traffic before exiting the highway and striking a tree. It's unclear why she veered across the interstate.  She was rushed to Yale New Haven Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead, police sa…
Wallingford Man, 25, Dies Days After Motorcycle Crash; Police Ask for Witnesses Wallingford Man, 25, Dies Days After Motorcycle Crash; Police Ask for Witnesses
Wallingford Man, 25, Dies Days After Motorcycle Crash; Police Ask for Witnesses A 25-year-old Connecticut man who crashed his motorcycle over the weekend died from his injuries days later, authorities said.  Evan Waycott, of Wallingford, was riding westbound near 1400 Durham Road in Wallingford when he crossed the center line and hit a catch basin grate just after 5 p.m. Saturday, May 3, police said. The impact threw him from the motorcycle.  Wallingford police said Waycott was not wearing a helmet or protective gear when he crashed. Paramedics took him to Yale New Haven Hospital, where he fought for several days before succumbing to his wounds.&nb…
Navy Sailor Gets 50 Years For Killing Wife, Setting New London Home On Fire With Baby Inside Navy Sailor Gets 50 Years For Killing Wife, Setting New London Home On Fire With Baby Inside
Navy Sailor Gets 50 Years For Killing Wife, Setting New London Home On Fire With Baby Inside A New London Navy sailor who admitted to starting the fire that killed his wife and nearly killed his 13-month-old baby was ordered to spend 50 years in prison, authorities said.  George Dodson, 26, was sentenced to half a century behind bars for the brutal murder of his wife, 23-year-old Shelby Dodson, during a horrifying attack in 2022, the Division of Criminal Justice said on Wednesday, April 30. He pleaded guilty to murder, arson, and risk of injury to a minor earlier this year in New London Superior Court. New London police and firefighters responded to a 911 call in July 202…
Teen Charged In I-91 DUI Crash That Killed Branford High School Senior: Police Teen Charged In I-91 DUI Crash That Killed Branford High School Senior: Police
Teen Charged In I-91 DUI Crash That Killed Branford High School Senior: Police A Connecticut teenager has been arrested and charged in the death of Isabela Jane Osler, a Branford High School senior who died in a drunk-driving crash on Interstate 91 last year, authorities said. The teen, whose name has not been released due to his age, is facing charges of manslaughter, driving without a license, operating under the influence, reckless driving, and multiple traffic violations, according to Connecticut State Police. The fatal crash happened on April 10, 2024, when a 1993 Jeep Cherokee Sport began swerving into the right-center lane near Exit 7 Southbound on I-91, where …
15-Year-Old New Haven Boy Killed In Targeted Broad-Daylight Shooting: Police 15-Year-Old New Haven Boy Killed In Targeted Broad-Daylight Shooting: Police
15-Year-Old New Haven Boy Killed In Targeted Broad-Daylight Shooting: Police A 15-year-old boy is dead after a shooting in a New Haven neighborhood that police say appears to have been a targeted attack. Aaron Robinson was found shot on Greenwood Street, between Legion Avenue and Sylvan Avenue in New Haven, around 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, police said. Paramedics rushed him to Yale New Haven Hospital, but doctors were unable to save him. Police Chief Karl Jacobson called the killing heartbreaking. “This was a tragic and senseless murder in which a 15-year-old boy was killed in what looks like a targeted attack,” Jacobson said. Police are urging anyone with inf…
Wallingford Man Killed In I-91 3-Car Crash Just Days Before His Birthday Wallingford Man Killed In I-91 3-Car Crash Just Days Before His Birthday
Wallingford Man Killed In I-91 3-Car Crash Just Days Before His Birthday A Connecticut man was killed after crashing into multiple trees following a three-car chain-reaction wreck on Interstate 91, authorities said. Manuel Benejan, 51, of Wallingford, died from injuries he sustained in the crash on Monday, April 7, according to Connecticut State Police. He would have turned 52 next week. Troopers responded to the wreck near Exit 13 in Wallingford around 6:45 a.m. An initial investigation found that Benejan was driving southbound on I-91 when, for unknown reasons, he veered into the center lane and struck a Nissan, police said. The impact sent the Nissan into a …
Baltimore Hospital Ranked In Top 5 Worldwide, Six Recognized Nationally: See The Full List Baltimore Hospital Ranked In Top 5 Worldwide, Six Recognized Nationally: See The Full List
Baltimore Hospital Ranked In Top 5 Worldwide, Six Recognized Nationally: See The Full List When it comes to medical care, not all hospitals are created equally, and patients want the best treatment available, whether it's for a routine procedure or a life-saving intervention. Newsweek has released its World's Best Hospitals 2025 list. The rankings, created in collaboration with global data firm Statista, scored hospitals based on expert surveys, patient experience, and hospital performance metrics. Eleven hospitals in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic earned spots among the top 250 worldwide. The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore was ranked No. 4 glob…
New Haven Woman Arrested After Hit-Run Crash Leaves Elderly Man Hospitalized For Months: Police New Haven Woman Arrested After Hit-Run Crash Leaves Elderly Man Hospitalized For Months: Police
New Haven Woman Arrested After Hit-Run Crash Leaves Elderly Man Hospitalized For Months: Police A 63-year-old man remains hospitalized with severe injuries months after a hit-and-run driver struck him at a busy New Haven intersection, police say. Now, authorities have arrested the woman they say was behind the wheel when it happened. Jamira Perry, 27, was arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 26, following an extensive investigation into the November crash at Chapel and Temple streets, New Haven police said. She now faces multiple charges, including Evading Responsibility Resulting in Serious Injury, Assault 3rd of an Elderly Person, and Operating a Motor Vehicle Without a License. Authorities sa…
Driver Who Hit, Injured 10-Year-Old In East Haven Before Speeding Off Caught: Police Driver Who Hit, Injured 10-Year-Old In East Haven Before Speeding Off Caught: Police
Driver Who Hit, Injured 10-Year-Old In East Haven Before Speeding Off Caught: Police A Connecticut man was arrested after allegedly hitting a 10-year-old in a crosswalk in New Haven County and driving away, authorities said. Serafin Reyes Viera, 69, of New Haven, is charged with evading responsibility resulting in injury and failure to yield to a pedestrian from the Jan. 14 crash, police said. The child was in a crosswalk near 655 Main Street in East Haven when a Honda HR-V struck him, police said. Several witnesses ran to help and tried to stop the driver, but he never slowed down as he turned onto Eastbound Frontage Road. The child was taken to Yale New Haven Hospital wi…
4-Month-Old Norwalk Infant Died From Neglect, Autopsy Finds; Man Charged With Her Death: Police 4-Month-Old Norwalk Infant Died From Neglect, Autopsy Finds; Man Charged With Her Death: Police
4-Month-Old Norwalk Infant Died From Neglect, Autopsy Finds; Man Charged With Her Death: Police Police arrested a 27-year-old Connecticut man after an autopsy of a four-month-old infant found that the baby girl died from prolonged neglect and malnutrition, authorities said.  Kyle Vigneault, of Norwalk, was arrested without incident at his home this week, months after his infant’s June death was ruled a homicide, police said.  Norwalk officers responded to a 911 call from Vigneault, who reported the baby was choking on formula. He told dispatchers he had performed CPR for several minutes before calling for help, officials said.  Paramedics rushed the infant to Norwalk H…
4 Juveniles Hospitalized When Car Overturns, Slams Into North Branford Home: Police 4 Juveniles Hospitalized When Car Overturns, Slams Into North Branford Home: Police
4 Juveniles Hospitalized When Car Overturns, Slams Into North Branford Home: Police Four juveniles were hospitalized after a two-car crash in North Branford sent one vehicle careening into a home late Wednesday night, Feb. 5, authorities said. Emergency crews responded to Clintonville Road near Pistapaug Road at 11:04 p.m. on Feb. 5 after multiple 911 calls reported a serious crash, according to North Branford Deputy Chief Michael Pendleton. One of the vehicles overturned on impact, coming to rest against a house, causing minor structural damage, officials said. Firefighters extricated a juvenile driver from the wreckage before all four juveniles were transported to Y…
Man Hit, Killed Running Across I-95 In West Haven ID'd As 41-Year-Old Man Hit, Killed Running Across I-95 In West Haven ID'd As 41-Year-Old
Man Hit, Killed Running Across I-95 In West Haven ID'd As 41-Year-Old A 41-year-old man was struck and killed while attempting to run across Interstate 95 in West Haven early Thursday morning, police said. Suniel Michael Ross, of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, died after being hit in the center median of I-95 near Exit 43 just before 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15, according to Connecticut State Police. Ross crossed the southbound lanes without incident and leaped over the center barrier, which startled a driver in the left northbound lane, causing them to slam on the brakes. The vehicle behind them swerved to avoid a collision. Ross darted into the highway and…
Teen Sentenced In Fatal Stabbing Of 15-Year-Old Outside East Haven Elementary School: State Teen Sentenced In Fatal Stabbing Of 15-Year-Old Outside East Haven Elementary School: State
Teen Sentenced In Fatal Stabbing Of 15-Year-Old Outside East Haven Elementary School: State A 17-year-old Connecticut boy will spend three years behind bars for fatally stabbing another teen during a fight outside an East Haven elementary school, state officials announced. Jeter Simmons, who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the first degree, was sentenced to eight years in prison, suspended after three years, on Monday, Jan. 15, the New Haven Judicial District State’s Attorney’s Office said. He will also serve three years of probation after his release. Simmons, then 15, stabbed Dustin Cecarelli, 15, of Northford, in May 2023 during a fight outside Tuttle Elementary School, using…
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…
Teen Critically Injured After Crashing Stolen Car In New Haven; 2nd Suspect On Run: Report Teen Critically Injured After Crashing Stolen Car In New Haven; 2nd Suspect On Run: Report
Teen Critically Injured After Crashing Stolen Car In New Haven; 2nd Suspect On Run: Report A 15-year-old Connecticut boy is fighting for his life after crashing a stolen car into a telephone pole early Thursday morning, Jan. 2, authorities said.  The crash happened around 3 a.m. on Quinnipiac Avenue near Hemingway Street in New Haven, according to an NBC Connecticut report.  Officers arrived to find a Hyundai Elantra down an embankment with severe damage. Emergency crews pulled the teen from the wreckage and rushed him to Yale New Haven Hospital, where he remains in critical condition, the report said.  Police say the car's ignition was tampered with, and the…
First Babies Of 2025 Arrive At Yale New Haven, Bridgeport Hospitals First Babies Of 2025 Arrive At Yale New Haven, Bridgeport Hospitals
First Babies Of 2025 Arrive At Yale New Haven, Bridgeport Hospitals The new year brought precious new arrivals to hospitals across Connecticut, with Yale New Haven Hospital and Bridgeport Hospital welcoming their first babies of 2025. At Yale New Haven Hospital, Rebecca Robles was born at 12:53 a.m., weighing six pounds, six ounces. Proud parents Irmaris and Dibamny Robles of New Haven celebrated the arrival of their fourth daughter. “The family is doing great and getting some well-deserved rest,” hospital officials said. Meanwhile, over at Bridgeport Hospital, the first baby of the year arrived just a couple of hours later. Phoniex Marrero was born at 2:3…
Ex-Yale New Haven Hospital Nurse Pleads Guilty to Stealing Patients' Meds: Feds Ex-Yale New Haven Hospital Nurse Pleads Guilty to Stealing Patients' Meds: Feds
Ex-Yale New Haven Hospital Nurse Pleads Guilty to Stealing Patients' Meds: Feds A nurse in Connecticut has pleaded guilty to tampering with medications at a prominent hospital, putting patient safety at risk in a disturbing case of drug theft, authorities said.  Sean Falzarano, 38, admitted in federal court to stealing and altering vials of Lorazepam while working at Yale New Haven Hospital, according to the US Attorney for Connecticut.  Lorazepam is the generic version of Ativan, a sedative used to treat anxiety,  Prosecutors said Falzarano used his access to an area where the drugs were stored on Jan. 31, 2022, stole one vial of the drug, and siphoned…
Man's Death Ruled Homicide, New Haven Police Asking For Information Man's Death Ruled Homicide, New Haven Police Asking For Information
Man's Death Ruled Homicide, New Haven Police Asking For Information Police say a man found dead early Wednesday morning was killed, authorities announced.  Russell McKenzie, 57, was found dead in his Walnut Street apartment in New Haven around 1:15 a.m., police said. He had been fatally shot, the Office of Chief Medical Examiner said.  The woman who called 911 was found outside the home near East Street distraught and struggling to breathe. Paramedics took her to Yale New Haven Hospital for treatment.  New Haven Police ask anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information about it to contact detectives at 203-946-6304.&…
Retaliation Fears Quelled After Teen Friends Gunned Down Days Apart In New Haven Retaliation Fears Quelled After Teen Friends Gunned Down Days Apart In New Haven
Retaliation Fears Quelled After Teen Friends Gunned Down Days Apart In New Haven Two high school students in New Haven, both close friends, were fatally shot in targeted attacks just days apart, leaving a city and school community grappling with grief. Police are asking the victims' friends not to seek justice on their own and to allow authorities to find those responsible for the killings. The first victim, 16-year-old Uzziah Shell, was gunned down near Goffe Street on a Friday afternoon, Nov. 29. Daily Jackson, 17, was fatally shot 10 days later on Shelton Avenue, just blocks away. Both teens died at Yale New Haven Hospital. “The shootings of both these men do not ap…
Masked Men Gun Down Victim In New Haven Parking Lot: Police Masked Men Gun Down Victim In New Haven Parking Lot: Police
Masked Men Gun Down Victim In New Haven Parking Lot: Police A Connecticut man was fatally shot earlier this week, prompting police to ask for the public’s help in solving the case. Christopher Santana, 25, was killed in a rear parking lot at 730 George Street in New Haven shortly after 3 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 2, authorities said. Officers arrived to find Santana lying on the ground as a bystander performed CPR. Paramedics rushed Santana to Yale-New Haven Hospital, where he died from his injuries, police said. Detectives determined that Santana had driven a friend to the parking lot when two masked men approached. One of the men abruptly shot Santana…
'I Miss Him Every Day': Woman Charged With Killing West Haven College Student In Hit-Run Crash 'I Miss Him Every Day': Woman Charged With Killing West Haven College Student In Hit-Run Crash
'I Miss Him Every Day': Woman Charged With Killing West Haven College Student In Hit-Run Crash A 41-year-old Connecticut woman has been arrested and charged in connection with a 2023 hit-and-run that killed a University of New Haven graduate student who was months away from graduating, authorities announced this week. Jill Augelli, of Naugatuck, was arrested on Nov. 18, following a year-long investigation into the fatal crash at the intersection of Whalley Avenue and Amity Road in West Haven that killed 23-year-old Priyanshu Agwal, police said. Augelli faces a felony charge of evading responsibility resulting in death. She is being held on a $250,000 bond at the Janet S. York Correct…
Teen Killed in New Haven Shooting; School Bus Hit by Stray Bullet Teen Killed in New Haven Shooting; School Bus Hit by Stray Bullet
Teen Killed in New Haven Shooting; School Bus Hit by Stray Bullet A 16-year-old Connecticut teen was fatally shot in broad daylight, and a stray bullet from the attack on him struck a school bus carrying children, police said. Officers responded to the scene following a ShotSpotter activation and 911 calls reporting the shooting just acter 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22., near Goffe and Hudson streets in New Haven, police said.  Paramedics rushed the victim to Yale-New Haven Hospital, where he died from his injuries. Authorities have not released the boy's name.  While canvassing the area, police detained another 16-year-old found with a “ghost g…
Yale New Haven Hospital Named Best In Connecticut In New Report Yale New Haven Hospital Named Best In Connecticut In New Report
Yale New Haven Hospital Named Best In Connecticut In New Report Connecticut's top hospitals for 2025 have been named, showcasing the best facilities in the state according to a new ranking. Released by Statista, the list ranks hospitals based on patient care, reputation, and quality indicators. Yale New Haven Hospital took the top spot on the list. The New Haven hospital was touted for its comprehensive medical services and advanced research facilities. John Dempsey Hospital in Farmington ranked second and claimed the Patient Experience Award for its dedication to providing ranking highest in those metrics.  Midstate Medical Center in Meriden fini…
Early Morning Shooting In New Haven Sends 4 To Hospital; Teen Woman In Critical Condition Early Morning Shooting In New Haven Sends 4 To Hospital; Teen Woman In Critical Condition
Early Morning Shooting In New Haven Sends 4 To Hospital; Teen Woman In Critical Condition An early morning shooting in New Haven sent four people to the hospital and left one woman clinging to life, authorities said.  New Haven police responded to the 800 block of Chapel Street around 2 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1, after 911 callers reported multiple gunshots, detectives said. Officers found a 22-year-old from Hampden suffering from a bullet wound at the scene. Witnesses flagged down multiple officers as they rushed to the scene to take them to a second victim, a 19-year-old West Haven woman, splayed out on the asphalt on Church Street by Center Street, New Haven Police said. She w…
Truck Barrels Through Convenience Store In New Branford Sending Driver To Hospital Truck Barrels Through Convenience Store In New Branford Sending Driver To Hospital
Truck Barrels Through Convenience Store In New Branford Sending Driver To Hospital A truck crashed into a New Haven County convenience store Saturday morning, Oct. 19, sending the driver to the hospital, authorities said.  The truck crashed through the glass front of the Patco store at 271 Foxon Road in North Branford around 11:30 a.m., police said.  The driver was taken to Yale New Haven Hospital with minor injuries. Luckily, no one else was hurt, North Branford Police said.  A North Branford Building Official was on scene Saturday to determine the damage to the building.  Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash. Officers…
Bicyclist, 24, Killed After Crash With Garbage Truck In New Haven Bicyclist, 24, Killed After Crash With Garbage Truck In New Haven
Bicyclist, 24, Killed After Crash With Garbage Truck In New Haven A 24-year-old Connecticut man was killed early Thursday morning, Oct. 17, after being hit by a garbage truck in New Haven County, authorities said.  Police responded to the crash a little after 2 a.m. at the Church Street and North Frontage Road intersection in New Haven.  Officers found the 24-year-old New Haven man with life-threatening injuries, and paramedics rushed him to Yale New Haven Hospital, where he died of his wounds. The garbage truck driver remained at the scene.  An initial investigation found that the bicyclist had come off the sidewalk and into the road when…
Greenwich Detective Out Of Coma After Brain Surgery As Community Rallies Around His Family Greenwich Detective Out Of Coma After Brain Surgery As Community Rallies Around His Family
Greenwich Detective Out Of Coma After Brain Surgery As Community Rallies Around His Family A fundraiser for a Connecticut police veteran who had fallen into a coma following surgery to remove a brain tumor has raised more than $100,000 to support his family.  Greenwich Police Detective Mike Rooney underwent the delicate procedure at Yale New Haven Hospital earlier this month, but, during the operation, he suffered a "tremendous amount of swelling" and fell into a coma, said Peter Schmitt, president of the Greenwich Police Silver Shield Association.  Schmitt called it the "battle of (Rooney's) life. It's a fight that the Marine veteran is beginning to win. …