CT Woman Accused Of Stealing $78K From Family Dental Practice Through Years-Long Scheme CT Woman Accused Of Stealing $78K From Family Dental Practice Through Years-Long Scheme
CT Woman Accused Of Stealing $78K From Family Dental Practice Through Years-Long Scheme A former employee of a Connecticut dental practice is accused of stealing more than $78,000 from the business through a years-long scheme, according to Fairfield police. Barbara Economovich, 29, of Trumbull, was arrested last week and charged with third-degree burglary, first-degree larceny, and first-degree computer crime, police said. The investigation began after employees of Southport Family Dental noticed unusual activity at the business while it was closed, as well as suspicious activity involving the company's credit card refunds, Fairfield police said.  Investigators said…
2 Brothers Killed Outside CT Bar, Leaving Children Behind; Family Seeks Support 2 Brothers Killed Outside CT Bar, Leaving Children Behind; Family Seeks Support
2 Brothers Killed Outside CT Bar, Leaving Children Behind; Family Seeks Support Two Connecticut brothers were gunned down outside a West Haven bar during Father's Day weekend, leaving behind children, grieving loved ones, and a family struggling to bring them home to Jamaica.  Miguel Daniel Blake, 31, of New Haven, and Dravere "Romaine" Blake, 34, of Meriden, were shot outside Muzeum Sports Bar and Grill on Campbell Avenue in West Haven shortly before 1:30 a.m. Saturday, June 20, police said. Officers arrived and found both men unresponsive. They were taken to a hospital, where they were later pronounced dead.  First responders found a third victim suffering…
CT Man Burglarizes 3 Restaurants In 2 Days, Caught Months Later: Police CT Man Burglarizes 3 Restaurants In 2 Days, Caught Months Later: Police
CT Man Burglarizes 3 Restaurants In 2 Days, Caught Months Later: Police A Connecticut man has been charged in a burglary spree that targeted three Hudson Valley, NY businesses within hours earlier this year, police said.  Troy P. Stone, 41, of Ansonia, CT, was arrested following a months-long investigation into the burglaries, which happened in Greene County, NY, in January, New York State Police announced on Friday, June 19.  The investigation began on Jan. 17, at around 1:16 a.m., when troopers responded to a commercial burglary alarm at Gracie's Luncheonette on Route 23B in the Town of Catskill.  Investigators said that Stone had unlawfully e…
CT Mom Waited A Day To Get Help After 4-Year-Old Ate THC Gummies: Police CT Mom Waited A Day To Get Help After 4-Year-Old Ate THC Gummies: Police
CT Mom Waited A Day To Get Help After 4-Year-Old Ate THC Gummies: Police A Connecticut woman waited a day to call for medical help after her then-4-year-old daughter allegedly ingested THC gummies and became seriously ill, police said. Video reportedly taken after the child ate the gummies showed her lethargic and struggling to stay awake. April Moan, 38, of Tolland, was charged after an investigation that began on March 12, 2025, when the Department of Children and Families reported a suspected child abuse and neglect case involving a young child hospitalized for possible drug exposure, according to Connecticut State Police. She turned herself in to troopers on …
Tesla 'Drove Itself,' Driver Claims After Crashing Into Cars, Victoria's Secret Tesla 'Drove Itself,' Driver Claims After Crashing Into Cars, Victoria's Secret
Tesla 'Drove Itself,' Driver Claims After Crashing Into Cars, Victoria's Secret What began as a routine parking maneuver ended with a Tesla plowing through a grass median, striking multiple vehicles, and crashing into a support pillar outside a Hershey outlet store, police said. The crash happened at the Tanger Outlets in Derry Township around 11:25 a.m. on Sunday, June 21, according to Derry Township police Sharada Naganur, of Princeton, New Jersey, was parked or attempting to park her 2026 Tesla when the vehicle suddenly jumped a curb and turned sharply right, police said. The Tesla traveled down a grass median toward the row of stores, striking a small tree and thr…
Stable Worker Stabs Roommate At Long Island Equestrian Center: Police Stable Worker Stabs Roommate At Long Island Equestrian Center: Police
Stable Worker Stabs Roommate At Long Island Equestrian Center: Police A stable worker is being sought after stabbing his roommate during an argument at the North Shore Equestrian Center on the LIU Post campus in Brookville, NY, police said. Brookville Police were notified Saturday, June 20, by staff at Glen Cove Hospital that a stabbing victim was receiving treatment for injuries sustained during an incident at approximately 10 p.m. Friday, June 19, according to Police Chief Kenneth Lack. The preliminary investigation determined that an altercation occurred between two roommates who were both employed by the North Shore Equestrian Center, Lack said. Duri…
Why Tesla Didn't Electrify CT Town Pool After Splashdown On Opening Day Why Tesla Didn't Electrify CT Town Pool After Splashdown On Opening Day
Why Tesla Didn't Electrify CT Town Pool After Splashdown On Opening Day Opening day at the Steve Benko Pool in New Canaan didn't go quite as planned.  Instead of swimmers diving in, a Tesla did. A now-viral video taken by Kristen Schilo of New Canaan Dogs shows firefighters hoisting the electric vehicle from the pool at Waveny Park after it crashed through a fence and plunged into the water Tuesday morning, June 16.  Multiple lifeguards and police officers entered the pool to help the driver out of the submerged vehicle, police said. He was the only person inside. Concerns about the pool becoming electrified appear to be unfounded. According to EV F…
Wanted In Fatal CT Double Shooting, Suspect Barricades Himself In Mass Motel: Police Wanted In Fatal CT Double Shooting, Suspect Barricades Himself In Mass Motel: Police
Wanted In Fatal CT Double Shooting, Suspect Barricades Himself In Mass Motel: Police A suspect wanted in a deadly Connecticut double shooting barricaded himself inside a Massachusetts motel, triggering a large police response and road closures as authorities worked to take him into custody. Chad J. Petipas, who was wanted in connection with the fatal shooting the night before, barricaded himself inside a Holyoke Budget Inn on Northampton Road around 8 a.m. Thursday, June 18, according to MassLive. He had a woman with him, police said, but it was unclear if she was a hostage.  Hartford officers responded to Magnolia Street around 7 p.m. Wednesday for reports of a double…
11 Undocumented Migrants Among 15 Charged In $1.4M Mass SNAP, Health Benefits Fraud Case: Feds 11 Undocumented Migrants Among 15 Charged In $1.4M Mass SNAP, Health Benefits Fraud Case: Feds
11 Undocumented Migrants Among 15 Charged In $1.4M Mass SNAP, Health Benefits Fraud Case: Feds A federal investigation uncovered a massive benefits fraud scheme that allegedly drained more than $1.4 million from taxpayer-funded programs in Massachusetts. The charges were announced Thursday, June 18, after a Homeland Security Investigations probe led to indictments against 15 suspects, including 11 people living in the country illegally and four U.S. citizens. According to the Department of Justice, the scheme involved Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, MassHealth benefits, disability payments, unemployment benefits, and other public assistance programs. Feder…
Cat Dies After Animals Left Without Food Or Water For Days In CT 'Hoarding' Home: Cops Cat Dies After Animals Left Without Food Or Water For Days In CT 'Hoarding' Home: Cops
Cat Dies After Animals Left Without Food Or Water For Days In CT 'Hoarding' Home: Cops A cat died and three other animals were found sickly and emaciated after being left alone for days inside a Connecticut home, according to police. Shaleana Ellis, 22, and Dynasty Grant, 25, of Wallingford, face animal cruelty charges after police said they abandoned their pets without food, water, or proper care, leading to the death of one cat earlier this month. The investigation began June 9 when Wallingford police responded to an animal cruelty complaint at a home on South Side Terrace. During the investigation, Wallingford officers determined the women allegedly left the home unattend…
'Lucifer' Killer Who Shot Bridgeport Store Clerk 10 Times Learns His Fate In Court 'Lucifer' Killer Who Shot Bridgeport Store Clerk 10 Times Learns His Fate In Court
'Lucifer' Killer Who Shot Bridgeport Store Clerk 10 Times Learns His Fate In Court A Connecticut man found guilty of fatally shooting a store clerk 10 times during a 2021 robbery will be in prison until he is 101 years old, authorities said. Luis Morales, 38, of Bridgeport, was convicted in April of murder, felony murder, first-degree robbery, using a firearm to commit a Class A felony, and carrying a pistol without a permit, the Connecticut Division of Criminal Justice said. A judge sentenced him on Wednesday, June 17, to 63 years in prison. Morales was accused of killing Clint Taylor inside Sammy's Grocery & Dollar Store on Park Avenue in Bridgeport on Dec. 16, 2021…
Teen Tourist Killed When Central Park Carriage Horse Gets Loose: Police Teen Tourist Killed When Central Park Carriage Horse Gets Loose: Police
Teen Tourist Killed When Central Park Carriage Horse Gets Loose: Police An 18-year-old man died after falling from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park, police said. The incident happened near 71st Street and Center Drive at 2:47 p.m., according to the NYPD.  Officers were told the man had fallen from the carriage, police said. He was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, according to the NYPD. According to ABC7, the man was an 18-year-old tourist. Footage of the horse breaking free and being chased by the driver was shared to X by Gus Stalton, the managing editor of the West Side Rag. Here’s a video of the h…