Karen Tensa

Managing Editor, Connecticut

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Karen has lived and worked in Connecticut for more than two decades. Her professional experience includes more than a decade of work as the news editor at The Advocate in Stamford and reporting and editing stints on the staff of The Hartford Courant, among others. She is dedicated to writing local news, enjoying winter sports and reading nonfiction books. 

Karen was formerly a managing editor at Daily Voice.

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Police: Former Student Arrested Trying To Enter New Canaan High Police: Former Student Arrested Trying To Enter New Canaan High Police: Former Student Arrested Trying To Enter New Canaan High
Police: Former Student Arrested Trying To Enter New Canaan High NEW CANAAN, Conn. — A 22-year-old man from New Jersey was advised to keep off school property after he was arrested Monday at New Canaan High School, the New Canaan Advertiser reported.  Tyler J. Moroch, 22, a former New Canaan High student, was charged with interfering with an officer and loitering on school grounds when he attempted to enter the school cafeteria and told a School Resource Officer that he was a 17-year-old transfer student, the Advertiser said. An investigation determined Moroch's age and identity, and he was arrested, the Advertiser said.  Click here to read the story at…
Police: Easton Teen Arrested After Pot Is Found At Joel Barlow Police: Easton Teen Arrested After Pot Is Found At Joel Barlow Police: Easton Teen Arrested After Pot Is Found At Joel Barlow
Police: Easton Teen Arrested After Pot Is Found At Joel Barlow REDDING, Conn. — A 17-year-old from Easton was arrested Friday at Joel Barlow High School after security guards found marijuana in his car, according to the News-Times.The name of the student, who was arrested at the school, was not released because he is a minor, the News-Times said. Chief Douglass Fuchs told the News-Times that an investigation by both Redding and Easton police is continuing and more arrests are possible. Click here to read the story at the News-Times website.
Suspect Nabbed In Port Chester Auto Theft, Two Robberies At Same Bank Suspect Nabbed In Port Chester Auto Theft, Two Robberies At Same Bank Suspect Nabbed In Port Chester Auto Theft, Two Robberies At Same Bank
Suspect Nabbed In Port Chester Auto Theft, Two Robberies At Same Bank The suspect in a vehicle theft in Westchester, two brazen armed bank robberies at the same branch in Greenwich, Conn., and a holdup at a nearby gas station was arrested early Wednesday in San Diego, Greenwich police said in a statement.  The suspect, identified as David E. Byers, 34, of Solana Beach, Calif., was held by authorities in California after his arrest at about midnight, police said.  He was charged with first-degree robbery, two counts of third-degree robbery, second degree larceny, sixth-degree larceny and reckless endangerment. He was held on $200,000 bond on the arrest warrant…
Suspect In Two Greenwich Bank Robberies Nabbed In California Suspect In Two Greenwich Bank Robberies Nabbed In California Suspect In Two Greenwich Bank Robberies Nabbed In California
Suspect In Two Greenwich Bank Robberies Nabbed In California GREENWICH, Conn. — The suspect in two brazen armed bank robberies at the same branch in Greenwich as well as a holdup at a local gas station was arrested early Wednesday in San Diego, Greenwich police said in a statement.  The suspect, identified as David E. Byers, 34, of Solana Beach, Calif., was held by authorities in California after his arrest at about midnight, police said.  He was charged with first-degree robbery, two counts of third-degree robbery, second degree larceny, sixth-degree larceny and reckless endangerment. He was held on $200,000 bond on the arrest warrant from Connectic…
Man Shot To Death In Bridgeport's 10th Homicide Of The Year Man Shot To Death In Bridgeport's 10th Homicide Of The Year Man Shot To Death In Bridgeport's 10th Homicide Of The Year
Man Shot To Death In Bridgeport's 10th Homicide Of The Year BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A man in his 20s was shot to death late Tuesday in Bridgeport's 10th homicide of the year, the Connecticut Post reported.  The fatal shooting of the man occurred in a silver Hyundai on Read Street, and police remained on the scene Wednesday morning to investigate, the Post said.   The 10 homicides so far in 2017 equals the same number that occurred last year in Bridgeport. Related story: Couple in their 50s charged in fatal stabbing It was the third homicide in the past week in the city.  On Sunday, a man was stabbed to death by a married couple in their 50s at the Fa…
Educator Earns State Honor For Raising The Bar On STEM In Danbury Schools Educator Earns State Honor For Raising The Bar On STEM In Danbury Schools Educator Earns State Honor For Raising The Bar On STEM In Danbury Schools
Educator Earns State Honor For Raising The Bar On STEM In Danbury Schools DANBURY, Conn. — In the eight years since stepping into his role as the head of STEM curriculum for the Danbury schools, Harry Rosvally has made it his mission to create programs that support teachers and encourage students to explore all that science has to offer – from designing inventions to researching complex science theories. As a result of his dedication, Rosvally has been named this year’s recipient of the Connecticut Science Educator Fellow Award from the Connecticut Science Teachers Association. The award will be presented Wednesday in New Haven. An educator for more than 25 years…
Retired Greenwich Chief of Police Raymond Grant Jr. Dies At 85 Retired Greenwich Chief of Police Raymond Grant Jr. Dies At 85 Retired Greenwich Chief of Police Raymond Grant Jr. Dies At 85
Retired Greenwich Chief of Police Raymond Grant Jr. Dies At 85 GREENWICH, Conn. — Retired Greenwich Chief of Police Raymond E. Grant Jr., who served on the town's police force for 26½ years, died on Monday, May 1. He was 85. "We join all members of the Department in extending our sincere sympathy to the Grant family," the Greenwich Police Department said in a statement. Grant began with the Greenwich Police Department as a probationary officer on July 5, 1955, and retired Feb. 1, 1982, as chief.  He was appointed to the rank of patrolman on July 5, 1955, and was assigned to the patrol and traffic divisions. On Feb. 12, 1964, he was appointed de…
Police: Stratford Man Was Going Twice The Speed Limit In Fatal Moped Crash Police: Stratford Man Was Going Twice The Speed Limit In Fatal Moped Crash Police: Stratford Man Was Going Twice The Speed Limit In Fatal Moped Crash
Police: Stratford Man Was Going Twice The Speed Limit In Fatal Moped Crash STRATFORD, Conn. — A man charged with negligent homicide was traveling over twice the speed limit on a residential street when he hit and killed a man riding a moped back in February, Stratford police said.   On Monday,  Idis Wilson, 27, was arrested on a warrant and charged with misconduct with a motor vehicle, second-degree reckless endangerment, reckless driving and negligent homicide. Related story: Stratford Man Charged With Negligent Homicide In Fatal Crash With Moped The crash occurred Feb. 17 on Canaan Road near Mary Avenue in Stratford, police said. Wilson, driving a 2015 Toyota…
Police Investigating 'Suspicious' Death Of Woman, 55, In New Fairfield Police Investigating 'Suspicious' Death Of Woman, 55, In New Fairfield Police Investigating 'Suspicious' Death Of Woman, 55, In New Fairfield
Police Investigating 'Suspicious' Death Of Woman, 55, In New Fairfield NEW FAIRFIELD, Conn. — State Police are investigating the untimely death of a 55-year-old woman in New Fairfield, calling her death "suspicious."  Troopers from Troop A in Southbury and the New Fairfield Resident State Trooper's Office responded at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, to a home at 26 Candlewood Road on a report of an "untimely death." Upon arrival, troopers found a deceased 55-year-old woman, state police said. State Police Detectives from the Western District Major Crime also responded to the scene and took control of the investigation. State Police Detectives &q…
Norwalk Native Signs With Detroit Lions As NFL Free Agent Norwalk Native Signs With Detroit Lions As NFL Free Agent Norwalk Native Signs With Detroit Lions As NFL Free Agent
Norwalk Native Signs With Detroit Lions As NFL Free Agent NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk’s Noel Thomas Jr. summed up his feelings in one word as he Tweeted: "Lionhearted."  Thomas signed a free agent deal with the Detroit Lions for a chance to play in the NFL.   He was a bit more long-winded on Instagram: "Been one hell of a ride so far & I'm far from finished. Grateful for the opportunity to sign an Undrafted free agent deal with the Lions! Been counted out my entire life. Watch me grow," said Thomas, who holds the record at UConn for receptions with 100 in his senior year.  Thomas, who stands 6 feet tall and weighs 205 pounds,…
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