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Rocky Hill, CT
Police & Fire
Former Rocky Hill Police Chief, Decorated Military Veteran Dies
A former Connecticut police chief remembered for his compassion, military service, and decades of dedication to protecting his community has died. George Marinelli, who served as Rocky Hill’s police chief for 10 years, died Sunday, May 24, at 81, according to the Rocky Hill Police Department. Authorities did not release his cause of death. Marinelli spent more than three decades in law enforcement in Rocky Hill. During that time, he worked as a patrolman, youth officer, and K-9 officer before becoming chief. He retired in 2002. The department said Marinelli “continued his dedic…
Pasadena-Lake Shore, MD
Obituaries
‘Laurel’s Finest’: Brian Bennett Remembered As Devoted Dad, Leader After Pasadena Crash
Brian Bennett was the kind of guy people counted on — at work, at home, and everywhere in between. Now, his sudden death is leaving a hole across Laurel that won’t be easy to fill. Bennett, a longtime City of Laurel public works employee, beloved husband and father of two, was killed in a car crash in Pasadena on Sunday, April 19, leaving behind a devastated community. He was 43. A Laurel native, Bennett spent his life building deep roots in the community he loved, both on the job and off it. Since joining the Department of Public Works in 2017, he worked his way up to Street Maintenance…
Lexington Park, MD
Obituaries
Maryland DEA Agent Dies Months After Retirement Following Two-Year Battle With Cancer
A longtime federal agent who spent nearly three decades serving his country has died just months after retiring in Maryland, leaving behind a wife, two daughters, and a legacy that stretched far beyond the badge. Sean O’Brien Fitzpatrick, 59, died Sunday, April 19, in Salisbury, after a two-year battle with cancer, according to his loved ones. The Maryland resident had just stepped away from a 28-year career as a Special Agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration in December 2025. For those who knew him, though, Fitzpatrick was more than his title. He was the guy with U2 blasting thro…
Lewisboro, NY
News
Officer Discharged After Suffering Burns In Rescue Attempt At Fatal Lewisboro Fire (
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A police officer injured while attempting to rescue residents from a deadly Westchester County house fire has been released from the hospital, marking a major step in his recovery. Officer Joseph Briggs was discharged on Wednesday, April 22, from the Burn Center Intensive Care Unit at Westchester Medical Center, where he had been receiving treatment for severe burns sustained in the line of duty. Briggs was injured during a response to a house fire on Old Shop Road in the Cross River section of Lewisboro on Thursday, April 16. As previously reported by Daily Voice, Briggs and another …
Stamford, CT
News
Top Stamford Prosecutor To Step Down After Nearly 40 Years In Justice System
The top prosecutor overseeing Stamford and Norwalk will step down, marking a major shift for local courts and law enforcement. State’s Attorney Paul J. Ferencek announced he will retire at the end of his term on June 30, 2026. Ferencek has led the Stamford/Norwalk Judicial District since 2020. The district covers Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, Weston, Westport, and Wilton. As State’s Attorney, he oversees prosecutors handling criminal cases and shares oversight of juvenile matters. “On behalf of the Criminal Justice Commission, I wish to extend our sincere gratitude and …
Englewood, NJ
Police & Fire
Ex-Englewood Cliffs Councilman Accused Of Window-Smashing Spree, Stalking: Police
A former councilman in Bergen County has been arrested after a series of window-smashing incidents targeting a local home, police said. Glen A. Luciano, of Englewood Cliffs, was taken into custody on Monday, March 16, following a controlled motor vehicle stop, according to Chief William Henkelman. The investigation began after a victim reported repeated damage to residential exterior windows on Feb. 24, March 2, March 9, and March 14, the chief said. Detectives gathered surveillance footage and physical evidence from each scene before identifying Luciano as the suspect. Luciano, a former D…
Merrick, NY
Police & Fire
Crossing Guard Dies After Being Struck By Drugged Driver In Merrick: Union, Cops
A Long Island crossing guard who was struck by a drug-impaired driver last week has died from his injuries, his union said Friday, March 6. John M. Miro, 70, was working in Merrick around 8 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26 at the intersection of Sunrise Highway and Merrick Avenue when he was struck by a white 2020 Toyota Tacoma, Nassau County police said. “Crossing guards serve our communities with courage and dedication, standing in the roadway each day to keep our children safe,” CSEA Nassau Local 830 wrote in a Facebook post. “John answered that call of service, and his commitment will not be f…
Lexington Park, MD
Obituaries
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Mourns Loss Of Retired Corporal Ralph Jerome Butler
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its own. Ralph Jerome Butler, a Civilian Security Specialist and retired Corrections Corporal, died at his home in St. Mary’s County early Tuesday morning, Feb. 24, officials confirmed. The sheriff’s office announced Butler’s passing, calling him a treasured member of the department known for his steady presence and professionalism. Butler served as a Correctional Officer at the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center for more than 23 years before retiring in March 2022 as a Corporal. He returned just mont…
Englewood, NJ
News
'Just Honor The Contract': Boro Admin, PBA Clash Over Terminally Ill
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Captain's Healthcare
A contract dispute over retiree healthcare contributions in Englewood Cliffs has intensified as Capt. Keith Wicker, who has been on the force for nearly 25 years, battles terminal cancer. The Englewood Cliffs PBA is pushing back against Borough Administrator Intashan Chowdhury’s position that Chapter 78 contribution requirements still apply unless a different percentage is negotiated in the collective bargaining agreement. Chowdhury said the borough is obligated to follow state law. “Chapter 78 has not sunset. The statute expressly provides that employee and retiree health benefit contribu…
Poolesville, MD
Obituaries
Michael Reagan, Former President's Son, Dies: Conservative Commentator
Michael Reagan, the eldest son of former President Ronald Reagan and a longtime conservative commentator, died on Sunday, Jan. 4, at age 80 in Los Angeles while surrounded by family. His death was announced Tuesday, Jan. 6, by his family and the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute, which called him a "steadfast guardian of his father’s legacy." Family members said he died after a battle with cancer. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute mourns the passing of Michael Reagan, the eldest son of President Ronald Reagan and Jane Wyman, and a steadfast guardia…
Norwich, CT
Obituaries
Longtime State Rep Kevin Ryan Dies: 'His Shoes Will Be Hard To Fill'
Officials in New London announced that State Rep. Kevin Ryan died over the weekend. The New London Democratic Town Committee announced Ryan's death in a Facebook post on Sunday, Nov. 23. They did not disclose the cause of his death. "Kevin's commitment to public service will be greatly missed," the Democrats wrote. Ryan served the 139th Connecticut House District and served as assistant deputy speaker of the House. He has served the people of Bozrah, Ledyard, Montville, and Norwich since 1993. He was last re-elected in 2024. Several people posted…
Bergenfield, NJ
Police & Fire
Ex-Dumont Mayor Placed Substance-Covered Hand Over Child's Face Before Sex Act: Prosecutor
New harrowing details have come to light in an alleged sex assault carried out on a child by a former New Jersey mayor and current police officer. ** WARNING: The following news story contains graphic information that many may find disturbing. ** Former Dumont mayor Andrew LaBruno sprayed an "unknown substance" into his hand before covering the juvenile victim's mouth and nose, causing dizziness, according ot a newly-released criminal complaint charging the 44-year-old Jersey City police sergeant. LaBruno, a married father or two, then allegedly made the victim perform oral sex on him…
Mineola, NY
Politics
JFK’s Grandson Jack Schlossberg Planning Run For Congress In NY, Report Says
John F. Kennedy’s grandson, Jack Schlossberg, is preparing to launch a bid for Congress, POLITICO reports. The 32-year-old Democratic activist and writer has already hired campaign staff and could formally announce his run for New York’s 12th Congressional District as soon as next week, according to the outlet. “It’s happening,” one person familiar with Schlossberg’s plans told POLITICO Playbook reporter Jason Beeferman, speaking on condition of anonymity. The 12th District covers Manhattan’s Upper East Side, Upper West Side, and Midtown, and is one of the most heavily Democratic dist…
Stony Point, NY
Obituaries
Former Stony Point Highway Super, Business Owner Dies: 'Will Be Deeply Missed'
A Rockland County community is mourning the loss of a longtime highway superintendent and business owner who served the public for nearly two decades. Larry Robert Brissing Sr., a lifelong North Rockland resident, died peacefully at home on Saturday, Sept. 13 at the age of 76, surrounded by his children, his obituary said. Brissing began his career as a heavy equipment operator before starting his own company, LRB Excavating, in 1986. In 2003, he was appointed and later elected as Stony Point’s Superintendent of Highways, a position he held for 19 years until his retirement …
Arlington, VA
News
Retired Navy Admiral Headed To Prison After Swapping Contracts For Cushy Job: Feds
A retired US Navy admiral who once commanded operations across Europe, Russia, and Africa is heading to prison in connection with a federal bribery case. Admiral Robert Burke, 62, of Coconut Creek, FL, was convicted on Monday, May 19, in Washington, DC, after a five-day trial, the US Attorney’s Office said. On Tuesday, Sept. 16, US Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced that Burke has been sentenced to 72 months in prison for accepting future employment at a government vendor in exchange for awarding that company a government contract. "Integrity — not cash — is the currency of public servi…
Wayne, NJ
News
Wayne Police Officer Fired For Cocaine Test Can’t Get Job Back, Judge Rules
A Wayne police officer who was fired after testing positive for cocaine will not be getting his job back after a judge dismissed his complaint last month, court filings show. Officer Eric Lougheed, who was apparently hired in June 2024, filed suit in February 2025 after his termination, arguing the township imposed discipline “without just cause” following a January drug test that came back positive. He asked the court to overturn the township’s decision, reinstate him with back pay, restore his seniority, and cover attorney’s fees. According to a Jan. 30, 2025 letter from Wayne Busi…
Stafford, VA
Traffic
Virginia Safety Service Patroller Chad Freeland Killed In I-95 Crash While Helping Driver
The Virginia Safety Service Patroller killed in a violent crash on I-95 after being struck while helping a stranded driver has been identified by state police. According to Virginia State Police, Chad Freeland, 48, a contracted VDOT patroller, was assisting a disabled Audi on the shoulder and right travel lane when a Chrysler 300 lost control, crossed all lanes, and slammed into both him and the Audi driver. The crash happened Saturday night, Sept. 6, shortly before 8 p.m. in the northbound lanes near the 151-mile marker, investigators said. The Falls Church resident and Fauquier High Scho…
Arlington, VA
Politics
Kamala Harris Claims Biden’s Inner Circle Helped Drive Media Attacks Against Her
Kamala Harris isn't holding back in a new memoir that gives her take on the 2024 presidential election. Excerpts from the book, "107 Days," were published Wednesday, Sept. 10 in The Atlantic. In them, Harris describes how conservative media fixated on her style and personal life while the White House, she says, too often stood aside. Worse, she alleges that aides to former President Joe Biden helped fuel negative media attacks against her. She writes: “When Fox News attacked me on everything from my laugh, to my tone of voice, to whom I’d dated in my 20s, or claimed I was a ‘DEI hire…
North Hunterdon, NJ
News
Off-Duty Lebanon Police Chief Rescues Woman Trapped Underwater In Delaware River
An off-duty New Jersey police chief is being credited with saving a woman’s life after she became trapped underwater in the Delaware River last month, authorities said. Lebanon Township Police Chief Jason Cronce was nearby on Sunday, Aug. 17, when he saw a woman in distress in the river, Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée M. Robeson said. The woman had been tubing when she hit rapids and collided with an overhanging tree, the prosecutor said. She was thrown into the water and became caught under the tree, trapped by the strong current. Without hesitation, Cronce entered the water and p…
New City, NY
News
$27K Scheme: New City Women Defrauded NYS Disability Assistancy Agency, DA Says
A Rockland County woman is accused of defrauding a state agency out of tens of thousands of dollars by double-dipping with two jobs, prosecutors said. Lena Samuel, age 47, of New City, was arraigned in Rockland County Court on charges of third-degree grand larceny and 29 counts of first-degree offering a false instrument for filing, Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced Wednesday, Sept. 3. According to court documents, Samuel worked as a Medical Review Consultant for the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA). From Nov. 25, 2…
Southeast-Brewster, NY
Obituaries
'Unforgettable Human': Former Brewster Mayor, Southeast Town Supervisor Dies
A much-loved former mayor and longtime civic leader in Putnam County has died. John Dunford, the former mayor of Brewster and Southeast Town Supervisor, died peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 30 in Danbury, Connecticut at the age of 80, according to his obituary. Dunford, a lifelong Brewster resident, was known for his decades of public service. He served as mayor of the Village of Brewster from 1977 to 1979 and later as Town of Southeast Supervisor from 2003 to 2007. He also held seats on the Southeast Town Board and worked as Commissioner of the Putnam County Board of Elections. In reco…
Alexandria, VA
News
Cause Of Death Revealed For Jessica Aber, US Attorney, Found Dead In Alexandria Home
The cause of death has been revealed for Jessica Aber, the US Attorney who died in March. The 43-year-old prosecutor suffered "sudden unexpected death in epilepsy," The Virginian-Pilot reports, citing the State Medical Examiner's Office. Aber, the former United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, was found unresponsive around 9:18 a.m. Saturday, March 22, inside a home on the 900 block of Beverley Drive in Alexandria, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Police said there was no foul play involved and her family later said that Aber suffered from epilepsy and …
Arlington, VA
Police & Fire
Probationary DC Firefighter Sadia Williams, 21, Dies Days After Academy Graduation
Just two days after proudly graduating from the DC Fire and EMS Academy, a 21-year-old probationary firefighter with a promising career ahead of her has died, officials announced. Probationary Firefighter Sadia Williams, a member of Cadet Class 27, passed away unexpectedly while off-duty on Sunday, Aug. 24, DC Fire and EMS confirmed in a statement. Williams had graduated on Friday, Aug. 22, and was preparing to begin her assignment at Engine Company 13 in the city’s Southwest Waterfront neighborhood. “It is with deep sorrow that the DC Fire and EMS Department announces the tragic and unexp…
Hempstead, NY
Lifestyle
10-Year-Old Lynbrook Girl Battling Brain Cancer Sparks Swelling Of Support
Support is flooding in for a 10-year-old Long Island girl who was recently diagnosed with brain cancer. Kimberly Nugent, of Lynbrook, was taken to the hospital after suffering from headaches and nausea, according to a GoFundMe. Doctors diagnosed her with medulloblastoma, a cancerous brain tumor, and performed surgery to remove most of it. While the operation was successful, Kimberly will still require long-term chemotherapy and radiation treatments, family friend Jon Gladstone wrote on a GoFundMe campaign. Nearly $50,000 had been raised to support the Nugent family as of Monday, Aug. 18. …
West New York, NJ
Obituaries
Longtime West New York Police Officer Dies Weeks Before Retirement
David Martinez, who served West New York as a police officer for 25 years, died on Saturday, Aug. 16, the police department announced. "Officer Martinez faithfully served the West New York community for 25 years with honor, dedication, and compassion," West New York police said. Martinez died weeks away from his retirement, police said. Sources tell Daily Voice his death was sudden. "His unwavering commitment to protecting and serving our residents will never be forgotten," police said. The West New York P.B.A. Local 361 & 361A mourns the loss of our beloved brother, David Martine…
Aldie, VA
Police & Fire
Virginia Councilman Set On Fire At Work Fighting For Life Amid Complications, Family Says
Weeks after a horrific workplace attack left Danville City Councilman Lee Vogler fighting for his life, his wife is sharing an emotional update on his condition. Vogler, 38, was doused in a flammable liquid and set on fire inside Showcase Magazine in Danville—where he works as Director of Marketing—on Tuesday, July 30, according to the Danville Police Department. Police said 29-year-old Shotsie Michael Buck Hayes entered the building with a five-gallon bucket, confronted Vogler, poured it on him, and then allegedly set him on fire outside after he tried to escape. Emergency crews rushed to…
Sparta, NJ
Obituaries
Sparta Dad, Retired Hardyston Police Detective Michael Petershack Dies Suddenly, 47
Michael Petershack, a retired Hardyston Police Department detective, coach, and devoted father and husband, died on Thursday, Aug. 7. He was 47. Sources tell Daily Voice that Petershack's death was unexpected. Mike was raised in Oak Ridge and graduated from Morris County Community College, according to his obituary on the Goble Funeral Home website. Before joining the police force, he owned and operated a hardwood flooring company and worked for the Jefferson Township Department of Public Works. He married his wife Sharon in 2013 and the couple was blessed with two children, Ella and Wesley…
Saratoga Springs, NY
Obituaries
Trailblazing FBI, CIA Chief William Webster Dies
William Webster, the only person to ever lead both the FBI and CIA, has died. His family announced his death at age 101 in a statement Friday afternoon, August 8, calling Webster “a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and patriot.” Born in St. Louis in 1924, Webster served as a Navy lieutenant in World War II and the Korean War before launching a distinguished legal and public service career. He was appointed FBI director in 1978 by President Jimmy Carter, taking charge as the bureau worked to rebuild trust following revelations of corruption and illegal survei…
Hackensack, NJ
News
Hackensack Appoints Retired Fire Chief As New City Manager
Hackensack’s newest City Manager is a hometown hero. Thomas Freeman, a retired Hackensack fire chief and third-generation firefighter, was unanimously appointed to the role during a packed Special Council Meeting on Monday, Aug. 4, city officials said. The crowd’s reaction? A standing ovation and thunderous applause. Freeman, who was born and raised in Hackensack, brings more than four decades of public service experience to the post. He joined the city’s fire department in 1983 and rose through the ranks to become Chief in 2009. He retired in 2023. “Mr. Freeman comes with a lot of experi…
Fairfield, CT
Politics
Kamala Harris Is Done With Politics 'For Now' In First Interview Since Election Loss
Kamala Harris says she’s staying away from politics — “for now.” Just one day after announcing she would not run for California governor, the former vice president told "The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert that America’s political system is fractured and in need of serious reform. “Recently, I made the decision that I, just for now, I don’t want to go back in the system,” she said. “I think it’s broken.” But Harris bristled when Colbert asked if she was truly “out of the fight." “I will always be part of the fight,” she replied. Related: Colbert Gives Blistering Response to Trump After…
Plainville, CT
Obituaries
Remembering Raymond Moreau: Plainville Pays Tribute To Dedicated Firefighter, US Marine Vet
Connecticut honors those who die in its service. That's the sentiment state and local leaders hope the community takes away following the death of Raymond "Ray" Moreau, a Plainville firefighter who died while battling a fire on Sunday, July 27. Plainville will host a memorial ceremony for Moreau at Plainville High School's Tinty Stadium at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. The public is invited. Posted by Plainville Fire Company on Sunday, July 27, 2025 Gov. Ned Lamont has ordered all flags at state buildings to be lowered to half-staff in recognition of the sacrifice Lamont made to the state. “…
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