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Feds Detain Twice-Deported Man In Wrong-Way I-91 Crash That Killed CT College Hockey Player, 21 Feds Detain Twice-Deported Man In Wrong-Way I-91 Crash That Killed CT College Hockey Player, 21 Feds Detain Twice-Deported Man In Wrong-Way I-91 Crash That Killed CT College Hockey Player, 21
Feds Detain Twice-Deported Man In Wrong-Way I-91 Crash That Killed CT College Hockey Player, 21 A 41-year-old Mexican national who had been deported twice was arrested following a wrong-way crash that killed a 21-year-old Connecticut college hockey player who dreamed of becoming a police officer. Guillermo Carmona-Lopez was identified as the driver in the Thursday, Oct. 16, crash on Interstate 91 in North Haven, Connecticut, according to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Authorities have placed an ICE detainer on him.  The victim was Ryan O'Shea, of Stony Point, New York, a University of New Haven senior and leader on the school's club hockey team. O'Shea was returning fro…

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Police ID 25-Year-Old Electrocuted At CT Workplace: 'He Will Be Missed Beyond Words' Police ID 25-Year-Old Electrocuted At CT Workplace: 'He Will Be Missed Beyond Words' Police ID 25-Year-Old Electrocuted At CT Workplace: 'He Will Be Missed Beyond Words'
Police ID 25-Year-Old Electrocuted At CT Workplace: 'He Will Be Missed Beyond Words' Authorities have identified the 25-year-old man who was electrocuted at a Connecticut aerospace manufacturer last month. His family said he was a beloved son and big brother who lived life on his own terms. Mason Montalvo died on Oct. 30, a day after suffering an electric shock while working on equipment at TIGHITCO on Old Brickyard Lane in Berlin, police said. An autopsy found that Montalvo died from complications of electrocution. The Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled his death an accident. Authorities did not say where he lived.  His family posted a m…
Armed And Dangerous: 3 Masked Robbery Suspects On The Run In Shelton, Police Say Armed And Dangerous: 3 Masked Robbery Suspects On The Run In Shelton, Police Say Armed And Dangerous: 3 Masked Robbery Suspects On The Run In Shelton, Police Say
Armed And Dangerous: 3 Masked Robbery Suspects On The Run In Shelton, Police Say Connecticut police are reminding residents to stay alert as officers search for three masked suspects wanted in an armed convenience store robbery. The robbery happened Thursday night, Nov. 12, at the Howe Avenue Convenience Store in Shelton. Shelton police said three men dressed all in black and wearing ski masks entered the store, stole several things, and then ran away north on Howe Avenue. Police did not release the exact time of the robbery. Investigators are now asking the public for tips to help track down the suspects.  “Residents, neighbors, and business owners are asked to …
Stolen Car Rampage: Norwalk Man Slams Through Fences, Hits Vehicle At Fairfield Beach, Marina Stolen Car Rampage: Norwalk Man Slams Through Fences, Hits Vehicle At Fairfield Beach, Marina Stolen Car Rampage: Norwalk Man Slams Through Fences, Hits Vehicle At Fairfield Beach, Marina
Stolen Car Rampage: Norwalk Man Slams Through Fences, Hits Vehicle At Fairfield Beach, Marina A stolen car tore through a Connecticut marina and beach area, smashing fences, breaking gates, and hitting several vehicles before police stopped the driver, authorities said. Michael Clapp, 35, of Norwalk, was arrested after police said he fled from an officer on Tuesday, Nov. 10, leaving thousands of dollars in damage near two popular Fairfield waterfront spots. The trouble began when someone reported a vehicle stolen from Cambridge Street in Fairfield with the keys still inside, police said. A Fairfield officer spotted the stolen vehicle shortly after the report and tried to pull it ov…
These Popular Foods Could Be Risky After Age 40, Experts Say These Popular Foods Could Be Risky After Age 40, Experts Say These Popular Foods Could Be Risky After Age 40, Experts Say
These Popular Foods Could Be Risky After Age 40, Experts Say What you eat in your 20s and 30s may not hit the same way later in life, and experts say some everyday staples could quietly be working against you. As the body ages, metabolism slows, muscle mass declines, and the risk of inflammation and chronic disease increases, according to reports from The Healthy and Eat This, Not That! That shift means certain foods can have a bigger impact than many people realize. Among the biggest offenders are processed meats such as bacon, sausage, and deli cuts. These foods are high in sodium and saturated fat and often contain preservatives like nitrate…

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CT Named Nation's Least Wasteful State In New Rankings: Here's Why CT Named Nation's Least Wasteful State In New Rankings: Here's Why CT Named Nation's Least Wasteful State In New Rankings: Here's Why
CT Named Nation's Least Wasteful State In New Rankings: Here's Why Several Northeast states are among the least wasteful in the US, according to a new study. Laundry detergent company HeySunday updated its "Most Wasteful States in America in 2026" rankings for November 2026. The study ranked all 50 states based on how much waste their landfills received per resident in 2022, using data from the Environmental Protection Agency, Census Bureau, and The Recycling Partnership. Connecticut ranked as the least wasteful state in the country, with its landfills receiving just 0.05 tons of waste per resident. The Constitution State's residential recycling …

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Water In Fuel Caused Fatal Plane Crash On I-684 At CT, NY Border, NTSB Says Water In Fuel Caused Fatal Plane Crash On I-684 At CT, NY Border, NTSB Says Water In Fuel Caused Fatal Plane Crash On I-684 At CT, NY Border, NTSB Says
Water In Fuel Caused Fatal Plane Crash On I-684 At CT, NY Border, NTSB Says Water that leaked into a small airplane's fuel tanks caused its engine to fail before it crashed onto Interstate 684 near the New York-Connecticut border, killing a Rockland County pilot, federal investigators have determined.  The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) identified contaminated fuel and an inadequate preflight inspection as the probable causes of the Dec. 12, 2024, crash in a final report released on Tuesday, Nov. 3.  The crash killed Jacob Yankele Friedman, 32, of Monsey, a commercial pilot serving as a safety pilot, and seriously injured Kalmen Goldberger, 2…

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Supplement Sold Nationwide Recalled After Discovery Of Hidden Drug Ingredients A product sold nationwide as a dietary supplement is being recalled after testing uncovered hidden drug ingredients that could put consumers at serious risk. Game Changer Products LLC, based in Tampa, Florida, is voluntarily recalling all lots and expiration dates of 10 Day Forecast capsules, according to its announcement posted by the FDA. FDA testing detected undeclared sildenafil and acetaminophen in the capsules, which are marketed for male sexual enhancement. Sildenafil is used in prescription medication for erectile dysfunction. Acetaminophen treats pain and fever. Consumers should s…

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Supplement Sold Nationwide Recalled After Discovery Of Hidden Drug Ingredients A product sold nationwide as a dietary supplement is being recalled after testing uncovered hidden drug ingredients that could put consumers at serious risk. Game Changer Products LLC, based in Tampa, Florida, is voluntarily recalling all lots and expiration dates of 10 Day Forecast capsules, according to its announcement posted by the FDA. FDA testing detected undeclared sildenafil and acetaminophen in the capsules, which are marketed for male sexual enhancement. Sildenafil is used in prescription medication for erectile dysfunction. Acetaminophen treats pain and fever. Consumers should s…

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Search Ad Scams Could Cost You: What To Check A routine Google search could take a costly turn before you realize anything is wrong. Scammers buy search ads that impersonate legitimate businesses, then send users to convincing fake websites, according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center. Those pages can steal login credentials and financial information, enabling account theft. The trap starts with something ordinary: searching for a familiar company and choosing a prominent result. Criminals can copy a business’s website and use a nearly identical address, making the destination look trustworthy. The consequences can extend b…