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Police arrest 2 in 2019 murder and robbery of Hamden man
Police have arrested two men in the killing of Dennis Allen-Paige, who was shot during a robbery in Hamden in December 2019. The arrest brings a sense of relief for Allen-Paige’s family. “There’s an opportunity for justice to be served for my brother,” said Joanna McDaniel, Allen-Paige’s older sister. The 21-year-old man was killed on Whiting Street in Hamden...
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Man injured during shooting inside Brass Mill Center mall in Waterbury, Conn.
A teen is hospitalized after being shot inside the Brass Mill Center mall in Waterbury Friday evening. Authorities were called to Union Street at 5 p.m. after getting a reported of shots fired in the food court. Officers said they found a 17-year-old male inside the mall with a gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital for treatment of…
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UPS driver and Connecticut toddler reunite after video showing heartwarming surprise
A Meriden family’s doorbell camera captured a sweet moment between their toddler and a UPS driver. The family says they want to recognize that driver’s kindness. A warm embrace while delivering packages. UPS driver Frank Sims reunited with 2-year-old Owen May during his route through Meriden. “To bring joy and love in this world nowadays is what the children...
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Vigil held in Naugatuck one year after death of 11-month-old girl
Remembering the life of a baby girl taken so soon. People in Naugatuck gathered on Saturday for a vigil honoring Camilla Francisquini, who was only 11 months old when she was killed. “To deal with a tragedy like this is hard. It hurts and it’s always going to hurt,” Tiana, Camilla’s aunt said. The pain still hasn’t gone away...
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After-school Satan Club at Connecticut elementary school raises eyebrows in town
“There’s just a lot of people that just don’t want to hear what we’re about. They don’t want to hear what we believe,” June Everett said. Everett is the campaign director for the after-school program of the satanic temple. She said they view Satan as a literary figure. “We look at Satan as a symbol of being the ultimate...
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Surveillance video captures early morning burglary at Connecticut distillery
Burglars were caught on camera breaking into a Bloomfield business and stealing thousands of dollars worth of alcohol early Wednesday morning. Police believe this group of thieves targeted other places across the state. At Waypoint Spirits in Bloomfield, they’re proud of being Connecticut-made. “We’re about community. We’re about relationships and being here and sharing what we’ve made with our...
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Connecticut grandmother killed in hit-and-run is remembered as selfless, caring person
The family of a new Britain grandmother is grieving after a fatal hit-and-run crash took her life Wednesday evening. “She was a really kind person. She may have not had a lot, but she would give you the shirt off her back.” Selfless and caring are some of the words Jamie Catucci Carey would use to describe her mother, Brenda…
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Fatal double stabbing shocks neighbors in Danbury, Conn.
An investigation is underway after a woman was stabbed to death in Danbury on Friday. Police say the suspect took his own life by stabbing himself. “I found it very shocking. I wasn’t expecting to hear something like that happen here.” Carolyn Marengo has lived in the Mill Ridge area of Danbury for decades. She says she’s never seen...
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CT woman faces charges for allegedly lying to police after dog from MA dies in her care
A Connecticut woman is facing criminal charges, accused of lying to police after a dog from Massachusetts died in her care. The dog’s owner said his bulldog never returned from the woman who was supposed to train his dog. “He was really the sweetest dog in the world,” Bart Hanson said. Hanson loved his dog dearly. His 3-and-a-half-year-old bulldog...
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UConn student that was reported missing has been found safe
University of Connecticut officials said a student who was reported missing over the weekend has been found safe. The FBI assisted UConn police in the search for Furong “Betty” Li who was reported missing Sunday. Her parents were unable to reach her, so the university started investigating, according to a spokesperson. The university said she has since been located off-campus….
