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Farmington murder suspect searched ‘Does God forgive murderers' before deadly shooting: Warrant
A woman charged with killing a man in Farmington earlier this year allegedly searched online for the phrase “Does God forgive murderers?” on the morning of the fatal shooting, according to newly released court documents. Police say Cynthia Martinez, 27, shot and killed Derick Mercado-Labonte, 29, near Talcott Forest Road in March. According to court documents, that was one of…
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Questions mount over former Ansonia mayor's city credit card spending as investigation continues
Questions are growing over how government-issued credit cards have been used by public officials in Connecticut, with former Ansonia Mayor David Cassetti now facing scrutiny over thousands of dollars in charges made on a city credit card. After NBC Connecticut obtained eight years of city credit card statements through a Freedom of Information request, records showed Cassetti charged about $70,000…
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Supervisor arrested after woman froze to death at Windsor Locks nursing home faced prior charges
The family of a 93-year-old woman who froze to death after wandering out of a Windsor Locks nursing home and lawmakers are calling for changes to background check and hiring policies after court records revealed one of the former employees charged in the case is facing sexual assault charges. Two former employees of Bickford Health Care Center are facing charges…
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Utilities prepare for potential storm outages this weekend after July 4 severe weather
Connecticut utility companies are preparing for the possibility of power outages this weekend as forecasters track storms that could bring strong winds and heavy rain across the state. The heightened preparations come just two weeks after severe storms on July 4 knocked out power to more than 100,000 customers and caused widespread damage. Norwich Public Utilities said crews are ready…
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Cheshire bans e-bikes, e-scooters at Bartlem Park amid safety concerns
E-bikes, e-scooters and other motor-assisted rideable vehicles are no longer allowed at Bartlem Park in Cheshire as town officials respond to safety concerns, complaints, and damage to park property. New signs posted throughout the popular park notify visitors of the ban, which applies to rideable vehicles equipped with a helper motor. “Those bikes fly,” said Sophia Chagnon of North Haven….
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Two teens charged in deadly Waterbury nightclub shooting
Waterbury police have identified two 17-year-olds accused of opening fire into a crowd outside a city nightclub earlier this month, killing two people. The suspects, identified as Diondre Weaver of West Hartford and Dorien Glenn of New Britain, are charged with murder in connection with the shooting outside the LA 42 nightclub. Both are being held on $3 million bond…
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Exit closure marks milestone in $700M Meriden highway project
Drivers traveling through one of Connecticut’s busiest highway interchanges will need to adjust to a major traffic change this week as a long-running construction project in Meriden reaches a significant milestone. The Connecticut Department of Transportation’s reconfiguration of the Interstate 91, Route 15 and Interstate 691 interchange is entering a new phase with the permanent closure of Exit 17 on…
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Dashcam video captures close call as New Haven, Hamden unveil safer crosswalks
A dash camera captured a frightening close call in Middlefield this week, showing a truck apparently passing a vehicle and nearly striking a man crossing the road. The incident comes as advocates continue raising concerns about pedestrian and bicyclist safety in Connecticut. According to state data, 647 pedestrians and bicyclists have been involved in crashes so far this year, resulting…
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Connecticut homelessness continues to rise as advocates warn more seniors are at risk
While homelessness declined slightly nationwide this year, Connecticut is continuing to see an increase, according to a recent federal report. Data released this year from CT HMIS found that 3,410 people were staying in shelters across Connecticut, while 437 people were living unsheltered. That brings the state’s homeless population to about 3,847 people, a slight 3% increase from last year….
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New London housing project breaks ground at site of church collapse
More than two years after the collapse of a historic downtown church stunned the city, construction is beginning on a new development that will bring housing and retail spaces to the site. Officials, community members, and members of the First Congregational Church gathered Tuesday for a groundbreaking ceremony at the former church property next to City Hall. The collapse of…
