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Wrong Dog Put Down After Deadly NJ Attack? Owner Charged, New Dog Seized
A New Jersey woman has been charged after investigators determined the wrong dog may have been surrendered and euthanized following a fatal pit bull attack that injured a local resident and killed her pet, authorities said. The case stems from an attack that happened near 91 Springfield Ave. in Summit at approximately 5:52 a.m. on Nov. 5, 2025, local police said. A 70-year-old woman was walking her small dog when two pit bulls broke free from their handler and launched an unprovoked attack, police said. The woman was knocked to the ground and suffered injuries to both upper thighs, her…
Business
CT Among Nation's Strongest State Economies, New Study Finds: Here's Why
Several Northeast states are among the nation's strongest economically, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 list of the Best & Worst State Economies on Monday, June 1. The personal finance website ranked all 50 states and Washington, DC, based on factors like gross domestic product growth, unemployment, startup activity, and the share of jobs in high-tech industries. The strongest state economies create more opportunities for residents while helping states attract new businesses and investments, according to WalletHub. "Factors like a low unemployment rate and high av…
Business
Score Free Chipotle During 2026 NBA Finals: Here's How
You could win free Chipotle as the New York Knicks pursue their first NBA title in more than half a century. Chipotle Mexican Grill announced its "53 Years. 53 Real Ingredients" campaign on Wednesday, June 3. The chain will offer free burritos to 53,000 lucky fans at the end of the 2026 NBA Finals between the Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. The promotion celebrates 1973, the year the Knicks won their last NBA title and when the Spurs played their first season in the American Basketball Association. "This year's series created a connection we couldn't ignore: 53 years tied to a unique ch…
Police & Fire
CT Man Sentenced In Kidnapping, Killing Of Massachusetts Father In Somers
A Connecticut man will spend 43 years in prison for the kidnapping and killing of a Massachusetts father whose body was found bound inside a car in a Somers field. Timothy Lange, 36, of New Britain, was sentenced June 3 to 48 years in prison, suspended after 43 years to serve, followed by five years of probation, according to Tolland Judicial District State's Attorney Craig P. Nowak. The sentence stems from the kidnapping and death of Jason Comes, a Massachusetts father. A Tolland Superior Court jury in Rockville found Lange guilty March 5 of second-degree kidnapping, felony murder, and ta…
Police & Fire
Ex-CT Officer Accused Of Shooting Man 9 Times Arraigned On Manslaughter Charge
A former Hartford police officer charged in a fatal shooting appeared before a judge after prosecutors accused him of unlawfully killing a man during a standoff earlier this year. Joseph Magnano, 23, of Hartford, appeared in court Friday, June 5, for his arraignment on a first-degree manslaughter charge in the death of 55-year-old Steven "Stevie" Jones. The Office of Inspector General ruled that Magnano shot Jones nine times on Blue Hills Avenue on Feb. 27. Jones later died from his injuries on March 3. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled his death a homicide. Magnano was one of…
News
Truck Driver Charged In Fatal I-95 CT Crash After Plywood Fell From Tractor-Trailer
A Texas truck driver has been charged in a deadly I-95 crash in Connecticut that killed a 39-year-old man after a tractor-trailer load of plywood spilled onto the highway, triggering a chain-reaction collision involving multiple vehicles, police said. Dewayne Garrison, 52, of Spring, Texas, was arrested in the Lone Star State on May 20 and extradited to Connecticut to face charges of negligent homicide with a motor vehicle, weapon in a motor vehicle, and failure to maintain lane, according to Connecticut State Police. State Police said Garrison, who was driving a tractor-trailer loaded with…
News
Marine Drill Sergeant Found Dead In Hotel Room During Duty Assignment
A Marine and soon-to-be father was found dead in a hotel room while on assignment, leaving investigators searching for answers and loved ones mourning a sudden loss. Sgt. Albert Haynes II, 24, of Austin, Pennsylvania, was discovered dead in a hotel room in Starke, Florida, on Friday, May 30, according to the U.S. Marine Corps. Haynes was assigned to Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and was supporting a poolee function with Recruiting Station Jacksonville while on temporary additional duty when he died, military officials said. The Bra…
News
Remaining Reporters Reveal '60 Minutes' Fate, Warn Newsrooms Shouldn't 'Run Like Dictatorships'
The three remaining correspondents at "60 Minutes" said they'll stay with the iconic newsmagazine, but echoed criticisms that CBS News has faced over its changes under controversial editor-in-chief Bari Weiss. Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, and Jon Wertheim announced their decision in a joint message to colleagues on Friday, June 5. The memo was first reported by NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik. The statement follows weeks of turmoil at CBS News, highlighted by a purge at "60 Minutes" that saw the firings of correspondents Scott Pelley, Sharyn Alfonsi, and Cecilia…
Police & Fire
Another Former CT High Student Accuses Ex-Wrestling Coach Of Sexual Assault: Police
A former Connecticut high school coach is facing new charges after a second former student accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was 15 years old, authorities said. Jordan Miron, 36, a former Stratford High School wrestling coach, was charged with six counts of second-degree sexual assault and six counts of risk of injury to a minor involving illegal sexual contact with a victim younger than 16, Stratford police said on Friday, June 5. The charges stem from allegations made by a separate former student and come on top of charges from a previous arrest. He was ordered held on a $20…
Sports
OnlyFans Models, Spurs 'Secret Weapons' Won't Return After Viral Brunson Fan Drama: Report
A pair of OnlyFans models are skipping the rest of the NBA Finals after allegedly being harassed by the same fans who they say wound up at the center of Jalen Brunson's viral courtside confrontation during Game 1. In a post on X, Blue claimed the family involved in Wednesday night's incident with Brunson was the same group that previously harassed her and Julie J. Swan at Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals, prompting them to seek help from arena security. The models told the NY Post that they feel unsafe at the games following the alleged interaction. A video shared by Blue at the…
Sports
Fans Punished For Storming NBA Finals Court To Take Wembanyama Selfie
The NBA has banned two fans for life after one ran onto the court during Game 1 of the NBA Finals, according to reports. The teen received a lifetime ban from every NBA arena after trying to take a selfie with San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, a league spokesperson told ESPN. A second person will also be banned for life after the incident on Wednesday, June 3. The interruption happened with 6:28 remaining in the fourth quarter at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. The New York Knicks were leading 92-86 as the Spurs brought the ball up the court. A fan sprinte…
Police & Fire
Drunk Driver Crashes Into Pole, Runs From Scene In East Haddam: State Police
An intoxicated driver is facing several charges after Connecticut State Police said he crashed into a pole in East Haddam and ran away. Mark Kudlach, 45, of Lisbon, was arrested Thursday night, June 4, following the crash on Hopyard Road. State police said troopers were called to the 400 block around 7:50 p.m. after receiving reports of a vehicle that struck a pole. An investigation determined Kudlach had been driving while intoxicated and left the scene after the crash, according to police. Troopers later took him into custody. He was charged with interfering with or resisting…
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