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46 Venomous Snakes, Anacondas Seized From CT Warehouse As 2 Men Face Dozens Of Charges
Authorities seized dozens of venomous snakes, including some that are endangered, from a Connecticut warehouse after a lengthy investigation into the illegal possession of dangerous reptiles.
Tyler Foster and Brian Roman, both 26 and of New Haven, turned themselves in to Connecticut State Police on Thursday, July 30, after a lengthy investigation.
Environmental Conservation Police searched a warehouse at 925 Sherman Ave. in Hamden last month. They seized 49 reptiles, including 46 venomous snakes, two anacondas, and one water monitor lizard.
The venomous snakes included timber ra…
30+ Fires, Person's Death Spark Massive Refrigerator Recall
More than 121,000 retro-style refrigerators are being recalled after dozens caught fire, including one blaze linked to a death, officials said.
Galanz Americas issued the recall for about 121,680 Galanz Retro Refrigerators, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 30. Internal electrical components can short-circuit and ignite, creating serious fire and burn hazards.
The CPSC is aware of 34 fires involving the refrigerators. One person was killed in one of the fires, according to firefighters.
The recall covers model numbers BCD-215V-62H, GLR76TRDER, GLR76TBKER, G…
Woman Charged In Fatal Danbury Crash That Killed CT Officer, Mom Of 3 Was In US Illegally: DHS
A woman accused of a drunken crash that killed an off-duty Connecticut police officer and his girlfriend, a mother of three, earlier this month is an undocumented immigrant, federal authorities said.
Melissa Esperanza Ramirez-Romero, 27, of Stamford, was arrested Friday, July 24, in connection with the deaths of Bridgeport Police Officer Cooper Whiteside, 38, and Brittany Islami, 34, following a Danbury crash on Sugar Hollow Road, authorities said.
The couple was riding Whiteside's Harley-Davidson near the Ridgefield line July 13 when investigators said Ramirez-Romero&…
Dad Threatens To Kill 4-Year-Old Over Wall Paint In Video, Detectives Say
A father is accused of recording himself threatening to kill his 4-year-old son after the child painted on a wall, according to investigators.
Teagan English, 25, of Matamoras Borough, Pennsylvania, was arrested Tuesday, July 28, following an investigation by the Pike County District Attorney's Office that began after Pike County Children and Youth Services shared a disturbing recording with detectives, District Attorney Ray Tonkin announced.
English has been charged with felony endangering the welfare of children, aggravated assault of a victim younger than 6 years old, and false impr…
Mariachi, Circus, Big-Name Speakers Pack Quick Center’s New Season
Fairfield University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts is rolling out a 36th season filled with live music, dance, circus productions, theater, opera screenings, lectures, and family programming.
The 2026-27 lineup stretches from September through March and includes Latin Grammy-nominated Mariachi Herencia de México, Cirque Alfonse, Limón Dance Company, Walter Isaacson, and other performers and speakers.
According to the Quick Center’s season announcement, highlights include:
Lectures: Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt on Thursday, Sept. 10; Arthur C. Brooks on Tuesday, Sept. 29; Kwame Antho…
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