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Hartford, CT
Obituaries
Glastonbury Husband, Father Dies Unexpectedly At 49: 'Forever In Our Hearts'
A Connecticut father, husband, and martial arts champion who died unexpectedly earlier this month is being remembered for his devotion to his family, compassion, and drive. Massimo Lantieri, of Glastonbury, died suddenly at Hartford Hospital on Feb. 7, 2026. He was 49 and leaves behind his wife, Maria Pina (Scionti) Lantieri, and two children, Vittoria and Luke, according to his obituary. A GoFundMe created to help cover the cost of his children's education has raised more than 11 times its initial goal of $2,000 as of Wednesday, Feb. 18. Lantieri grew up in Hartford and Wethersfield and f…
Patchogue-Medford, NY
News
Dad Of 4 Seized By ICE While Working In Suffolk County: 'Our World Turned Upside Down'
A Long Island cab driver’s sudden detention by federal immigration agents has left his wife and four children reeling — and scrambling to cover legal bills and basic living expenses. Xavier Piedra Cueva was taken into custody by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Tuesday, Feb. 10, while working in Suffolk County, according to his cousin, Jacqueline Sandoval of Vermont. Cueva, a dual citizen of Ecuador and Spain, entered the United States legally over a decade ago but overstayed his visa, Sandoval told Daily Voice. She said her cousin does not have authorized work status but has no…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
Support Swells After Parsippany Family Loses Everything In Blaze
The Rojas family is being forced to start over after a fire destroyed their Parsippany home on Valentine's Day, but they won't do it alone. Multiple fundraisers have been set up to support the family following the Sat, Feb. 14 fire, which occurred right after their son's 19th birthday. "Our community is known for coming together in difficult times, and right now the Rojas family in Parsippany needs our help more than ever," Margherita Bielen, who organized a fundraiser said. "They are a hardworking, loving family raising two wonderful children; a daughter in third grade and a son …
Wilton, CT
Police & Fire
Death Of Wilton Teen Confirmed Suicide, Police Say
Police in one Fairfield County town issued a public statement following the untimely death of a teen in the community. "Today a family in our community is grieving an unthinkable tragedy," the Wilton Police Department statement reads. According to police, the 18-year-old, who was not identified, died by suicide. "As with all death investigations, our officers and detectives investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding an untimely death," police said. "Our investigators are working closely with the Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner who are responsible fo…
Mastic-Shirley, NY
News
Brothers Fixing Flat On Shirley Parkway Struck, 1 Killed; Accused Hit-Run Driver Faces Judge
An accused hit-and-run driver faced a judge after allegedly striking two brothers on a Long Island parkway, killing one, and fleeing the scene. Jonathan Shaver, 51, of Rocky Point, was arraigned in Suffolk County Court Friday, Feb. 13, in connection with a Shirley collision on William Floyd Parkway that took the life of Edgar Mejia. Shaver was driving a Honda Accord northbound when he struck the 31-year-old Mejia and his brother around 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, as the pair changed a tire on the shoulder, prosecutors said. He allegedly then fled without offering aid or calling 911. Mejia…
Essex, MD
Obituaries
Xzayviia “Zay” Bundy, 18, Virginia High School Football Star, Leaves Lasting Mark on Community
In Virginia, a small-town football field just got a lot quieter. Xzayviia “Zay” Bundy — a multi-time All-State linebacker, starting quarterback, and the 2025 Class 1 Defensive Player of the Year — died on Monday, Feb 9, in Tappahannock. He was 18. Bundy was a four-year starter for Essex High School, where he became one of the most dominant players in program history. Known for his physical presence on defense and leadership on offense, he earned All-State honors each season and most recently committed to play football at Shepherd University in West Virginia. His sudden passing has s…
Cockeysville-Hunt Valley, MD
Politics
Pastor-In-Training Taken By ICE On Way To Work In Baltimore County As DHS Cites Removal Order
A Maryland father, who is also a pastor-in-training, was taken by ICE on his way to work — and within days, students were walking out of class, churches were rallying, and federal officials were firing back. Jose Juan Martinez-Castillo was arrested at around 10 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 2, on W. Padonia Road near Public Storage and Flagship Car Wash in Cockeysville, according to a GoFundMe organized by his son, Wilson Martinez, a senior at Dulaney High School. Photos shared online show an ICE officer at the window of a work van along the roadside. Wilson Martinez said his father is the primary …
Oxon Hill, MD
Obituaries
Family Remembers Ricardo Vance After Fatal Shooting In Oxon Hill: 'Always Ready With A Joke'
Ricardo Lee Vance was a "loving son, brother, uncle, and cousin who meant so much to so many" before he was gunned down in Maryland, his family says. Now, they and the Prince George's County Police Department are seeking his murderer. At around 9:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 3, officers were called to the 6100 block of Oxon Hill Road in Oxon Hill to investigate a reported shooting. Upon arrival, they found Vance suffering from a single gunshot wound. The 47-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. Now, his family is left with "a void in our hearts that words ca…
Temple Hills-Camp Springs, MD
News
PG County Detective Spent Career Helping Others; Now He Faces Long Recovery After Injury
A veteran police detective in Maryland known for protecting others is now fighting to recover after being seriously injured off the job, friends say. Det. Gregory Travis, a longtime member of the Prince George’s County Police Department and a task force officer, was described by friends and colleagues as a dedicated public servant who spent his career helping people during their most difficult moments. Now he is the one in need. Friends say the injury occurred off duty and has left Travis unable to work while he undergoes extensive rehabilitation, compounding the financial strain and emoti…
Manchester, CT
Schools
Gun Found At Manchester High School, Student Arrested, Classes Dismissed Early
A Connecticut high school was dismissed early on Thursday, Feb. 5, after a student was found to have a gun inside the building, authorities said. Manchester High School administrators contacted police around 9:30 p.m. after a student reported hearing another mention having a gun magazine while leaving a bathroom, Superintendent Matt Geary said in a message to parents. Police and school administrators quickly located the suspected student and found the gun. The student was placed in police custody. Authorities did not release their name or whether they had any i…
Fredericksburg, VA
News
From Work To ICU: Virginia Woman Critically Injured Walking Home In Winter Storm
A winter storm turned a routine trip home into a nightmare for a young Virginia woman who was struck by a vehicle while trying to get home from work amid dangerous conditions. ShiAnn Graves was critically injured during the storm after unsafe roads and sidewalks forced her into harm’s way, leaving her fighting for her life in a Richmond hospital and a community holding its breath. Family members say Graves was walking home from work when she was hit during the severe weather, which left much of the region coated in snow and ice. She was rushed to the hospital and placed in the ICU, where s…
Gloucester-Rockport, MA
News
Community Steps Up After Lily Jean Sinks, Search Suspended With 6 Missing: 'Just Devastating'
A fishing trip out of Gloucester turned tragic Friday when the vessel Lily Jean sank about 25 miles off the coast of Massachusetts with seven people on board. Now the community is coming together to help the families who lost their loved ones. The fishing boat went down silently on Saturday, Jan. 31. The Coast Guard located a debris field in the water, and one crewmember was later found dead. Officials suspended their search with six still missing at sea. The Coast Guard identified all seven people on board on Monday. Among them was Accursio “Gus” Sanfilippo, the boat’s captain. …
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