Ellington Bookkeeper At Law Firm Embezzled $830K Over Decade: Feds Ellington Bookkeeper At Law Firm Embezzled $830K Over Decade: Feds
Ellington Bookkeeper At Law Firm Embezzled $830K Over Decade: Feds A longtime bookkeeper at a Connecticut law firm is facing federal charges after prosecutors say she stole more than $835,000 from the company, authorities said.  Heather Murdock, 57, of Ellington, was indicted on 12 federal counts, including five counts of bank fraud, wire fraud, and tax evasion. She pleaded not guilty in Hartford federal court and was released on a $40,000 bond, the US Attorney for Connecticut said.  Federal officials say Murdock worked as the bookkeeper and office manager at a Hartford law firm identified in court papers only as “Firm A.” Over a 12-year span, in…
Trio Busted In Multi-State Kohl’s Theft Ring In Cortlandt, NYSP Say Trio Busted In Multi-State Kohl’s Theft Ring In Cortlandt, NYSP Say
Trio Busted In Multi-State Kohl’s Theft Ring In Cortlandt, Nysp Say Three Connecticut residents were found to be part of an alleged multi-state retail theft group after being caught red-handed stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise from a Kohl’s store in New York, authorities said.   The three suspects were arrested on Thursday, March 13, after allegedly attempting to leave the Kohl’s store in the Northern Westchester County hamlet of Cortlandt Manor with stolen goods worth $6,152.88. Authorities apprehended the trio before they could escape, New York State Police announced on Wednesday, March 19. Investigators identified the suspects as Har…
Hartford Car Salesman Who Swindled $646K From Banks Gets 2 Years In Prison: DOJ Hartford Car Salesman Who Swindled $646K From Banks Gets 2 Years In Prison: DOJ
Hartford Car Salesman Who Swindled $646K From Banks Gets 2 Years In Prison: DOJ A Connecticut man who swindled multiple banks and credit unions out of more than $646,000 through fraudulent auto loans has been sentenced to two years in federal prison, authorities announced. Ronnie Bonner, 64, of Hartford, appeared in court on Wednesday, March 19, where he was sentenced to 24 months behind bars, followed by three years of supervised release, the U.S. Attorney for Connecticut said. Prosecutors say Bonner orchestrated a scheme that involved applying for auto loans—often using the names of friends—without actually purchasing vehicles. Between September 2014 and February 20…
Police ID Man Killed In Naugatuck Crash As 46-Year-Old Police ID Man Killed In Naugatuck Crash As 46-Year-Old
Police ID Man Killed In Naugatuck Crash As 46-Year-Old Police have identified a 46-year-old Connecticut man who died when the car he was riding in crashed earlier this month. Glen Halama, of Naugatuck, died on Friday, March 14, after the Kia Sedona he was a passenger in veered off the road and slammed into a stone wall, police said. Officers responded to Gunntown Road in Naugatuck around 8:30 a.m. after receiving reports of the crash. Halama was rushed to an area hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The 31-year-old driver from Hartford sustained minor injuries in the crash.  The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
Walgreens To Close Milford Pharmacy, Raising Number To 5 Across State Walgreens To Close Milford Pharmacy, Raising Number To 5 Across State
Walgreens To Close Milford Pharmacy, Raising Number To 5 Across State Walgreens has announced it will close two more stores next month as the pharmacy giant continues reducing its footprint across the country. The pharmacy chain announced this week it would shut the 311 E. Main St. Middletown store and 1083 Boston Post Road in Milford on April 23, according to its website.  Walgreens previously announced closures in Waterbury, Hartford, and New Haven slated for next month. Prescriptions from the closing stores will be transferred to nearby Walgreens locations, and customers will receive notifications by mail. The retailer plans to close …
Hartford Reclaims Title Of Hottest Real Estate Market In The Nation: Report Hartford Reclaims Title Of Hottest Real Estate Market In The Nation: Report
Hartford Reclaims Title Of Hottest Real Estate Market In The Nation: Report With home sales surging across the country, one Connecticut city was named the nation's hottest housing market once again, according to a new report. Two others made the top 20.  Hartford earned the top spot for February 2025 after seeing a jump in interest from buyers looking to move there, Realtor.com reported. The site credited the historic city's strong job market and high-quality schools as key factors driving the renewed demand. The median price for a Hartford home hit $434,000 in February, rising 6.6 percent compared to last year, Realtor.com reported. Despite higher prices, lis…
CT's Pizza Trail Voting Begins: Find Out How To Pick Your Favorite Pizzerias CT's Pizza Trail Voting Begins: Find Out How To Pick Your Favorite Pizzerias
CT's Pizza Trail Voting Begins: Find Out How To Pick Your Favorite Pizzerias Connecticut has a huge decision to make: which restaurants deserve a slice of the state's new pizza trail. Voting officially opened for the "Pizza Capital Trail" on Friday, Mar. 14, in honor of National Pi Day. Pizza lovers can vote for their favorite spots, with only the top 100 making the final trail. Residents can vote daily through Thursday, May 1 at PizzaCapitalTrail.com. Voters can select up to 10 restaurants per day. Gov. Ned Lamont unveiled the push to cement the Constitution State's status as the "Pizza Capital of the US" on Friday, Feb. 7 – two days before&nbs…
Boston's St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Named Best In US, New Study Says: See The Full List Boston's St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Named Best In US, New Study Says: See The Full List
Boston's St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Named Best In US, New Study Says: See The Full List Every year, some Northeast and mid-Atlantic cities really feel the luck of the Irish more than others. St. Patrick's Day traditions vary widely along the East Coast. Some cities are steeped in Irish tradition with huge parades, historic pubs, and thriving Irish communities, while others lack massive celebrations. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best Cities for St. Patrick's Day Celebrations on Wednesday, Mar. 12. The study ranked 200 US cities based on holiday traditions, Irish pubs per capita, affordability, safety, and even weather. WalletHub projects that Americans wi…
Meriden Woman Clocked At 100MPH Ran From Police Because She Didn't Want Criminal Record: Cops Meriden Woman Clocked At 100MPH Ran From Police Because She Didn't Want Criminal Record: Cops
Meriden Woman Clocked At 100MPH Ran From Police Because She Didn't Want Criminal Record: Cops A Connecticut woman caught speeding over 100 miles per hour on I-84 led police on a high-speed chase because she told troopers she didn't want a speeding ticket to blemish her criminal record, authorities said.  Natasha Ramos-Bauza, 26, of Meriden added multiple allegations to her criminal record, including engaging police in a pursuit, reckless driving, improper passing, and failure to maintain a lane, Connecticut State Police said.  Police spotted Ramos-Bauza near east Exit 46 in Hartford on Monday, March 10, around 9:45 p.m. driving at more than twice the 50 mph speed limi…
Baltimore Hospital Ranked In Top 5 Worldwide, Six Recognized Nationally: See The Full List Baltimore Hospital Ranked In Top 5 Worldwide, Six Recognized Nationally: See The Full List
Baltimore Hospital Ranked In Top 5 Worldwide, Six Recognized Nationally: See The Full List When it comes to medical care, not all hospitals are created equally, and patients want the best treatment available, whether it's for a routine procedure or a life-saving intervention. Newsweek has released its World's Best Hospitals 2025 list. The rankings, created in collaboration with global data firm Statista, scored hospitals based on expert surveys, patient experience, and hospital performance metrics. Eleven hospitals in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic earned spots among the top 250 worldwide. The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore was ranked No. 4 glob…
Trump Administration Selling Off Hundreds Of 'Non-Core' Federal Spaces: Here's Where Trump Administration Selling Off Hundreds Of 'Non-Core' Federal Spaces: Here's Where
Trump Administration Selling Off Hundreds Of 'Non-Core' Federal Spaces: Here's Where The Trump administration is putting some of the largest and most well-known federal buildings up for sale. The move is all in an effort to eliminate waste, slash maintenance costs, and reinvest in more efficient spaces, according to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). Officials have identified hundreds of "non-core properties" totaling millions of square feet that no longer serve essential government functions and are now up for grabs. “Selling ensures that taxpayer dollars are no longer spent on vacant or underutilized federal spaces,” federal officials said. “Disposing of the…
Gaithersburg Is The Most Diverse City In US, New Study Says: Here's Why Gaithersburg Is The Most Diverse City In US, New Study Says: Here's Why
Gaithersburg Is The Most Diverse City In US, New Study Says: Here's Why The US population is rapidly diversifying, with cities in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic at the forefront, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 ranking of the nation's Most Diverse Cities on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Three Maryland communities topped the list of 501 locations, which were evaluated based on socioeconomic, cultural, economic, household, and religious diversity. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 10.2 percent of Americans identified as multiracial in 2020, a sharp increase from just 2.9 percent in 2010. "The most diverse cities demonstrate diversity in many …