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Riverhead, NY
Weather
'We Will Rebuild': Powerful Storm, Flooding Leave Trail Of Destruction Across Suffolk County
At least six homes were heavily damaged and roads were washed out following a powerful storm system that brought drenching rain and widespread flooding to parts of New York and Connecticut. On Long Island, Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine issued a state of emergency on Monday, Aug. 19, after surveying flood damage caused when up to nine inches of rain fell in parts of the county overnight. “Our longtime Mill Pond is gone. Six houses along here were damaged, their cesspools and personal belongings are now floating down this creek into the sound,” Romaine told reporters. Earlier Report:…
Oxford, CT
Police & Fire
2 Oxford Women Who Died After Being Swept Away By Flood Waters Identified By Police
Two Connecticut women who died after being swept away by floodwaters in separate incidents have been identified. According to the National Weather Service, the incidents occurred in New Haven County around 5:15 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, on Route 67 in Oxford, which received more than 10 inches of rain. According to Connecticut State Police Cpl. Daniel Loughman, the women were in vehicles stuck in floodwaters that washed away their cars from the Little River. One woman was killed when a firefighter attempted to rescue her but was unable to do so, and she was swept away, state police said. The …
Oxford, CT
Police & Fire
19 People, Dog Rescued From Oxford Restaurant, Home During Floods
Firefighters in Connecticut rescued 19 people and a dog from a restaurant that had been quickly flooded after a severe storm ravaged the area. The incident occurred in New Haven County in Oxford at around 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18, at the Brookside Inn Restaurant and a nearby residence. The rescue occurred when Beacon Falls firefighters responded to calls in Seymour and Oxford to help Oxford crews, who were extraordinarily busy with emergencies throughout town. Beacon Hose requested permission from Oxford fire officials to stage a rescue operation at the restaurant and a residence. The dep…
New Haven, CT
News
FirstFirst CT Human West Nile Case Confirmed In New Haven County
It's time to protect yourself from mosquitoes, as the first case of the West Nile virus in a person in the state has been confirmed. On Friday, Aug. 16, the Connecticut Department of Public Health announced that a New Haven County resident had tested positive for the virus. A woman between 60–69 became ill during the first week of August with a WNV infection and has since recovered, the department said. “Symptoms include fever, headache, myalgia, arthralgia, rash, or gastrointestinal symptoms for non-neuroinvasive disease, while neuroinvasive signs and symptoms can include high…
Milford, CT
Lifestyle
Hundreds Showing Love For Milford 4-Year-Old Facing Months of Chemo
Friends, family, and strangers are donating and coming out in droves to show support for a 4-year-old Connecticut girl facing months of chemotherapy and radiation. What started out as a fever and stomach ache for Mia Morse of New Haven County in Milford turned out to be every parent's worst nightmare -- cancer. Mia, usually dressed in full princess mode, is described as "hilariously imaginative, adorable, super sweet," according to a GoFundMe started to support the family so they can make it through these "trying" times. She is the oldest sibling to twins and loves her puppy, Lionel,…
Darien, CT
Police & Fire
Man Found Asleep At Wheel Of Running Jeep In Darien Charged With DUI, Police Say
A Connecticut man was charged with alleged DUI after he was found asleep behind the wheel of a running Jeep at a car dealership, police said. The incident occurred in Fairfield County at H&L Chevrolet at around 3:30 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 11, in Darien. According to Sgt. Mauricio Vigil of the Darien Police, Justin Holliday, age 40, of New Haven County in Waterbury, was located by police asleep in a running 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Holliday, who exhibited signs of intoxication, was arrested for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol after failing field sob…
New Haven, CT
Police & Fire
Homicide Update: Arrest Made In Shooting Death Of CT Man
A 37-year-old Connecticut man has been charged with the alleged shooting death of another man. Related: Victim Of Fatal Waterbury Shooting ID'd New Haven County resident Rahe Autry of Waterbury was charged on Monday, Aug. 12, for the murder of Julaquis Minnifield, age 43, of Waterbury, on Sunday, Aug. 11, on Walnut Street. According to Lt. Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police, Minnifield was found in the area of 358 Walnut St. after a report of a shots fired incident with a gunshot victim. Officers located Minnifield and transported him to Waterbury Hospital, where he la…
New Haven, CT
Police & Fire
65-Year-Old Killed In CT 2-Vehicle Crash
A Connecticut resident was killed after he allegedly hit another vehicle, police said. The crash occurred in New Haven County on Tuesday, Aug. 13, in the area of 1061 Boston Post Road (Route 1) in Milford. According to the Milford Police, a preliminary investigation reveals that a vehicle traveling east on Boston Post Road was struck by an Asceno R2/50 moped. The moped operator, identified as Brian McGrory, age 65, of Milford, was transported to Bridgeport Hospital, where he died. Anyone with information on this accident, please get in touch with the Milford Police D…
Norwalk, CT
Business
LL Flooring Files For Bankruptcy, To Close 4 CT Stores, Including Norwalk
With some 300 stores nationally, the mega-floor retailer LL Flooring has filed for bankruptcy and announced it plans to close at least 90 stores, including four in Connecticut. According to a statement from LL Flooring, the stores being closed in Connecticut include Fairfield County in Norwalk and New Haven County in Milford, North Haven, and Waterbury. The business said the three remaining stores in Danbury, Waterford, and Harford will remain open. Charles Tyson, president and CEO of LL Flooring, said, “After comprehensive efforts to enhance our liquidity position in a challenging ma…
New Haven, CT
Police & Fire
Cryptocurrency Scammers Steal $63K From CT Resident; Here's How To Protect Yourself
Police are sounding the alarm after scammers successfully stole tens of thousands of dollars from a Connecticut resident. In New Haven County, a Cheshire resident contacted Connecticut State Police in April 2024 saying they had lost more than $68,000 worth of cryptocurrency in a scam. The victim told investigators they were tricked by a phishing scheme that offered new tokens. Instead, the scammers drained all the cryptocurrency in their digital wallet. Detectives were able to trace the victim’s stolen funds using blockchain analytics and located their wallet, which still had most of the c…
New Haven, CT
Police & Fire
Victim Of Fatal CT Shooting ID'd
A 43-year-old Connecticut man shot and killed has been identified by police. Related: Homicide Update: Arrest Made In Shooting Death Of Waterbury Man New Haven County resident Julaquis Minnifield of Waterbury was killed around 12 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 11, in Waterbury. According to Lt. Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police, Minnifield was found in the area of 358 Walnut St. after a report of a shots fired incident with a gunshot victim. Officers located Minnifield and transported him to Waterbury Hospital, where he later died, Bessette said. Bessette said a preliminary inve…
New Haven, CT
Police & Fire
Train, Tractor-Trailer Involved In CT Collision
An Amtrak passenger train and a tractor-trailer were involved in a crash in Connecticut. The collision occurred in New Haven County at a railroad crossing on Sackett Point Road in North Haven at 5:50 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 9. North Haven Police said an investigation is underway, and commuters are asked to avoid the area and expect delays. Only minor injuries were reported, North Haven Police said. A train engineer was hospitalized. North Haven Fire Department officials said the train was able to stop approximately a quarter-mile from the crossing. The train was carrying approximately …
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