Man Wins $500,000 CT Lottery Prize Man Wins $500,000 CT Lottery Prize
Man Wins $500,000 CT Lottery Prize A Connecticut man has claimed a $500,000 lottery prize. Hartford County resident Christopher Borkowski, of Southington, won the "$500,000 Extravaganza! Second Edition" prize from a ticket purchased at RK Liquor Store, located at 64 South Center St. in Southington, Connecticut Lottery announced on Tuesday, Oct. 18. Other noteworthy winners CT Lottery announced in the past week include: Kevin Landry, of Chicopee, Massachusetts, who won a $100,000 "CASH5" prize from a ticket purchased at Geissler's Supermarket Inc. in Windsor Santos Goico, of Hartford, who claimed an $86,188 "CASH5" pri…
7th Heaven: Lucky CT Woman Wins $177,777 In State Lottery 7th Heaven: Lucky CT Woman Wins $177,777 In State Lottery
7th Heaven: Lucky CT Woman Wins $177,777 In State Lottery Connecticut Lottery announced a series of new winners who claimed major prizes. New Haven County resident Monique Michaud, of Naugatuck, claimed a $177,777 "Electric 7s Second Edition" prize, CT Lottery announced on Wednesday, Oct. 5. The lottery said the winning ticket was purchased at Cross Point Convenience LLC, which is located at 800 New Haven Road in Naugatuck. CT Lottery also announced the following recent winners: Silverio Rodriguez, of Danbury, won a $51,000 prize from a "Fast Play - 50th Anniversary Gold" ticket purchased at Village Mini Market in Danbu…
CT Man Admits Trafficking Cocaine Through US Mail CT Man Admits Trafficking Cocaine Through US Mail
CT Man Admits Trafficking Cocaine Through US Mail A 35-year-old Connecticut man has admitted to trafficking cocaine through the United States Mail. Jean Mangual-Castro, of West Haven, pleaded guilty on Monday, Sept. 12, to one count of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine, according to Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States attorney for the District of Connecticut. Investigators found that Mangual-Castro orchestrated shipments of cocaine from Puerto Rico through the US Mail, Avery said. Authorities identified a suspicious package that had been delivered to Mangual-Castro's …
Fight At Trumbull Mall Leads To 6 Arrests Fight At Trumbull Mall Leads To 6 Arrests
Fight At Trumbull Mall Leads To 6 Arrests A fight involving a firearm that broke out at a Fairfield County mall led to the arrests of six people. Police responded to the Westfield Trumbull Mall in Trumbull shortly before 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 20, after receiving reports of an armed robbery, the Trumbull Police Department said. Responding officers learned that there was no robbery, but a group of men had been involved in a fight near Macy's. The men attacked another man, who then removed a gun and pointed it at the attackers, police said. Authorities said officers arrested the following men in the incident: Pedro Diamond…
Man Accused Of Making Bomb Threat To Bridgeport Ferry Man Accused Of Making Bomb Threat To Bridgeport Ferry
Man Accused Of Making Bomb Threat To Bridgeport Ferry A Connecticut man has been charged with an act of terrorism after allegedly making a bomb threat to a ferry system, including one in Fairfield County. The incident took place in Bridgeport around noon on Wednesday, Sept. 14. According to Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police, a bomb threat was made against vessels operated by the Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Steamboat Company through the department 911 center. Uniformed officers responded in both Connecticut and New York, immediately assessed the situation, and notified the US Coast Guard, Gilleran said. On Tuesday, Sept. 6, a …
North Jersey Submarine Burglar From Long Island Enters Program That Can Clear His Record North Jersey Submarine Burglar From Long Island Enters Program That Can Clear His Record
North Jersey Submarine Burglar From Long Island Enters Program That Can Clear His Record A Long Island man who was accused of breaking into the flooded USS Ling submarine on the Hackensack River with four other people was admitted to a program that will erase the charges against him if he keeps his nose clean. Robert J. Hemberger, 41, of Island Park, NY, must complete 10 hours of community service, among various conditions of the New Jersey Superior Court Pre-Trial Intervention Program, for his role in the summer 2018 invasion of the World War II submarine. Hemberger was one of five people charged with looting the landmark museum after it had been flooded. The intruders parked…
Winning $825,000 Lottery Ticket Sold At CT Convenience Store Winning $825,000 Lottery Ticket Sold At CT Convenience Store
Winning $825,000 Lottery Ticket Sold At CT Convenience Store A winning lottery ticket valued at $825,000 was sold at a Connecticut store. An unnamed Massachusetts resident, from Worcester, claimed the "$1,000,000 Emeralds" prize from a ticket sold in Windham County, Connecticut Lottery announced on Monday, Aug. 22. The ticket was purchased in the town of Thompson at the XtraMart, located at 9 Woodstock Ave., CT Lottery said. Other noteworthy winners since the last report include: Leo Hansen, of Naugatuck, who claimed a $100,242 Powerball prize from a ticket purchased at Gulf Express Market LLC in Naugatuck Bobby Green, of …
Fairfield County Man Wins $50,000 In CT State Lottery Prize Fairfield County Man Wins $50,000 In CT State Lottery Prize
Fairfield County Man Wins $50,000 In CT State Lottery Prize Two Connecticut residents claimed lottery prizes valued at about $50,000. Fairfield County resident Louis Pulitano, of Stratford, won a $50,000 prize from a Money Match Multiplier ticket purchased at Krauszer's Food Store, located at 911 Campbell Ave. in West Haven, Connecticut Lottery announced. CT Lottery then announced that Zachary Renaldi, a resident of Oakdale in New London County, claimed a $50,020 prize from a KENO ticket purchased at Renaldi's One Stop Package, located at 1590 Route 85 in Oakdale.
Winning $100,000 Lottery Ticket Sold At CT Stop & Shop Winning $100,000 Lottery Ticket Sold At CT Stop & Shop
Winning $100,000 Lottery Ticket Sold At CT Stop & Shop A winning lottery ticket valued at $100,000 was sold at a Stop & Shop in Connecticut. An unnamed West Hartford resident purchased the CASH5 Connecticut Lottery ticket at the grocery store, located at 1235 Farmington Ave. in West Hartford, CT Lottery reported on Monday, July 18. CT Lottery also announced a number of other big winners, including: New Britain resident Dereck Nunes Neto, who claimed a $77,143 prize from a Powerball ticket purchased at Casa Brasil in Hartford Stratford resident Louis Pulitano, who claimed a $50,000 prize from a Money Match Multiplier ticket purchased …
Four Charged After Racing Vehicles Weave In, Out Of Traffic CT Roadways, Police Say Four Charged After Racing Vehicles Weave In, Out Of Traffic CT Roadways, Police Say
Four Charged After Racing Vehicles Weave In, Out Of Traffic CT Roadways, Police Say Four men were charged after being caught racing on Connecticut roadways including on I-95. The incident took place in New Haven County around 10:15 a.m., on Sunday, July 17 in West Haven. The men were caught after state police at Troop G received multiple 911 calls of a group of six vehicles racing, weaving in and out of traffic, and using the shoulder of the roadway to pass on several roadways, including I-95, said the Connecticut State Police. As troopers attempted to pull the vehicles over, one pulled to the shoulder as the others took off. The driver of the first vehicle that stopped w…
Group Of Men Steal $15K Worth Of Narcotics From CT Rite Aid Group Of Men Steal $15K Worth Of Narcotics From CT Rite Aid
Group Of Men Steal $15K Worth Of Narcotics From CT Rite Aid Police in Connecticut are asking the public for help identifying three men who allegedly stole more than $15,000 worth of drugs from a Rite Aid Pharmacy. The incident took place in New Haven County around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21 in Milford at the store located at 1360 Boston Post Road. The men went to the pharmacy drop-off counter where two of the suspects jumped over the counter, said the Milford Police. An employee was ordered to open a safe containing narcotics. The two suspects passed the narcotics from the safe to the third man who had a large shopping bag. Approximately $15,…
Police Conduct Large Drug Bust After Motorcycle Club Activity Shuts Down Little League Field Police Conduct Large Drug Bust After Motorcycle Club Activity Shuts Down Little League Field
Police Conduct Large Drug Bust After Motorcycle Club Activity Shuts Down Little League Field Some 25 people were arrested and a large number of drugs were confiscated during a warrant raid of a Connecticut motorcycle club. The search took place in Middlesex County around 7:40 p.m., Wednesday, June 15 in the town of Portland at the Ruthless 4 Life motorcycle gang clubhouse. The raid, conducted by the Connecticut State Police and numerous other agencies, was initiated because of numerous complaints made by members of the public regarding large gatherings at the location where open drug and alcohol use was causing significant quality of life issues for the community, state police sai…