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'Sophisticated' Multi-State Burglary Crew Targeted Indian, Asian Families In CT: Police
A burglary crew accused of targeting Indian and Asian families across several states has been linked to a Connecticut home break-in after police say stolen jewelry was recovered during traffic stops in New York City.
Robinson Jean Paul Moncado-Patarroyo, 19, Yeison Estivan Gonzalez-Rodriguez, 20, Emerson Johan Rodriguez-Gomez, 25, and Daniel Alejandro Garcia-Arenas, 24, were arrested as part of the alleged burglary crew, Guilford police said.
The alleged quartet of crooks is accused of smashing the back windows of a home in Guilford while the family was away on a day trip, police said…
Town Man Charged With Groping Juvenile Jogger Near Wilton High School
Police say a man groped a juvenile jogger near a Connecticut high school earlier this week, and officers tracked down the suspect after spotting a vehicle that matched the description.
Scott Dobos, 24, of Wilton, is accused of sexually assaulting a juvenile who was jogging near Wilton High School before the victim escaped and found help, authorities said.
The incident happened just before 11 a.m. Sunday, June 21, in the area of Allen's Meadows, according to Wilton police.
Authorities said the juvenile was exercising outdoors when a man approached, gave his name, and attempted to start a co…
Convicted Felon Arrested At Courthouse After Probe Finds Gun, Cocaine At Norwalk Home: Police
A Connecticut man was arrested at a courthouse after a narcotics investigation led police to search his home, vehicle, and person, where investigators said they found cocaine, a firearm, cash, and drug packaging materials.
Jesmar Velazquez, 37, was taken into custody Thursday, June 25, by the Norwalk police, with help from the Tactical Response Team, at Stamford Superior Courthouse. Police said he was there for an unrelated court matter.
Investigators said Velazquez was the subject of three active arrest warrants charging him with the sale and possession of a controlled substance. Officers …
Thousands Of Toyota, Lexus, Subaru Vehicles Recalled Over Software Issue
A new safety recall is putting thousands of owners on notice.
Toyota is recalling 20,991 electric vehicles, including Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru models, over a software issue that could cause a loss of drive power, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The recall affects certain 2026 model-year Toyota bZ, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra vehicles.
The affected vehicles include 11,495 Toyota bZ models, 4,739 Lexus RZ models, and 4,757 Subaru Solterra models, according to NHTSA.
The issue involves the battery electronic control unit, or ECU.
Toyota said the software …
Lionel Richie Health Scare On Stage Causes Tour Opener To Abruptly End
The opening night of a major summer tour ended on an unsettling note.
Lionel Richie, 77, cut short the first show of his tour with Earth, Wind & Fire in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday, June 24, after saying he felt dizzy.
The concert was part of the “Sing A Song All Night Long” tour.
Richie stopped his set almost an hour in and sat down during a performance of “Dancing on the Ceiling.”
Richie told the crowd, “When you're feeling dizzy, sit your ass down,” according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
He then performed “Three Times a Lady” while seated before calling for an unpl…
David Clayton-Thomas Dies: Blood, Sweat & Tears Frontman Known For ‘Spinning Wheel’
A voice that helped define one of rock’s boldest and most dynamic sounds has gone silent.
David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, died Wednesday, June 24, at age 84, according to multiple reports.
His publicist, Eric Alper, told CBC that Clayton-Thomas died peacefully at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. A specific cause of death was not given.
Clayton-Thomas became best known as the husky, gravelly, high-energy voice of New York City-based Blood, Sweat & Tears, the jazz-rock band that blended brass, blues, soul, and rock into a major late-1960s sound. …
Cold Front Could Bring Drenching Downpours, Gusty Winds: Here’s Latest
A strong cold front capable of producing severe storms is approaching after a brief stretch of quieter weather.
The frontal system is coming from the west, bringing a new round of showers and scattered thunderstorms late Thursday night, June 25, into Friday, June 26.
Interior sections, including parts of Pennsylvania and upstate New York, are expected to see activity first on Thursday afternoon and evening as moist, unstable air moves in ahead of the front.
The threat will then shift east Thursday night into early Friday, reaching the New York City metro area, New Jersey, coastal New Engla…
Mom Crashes SUV Into Plainfield Home With 4 Kids Inside, Drives Away: Police
A Connecticut woman is accused of crashing an SUV into a home before driving away with four young children still inside the vehicle, police said.
Amber Blanchette, 33, of Sterling, faces multiple charges after the Tuesday night, June 24, crash, which investigators said began with a reported domestic disturbance and ended with an SUV crashing into a house.
Officers responded to a home on Snake Meadow Road in Plainfield around 8:10 p.m. after receiving a report of a possible domestic disturbance, according to police.
While officers were investigating, they learned an SUV had crashed into a h…
New Fast-Food Survey: Rankings For Burgers, Fries, Chicken, Pizza, Tacos Revealed
America’s fast-food favorites are getting a fresh ranking.
McDonald’s is the most considered fast-food brand in the US, according to YouGov America’s 2026 US restaurant brand rankings report.
YouGov America ranked fast-food brands by consideration, asking consumers where they would consider buying food or drinks the next time they were in the market.
McDonald’s led with 39.6 percent.
Chick-fil-A followed at 35.5 percent, with Wendy’s third at 33.2 percent.
The rest of the top 10 were Burger King at 31.6 percent, Taco Bell at 31.2 percent, Subway at 29.3 percent, KFC at 25 percent, Domino…
