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Hartford Deputy Chief Dies After Cancer Battle The Hartford Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own. Deputy Chief Jason Lee has died after a battle with cancer, his department said Sunday, Sept. 27. Lee graduated with Hartford Police Academy Class 2005-1 and went on to serve in Patrol, the Safe City Initiative alongside Connecticut State Police, the Southwest Conditions Unit, and the Crime Scene Division. After being promoted to sergeant, Lee remained in the Crime Scene Division and later served there as a lieutenant, police said. While serving as a lieutenant, Lee also worked as chief of staff for then-Chief Jaso…

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CT Man Charged After Shooting Bear That Killed His Chickens A Connecticut homeowner has been charged after he said he shot and killed a black bear that broke into an enclosure and killed some of his chickens, state environmental police said.  Michael Gero, 39, called the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection on Friday night, Sept. 25, to report the shooting. Investigators said he saw the bear eating a chicken in his yard before he fired. Gero also told them he believed the bear had killed his goats the month before, according to DEEP.  Police charged Gero with illegally taking a black bear.  Connecti…
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CT Motorcyclist Airlifted After Near-Fatal Crash Faces 6 Charges Months Later A Connecticut man who was airlifted to a hospital for emergency care following an April crash has now been accused of leading police in a pursuit before the near-fatal wreck, officials said.  Jonathan Charron, 39, of Plainfield, turned himself in Monday morning, Sept. 28, and is facing six charges. They stem from an April 17 crash near Plainfield Pike and New Road. Plainfield police have not provided many details on the alleged chase, but they previously said Charron crashed his Harley-Davidson motorcycle around 9:39 p.m., when he was rushed to an area hospital, then airlifte…
CT Man Paid Juvenile $5K To Deposit $34K In Forged Wallingford Business's Checks: Police CT Man Paid Juvenile $5K To Deposit $34K In Forged Wallingford Business's Checks: Police CT Man Paid Juvenile $5K To Deposit $34K In Forged Wallingford Business's Checks: Police
CT Man Paid Juvenile $5K To Deposit $34K In Forged Wallingford Business's Checks: Police Police in Connecticut have arrested a 23-year-old man and a juvenile who they said were involved in a check scheme that defrauded a business out of more than $34,000. Christopher Collins, 23, of East Granby, faces multiple charges after the Wallingford business reported in March that someone had stolen and forged the checks, police said. Collins is accused of offering a juvenile $5,000 to deposit the checks, worth $21,775 and $12,604.50, at different banks. Police said they tracked the money through bank accounts and financial technology companies, leading to both arrests. The juvenile was…
Driver Charged In CTDOT Worker’s Death On I-95 Admitted Using Heroin Before Crash: Police Driver Charged In CTDOT Worker’s Death On I-95 Admitted Using Heroin Before Crash: Police Driver Charged In CTDOT Worker’s Death On I-95 Admitted Using Heroin Before Crash: Police
Driver Charged In Ctdot Worker’s Death On I-95 Admitted Using Heroin Before Crash: Police The man accused of crashing into and killing a Connecticut Department of Transportation worker last week is expected to appear in court Monday, Sept. 28.  Elvin Hernandez, 60, had stepped out of a state dump truck Friday, Sept. 25, to clear debris along I-95 near Exit 20 in Fairfield when a car drove onto the shoulder and struck him, Connecticut State Police said. Hernandez worked out of the CTDOT's Stratford garage. He had been with the agency since 2010.  The driver, Edward Myers, 60, of Derby, was charged with second-degree manslaughter and driving under the influence, dri…

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A Rwanda Trek Inspired This Norwalk CEO To Help Gorillas: Now Your Likes Can, Too. A gorilla trek in Rwanda sparked CJ Bilangino’s passion for protecting the animals. Now the Connecticut CEO is using his company to help them from Connecticut. Bilangino leads Norwalk's Gorilla Commerce, the parent company of Gorilla Grip. For World Gorilla Day on Thursday, Sept. 24, the company will support the Dian Fossey Fund for a second year, and they're asking their customers to get involved.  Gorilla Commerce says it will donate $1 for every like or share on Gorilla Grip’s World Gorilla Day Instagram campaign, up to $5,000. The campaign began Sunday, Sept. 20, and runs through S…

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Billy Joel Motorcycle Auction Details Announced — More Than 70 Bikes For Sale Billy Joel Motorcycle Auction Details Announced — More Than 70 Bikes For Sale Billy Joel Motorcycle Auction Details Announced — More Than 70 Bikes For Sale
Billy Joel Motorcycle Auction Details Announced — More Than 70 Bikes For Sale Billy Joel has released the details of his long-awaited motorcycle auction. The 77-year-old Piano Man will auction off his collection Friday, Nov. 20 and Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Javits Center in Manhattan, auctioneer Gooding Christie’s announced Monday, Sept. 28. More than 70 of Joel’s bikes from his extensive collection will be available to the highest bidders, Gooding Christie’s said. All lots will be sold without reserve. “I've always been drawn to bikes built by people who cared about getting every detail right,” Joel said in a press release. “I've loved building this collection. Now …

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Popeyes Launches New Sandwich With Special Twist Inspired By Fans Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is combining two of its signature menu items in a new sandwich with a sweet twist. The chain announced the new Honey Chicken Biscuit in a news release on Monday, Sept. 28. The sandwich is available nationwide at participating restaurants. The $5 sandwich features Popeyes chicken served on a larger version of the chain's buttermilk biscuit with two packets of honey sauce. "At Popeyes, quality and bold flavor guide everything we do, and we're always looking for new ways to bring our most iconic items together," said chief marketing officer Matt Rubin. "The Honey Chi…

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Popeyes Launches New Sandwich With Special Twist Inspired By Fans Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is combining two of its signature menu items in a new sandwich with a sweet twist. The chain announced the new Honey Chicken Biscuit in a news release on Monday, Sept. 28. The sandwich is available nationwide at participating restaurants. The $5 sandwich features Popeyes chicken served on a larger version of the chain's buttermilk biscuit with two packets of honey sauce. "At Popeyes, quality and bold flavor guide everything we do, and we're always looking for new ways to bring our most iconic items together," said chief marketing officer Matt Rubin. "The Honey Chi…

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Rod Stewart Says Upcoming Tour Will Be His Last: Dates, Sites For 'Final Farewell' Rod Stewart Says Upcoming Tour Will Be His Last: Dates, Sites For 'Final Farewell' Rod Stewart Says Upcoming Tour Will Be His Last: Dates, Sites For 'Final Farewell'
Rod Stewart Says Upcoming Tour Will Be His Last: Dates, Sites For 'Final Farewell' A rock icon has signaled a major change ahead, shifting his focus to plans for 2027. Sir Rod Stewart announced Monday, Sept. 28, that his upcoming “The Final Encore Tour” will be his last tour. The 81-year-old singer shared the news in a video posted on social media. “Ladies and gentlemen, after much deliberation and sadness, I have to announce that next year will be my last tour forever, ever,” Stewart said in the video. “I'm not retiring, but this will be my last tour.” That wording leaves open the possibility of future one-off appearances or non-rock projects. The 29-date itinerary inc…