47 Arrested In Firearms Crackdown In Westchester — Here's Where Most Guns Were Found 47 Arrested In Firearms Crackdown In Westchester — Here's Where Most Guns Were Found 47 Arrested In Firearms Crackdown In Westchester — Here's Where Most Guns Were Found
47 Arrested In Firearms Crackdown In Westchester — Here's Where Most Guns Were Found Nearly 50 firearms, including several untraceable ghost guns, were recovered across Westchester County during a three-month period that also saw 47 arrests connected to gun-related crimes, prosecutors said.   The activity began in April and continued through June 2026, according to Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace, who released statistics about the county's effort to combat illegal firearms on Wednesday, Oct. 14.  Law enforcement agencies across the county reported 48 firearm recoveries and 47 gun-related arrests during the second quarter of the year, accordi…
Serial Florham Park Bank Fraudster’s $1.8M Scheme Leads To Long Prison Term: Feds Serial Florham Park Bank Fraudster’s $1.8M Scheme Leads To Long Prison Term: Feds Serial Florham Park Bank Fraudster’s $1.8M Scheme Leads To Long Prison Term: Feds
Serial Florham Park Bank Fraudster’s $1.8M Scheme Leads To Long Prison Term: Feds A notorious bank fraudster from New Jersey is headed to federal prison after ripping off customers, businesses, and banks across the tristate area, federal investigators said. Laquan Williams, 42, of Florham Park, was sentenced Tuesday, Oct. 13 to 16 years and eight months in prison, the Justice Department said. Williams stole at least $1.8 million from various financial institutions through three overlapping schemes that ran from October 2021 to May 2024, the feds said. The most lucrative operation involved stolen U.S. Treasury checks, in which Williams and co-conspirators impersonated le…
Man, 50, Killed After Stopping In Left Lane On I-95 In Port Chester Man, 50, Killed After Stopping In Left Lane On I-95 In Port Chester Man, 50, Killed After Stopping In Left Lane On I-95 In Port Chester
Man, 50, Killed After Stopping In Left Lane On I-95 In Port Chester A 50-year-old Long Island man has been identified as the victim of a fatal crash on Interstate 95 in Westchester County after his SUV was struck by another vehicle while stopped in the left lane, police said. Nassau County resident Pankaj R. Bakshi, 50, of Floral Park, died following the two-vehicle collision on northbound I-95 in Port Chester on Monday, Oct. 12, New York State Police confirmed on Tuesday, Oct. 13.  The crash happened around 5:55 a.m. near mile marker 14.8 on the New York State Thruway. According to police, Bakshi was driving a 2025 Chevrolet Suburban that ha…
I-95 Hit-And-Run In Darien Causes Serious Injuries: Police Hunting Damaged Pickup I-95 Hit-And-Run In Darien Causes Serious Injuries: Police Hunting Damaged Pickup I-95 Hit-And-Run In Darien Causes Serious Injuries: Police Hunting Damaged Pickup
I-95 Hit-And-Run In Darien Causes Serious Injuries: Police Hunting Damaged Pickup Connecticut State Police are on the hunt for a dark-colored pickup truck investigators say was involved in a hit-and-run crash that caused serious injuries on Interstate 95, then sped away scene. The wreck forced police to close the northbound lanes for hours. The crash was reported to troopers around 6:45 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, near Exit 13 in Darien.  A witness told police that the black or brown pickup drove away moments after the crash. Investigators described the damage the vehicle likely sustained in the wreck to help people identify it. “This vehicle should be missing a si…
Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge Northeast Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge Northeast Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge Northeast Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback
Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge Northeast Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback Krispy Kreme is baking up dozens of new restaurants across the New York City region as the doughnut chain works to recover from financial struggles. The Charlotte, North Carolina, company announced plans to open 33 new shops across the metropolitan area over the next five years in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The expansion will also include communities surrounding the city, including on Long Island and in New Jersey. Krispy Kreme signed a franchise development agreement with Original Entrepreneurs LLC, a longtime partner that already operates 12 Krispy Kreme shops.  "We lo…
Yale New Haven Children's Hospital Ranked No. 1 In Connecticut Yale New Haven Children's Hospital Ranked No. 1 In Connecticut Yale New Haven Children's Hospital Ranked No. 1 In Connecticut
Yale New Haven Children's Hospital Ranked No. 1 In Connecticut Seven pediatric specialties at Yale New Haven Children's Hospital earned national recognition as the hospital retained its No. 1 ranking in Connecticut and placed second in New England. According to Yale New Haven Health, the rankings by U.S. News & World Report included six specialties with specific national placements, along with recognition for pediatric behavioral health. Diabetes and Endocrinology ranked No. 19 nationally, followed by Gastroenterology and GI Surgery at No. 26 and Orthopedics at No. 34. Neonatology placed No. 37, Nephrology No. 46, and Pulmonology and Lung Surgery …
Burned Body Riddled With Bullets Found In Meriden Brush Fire: Police Burned Body Riddled With Bullets Found In Meriden Brush Fire: Police Burned Body Riddled With Bullets Found In Meriden Brush Fire: Police
Burned Body Riddled With Bullets Found In Meriden Brush Fire: Police Firefighters responding to a brush fire in Connecticut made a disturbing discovery: A man's burned body, which investigators later determined had multiple gunshot wounds. The remains were found near Hicks Avenue in Meriden during the early morning hours of Thursday, Oct. 8, after firefighters extinguished the flames, Meriden police said. The victim was identified as Travis Douglas, 35, who had suffered multiple gunshot wounds, according to police. Authorities announced Saturday, Oct. 10, that they are investigating his death as a homicide. No arrests or suspect information were announced …
Prostitution Sting In Carlstadt Nets 2 Women, One Wanted By Multiple Agencies Prostitution Sting In Carlstadt Nets 2 Women, One Wanted By Multiple Agencies Prostitution Sting In Carlstadt Nets 2 Women, One Wanted By Multiple Agencies
Prostitution Sting In Carlstadt Nets 2 Women, One Wanted By Multiple Agencies Two women were arrested in a prostitution operation in Bergen County, including a Connecticut woman wanted by multiple law enforcement agencies, authorities said. Deanna Smedick Hale, 40, as among those arrested during an operation conducted by the Carlstadt Police Department's Detective Bureau, Detective Kyle Torres tells Daily Voice. Records show that Smedick Hale is from Rocky Hill, CT. Both women were accused of prostitution, but Smedickhale also faced charges of possessing or selling hypodermic syringes for drug use and failing to turn over a controlled dangerous substance to police, c…
2 Charged After Sparking Fire That Destroyed Ansonia's Gatison Playground: Cops 2 Charged After Sparking Fire That Destroyed Ansonia's Gatison Playground: Cops 2 Charged After Sparking Fire That Destroyed Ansonia's Gatison Playground: Cops
2 Charged After Sparking Fire That Destroyed Ansonia's Gatison Playground: Cops Officers have arrested two teenagers after police say they set fire to a Connecticut playground, causing more than $100,000 in damages.  Jayvon Johnson and Jose Bordoy, both 19 and from Ansonia, face multiple charges connected to the Oct. 3 fire at Gatison Park in Ansonia, authorities said.  Officers and firefighters were called to the park near Third and Fourth streets shortly before 3:30 a.m., police said. The play equipment and the rubber surface beneath it were burning. Firefighters extinguished the blaze. The fire marshal quickly determined the blaze was intentionally s…
Woman Charged With Manslaughter In Southington Teen’s Drug-Related Death Woman Charged With Manslaughter In Southington Teen’s Drug-Related Death Woman Charged With Manslaughter In Southington Teen’s Drug-Related Death
Woman Charged With Manslaughter In Southington Teen’s Drug-Related Death A 21-year-old Connecticut woman has been charged with manslaughter following the 2025 death of an 18-year-old after taking a drug cocktail, authorities said.  Phoebe Allen was arrested Thursday, Oct. 8, in New Britain following an investigation into the teen’s April 29, 2025, death in Southington, according to police. The state’s chief medical examiner determined he died after taking a combination of methamphetamine and benzodiazepines.  Southington police began investigating after responding to a home for a report of an "untimely death," authorities said.  After a lengthy …
Hartford Grandfather Stabbed In New Britain Died Defending Woman In Danger, Family Says Hartford Grandfather Stabbed In New Britain Died Defending Woman In Danger, Family Says Hartford Grandfather Stabbed In New Britain Died Defending Woman In Danger, Family Says
Hartford Grandfather Stabbed In New Britain Died Defending Woman In Danger, Family Says The family of a 45-year-old Connecticut grandfather who was fatally stabbed over the weekend said he died trying to defend a woman in danger. Joseph Lugo, of Hartford, died after a stabbing reported around 7:30 p.m. on Columbus Boulevard in New Britain, according to police.  A GoFundMe campaign seeking $3,000 to help his family cover funeral expenses said Lugo was trying to defend a woman when he was stabbed. "My mom’s husband, Joseph, was tragically stabbed in a parking lot while trying to defend a woman in danger," the fundraiser’s author wrote. "Joseph was not only an excellent fat…
Human Remains Found At Meriden House Fire, 2 Roads Closed Human Remains Found At Meriden House Fire, 2 Roads Closed Human Remains Found At Meriden House Fire, 2 Roads Closed
Human Remains Found At Meriden House Fire, 2 Roads Closed Connecticut Firefighters discovered human remains at a small fire, prompting police to warn drivers about lengthy road closures. Crews responded to a small home fire on Hicks Avenue near North Colony Road in Meriden around 4 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, police said. They found the remains as they put out the flames. The police chief described the incident as an “untimely death.” He told WTNH that the fire did not involve a structure but shared no other details about it. Police urged residents and drivers to steer clear of the area. The closures affect two roads: Hicks Avenue between Gracey Ave…