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Wild Westport Chase Ends In Police Cruiser, Car Crash Wild Westport Chase Ends In Police Cruiser, Car Crash Wild Westport Chase Ends In Police Cruiser, Car Crash
Wild Westport Chase Ends In Police Cruiser, Car Crash A wild police chase through a wealthy Connecticut town ended with a smashed police cruiser, a damaged civilian vehicle, and a suspect desperate to get away in handcuffs, authorities said. Now, the 51-year-old New London man faces several charges tied to the dangerous drive in Westport, police said on Wednesday, Nov. 4.  Rodney Rowe was arrested on Oct. 28 in connection with the incident that unfolded Aug. 4, police said.  The trouble began when Connecticut State Police alerted Westport officers to a vehicle wanted by authorities in Connecticut and New York. Troopers last spotted…

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25-Year-Old Worker Electrocuted At CT Manufacturing Plant Dies 25-Year-Old Worker Electrocuted At CT Manufacturing Plant Dies 25-Year-Old Worker Electrocuted At CT Manufacturing Plant Dies
25-Year-Old Worker Electrocuted At CT Manufacturing Plant Dies A 25-year-old man died after suffering an electric shock while working on equipment at a Connecticut aerospace manufacturing plant, police said. The deadly incident happened around 8:10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at TIGHITCO on Old Brickyard Lane in Berlin, police said on Tuesday, Nov. 3.  The man was performing maintenance on a piece of equipment when he was electrocuted, Berlin police said. Emergency crews rushed to the plant and performed CPR in an effort to save his life. Paramedics took the worker to a hospital, but he died from his injuries the following day, authorities…
Community Mourns Retired CT Police Captain, Father Of 2 Killed In Fiery Cheshire Crash Community Mourns Retired CT Police Captain, Father Of 2 Killed In Fiery Cheshire Crash Community Mourns Retired CT Police Captain, Father Of 2 Killed In Fiery Cheshire Crash
Community Mourns Retired CT Police Captain, Father Of 2 Killed In Fiery Cheshire Crash Two Connecticut communities are in mourning after a retired police captain and a devoted father of two who ran a family business were killed in a fiery Camaro crash. Friends and family say their deaths have left a void in the lives of loved ones. John D’Aniello, 42, of Waterbury, and James Zabel, 43, of Meriden, died Sunday, Nov. 1, when their 1978 Chevrolet Camaro crashed into a tree and caught fire on Waterbury Road in Cheshire. Police said Zabel was driving when the car left the road around 10:45 p.m. Emergency crews pulled both men from the wreckage and rushed them to a hospital, where …
Norwalk Stabbing: 28-Year-Old Charged With Attack That Sent Man To Hospital With Chest Wound Norwalk Stabbing: 28-Year-Old Charged With Attack That Sent Man To Hospital With Chest Wound Norwalk Stabbing: 28-Year-Old Charged With Attack That Sent Man To Hospital With Chest Wound
Norwalk Stabbing: 28-Year-Old Charged With Attack That Sent Man To Hospital With Chest Wound A Connecticut man is facing multiple charges after allegedly stabbing a 49-year-old person in the chest during a late-night attack earlier this week, police said. Walter Fulton, 28, was arrested and accused of stabbing a man in the chest outside 42 Woodward Ave. in Norwalk around 10 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, police said. Police found the man on the ground when they arrived and provided emergency medical care before responders could rush him to Norwalk Hospital.  Officials did not release an update on his condition Wednesday.  Investigators locked down the scene and sent out a descri…
Norwalk Man, 46, Killed In Early Morning Scooter Crash; Police Seek Witnesses Norwalk Man, 46, Killed In Early Morning Scooter Crash; Police Seek Witnesses Norwalk Man, 46, Killed In Early Morning Scooter Crash; Police Seek Witnesses
Norwalk Man, 46, Killed In Early Morning Scooter Crash; Police Seek Witnesses Authorities have identified the 46-year-old Connecticut man who was killed in an early morning scooter crash.  Norwalk's Christopher Moorer was riding a scooter in the 600 block of West Avenue in Norwalk just after 4 a.m. when he crashed, police said. Police received a 911 call, sending them to the scene.  Officials did not say whether another vehicle was involved or provide details of what may have caused the crash. Paramedics took Moorer to Norwalk Hospital, where he later died of his injuries.  Police are investigating the crash.  Authorities are asking anyone…

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These Northeast Restaurants Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says These Northeast Restaurants Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says These Northeast Restaurants Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says
These Northeast Restaurants Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says Some of the nation's best restaurants are right here in the Northeast, according to a new nationwide list based on millions of customer reviews. OpenTable released its Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026 on Wednesday, Nov. 4, recognizing popular dining destinations in 21 states and Washington, DC. The list was compiled using more than 11 million reviews from verified diners and restaurant booking data. California led the nation with 19 restaurants, while at least 18 restaurants nationwide earned spots on the list for four consecutive years. "Diners have no shortage of places they …

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Bloody Fight On CT Street Sends 2 Men To Hospital, Both Face Charges Bloody Fight On CT Street Sends 2 Men To Hospital, Both Face Charges Bloody Fight On CT Street Sends 2 Men To Hospital, Both Face Charges
Bloody Fight On CT Street Sends 2 Men To Hospital, Both Face Charges A violent fight between two Connecticut men left one man with knife wounds and sent them both to the hospital, authorities said. Now, they each face charges.  Police responded to a home on Sylvan Avenue in Waterbury at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, after receiving reports of a fight between two people, authorities said.  When officers arrived, they found Ayman Razeq, 47, of Waterbury, suffering from several fresh wounds consistent with injuries caused by an edged weapon. Razeq was taken to a hospital, where doctors determined his injuries were not life-threatening, police said.&nbs…

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Dangerous Defects Force Huge Recall Of GM Vehicles: See Affected Brands, Models Dangerous Defects Force Huge Recall Of GM Vehicles: See Affected Brands, Models Dangerous Defects Force Huge Recall Of GM Vehicles: See Affected Brands, Models
Dangerous Defects Force Huge Recall Of GM Vehicles: See Affected Brands, Models More than 80,000 General Motors vehicles are being recalled because of problems that can cause drivers to lose their brakes or steering control. General Motors issued two separate recalls for 80,095 vehicles, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports filed on Thursday, Oct. 29. The recalls affect several Cadillac and Chevrolet electric vehicles, along with Chevrolet and GMC vans. The larger recall involves 67,380 electric vehicles that could temporarily lose braking ability at low speeds because of a software defect. The affected vehicles include: Cadillac …

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Dangerous Defects Force Huge Recall Of GM Vehicles: See Affected Brands, Models Dangerous Defects Force Huge Recall Of GM Vehicles: See Affected Brands, Models Dangerous Defects Force Huge Recall Of GM Vehicles: See Affected Brands, Models
Dangerous Defects Force Huge Recall Of GM Vehicles: See Affected Brands, Models More than 80,000 General Motors vehicles are being recalled because of problems that can cause drivers to lose their brakes or steering control. General Motors issued two separate recalls for 80,095 vehicles, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports filed on Thursday, Oct. 29. The recalls affect several Cadillac and Chevrolet electric vehicles, along with Chevrolet and GMC vans. The larger recall involves 67,380 electric vehicles that could temporarily lose braking ability at low speeds because of a software defect. The affected vehicles include: Cadillac …

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Midterm Fallout: Trump Responds After JD Vance Assigns Blame For Big Blue Wave Midterm Fallout: Trump Responds After JD Vance Assigns Blame For Big Blue Wave Midterm Fallout: Trump Responds After JD Vance Assigns Blame For Big Blue Wave
Midterm Fallout: Trump Responds After JD Vance Assigns Blame For Big Blue Wave President Donald Trump is weighing in on Vice President JD Vance’s blunt explanation for Republicans’ midterm losses, offering his own assessment of the political price. Trump addressed reporters Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the White House ballroom construction site after Vance blamed the war with Iran for the party’s defeats. Related report: What Fueled Republican ‘Bluenami’ Losses? JD Vance Points To One Issue Asked about Vance’s analysis, Trump called it “largely true because it drove the gasoline up a little bit short-term.” But acknowledging the political damage did not change his d…