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Father arrested on Connecticut beach after trying to drown own children: police
Authorities arrested a man whom they had reportedly caught trying to drown his children at a beach early Saturday.
Queens, New York, resident Romney Desronvil, 42, is accused of “deliberately” attempting to drown his kids at a Connecticut beach.
In a press release, the West Haven Police Department explained that the “heinous act” took place shortly after 2:30 a.m.
At the time, a police officer patrolling the area heard “significant screaming” and noticed a sport utility vehicle (SUV) parked on the beach.
“As the officer approached, he heard significant screaming taking place from the water,” the Police Department said. “As he continued towards this commotion, it was apparent an adult male and two small children were in the water.”
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A West Haven Police Department officer reportedly noticed a father trying to drown his children at a beach. (Google Maps)
When the patrol officer entered the water, the suspect reportedly moved himself and his children further into Long Island Sound and screamed at the officer, “Stay back!”
“It was obvious at this point that the male…was deliberately drowning his children,” according to the statement.
“Officers immediately entered the water and were nearly 100 yards away from shore at this time,” the statement added. “Other officers on scene joined members of the West Shore Fire Department and entered the water utilizing the West Shore Fire boat.”
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The incident took place in West Haven, Connecticut, near Ocean and Dawson Avenues. (Google Maps)
The children were recovered by the officer and rushed to a local hospital for treatment. As of 9 a.m. on Saturday, both children were both in the intensive care unit.
“It is without a doubt the swift response by our patrol officers saved the lives of these children,” the statement concluded. “The communication and collaborative efforts made by the West Shore Fire Department and eventually the New Haven Police Department allowed for immediate medical aid and also the apprehension of Desronvil.”
The West Haven Police Department is currently investigating the incident. (West Haven Police Department / Facebook)
“Our Detective Division have now assumed the investigation and more information will be provided as the investigation proceeds.”
Criminal charges against Desronvil are still pending.
The West Haven Police Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is set to earn nearly $260,000 a year, in line with the salary paid to his predecessor.
The figure is based on public payroll records showing that former Mayor Eric Adams earned $258,750 in total pay.
Mamdani previously earned about $142,000 as a state assemblyman, according to Ballotpedia, an increase of roughly 80%.
Mamdani’s office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment on whether he plans to accept the full salary or donate a portion of it.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers his inaugural address Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, outside City Hall. (Fox News/Pool)
New York City consistently ranks among the most expensive cities in the country, with housing costs far above the national average.
An annual salary of about $260,000 would place Mamdani among the city’s top earners, more than three times New York City’s median household income of roughly $80,000, according to the most recent Census Bureau data.
Mamdani posted on his Instagram account in December that he and his wife Rama would move from their home in Astoria, Queens, to Gracie Mansion, the official, rent-free residence of the mayor on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, in January.
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Gracie Mansion in New York, on Sept. 26, 2024. (Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg)
“This decision came down to our family’s safety and the importance of dedicating all of my focus on enacting the affordability agenda New Yorkers voted for,” he wrote.
Mamdani was sworn in Jan. 1 as the 112th mayor of New York City, becoming the first Muslim to hold the office.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani reacts after speaking during his inauguration ceremony, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New York. (Heather Khalifa/AP Photo)
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“City Hall will deliver an agenda of safety, affordability and abundance—where government looks and lives like the people it represents, never flinches in the fight against corporate greed, and refuses to cower before challenges that others have deemed too complicated,” Mamdani said in his inaugural address.
“In so doing, we will provide our own answer to that age-old question—who does New York belong to? Well, my friends, we can look to Madiba and the South African Freedom Charter: New York ‘belongs to all who live in it.’”
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A longtime staple near Pitt’s campus is closing its doors after more than four decades of business in Oakland.
Hemingway’s Cafe announced Thursday that it will be closing for good in May after more than 40 years along Forbes Avenue in the heart of Oakland.
“Since opening in 1983, Hemingway’s has been more than just a bar – it’s been a home, a meeting place, and an Oakland staple for generations of students, alumni, locals, and friends at the heart of the University of Pittsburgh,” the bar said.
The bar said while they are sad to be closing, they’re also grateful for the decades of memories, laughter, friendship, and traditions over the years.
“Thank you for making Hemingway’s what it has been for over four decades,” the bar said.
A final closing date for Hemingway’s hasn’t been announced.
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