Connecticut
Angler reels in 45-pound carp, breaking record
An angler recently broke a Connecticut state fishing record after reeling in a freshwater fish that weighed almost 50 pounds.
The Connecticut Fish and Wildlife Facebook page announced the massive catch on Wednesday. The angler, Brian Santos, recently caught a mammoth-sized common carp at Lake Lillinonah, which is located in Litchfield, Fairfield and New Haven counties.
State officials reported that the carp weighed 45 pounds and 5 ounces. According to the state’s Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP), the previous record weighed 45 pounds and 1 ounce and was also caught at Lake Lillinonah.
“Tis the season for ‘congratulations!’” the post read. “This time to Brian Santos, who owns the new catch and release state record (by weight) for common carp.”
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“Way to go Brian,” the post added.
The department shared a picture of the angler holding the massive fish with both hands. The Facebook post’s comments section was filled with congratulatory messages.
“That’s a beast!!!!” one local commented.
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“Holy Moly! Congrats!” another admirer said.
The DEEP website explains that common carps are not an invasive species in Connecticut, unlike Asian carp.
“Common carp were introduced to Connecticut waters following the Industrial Revolution, originally stocked as a food source,” the website notes. “They sustain their own populations by reproducing in the wild.”
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“Common carp are often found in four morphological forms, each just adaptations or ‘morphs’ of the fully scaled common carp.”
The government website also explains that the species has a reputation for being a “trash fish” due to its ability to survive in unclean water.
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“While carp can cause localized turbidity issues because of their feeding behavior of digging through bottom sediments in search of food, these conditions are temporary and in no way the root cause of water quality issues seen in Connecticut,” the website noted.
“However, if carp numbers become too great in any given area (river or lake), the reduced water clarity can become a more lasting problem.”
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Fox News Digital reached out to Connecticut Fish and Wildlife for additional comment but did not immediately hear back.
Connecticut
Arrest made after 33-year-old pulls out gun during road rage incident
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) – A 33-year-old man has been arrested after pulling out a gun during a road rage incident in West Hartford.
The incident occurred yesterday at 7:22 a.m. on I-84 Westbound in the area of exit 43.
State police say the victim reported driving in the left lane of three on I-84 when another driver in a Nissan Altima started weaving in and out of the travel lanes, eventually merging in front of them.
The victim honked their horn and the Nissan slammed on their brakes in response, according to police.
The victim then made a “hand gesture” towards the driver in the Nissan Altima, which is when the driver pointed a gun towards them through the driver’s side window.
The victim told police that they slowed down to avoid escalation, but the driver motioned with his hand to suggest that they position their vehicle alongside his.
The victim slowed down more and called 911.
When meeting with the police, the victim gave them the suspect vehicle description, license plate, and a description of the driver.
With this information, the suspect was identified as 33-year-old Kewon Rondell Bank of Manchester.
Police contacted Banks who agreed to meet with troopers.
Troopers say Banks admitted to pulling out a gun during the incident but said he only did so because he thought the victim was reaching for something.
Banks was arrested and charged with threatening and breach of peace.
He was released on a $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court next month.
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Connecticut
Person of interest in custody after fire in Bloomfield: official
A person of interest is in custody after a fire in Bloomfield early Friday morning, according to the fire marshal.
Firefighters responded to a fire at Woodside Village on Dorothy Drive just before 3 a.m. and emergency crews evacuated two people while other residents got out on their own
The fire marshal said two people suffered smoke inhalation.
No additional information was immediately available.
Connecticut
Sky eliminated from playoff contention after being throttled by Connecticut Sun
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Tyasha Harris scored 15 points, DiJonai Carrington had 12 points and 12 rebounds, and the Connecticut Sun erupted in the third quarter to throttle the Chicago Sky 87-54 on Thursday night.
With the win in their regular-season finale, the Sun (28-12) clinched the No. 3 seed in the playoffs and will face sixth-seed Indiana in the first round starting Sunday.
The loss eliminated Chicago (13-27) from playoff contention. To qualify for the playoffs as the eighth seed, the Sky needed to beat the Sun and also needed the Atlanta Dream and Washington Mystics to lose. Chicago was winless in four games against Connecticut this season.
Dana Evans scored 14 points for the Sky, Isabelle Harrison had 13 and Kaela Davis added 12.
Connecticut lead 20-15 after the first quarter and made it a double-digit contest going up 46-35 at halftime. The Sun’s 23-6 outburst in the third sealed it.
Harris finished 6-for-9 shooting and Alyssa Thomas scored 13 on 5-for-6 shooting. Marina Mabrey and Olivia Nelson-Ododa each scored 12 and DeWanna Bonner scored 11.
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