Connecticut
House-Hunting Couple Kidnapped in Connecticut
House-hunting in Danbury, Connecticut, turned into a terrifying ordeal for a couple in their 50s on Sunday, police say. WABC reports that when the husband and wife arrived at a home in a gated community to meet a real estate agent, their Lamborghini was rear-ended by a van and surrounded by three other vehicles. The six suspects beat the couple with a baseball bat before they bound them with duct tape and pushed them into the van, police say. “The male victim was pretty bruised, pretty swollen and they indicated they were struck with a bat several times,” says Danbury Police Sgt. Steven Castrovinci.
Some suspects stole the Lamborghini while others drove off in the van, police say. A witness who saw the attack called police and followed the van as it sped away from the scene. After it crashed while making a turn, the suspects took off on foot and the kidnapped couple were found inside. They were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Four suspects were arrested at the scene and two others were found at a home in the nearby community of Roxbury. All six suspects face charges including first-degree assault, first-degree kidnapping, and reckless endangerment, Fox 61 reports
Police say the suspects don’t appear to have any previous connection to the victims. “We did a lot of background work on them, but at this time it doesn’t seem as they have any connections to the Northeast. They’re all Miami, Florida, guys,” Castrovinci says. WABC reports that the suspects were identified as Angel Borrero, 23; Reynaldo Diaz, 22; Anthony Pena, 23; Josue Romero, 26; Ricardo Estrada, 21; and Michael Rivas, 18. (More Connecticut stories.)
Skip to content
Contact Us
As Newington considers updating its aquatic facilities, voters will decide whether to approve bonding nearly $12 million for the project.
On Tuesday, the town council voted to send the request to a referendum in November.
Before the council’s decision, a public hearing was held and people spoke out about the plan to improve the facilities at two parks.
The proposal includes changes to Mill Pond Park and its aging, more than 60-year-old pool.
The plan includes building a new pool, splash pad and other features.
“$12 million is a lot of money. Number two, it’s going to be blocking all of Garfield Street. So you can’t see the park from Garfield Street anymore,” Scott Greczkowski, of Newington, said.
Besides costs, other concerns were the parking, traffic and noise.
Supporters say a much-needed, updated pool will benefit the community, including potentially swim teams.
“If it’s set up for competitive swimming it’d be possible for us to host swim meets there, which could help generate revenue for the club and the town,” Michael Schumacher, swim coach, said.
There would also be changes to Churchill Park, including the addition of a splash pad.
“We are in a healthy position to take on this project based on the need presented to us,” Matthew Plourd, Newington town councilor, said.
Some councilors defended the ideas and argued there was misinformation spreading online including about the cost.
But others raised concerns such as the thoroughness of the process.
“There is no rationale why we need a pool of $12 million,” Tim Manke, Newington town councilor, said.
A teenager was taken to the hospital after getting shot in Hartford Tuesday evening.
Hartford police said it happened on Huntington Street at about 4:30 p.m.
Responding officers found a 15-year-old boy with a gunshot wound. He was alert and conscious, and was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, according to police.
The Hartford Police Major Crimes Unit and Crime Scene Divisions responded to the scene.
The shooting is under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 860-722-8477.
Mississippi State football: schedule breakdown and predictions for 2024 season
Missouri Veterans Commission increases focus on suicide rate, under new state law
Montana FWP explains decision to euthanize black bear sow in Butte
Village clerk of tiny Nebraska town resigns amid probe by state auditor's team • Nebraska Examiner
Clark, Bishop Gorman strong at 5A girls golf league tournament — PHOTOS
See it: Tesla crashes into Columbus convention center at 70 mph
Colorado Rockies game no. 116 thread: Zac Gallen vs José Ureña
Fox News Politics: Georgia the whole day through
Death of missing Oregon girl found in stream ruled homicide
At least 2 dead as tornadoes hit Alabama, damage homes across Southeast
Ex-California resident slams state bill that gives illegal immigrants housing loans: 'Asinine'
Economic portfolios are key in talks to chose new EU commissioners
Harris kicks off Georgia tour as Trump posts grievances on social media
Tim Walz attempts to court firefighters during speech at Boston convention: 'We'll have your back'
Swiss court convicts two executives of embezzling $1.8bn from 1MDB
-
Technology7 days agoBreakthrough robo-glove gives you superhuman grip
-
Connecticut5 days agoOxford church provides sanctuary during Sunday's damaging storm
-
News1 week agoVideo: Biden Delivers Keynote on First Night of D.N.C.
-
News1 week agoVideo: Protesters Clash With Police Near the Democratic National Convention
-
News1 week agoEx-officer convicted in George Floyd's killing is moved to new prison
-
News1 week agoVideo: D.N.C. Holds Enthusiastic Roll Call to Nominate Harris
-
Politics1 week agoFormer teacher reveals which students suffered 'the most' under Walz's pandemic-era guidelines
-
World1 week agoPanama deports 29 Colombian migrants from Darien Gap under US deal