Connecticut

State Police arrest Connecticut man following a Wilton assault with a knife

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2 years ago

February 8, 2024

On February 8, 2024, State Police of Wilton arrested Thomas A. Rivera, 50, of Naugatuck, CT, for Burglary in the first degree, Assault in the second degree, Criminal Contempt in the first degree, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

On February 8, 2024, at about 2:23 a.m. Troopers responded to a home in Wilton, NY, for the report of an assault with a knife. The investigation determined Rivera reportedly traveled to the location unexpectedly and uninvited. He allegedly entered the house without permission and assaulted the victim with a knife, causing serious but not life-threatening injuries. Rivera was located outside the home and taken into custody upon Troopers arrival. An additional adult and two children under the age of 17 were inside the home at the time of the incident but were uninjured. This incident occurred while a court issued stay-away order of protection was in place against Rivera, forbidding him from being at the location.

Rivera was transported to SP Wilton for processing. He was arraigned at the Wilton Town Court and remanded to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility in lieu of $30,000, a $60,000 bond, or a $300,00 partially secured bond.

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Cyclosporiasis outbreak prompts food safety concerns in Connecticut

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10 hours ago

July 12, 2026

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Cyclosporiasis outbreak prompts food safety concerns in Connecticut

ROCKY HILL, Conn. (WFSB) – People like Dena Pizzoferrato are changing what they put in their grocery carts after hearing about a cyclosporiasis outbreak.

“I’m kind of a little nervous so I’m looking to see what I buy right now,” Pizzoferrato said. “Today I didn’t buy any lettuce. I said I’m OK for now.”

Doctors say the illness is spread through parasites that make their way onto fresh produce. There have been 23 reported cases in Connecticut since May, but the CDC says the number is likely higher. Across the country, more than 840 cases and 86 hospitalizations have been reported in 31 states.

Symptoms include diarrhea and nausea that can last days to weeks. Doctors have not identified a source for the outbreak.

Dr. Ulysses Wu, chief epidemiologist at Hartford HealthCare, said a range of produce could be contaminated.

“Typical things you would think are vegetables or fruits. In the past, it’s been raspberries, basil, cilantro. You may find it in lettuces, bagged salads. So it’s a variety of things that can be contaminated, but they have not found it at this time,” said Wu.

Wu said residents should take precautions with their produce. “Take precautions with your fruit and your produce. We give the same advice when people go overseas that you should always peel something. You should always boil something,” he said.

Doctors also recommend washing produce thoroughly if boiling is not an option, and washing hands regularly.

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Milford business celebrating 50th anniversary

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21 hours ago

July 12, 2026

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Milford business celebrating 50th anniversary

Chip Rubenstein, owner of Chip’s Auto Sales of Milford, says he’s honored to celebrate the dealership’s 50th anniversary alongside America’s 250th birthday.

“I opened Chip’s Auto Sales in 1976, during a chaotic time for our nation in the world,” said Rubenstein, “50 years later, I am so proud of the legacy I’ve created as somebody who always tried his best to do right, and to serve my community proudly.”

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