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US man trying to drown his two children on Connecticut beach stopped by cops

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US man trying to drown his two children on Connecticut beach stopped by cops


Police in the American state of Connecticut thwarted an attempt by a man to drown his two small children at a beach in West Haven, the news agency Associated Press reported late Saturday (June 22) citing authorities. A police officer spotted an SUV parked on a beach in West Haven at about 2.30 am local time Friday and heard “significant screaming” from the water as he approached. 

According to the West Haven Police Department, the officer entered the water, the man continued to drift further away with the two children while screaming, “Stay back!”. The department said that it became obvious that the man “was deliberately drowning his children.”

The rescue

Responding police officers went out nearly 91 metres from shore and were joined by other rescuers on a fire boat. The first officer to arrive at the site was able to take the children and other officers helped get them to shore.

The police further said that lifesaving measures were provided to the children and they were taken to a hospital, where they remained in intensive care on Saturday.

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Man taken into custody

The man was taken into custody and it was not clear if he had a lawyer. “It is without a doubt the swift response by our patrol officers saved the lives of these children,” the police said.

A call seeking information on possible charges and additional information was made to the police. An investigation has been launched into the incident. 

(With inputs from agencies)

Harshit Sabarwal

Newsman. MMA Striker.

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Multiple cars involved in crash on I-84 in Hartford

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Multiple cars involved in crash on I-84 in Hartford


A multi-vehicle crash temporarily close Interstate 84 on Tuesday night.

The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. and involved four cars, according to the Hartford Fire Department.

Fire crews arrived at the scene and helped one of the drivers who was trapped. The driver was then taken to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment.

Four other people reported minor injuries but declined ambulance treatment at the scene, officials said.

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I-84 East was temporarily shut down as crews responded but has since reopened.

The Connecticut State Police is investigating the crash.



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Sleet, freezing rain leading to treacherous travel in parts of Connecticut

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As the snow turns to sleet and freezing rain in parts of the state this afternoon, it is causing some treacherous travel on Connecticut roads.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is reporting several crashes.

There are crashes on both sides of Interstate 691 in Meriden.

A tractor-trailer jackknifed on the eastbound side of I-691 between Exit 5 and 3, closing the left lane. On the westbound side, a single-vehicle crash closed the left lane.

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There is a two-vehicle crash on I-91 North in Middletown between Exits 20 and 21. The left and center lanes are closed.

A multi-vehicle crash has closed lanes of I-84 East in Waterbury between Exits 25 and 25A. There is a second crash on I-84 East in Southington near Exit 30.

In Cromwell, a two-vehicle crash closed the right lane of Route 9 North in Cromwell.

On Route 9 South, a crash closed a lane on the southbound side.

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The Great Westport Sandwich Contest kicks off with event at Old Mill Grocery

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People in Westport have the chance to pick the best thing between sliced bread.

The Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce held a kick-off event at Old Mill Grocery on Monday for The Great Westport Sandwich Contest.

The contest runs throughout March with 21 restaurants, delis and markets competing in 10 categories to be crowned the best sandwich maker.

Residents can vote in the following categories: Best chicken, best steak, best vegetarian, best combo, best club, best NY deli, best pressed sandwich, best breakfast sandwich, best wrap, and best fish/seafood sandwich.

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After people sample sandwiches, they can vote for their favorites in each category on the chamber’s website. They will also be placed into a drawing to win a free sandwich from one of the 10 winners.

“Of course, the goal is to have people come to Westport and check out restaurants, our markets and our delis. This is a great promotion. I mean it is a competition, but mostly it’s to bring people to the restaurants. It also gives a great community activity because they are the ones who get to vote who makes the best one,” says Matthew Mandell, the chamber’s executive director.

Winners will be announced in April and receive a plaque.

The chamber has held similar contests to determine what establishment has the best pizza, burger, soup and salad.



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