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Yahoo
7 days ago
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Man caught shortly after robbing bank in East Haven
EAST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A man was apprehended moments after he robbed a local bank in East Haven on Friday afternoon, said police. Kevin Curran, 52, of New Haven, went to the M&T Bank located inside the Stop & Shop grocery store on 370 Hemingway Avenue at around 3:23 p.m. According to a bank staff member, Curran, wearing a blue surgical mask and black winter hat, approached the teller and handed over a handwritten note demanding cash. Son dead, father injured after bank robbery turned barricade incident at Super 8 in Groton Curran did not display a weapon, but made a threat by saying, 'I don't want you to get hurt,' shared police. Curran fled the scene with $1,800. Curran was later spotted walking northbound on High Street after police broadcasted his description. When apprehended, Curran had a bag of clothes and other items matching the initial suspect description, cash, a handwritten note, and several knives, according to East Haven police. Curran is being held on a $150,000 bond and is charged with: Robbery in the second degree Larceny in the first-degree Threatening in the second-degree Breach of peace in the second-degree He will appear at New Haven Superior Court on June 25. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
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4 people charged in connection to Fairfield street takeover
FAIRFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — Four people were arrested in connection with a street takeover that happened last month at a Stop & Shop parking lot in Fairfield, according to police. The alleged takeover happened on May 2, around 10:55 p.m., at Villa Avenue. Police said the scene, which resembled a street takeover, had drivers performing donuts, burnouts, and fishtails. Kent Mawhinney, charged in Jennifer Farber Dulos case, to appear in court Police also said that before they arrived, the parking lot asphalt was set on fire. When authorities arrived, the crowd quickly dispersed, and police collected evidence. They also said they used social media, dash cam footage and corroborated with other police departments. After police obtained an arrest warrant, they said they seized a blue Dodge Charger Daytona, a GMC Sierra pickup truck, and a white Ford Mustang GT. Each of the vehicles belonged to an alleged suspect. David Romero, 20, of East Windsor, was charged with illegal racing on highway, conspiracy to commit illegal racing on a highway, reckless endangerment 1st degree, breach of peace, riot 2nd degree, unlawful assembly, reckless driving, failure to display plates, operation causing unnecessary noise and unsafe movement of stopped vehicle. Dilmar Ruano-Barrera, 26, of Stamford, was charged with Illegal racing on a highway, conspiracy to commit illegal racing on a highway, reckless endangerment 1st degree, breach of peace, riot 2nd degree, unlawful assembly, reckless driving, operating a motor vehicle creating unnecessary noise, unsafe movement from a stopped position. Christopher McGirl, 20, of Wallingford, was charged with illegal racing on the highway. The mother of one offender interfered with Fairfield officers and charged Wanda Romer, 49, of East Windsor with tampering with physical evidence and interfering with a police investigation. All of the suspects are scheduled to appear in court on Friday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Health
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United Way hosts diaper drive to aid families in need
GREENFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – United Way of the Franklin & Hampshire Region (UWFH) is sponsoring a diaper drive for families in need through June 30. SNAP and WIC cannot be used to buy diapers, and can cost as much as $100 per month per child, with prices continuing to rise. In a study conducted by researchers at the University of Vermont and the Greater Boston Food Bank, around 36% of Massachusetts families with young children could not afford enough diapers for their children. Youth in Springfield showcase mental health in photo exhibit UWFH is looking to collect 20,000 diapers to distribute to 14 local agencies in their service area for families in need. While they accept all brands and sizes, donors are asked to give larger diaper sizes for children that are often harder to come by at local pantries, specifically sizes 4, 5, and 6, as well as pull-up training pants. There will be a standout on Saturday, June 21, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Stop & Shop in Northampton and Saturday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Stop & Shop in Greenfield, where donations will be accepted. Greenfield Savings Bank is sponsoring the diaper driver and is matching all monetary donations up to $10,000. Online donations can be made WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
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Stop & Shop donates lottery win commission to Newington Public Schools
NEWINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — When someone hits it big on a lottery win in Connecticut, it's not just the customer that goes home with something. The store that sold the winning ticket gets a 'retailer bonus' too. $500K Fast Play lottery ticket sold in Ansonia So when Stop & Shop in Newington sold a million-dollar scratch game ticket in April, the company got a $10,000 pay out from CT Lottery. On Wednesday, company leaders announced they're donating those winnings to Newington School District to cover unpaid meal balances for the current school year and help with next year. The company plans to present a check to the district at Anna Reynolds Elementary School Thursday morning. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Axios
09-06-2025
- Business
- Axios
Stop & Shop will stop offering discounted food on Flashfood app
Flashfood, the app that brings you discounted groceries, won't be available at Stop & Shop after next week. Why it matters: Shoppers will no longer be able to order a box full of vegetables or fruit for a few dollars and bypass the lines to pick them up. Driving the news: Stop & Shop will stop offering items on the Flashfood app after June 23, both companies confirmed. Stop & Shop cited low sales volume and an interest in serving shoppers who don't order through the app. What they're saying: "We want to make it easier for our customers to purchase discounted products nearing their Best Buy date," a Stop & Shop spokesperson said in a statement. Zoom in: Stop & Shop says it will now offer the items that were marked down on the Flashfood app in their aisles with "manager's special" discounts. "This shift will make it more convenient for all our customers — especially those who aren't digitally engaged — to easily purchase discounted items, which will be marked with bright yellow stickers," Stop & Shop said. The other side: "While we're incredibly disappointed in Stop & Shop's decision and valued their partnership, particularly during this time of high cost pressures on Americans, we are rapidly scaling our footprint in North America and remain committed to our mission to feed families," a Flashfood spokesperson said in a statement to Axios. "We see overwhelming consumer demand for affordable groceries, and want to ensure these customers that we are actively working to add new retailers."
