7th Heaven: Man Wins $77,777 In CT State Lottery
One lucky Connecticut resident has won $77,777 after purchasing a winning lottery ticket.
The prize-winning "Triple Red 777s" ticket was bought by Hartford resident Jeffery Harris at Krauszers in Cromwell located at 117 Berlin Rd (Route 372), the CT Lottery announced on Friday, Nov. 4.
The CT lottery also announced other winners, including:
Jerone Pearson, of Hartford, who claimed $20,000 from a "KENO" ticket bought at a Mobil gas station in Windsor at 20 Windsor Ave.;
Maria Bursey, of Ansonia, who claimed $30,000 from a "30X Cash 9th Edition" ticket…
Man, Woman -- Both Age 25 -- Killed In Wrong-Way CT Crash
A 25-year-old man and woman were killed after crashing into another vehicle while allegedly driving in the wrong direction on I-91.
The crash took place in Hartford County around 12:35 a.m., Friday, Sept. 23 in Windsor.
According to the Connecticut State Police, A Nissan Altima was traveling northbound on I-91 in Windsor, when the vehicle ran head-on into a Kawaski Tracer.
Both the Nissan's driver, Dominique Loiselle, of Brighton, Massachusetts, and the passenger, James Bowen, of Longmeadow, Massachusetts, were pronounced dead at the scene, state police said.
The driver of the Kawaski, 34…
Sushi Sold At Supermarkets In CT, MA Recalled Due To Undeclared Allergens
A company has recalled several sushi products that were sold at supermarkets in Connecticut and Massachusetts.
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Food, Standards and Product Safety issued a food safety warning on Thursday, Aug. 11, for EZ Noble Sushi, which was available for purchase during the week of Monday, Aug. 8, at Geissler’s Supermarkets in Connecticut and Massachusetts.
EZ Noble Sushi recalled several products that contain undeclared eggs, wheat, and milk.
“Properly labeling food products is critical to protecting the health and safety of consumers," Consu…
CT Man Who Threatened To Shoot, Kill Hospital Staff Prevented From Buying Firearms, Police Say
A Connecticut man who told his therapist he intended on killing staff members at an area hospital was prevented from purchasing guns.
Hartford County resident Connor Zawasky, age 24, of Windsor, was charged on Tuesday, July 12, and charged with threatening.
The incident began on Wednesday, June 8, when Zawasky told his counselor that he intended on obtaining a pistol permit and buying a gun to kill staff members at Mount Sinai Hospital in Hartford, said Sgt. Mark Cleverdon, of the New Windsor Police.
Following his arrest, Zawasky turned himself in at police headquarters and was proces…
Trio Nabbed After Robbery Spree Targeting CT Stores Statewide
Three Connecticut men have been charged with committing at least eight robberies of convenience and smoke shops across the state earlier this year.
The three were indicted by a grand jury on Thursday, June 16 in New Haven County, said Vanessa Roberts Avery, US Attorney for the District of Connecticut.
Those charged include Steven Galarza, age 24, of Seymour; Efrain Deleon, age 58, and Gilberto Deleon, age 56, both of New Britain, officials said.
As alleged in the indictment and other court documents, between February and March, the men, using fake firearms robbed the following retail locat…
Two Lucky CT Residents Win $50K Each In State Lottery
A pair of CT Lottery players from New England are feeling lucky after cashing in scratch-off tickets worth $50,000 that were sold at area convenience and package stores.
Lottery officials announced that in New London County on Monday, May 16, Westerly, Rhode Island resident Amede Leclair cashed in a top-prize winning "$50,000 50th Anniversary" ticket that was sold at Bestway Convenience on Liberty Street in Pawcatuck.
Later that week, on Wednesday, May 18, in Hartford County, a Windsor resident - who chose not to disclose a name - also won big, cashing in a winning $50,000 "Winter Winnings"…
Man Wins $100,000 In CT Lottery Cash5 Prize
A Connecticut man has claimed a $100,000 lottery prize.
Hartford County resident Jatin Mistry, of Glastonbury, claimed the CASH5 prize on Thursday, May 5, according to an announcement from Connecticut State Lottery.
The ticket was purchased at CT Top Shelf Liquors 300 New Britain Road in Kensington.
The following winners were also announced:
On Thursday, May 5, Viola Whilby, of Windsor, claimed a $25,000 prize from the lottery's $500,000 Extravaganza! game from a ticket purchased at Geissler's Supermarket Inc in Windsor
On Friday, May 6, Francisco Andrade …
