Milford Shoplifting

On November 14, 2023, the police responded to a shoplifting incident at Boscov’s. Gail Malloy, a 58-year-old woman from Hilltop Place, New Haven, was accused of taking items from the store without paying for them. When approached by the Loss Prevention officer, Malloy spat at them. The officers arrived and detained Malloy, charging her with Larceny 6th Degree and Breach of Peace 2nd Degree. The bond is yet to be determined, and her court date is set for December 12, 2023.

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Connecticut Consumers to Face Slight Increase in Winter Electric Bills

NEW BRITAIN, CT – Today, Connecticut’s two electric distribution companies, Eversource and United Illuminating, filed new standard service supply rates that, if approved by PURA, will be effective for six months beginning on January 1, 2024. These new standard service supply rates will result in an increased electric bill for customers using an average of 700 kWh per month by approximately $6.24 and $18.51 respectively. However, as compared to the last winter period spanning January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023, customers will see significant bill relief this winter season. “While supply prices are still higher than we’d like for standard service consumers, electricity bills will be more affordable this winter as compared to last winter, and that is a…

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State Police Prepare For Holiday Rush

Connecticut State Troopers are gearing up for the anticipated busy Thanksgiving travel week in 2023, with a focus on ensuring road safety by actively patrolling highways, addressing aggressive and unsafe driving, and preventing impaired driving. Assigned to Bradley International Airport, troopers will contribute to passenger safety, emphasizing the importance of adhering to regulations at the airport. Connecticut residents are urged to play a role in public safety by following traffic laws, while travelers are advised to check flight statuses, avoid leaving vehicles unattended, and utilize designated waiting areas. Interim Colonel Daniel Loughman emphasizes the need for drivers to report emergencies, follow traffic laws, and be patient on crowded highways during the holiday weekend. Troopers will employ traditional and non-traditional patrol…

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Police Apprehend Suspect in West Haven Trespassing Incident: Jorge Lopez Faces Multiple Charges

On the evening of November 16, 2023, Officer Hopkins responded to multiple calls from residents on Lawrence Avenue, Field Court, and Welch's Point Road. Jorge Lopez, a 29-year-old male residing on W. Main Street, West Haven, was reported for trespassing into a residence and attempting entry into two others, where he was unfamiliar to the occupants. The police located Lopez inside a truck parked diagonally in the driveway of a residence on Welch's Point Road. Despite being uncooperative and actively resisting arrest during the investigation, officers managed to gain control, leading to Lopez's apprehension and subsequent custody. The charges against him include first-degree trespass, three counts of second-degree breach of peace, interfering with an officer, and failure to drive right.…

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