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Ben Crnic

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Ben Crnic graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism & Geoscience in 2021. He has previously worked as a reporter with the Journal Inquirer in Manchester, Connecticut, and has also contributed work to the Connecticut Mirror. Ben joined the Daily Voice team in October of 2022.

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Police & Fire
2 Stolen Vehicles, Armed Robbery Suspects Caught In 24 Hours In Mount Vernon 2 Stolen Vehicles, Armed Robbery Suspects Caught In 24 Hours In Mount Vernon
2 Stolen Vehicles, Armed Robbery Suspects Caught In 24 Hours In Mount Vernon Over a period of 24 hours, two stolen vehicles and five armed robbery suspects that had traveled into Westchester from other states and counties were caught, police said.  Earlier Report - Multi-City Chase: 5 Armed Robbery Suspects Caught By K-9 Unit, Police In Mount Vernon The three incidents happened on both Tuesday, Feb. 28, and Wednesday, March 1, when three different stolen vehicles entered Mount Vernon and were caught by the city's police department.  The first incident started on Tuesday night around 8:30 p.m. when five suspects who had been involved in an Orange…

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Lifestyle
New Haven Man Wins Over $38K From Lottery Ticket: Here's Where He Bought It New Haven Man Wins Over $38K From Lottery Ticket: Here's Where He Bought It
New Haven Man Wins Over $38K From Lottery Ticket: Here's Where He Bought It A lucky man from New Haven won more than $38,000 from a lottery ticket he bought in the Elm City. New Haven resident Elijah Harper won a whopping $38,648 from a Fast Play $5 Extreme Green Progressive ticket he bought on Monday, Feb. 27, Connecticut Lottery announced.  The ticket was purchased at the Mobil gas station located in New Haven at 200 Sargent Dr.  Harper was the only big winner from New Haven on Monday, as the following residents also became several thousand dollars richer:  Darrell Eaddy, who won $30,000 from a Play 4 Night ticket bought at a Gulf…

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News
Hunter From Hudson Valley Accused Of Killing, Skinning Pet Dogs He Mistook For Coyotes Hunter From Hudson Valley Accused Of Killing, Skinning Pet Dogs He Mistook For Coyotes
Hunter From Hudson Valley Accused Of Killing, Skinning Pet Dogs He Mistook For Coyotes A New York man faces criminal charges after allegedly killing and skinning two pet dogs in Connecticut that he thought were coyotes.  Putnam County resident Michael Konschak, age 61, of Carmel, faces tampering with evidence, forgery, and hunting-related violation charges after allegedly killing the two dogs in northern Fairfield County on Friday, Nov. 18 after they escaped their owner's home.  Konschak was arrested by environmental conservation police associated with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental protection on Wednesday, Feb. 8, according to court documents.  The …

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Gang Member AKA 'Big Bro' Distributed Drugs In Waterbury, Gets Years In Prison Gang Member AKA 'Big Bro' Distributed Drugs In Waterbury, Gets Years In Prison
Gang Member AKA 'Big Bro' Distributed Drugs In Waterbury, Gets Years In Prison A street gang member will spend years in prison after continuing to distribute drugs in Waterbury even while he was out on bond.  Waterbury resident Jerrell Jamison, age 30, also known as “Rell” and “Big Bro,” was sentenced to five years in prison on Friday, Feb. 24 for distributing narcotics, according to the US Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut.  Jamison's sentencing is the result of an investigation into gangs, drug trafficking, and illegal gun possession in Waterbury that identified him as a suspect. On April 16, 2019, a court-authorized search o…

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Police & Fire
Multi-City Chase: 5 Armed Robbery Suspects Caught By K-9 Unit, Police In Mount Vernon Multi-City Chase: 5 Armed Robbery Suspects Caught By K-9 Unit, Police In Mount Vernon
Multi-City Chase: 5 Armed Robbery Suspects Caught By K-9 Unit, Police In Mount Vernon Updated Story - 2 Stolen Vehicles, Armed Robbery Suspects Caught In 24 Hours In Mount Vernon After leading multiple police departments on a chase through three cities, five armed robbery suspects were unable to escape the law.  The chase started on Tuesday night, Feb. 28 around 8:30 p.m., when the New York City Police Department reported that it was following a vehicle that was wanted in connection with an armed robbery investigation.  Shortly after this, the vehicle entered Westchester on Interstate 87 in Yonkers, traveling onto the Cross County Parkway before then entering…

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Over 100 Animals Seized From CT Farm After Suffering 'Unsuitable Living Conditions': Officials Over 100 Animals Seized From CT Farm After Suffering 'Unsuitable Living Conditions': Officials
Over 100 Animals Seized From CT Farm After Suffering 'Unsuitable Living Conditions': Officials More than 100 animals, including sheep, a goose, and cats, were seized from a Connecticut farm after officials determined they had been suffering through poor living conditions.  The animals were taken from a New Haven County farm located in Beacon Falls on Friday, Feb. 24, after a search and seizure warrant was executed by the state Department of Agriculture.  The search had first been prompted by a complaint received by the department on Wednesday, Feb. 22, officials said. Following this, staff from the department's Animal Control Unit and Regulatory Services met with …

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Man Illegally Sold Guns Used In Shootings In New Haven, Hamden, Officials Say Man Illegally Sold Guns Used In Shootings In New Haven, Hamden, Officials Say
Man Illegally Sold Guns Used In Shootings In New Haven, Hamden, Officials Say A man will spend nearly a decade in prison for trafficking guns into Connecticut that ended up being used in shootings in New Haven and Hamden.  Marquis Pollard, age 42, of Yemassee, South Carolina, was sentenced to eight years in prison on Monday, Feb. 27 for multiple firearm offenses related to an illegal gun trafficking operation, according to the US Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut.  Authorities learned of the operation in the spring of 2021, when Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Task Force officers learned that Pollard had u…

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Police & Fire
Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Spills Fuel On Snow-Covered I-84 Stretch Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Spills Fuel On Snow-Covered I-84 Stretch
Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Spills Fuel On Snow-Covered I-84 Stretch Fuel had to be cleaned from a snow-covered stretch of Interstate 84  in Connecticut following a crash involving a tractor-trailer.  The crash happened in Tolland County on Tuesday morning, Feb. 28, when an Amazon tractor-trailer crashed on Interstate 84 westbound in Willington between Exit 71 and Exit 72, according to state police.  The tractor-trailer became jackknifed and spilled fuel as a result of the crash, police said. Officials from the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and Environmental Services, Inc. then responded to the scene and were able to clean up the s…

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17-Year-Old Goes Missing From Yonkers, May Be With Infant 17-Year-Old Goes Missing From Yonkers, May Be With Infant
17-Year-Old Goes Missing From Yonkers, May Be With Infant Authorities are looking for a 17-year-old who has been missing from Westchester for nearly a month.  Jaden Santiago, age 17, went missing from Yonkers on Wednesday, Feb. 8, and has not been seen since, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.  Santiago is described as Hispanic, five feet ten inches tall, and 138 pounds.  Officials said that he may be with a juvenile girl and an infant.  Anyone with information regarding Santiago's whereabouts is asked to call Yonkers Police at 1-914-377-7900. 

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Business
'Exciting' Restaurant In Hudson Valley Praised For 'Fresh' Food 'Exciting' Restaurant In Hudson Valley Praised For 'Fresh' Food
'Exciting' Restaurant In Hudson Valley Praised For 'Fresh' Food Hudson Valley residents seeking a taste of authentic Vietnamese and Szechuan cuisine will need to look no further.  Putnam County's Pho 6, located in Mahopac at 734 Route 6 across from the Mahopac Firehouse, is the perfect place for those seeking a little more variety in food options.  Notable dishes served by the eatery include Pho, a kind of noodle soup, in addition to Banh-Mi sandwiches, numerous vermicelli and chicken options, stir-fry, and rice.  Pho 6, located in Mahopac at 734 US-6 across from the Mahopac Firehouse.Google Maps street view One popular Pho dish offered is the "Pho…

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