Webull is the latest company to withdraw its sports prediction market services from Connecticut amid a state crackdown on unlicensed gambling. State regulators have ordered several companies to stop offering sports-related contracts, arguing they violate gambling laws. Webull customers have until October 31st to close their positions. Meanwhile, Google has stopped advertising prediction markets in Connecticut.
A Newtown man faces multiple charges after allegedly threatening veterinary hospital employees during a dispute over his dog’s treatment bill. Police say 42 year old James D. McCafferty threatened to retrieve a rifle and shoot employees at Newtown Veterinary Specialists on October 15th. Investigators later seized firearms, ammunition and explosives from his home. McCafferty faces threatening, illegal explosives possession and other charges. He has pleaded not guilty and is scheduled to return to Danbury Superior Court November 16th.
Connecticut State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that left people seriously injured along Route 202 near the New Milford-Washington town line. The crash Thursday afternoon closed Route 202 near Wheaton Road in Washington. The Bantam Fire Company responded, and a LIFE STAR medical helicopter was dispatched. The extent of the injuries has not been released.
Former New Haven Police Chief Karl Jacobson has pleaded no contest to first-degree larceny charges involving the theft of 178-thousand-dollars in city funds to cover gambling debts. State investigators say Jacobson diverted money from two police department accounts into his personal bank account, beginning in 2019. He retired in January after being confronted by fellow officers. Jacobson faces up to four years in prison and must repay the stolen funds. Sentencing is scheduled for January 29th.
A developer has scaled back a proposed Newtown apartment complex to protect a breeding pond used by frogs and salamanders. The Mount Pleasant Road project has been reduced from 300 to 228 apartments, with seven acres offered to the town as permanent open space. Some residents remain opposed. The wetlands commission could consider the revised plans Wednesday.
Two longtime Connecticut companies are eliminating more than 200 jobs. Bicycle manufacturer Cannondale plans to close its Wilton office, affecting 143 positions, as part of a global restructuring. The company is moving its North American operations to the West Coast. Meanwhile, arts and crafts supplier S&S Worldwide is cutting 70 jobs in Colchester, citing business circumstances.
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Newtown police have arrested 28 year old Brianna Marie Pecoraro of Waterbury, accused of attempting to meet someone she believed was a minor for sex. She was arrested October 17th at Sand Hill Plaza and charged with enticing a minor, harmful communication and risk of injury to a child. Pecoraro posted 60-thousand-dollars bond and is due in Danbury Superior Court Tuesday.
Two longtime Connecticut companies are eliminating more than 200 jobs. Bicycle manufacturer Cannondale plans to close its Wilton office, affecting 143 positions, as part of a global restructuring. The company is moving its North American operations to the West Coast. Meanwhile, arts and crafts supplier S&S Worldwide is cutting 70 jobs in Colchester, citing business circumstances.
Former New Haven Police Chief Karl Jacobson has pleaded no contest to first-degree larceny charges involving the theft of 178-thousand-dollars in city funds to cover gambling debts. State investigators say Jacobson diverted money from two police department accounts into his personal bank account, beginning in 2019. He retired in January after being confronted by fellow officers. Jacobson faces up to four years in prison and must repay the stolen funds. Sentencing is scheduled for January 29th.
