Bootids Meteor Shower Will Be Visible For Days After Peak Viewing Bootids Meteor Shower Will Be Visible For Days After Peak Viewing
Bootids Meteor Shower Will Be Visible For Days After Peak Viewing The night sky is lining up one of its harder-to-predict shows. The June Bootids meteor shower is active through Thursday, July 2, and is expected to peak overnight Friday, June 26, into Saturday, June 27. The shower is usually quiet, producing only a few meteors per hour. But it has earned a reputation for surprises. Space.com reported that the June Bootids produced an outburst of up to 100 meteors per hour in 1998. Another burst in 2004 produced about 20 to 50 meteors per hour. A predicted outburst in 2010 did not happen, adding to the shower’s unpredictable reputation. ABC News report…
NY Soldier Run Over By 27-Ton Army Vehicle During Training Exercise: Report NY Soldier Run Over By 27-Ton Army Vehicle During Training Exercise: Report
NY Soldier Run Over By 27-Ton Army Vehicle During Training Exercise: Report New details have emerged about the death of a New York soldier who was killed during a training exercise in California earlier this month. Spc. Adrian Bonsey, 29, a combat engineer assigned to the 9th Engineer Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, was struck and run over by a 27-ton M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle during a large-scale training exercise at the National Training Center on Tuesday, June 10, ABC News reports, citing an Army spokesperson. Bonsey was on foot in the Mojave Desert at about 4:30 a.m. during hours of limited visibility when the incident occurr…
Nobody Wanted Luna — Until She Was On TV Nobody Wanted Luna — Until She Was On TV
Nobody Wanted Luna — Until She Was On TV A senior dog who arrived at a New Jersey animal shelter sick, neglected and in need of urgent medical care has found her forever home after her story aired on News 12 New Jersey. And it all happened in a matter of hours. Eight-year-old Luna was surrendered by a Hackensack family to the shelter on March 6 because her family was moving and could not take her, Shelter Manager Meg Tedeschi said. When Luna arrived, her condition was severe. "Her feet were really swollen with puss-filled sores and she was missing a lot of hair with bald patches," Tedeschi said. "She was also severely overwei…
Bridgeport Man, 71, Struck By Car In Critical Condition; Police Searching For Witnesses Bridgeport Man, 71, Struck By Car In Critical Condition; Police Searching For Witnesses
Bridgeport Man, 71, Struck By Car In Critical Condition; Police Searching For Witnesses A 71-year-old Connecticut man who was hit by a car while crossing the street on Friday morning, June 26, is fighting for his life, officials said.  The crash happened around 6:52 a.m. near the intersection of Water Street and John Street in Bridgeport. A 29-year-old man was driving a Honda Civic north on Water Street when the vehicle passed through the intersection and struck the pedestrian, police said. Emergency crews arrived to find the victim lying in the roadway. They provided medical aid before transporting him to a local hospital, where he was listed in critical condition, autho…
'Sophisticated' Multi-State Burglary Crew Targeted Indian, Asian Families In CT: Police 'Sophisticated' Multi-State Burglary Crew Targeted Indian, Asian Families In CT: Police
'Sophisticated' Multi-State Burglary Crew Targeted Indian, Asian Families In CT: Police A burglary crew accused of targeting Indian and Asian families across several states has been linked to a Connecticut home break-in after police say stolen jewelry was recovered during traffic stops in New York City. Robinson Jean Paul Moncado-Patarroyo, 19, Yeison Estivan Gonzalez-Rodriguez, 20, Emerson Johan Rodriguez-Gomez, 25, and Daniel Alejandro Garcia-Arenas, 24, were arrested as part of the alleged burglary crew, Guilford police said.  The alleged quartet of crooks is accused of smashing the back windows of a home in Guilford while the family was away on a day trip, police said…
CT Father Of Young Daughter Dies Unexpectedly Weeks After Home Burns Down CT Father Of Young Daughter Dies Unexpectedly Weeks After Home Burns Down
CT Father Of Young Daughter Dies Unexpectedly Weeks After Home Burns Down A 34-year-old Connecticut father who died unexpectedly last week is being remembered for his sense of humor, outgoing personality, and deep love for his young daughter. His death came just weeks after he lost everything in a house fire, marking a second devastating blow for his family, according to an online fundraiser. Leonardo "Bebo" Feliciano Jr., of Waterbury, died Friday, June 19, at St. Mary's Hospital, according to his obituary. His family did not disclose a cause of death. The Brass City native graduated from Crosby High School and worked as a car detailer for years before finding h…
Norwalk Man Accused Of Exploiting Multiple CT Girls Through Snapchat, Faces Federal Charges Norwalk Man Accused Of Exploiting Multiple CT Girls Through Snapchat, Faces Federal Charges
Norwalk's Marcos Javier Gomez Charged In Federal Csam Case A Connecticut man already serving a prison sentence in New York now faces federal charges after investigators say they uncovered evidence that he exploited multiple girls through the social media app Snapchat.  Marcos Francisco Javier Gomez, 23, of Norwalk, was charged with production of child pornography, receipt or attempted receipt of child pornography, possession or attempted possession of child pornography, and transfer of obscene materials to a minor, according to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut.  According to court documents, Gomez was arrested by the Putn…
Town Man Charged With Groping Juvenile Jogger Near Wilton High School Town Man Charged With Groping Juvenile Jogger Near Wilton High School
Town Man Charged With Groping Juvenile Jogger Near Wilton High School Police say a man groped a juvenile jogger near a Connecticut high school earlier this week, and officers tracked down the suspect after spotting a vehicle that matched the description. Scott Dobos, 24, of Wilton, is accused of sexually assaulting a juvenile who was jogging near Wilton High School before the victim escaped and found help, authorities said. The incident happened just before 11 a.m. Sunday, June 21, in the area of Allen's Meadows, according to Wilton police. Authorities said the juvenile was exercising outdoors when a man approached, gave his name, and attempted to start a co…
New Nancy Guthrie Note Claims Video Evidence, Suspect Names New Nancy Guthrie Note Claims Video Evidence, Suspect Names
New Nancy Guthrie Note Claims Video Evidence, Suspect Names A troubling family mystery has taken another unsettling turn. Click here for a new, updated story: New Development Emerges In Nancy Guthrie Ransom Note Investigation A mystery sender claims to have video and suspect information tied to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, the media outlet TMZ reported Friday, June 26. Nancy Guthrie vanished from her Tucson, Arizona, home on Sunday, Feb. 1. She has not been found. TMZ reported that it received a new email from a person who claims to know the identities of Nancy Guthrie…
Convicted Felon Arrested At Courthouse After Probe Finds Gun, Cocaine At Norwalk Home: Police Convicted Felon Arrested At Courthouse After Probe Finds Gun, Cocaine At Norwalk Home: Police
Jesmar Velazquez Arrested At Stamford Courthouse: Police A Connecticut man was arrested at a courthouse after a narcotics investigation led police to search his home, vehicle, and person, where investigators said they found cocaine, a firearm, cash, and drug packaging materials. Jesmar Velazquez, 37, was taken into custody Thursday, June 25, by the Norwalk police, with help from the Tactical Response Team, at Stamford Superior Courthouse. Police said he was there for an unrelated court matter. Investigators said Velazquez was the subject of three active arrest warrants charging him with the sale and possession of a controlled substance. Officers …
JWoww Unleashes After Secret Wedding: 'You Get What You Deserve' JWoww Unleashes After Secret Wedding: 'You Get What You Deserve'
JWoww Unleashes After Secret Wedding: 'You Get What You Deserve' Fresh off saying "I do," Jenni "JWoww" Farley is saying something else to say, and she's saying it once and she's saying it with her chest. The "Jersey Shore" star took to Instagram Thursday, June 25, one day after secretly marrying longtime fiancé Zack Clayton Carpinello during what guests believed was a screening of her new movie, "Nanny Cam." Instead, fewer than 50 friends and family members were surprised with a wedding. The backlash over who wasn't invited has overshadowed what should have been one of the happiest moments of her life. "While I am trying to enjoy being a wife, I’m…
Lionel Richie Health Scare On Stage Causes Tour Opener To Abruptly End Lionel Richie Health Scare On Stage Causes Tour Opener To Abruptly End
Lionel Richie Health Scare On Stage Causes Tour Opener To Abruptly End The opening night of a major summer tour ended on an unsettling note. Lionel Richie, 77, cut short the first show of his tour with Earth, Wind & Fire in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday, June 24, after saying he felt dizzy. The concert was part of the “Sing A Song All Night Long” tour. Richie stopped his set almost an hour in and sat down during a performance of “Dancing on the Ceiling.”  Richie told the crowd, “When you're feeling dizzy, sit your ass down,” according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune. He then performed “Three Times a Lady” while seated before calling for an unpl…