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Derby Man Sentenced In Steroid, Drug Ring That Involved Newtown Cop
NEWTOWN, Conn. -- A Derby man who distributed steroids, cocaine and other drugs as part of a drug ring that was linked to a former Newtown police sergeant was sentenced Monday to three years in prison.
Frank Pecora, 55, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Robert N. Chatigny in Hartford to 37 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for distributing prescription narcotics, cocaine and steroids, said Deirdre M. Daly, U.S. attorney for Connecticut.
According to court documents, Pecora was arrested April 29, 2015, following a long-term investigation that revealed …
Uber Offering Free Rides In Stamford For #UberBeerGarden
STAMFORD, Conn. -- Nothing says summer like an icy cold beer. And Uber is offering just the event to celebrate summer by offering free rides this Wednesday, Aug. 17, to and from its special event with the Beer Garden at Shippan Landing in Stamford.Some of the fun lined up for the #UberBeerGardenEvent includes yummy food, Uber-exclusive happy hour specials, loud, local music, photo booth, games and a free waterfront sunset.
The best part is anyone can receive a free ride to and from the event, which runs from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., from Uber.
To get the free ride (worth up to $10 each way) just …
Ridgefield Man, 26, Killed In Crash In Oxford
RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- A Ridgefield man was killed in a car accident about 12:30 a.m. Monday on Route 67 between Mountain and Great Hill roads, according to WLAD.com.
Noah Lubitz, 26 was killed when his SUV went off the side of the road into a ditch, state police told WLAD.com.
According to troopers, the Ridgefield man, who was alone in the vehicle, was not wearing a seat belt, added WLAD.com.
Click here to read the WLAD.com story.
