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Kristin Palpini

Managing Editor CT/WMa

kpalpini@dailyvoice.com

Kristin is a journalist with nearly 20 years experience reporting and editing in Massachusetts. She got her start in the field at The Daily Hampshire Gazette in Northampton, MA, where she rose to the rank of web editor. She’s been the editor in chief of the Valley Advocate, an alternative weekly newspaper also out of Northampton, and creator and editor of the award-winning Berkshire Eagle’s Business Insider (Pittsfield, MA.). Kristin is dedicated to rooting out the truth as well as the juicy details that come along with it. She also enjoys saying “y'all” far too often for someone who was born in the Bay State and kayaking. She was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

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Police & Fire
Dodge Charger Crashes Into Police; Driver Turns Himself In Dodge Charger Crashes Into Police; Driver Turns Himself In
Dodge Charger Crashes Into Police; Driver Turns Himself In A man who allegedly hit a police officer with a Dodge Charger turned himself in to authorities the morning of Friday, Sept. 18. After Roznovsky Machado, 24, of Waterbury, went to the Naugatuck Police Department around 3 a.m., he was arrested and received seven charges: - Criminal attempt at assault in the first degree - Assault in the second degree - Reckless endangerment in the first degree - Engaging police in a pursuit - Evading responsibility with physical injury - Operating under suspension - Assault on an officer. The arrest stems from a Monday, Sept. 14, motor vehicle stop fol…

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by Kristin Palpini
Police & Fire
Search Resumes For Missing Boater In Reservoir Search Resumes For Missing Boater In Reservoir
Search Resumes For Missing Boater In Reservoir An underwater search for a missing person continued this morning in Auburn. Auburn Firefighters said they are searching for a drowning victim in Dark Brook reservoir. Dive operations began Thursday, Sept. 17, and resumed Friday morning. The pond is also known as Electric Pond. The water covers 386 acres and can get up to 16 feet deep in places. There's a boat ramp off West Street.  Emergency responders were alerted to the missing person around 6 p.m., Thursday when several 911 reports came in saying a boater went missing in the water. When police arrived, the boat was circling the wat…

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News
COVID-19: Dining Out Linked To Infections, New CDC Report Says COVID-19: Dining Out Linked To Infections, New CDC Report Says
Covid-19: Dining Out Linked To Infections, New CDC Report Says People who dine out are at twice the risk of catching COVID-19 than people who don’t, according to a new Centers for Disease Control report that is awful news for local economies and people who enjoy going out. The data, however, makes no distinction between outdoor and indoor dining - and COVID-19 is much harder to spread when people are outside. A case-control investigation of symptomatic outpatients from 11 American health care facilities found that close contact with persons with known COVID-19 or going to locations that offer on-site eating and drinking were associated with COVID-19 po…

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Police & Fire
Man Shot At After Breaking Up Attempted Car Burglary Man Shot At After Breaking Up Attempted Car Burglary
Man Shot At After Breaking Up Attempted Car Burglary After confronting a would-be car burglar, a man was shot at. Rocky Hill Police said that on Thursday, Sept. 17, around 12:30 a.m., they received a report that shots were fired from a vehicle in the area of New Britain Avenue, police said. The homeowner allegedly interrupted a vehicle burglary in his driveway when he exited his house to confront the suspected perpetrator. The suspect then fled and got into a black SUV with New York plates and took off, police said. A single shot was heard coming from the vehicle, police said. No one was injured. The incident is under investigation. Rocky…

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Police & Fire
Suspected Drug-Dealer On Wheels Arrested Suspected Drug-Dealer On Wheels Arrested
Suspected Drug-Dealer On Wheels Arrested Police busted an alleged crack-dealer on wheels in Worcester. Kayla Obando, 28, of Worcester was arrested Tuesday, Sept. 15, on the charges of distribution of a Class B substance (crack), and operating a motor vehicle after suspension of a license, police said. After receiving a tip that a woman was selling drugs out of her vehicle, police were observing the area of Belmont and Edward streets. Officers allegedly observed Obando drive onto Belmont Street, pick up another female, take a short drive around the area, and return the passenger to about the same spot on the street, police said. …

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Police & Fire
Wildfire Burning In Connecticut Has Consumed Acres Of Parkland Wildfire Burning In Connecticut Has Consumed Acres Of Parkland
Wildfire Burning In Connecticut Has Consumed Acres Of Parkland A wildfire that has consumed 50 acres is burning in Connecticut. Wildlife in Natchaug State Forest off Route 203 and the Air Line Trail has been burning since Wednesday, Sept. 16, afternoon, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said. The fire is being battled by North Windham, Windham Central, and South Windham Fire departments as well as the DEEP.  There is no threat to the public at this time, the DEEP said at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17, though firefighters are still working to beat back the blaze. The North Windham Fire Department has advised resi…

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News
Hartford Mayor Hospitalized Over Weekend; Hopes To Return Home Soon Hartford Mayor Hospitalized Over Weekend; Hopes To Return Home Soon
Hartford Mayor Hospitalized Over Weekend; Hopes To Return Home Soon Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin has been hospitalized. Bronin has colitis, a bowel disease. On Thursday, Sept. 17, the mayor said in a Twitter thread that he’s been managing the illness for more than a decade with medication and diet, but flare-ups happen. And over the weekend, one did. Bronin checked into a hospital on his doctor’s recommendations and ended up staying longer than he expected doing tests and monitoring. “So far going well,” said Bronin, who added that he should be home in a few days and look forward to being back in the office. The mayor said he has been in touch with his te…

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Police & Fire
250 Bags Of Heroin Seized, 2 Arrests Made In Western Mass Drug Bust 250 Bags Of Heroin Seized, 2 Arrests Made In Western Mass Drug Bust
250 Bags Of Heroin Seized, 2 Arrests Made In Western Mass Drug Bust Police confiscated 250 bags of heroin and made two arrests following a lengthy investigation into drug activity in West Springfield. On Wednesday, Sept. 16, West Springfield police executed a search warrant at a Cold Spring Avenue residence. Police allegedly found 250 bags of heroin as well as drug packaging materials, a digital scale, and other drug paraphernalia. Police made two arrests: Noel Bacon, 39, was arrested in his Cold Spring Avenue home, on the charges of drug possession, class A, and drug possession class A with intent to distribute; Xavier Montanez, 23, of West Springfield,…

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Free Speech Or Racism? Rural General Store Becomes Flashpoint In Culture War Free Speech Or Racism? Rural General Store Becomes Flashpoint In Culture War
Free Speech Or Racism? Rural General Store Becomes Flashpoint In Culture War A small town is being torn apart since the Main Street general store began posting controversial opinions about COVID-19 online. The Huntington Country Store at the heart of town has been a hot topic in rural Huntington where people seem divided on how to react to the owners and the protests that have sprung up around them. Is this about freedom of speech? Is this about racism? Is this a tempest in a teapot? In late August a protest was held outside of the store organized by “No Hate Huntington.” A counter-protest popped up for “Free Speech.” The event was peaceful but heated. Many pro-T…

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Police & Fire
Suspect Arrested In July Killing In Gas Station Parking Lot Suspect Arrested In July Killing In Gas Station Parking Lot
Suspect Arrested In July Killing In Gas Station Parking Lot A suspect has been arrested in the killing of a 21-year-old man who was shot while sitting in his car at a gas station. Lamar Nalley, 27, of Hamden, was arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 16, on a warrant, West Hartford Police said. He is being charged with murder, criminal possession of a firearm, and carrying a pistol without a permit, police said. On July 17, at around 2:40 p.m., West Haven Police and Fire officials responded to the First Fuel on First Avenue in West Hartford for a report of a motor vehicle accident with a person shot. When they arrived on the scene, authorities found Khalil A…

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