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Stamford Man Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter In 2006 Shooting Death Of Teen
STAMFORD, Conn. – Relel Domond, who was charged with murder in the 2006 shooting death of a 15-year-old Flanegaine Joseph in Stamford, pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter Monday in a plea deal, reports the Stamford Advocate.
Domond, 29, was sentenced to nine years in prison, the report said. Held since his December 2008 arrest, he is scheduled to be released in 2019, the Advocate said.
The shooting death of the teen while he rode a bicycle triggered gang shootings over a number of years in Stamford, the Advocate reported.
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Festival Of Arts, Books And Culture Returns To JCC Rockland
WEST NYACK, N.Y. – JCC Rockland’s 11th annual Festival of Arts, Books and Culture will kick off Tuesday, Nov. 3 with a discussion with Shulem Deen, author of “All Who Go Do Not Return,” at 7 p.m. at JCC Rockland.
Deen’s memoir explores his life as a former member of the Skverers, one of the most insular Hasidic sects in the U.S., and his struggle with faith, family and community. Books may be purchased at Barnes & Noble, Nanuet (140 Rockland Plaza) prior to the event. The book will also be available for purchase at the JCC Rockland the night of the event for $16.
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Man Arrested 5 Months After Fleeing Bethel Police
BETHEL, Conn. – A Brookfield man was arrested Thursday for fleeing Bethel police five months earlier, reports NewsTimes.
Justin McCurdy, 26, fled a checkpoint while officers were reviewing his license and registration information after he was stopped May 22 for not wearing a seatbelt, according to the report.
A warrant was issued for McCurdy's arrest and he was taken into custody Thursday and charged with engaging in pursuit, interfering with an officer, reckless driving, misuse of plates, operating without a license, failure to obey stop sign and not wearing a seat belt.
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