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Ben Crnic

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bcrnic@dailyvoice.com

Ben Crnic graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism & Geoscience in 2021. He has previously worked as a reporter with the Journal Inquirer in Manchester, Connecticut, and has also contributed work to the Connecticut Mirror. Ben joined the Daily Voice team in October of 2022.

Ben Crnic's Contributions

Business

Popular CT Pizzeria Closes After 20 Years: New Eatery To Move In Immediately In a bittersweet turn of events, those mourning the loss of a beloved New Haven County pizzeria that closed after two decades in business will soon be able to grab a slice from a new eatery moving in to take its place. Chef’s Hat Pizza, located in Meriden at 482 Cook Ave., permanently closed on Thursday, June 29 after 20 "unforgettable" years in business, the restaurant's owners announced on social media. The pizzeria, which started in 2003 after founder Tacio Suarez moved to Connecticut from Puerto Rico in search of a better life, was taken over by Suarez's family once after his death i…

by Ben Crnic

06/30/2023

Police & Fire

Missing 13-Year-Old From Yonkers Found Updated Report: Montanez has since been found, police said. Original Report: Authorities are asking for help from the public in finding a missing 13-year-old boy who has been missing for several days in Westchester. Leo Montanez, age 13, went missing from his Yonkers home on Wednesday, June 28, according to Yonkers Police. Montanez is described as Hispanic with pink hair and brown eyes. He is 5 feet and 5 inches tall and weighs 160 pounds. He was last seen wearing a white shirt, light-colored pants with multi-colors on them, and red and white sneakers. He may …

by Ben Crnic

06/30/2023

Police & Fire

Woman Defrauds Car Dealership In Hudson Valley: Police A Fairfield County woman faces grand larceny charges after allegedly defrauding a car dealership in the Hudson Valley while trading in her vehicle, police said. On Tuesday, June 13, Norwalk resident Melanie Ham was arrested for defrauding a dealership, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Friday, June 30. Ham's arrest stemmed from an investigation that began on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, when a Putnam County sheriff's deputy was sent to a dealership within the county to take a complaint regarding a fraudulent transaction. According to the Sheriff's Office, Ham had traded…

by Ben Crnic

06/30/2023

Police & Fire

Man Charged In Theft Of Vehicles, Wallets At MTA Train Station In Hudson Valley: Police A man has been hit with several grand larceny charges after allegedly stealing from unlocked vehicles at a train station in the Hudson Valley, and in two cases, even stealing the vehicles themselves. Putnam County resident Thomas L. Capalbo of Patterson, age 39, was arrested on Friday, June 23 around 12:30 p.m. for his alleged role in several thefts at the Southeast Metro-North train station, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Thursday, June 29. Capalbo's arrest stemmed from a joint investigation between the Putnam County Sheriff's Office and the Metr…

by Ben Crnic

06/30/2023

Police & Fire

Van Bursts Into Flames In Hudson Valley: Photos A vehicle fire in the Hudson Valley prompted a quick response from firefighters and left a van almost completely engulfed in flames. The fire happened on Thursday afternoon, June 29 in Putnam County on Route 311 in the town of Patterson at Maple Avenue, according to the Patterson Fire Dept. No.1. Fire officials said that no injuries resulted from the blaze. Crews remained at the scene of the fire as of 4:40 p.m. on Thursday. The cause of the fire was not released by authorities.

by Ben Crnic

06/29/2023

Police & Fire

New Update: Pilot Injured After Small Aircraft Crashes Near School In Mohegan Lake This story has been updated. A pilot was injured after a single-manned aircraft crashed on the grounds of a school in Northern Westchester. The incident happened just after 12 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, when Yorktown Police were notified by a resident that a small plane had crashed on the property of the Shrub Oak International School in Mohegan Lake at 3151 Stony Street. According to the department, officers arrived at the scene within minutes and confirmed that a single-engine Cessna plane had crashed on the school property, which resulted in the building being placed on locko…

by Ben Crnic

06/29/2023

Police & Fire

22-Year-Old Man Charged With Sex Abuse, Attempted Rape In Bedford: Police A 22-year-old man was taken into custody in Northern Westchester and hit with sex abuse and attempted rape charges, police said. Bedford Hills resident Luis Encarnacion Urrutia, age 22, was arrested on Wednesday, June 28 on sex abuse charges, according to Bedford Police. Encarnacion Urrutia was charged with the following: First-degree attempted rape; First-degree sexual abuse. He was then arraigned in the Town of Bedford Justice Court and taken to Westchester County Correctional Facility. No further details about Encarnacion Urrutia's arrest could be pro…

by Ben Crnic

06/29/2023

Lifestyle

Former CT Resident Gets Star On Walk Of Fame: 'The Office' Producer Michael Schur Honored If you've ever caught yourself watching countless episodes of shows like "The Office" and "Parks and Recreation," you have former Connecticut resident Michael Schur to thank, who will soon be immortalized on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Schur, who has produced or co-created several popular television shows such as "The Office," is among the latest group of entertainment professionals who have been chosen to have their names etched on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced on Monday, June 26. Born in Michigan in 1975, Schur and his family…

by Ben Crnic

06/29/2023

Police & Fire

Duo Nabbed After Man Throws Bullets At Officers In New Rochelle: Police Two roommates face numerous weapons and drug charges after authorities searched their Westchester apartment following the erratic behavior of one of the suspects, police said. The arrests resulted from an incident on Tuesday, June 27 around 2:30 p.m., when New Rochelle Police responded to a home on Lafayette Avenue after receiving a report of a tenant acting erratically, according to Captain J. Collins Coyne. Once officers arrived at the scene, they encountered one of the suspects, who allegedly began throwing unfired bullets at police while claiming that he had a gun.&…

by Ben Crnic

06/28/2023

Police & Fire

Alert Issued For 54-Year-Old Missing Woman With Ties To Norwalk Authorities are asking for help from the public in finding a missing 54-year-old woman with ties to numerous towns in Fairfield and New Haven counties. Melissa Tiefer, age 54, was last seen in Stamford on Wednesday, June 21, according to Norwalk Police Deputy Chief of Operations Terrence Blake. Tiefer, who has ties to Milford, Greenwich, and Norwalk, is described as 5 feet 6 inches tall and 125 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with any information regarding Tiefer's whereabouts is asked to call police at 203-854-3183. Share this…

by Ben Crnic

06/28/2023

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