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Feds Launch Probe into Hartford Nonprofit Grant Discrepancies, Target Key Political and Business Figures

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HARTFORD, Conn. — Federal investigators are probing potential irregularities in the distribution of millions in government grants aimed at supporting social service and nonprofit organizations in Hartford. Grand jury subpoenas have been issued, seeking a wealth of information from state agencies involved in the grant allocation process. The inquiry focuses on two key individuals in Hartford’s nonprofit sector: state Senator Douglas McCrory, a Democrat from Bloomfield, and Sonserae Cicero-Hamlin, who runs a consulting firm called the SHEBA Resource Center. Federal prosecutors are particularly interested in any personal or professional connections between the two, as reports … Read more

Hartford Jury Finds Local Man Guilty of Drug Charges at Transportation Hub

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Hartford, CT — A man was convicted on multiple charges by a Hartford Superior Court jury, confirming the serious allegations against him involving drug possession at a local transportation hub. The verdict, which was handed down on Monday, centers on Jesse Chambers, a 37-year-old Hartford resident, who was arrested in August of the previous year. Chambers faced serious scrutiny following his arrest at the CTfastrak station, where he was found in possession of significant quantities of fentanyl and cocaine. These powerful and dangerous substances have been at the forefront of ongoing debates and legal actions … Read more

Hartford Man Faces Federal Charges for Drug Trafficking and Illegal Firearms Possession

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Hartford, CT — A Hartford resident was formally charged by a federal grand jury on Tuesday, facing serious allegations involving narcotics distribution and unlawful possession of firearms. The man, who entered a plea of not guilty in his initial court appearance, is currently being held in custody as dictated by U.S. Magistrate Judge Thomas O. Farrish. The charges stem from a search conducted on September 27, at the man’s residence on Haddam Street. Authorized by the court, law enforcement officers discovered significant amounts of fentanyl, phencyclidine (commonly known as PCP), and cocaine. Additionally, multiple firearms … Read more

Man Set to Face Jury in Murder Case Over 10 Years After Arrest in Hartford Shooting

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Hartford, Connecticut – A Connecticut man accused of murder in the 2007 shooting death of Delano “Dela” Gray is finally set to face a jury after more than a decade. Donald Raynor, 38, has been incarcerated since his arrest on June 14, 2013. His bond is currently set at $1.5 million. Raynor will appear in a Hartford courtroom on January 8 for one of the final pre-trial hearings before jury selection begins next month. While he has pleaded not guilty to the murder charge, this will be the third time he has faced a jury … Read more