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Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Connecticut influencer busted for going 112-mph over the speed limit after sharing video of the stunt online
A social media influencer in Connecticut who filmed himself driving at a whopping 137-miles per hour got busted after he shared footage of the stunt online. Giovanni Petruzziello who owns a high-end car repair shop in North Haven, filmed himself driving his Porche zipping through a 25 mph zone at the breathtaking speed. Petruzziello, 27, then shared the footage with his 250,000-plus Instagram followers. Connecticut State Police allege Petruzziello reached speeds up to five times the posted limits on residential streets in the towns of Durham, Haddam, and Killingworth, reported the Daily Voice. Petruzziello also allegedly filmed himself driving a Ferrari at 88 mph in a neighborhood with a 30 mph speed limit, the site reported. Another video shows him allegedly driving a Lamborghini at 112 mph on Route 79 in Durham, which has a posted speed limit of 45 mph. Petruzziello also allegedly blew through stop signs and nearly hit other vehicles, the videos showed. He was arrested during a May 19 traffic stop, and posted $150,000 bond for his release. He was charged with seven counts of reckless driving and three counts of second-degree reckless endangerment. The arrest comes a month after a dardeviling Connecticut motorcyclist was busted for YouTube videos he made, speeding down the highway at almost 200 miles an hour. Petruzziello is the founder and owner of The LAB — short for Legends Auto Boutique. The LAB customizes luxury and high-end foreign vehicles, according to its website.
IOL News
23-05-2025
- General
- IOL News
REST WELL AUNTY GIGI
Aunty Gigi of Ontario Court, Hanover Park, who was a Daily Voice legend, and truly lived by the slogan: 'Ek Skrik Vir Niks', has passed away. Radio 786, announced that, Aunty Gadija 'Gigi' Richards had passed away this morning. As one of the newspapers' most loyal and longest-serving readers and supporters, she knew every editor and reporter's name by heart and wasn't bang to call a spade a spade or to take on politicians, grootkoppe in parliament or gangsters and would rek her bek about it. She fed many in need and opened her doors to everyone who was looking for a listening ear or advice. A loyal subscriber, she attended a Daily Voice breakfast more than a decade ago at the V&A Waterfront and continued to talk about how the aunties were treated like celebrities years on. As former Daily Voice reporter, Robin-Lee Francke, now with IOL news said, she was the aunty you had to make a visit to when you visited Hanover Park for a storie. Independent Newspaper's marketing department's Olwethu Bhozo, said: "She supported the newspaper loudly and unapologetically.' Former Voice reporter Mandilakhe Tshwete now with Independent Newspaper's National Hub said would be missing her phone calls from her. Mandi said: 'At the time when no one was using the land lines for the Daily Voice, up until we took out the land lines, she would call and say she did not receive the newspaper. 'She was a chatterbox, you could never just speak to her for five minutes, she would want to make her point and we will miss her.' Former News Editor and Editor of the Daily Voice Elliott Sylvester reflected on her contributions to the newspaper. He added: 'One of the great things about the Daily Voice is that it reflects the voice of the people of the Cape Flats. And few voices were clearer or more compelling than Aunty Gigi. "Always welcoming, and ready to have a chat about the latest happenings in her neighbourhood, she cared about her community and was in her own way an activist bringing to light stories we as journalists needed to cover. "Her dedication to the Voice, her outspoken nature and sense of humour will be missed. "When I started at the Voice, she would not hesitate to call us with her opinion and often advice on what we could do better. And always with a kind word and a laugh." Another former reporter for the newspaper, Vincent Cruywagen said: 'She was a walking encyclopedia of Hanover Park. Both friends and gangsters held her in high regard and I felt completely safe as I strolled with her through the treacherous flats of Hanover Park.' Rest well Aunty Gigi.
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Yahoo
What We Know About 6 Bodies Found Across New England — and the Serial Killer Fears They've Sparked
Residents across several New England towns are expressing concerns about a possible serial killer after at least six bodies have been recovered in a little over a month. The remains were found in four towns in Connecticut, one town in Massachusetts and one town in Rhode Island — all within a couple of hours of each other and on the Atlantic coast. As the notion of a possible serial killer floats across social media among web sleuths, some investigating agencies have dismissed the theory, PEOPLE previously reported. Two of the women connected to the case disappeared in the fall, per local media reports. Here's what we know about the victims and the timeline of the bodies discovered: Paige Fannon, Female, 35 The body of Paige Fannon was recovered by Norwalk police's scuba team and fire rescue team on March 6, local outlets The Hour and the Daily Voice reported. Norwalk police were assisting authorities in nearby Wilton, Conn., search for a missing person, The Hour, the Daily Voice and the New Haven Register reported at the time. Per the New Haven Register, Wilton authorities were looking for Fannon, a resident of West Islip on Long Island, as she was seen in their jurisdiction on March 5, a day after she was reported missing in New York. Authorities located clothing and personal items left on the bank of the Norwalk River before eventually discovering Fannon's body. A GoFundMe has been set up to assist her family as they cope with her untimely death. Unnamed, Female, 40 — 60-years-old Authorities recovered a body inside a suitcase near a cemetery in Groton, WTNH reported. State police told the outlet they do not believe there is any information suggesting a connection to the discovery of other remains. Groton's police chief echoed the statement, urging people to not 'rush to judgement,' per the outlet. Groton is 80 miles east of Norwalk. Unnamed, no information on gender or age Human remains were found by a hunter in a wooded area in Plymouth, Mass., about 108 miles east of Groton and 178 miles east from Norwalk. The hunter initially thought the remains belonged to an animal, before realizing the bone was not consistent with the shape of animal bones, Boston 25 reported at the time. Officers responding to his report determined the bone was the top half of a human skull, with its jaw and nasal area missing, per the outlet. Authorities did not release any identifying information, such as the age and gender, of the victim. PEOPLE did not immediately hear back from Plymouth police regarding updates. Related: Dead Women Are Turning Up in New England Beach Towns. Police Deny a Pattern, But Locals Fear a Serial Killer Denise Leary, Female, 59 Authorities in New Haven found the body of Denise Leary after residents reported discovering human remains in a wooded area near a home, the New Haven police announced on X at the time. The remains were 'in an advanced state of decay' when they were found, police said. On March 25, police confirmed the body belonged to Denise Leary, who disappeared in September, per WFSB and the New Haven Register. Police claimed Leary suffered from paranoid schizophrenia, per WFSB. New Haven is about 156 miles west of Plymouth and about 50 miles west of Groton. Michele Romano, Female, 56 The body of Michele Romano was found on March 26, eight months after she disappeared. Her remains were found in a wooded area, Rhode Island authorities said at the time, per WJAR. Investigators began looking into the "suspicious circumstances" surrounding her death. A man in the neighborhood told WJAR that his dog may have noticed the remains before they were found by the individual who reported it. "I know my dog has been acting strange when he comes out here," Tom Slater told the outlet. "He's always sniffing over that way. I don't know how long the body has been over there but he would pick up on it." Foster is about 89 miles northeast of New Haven. Unnamed, no information on gender or age Last week, unidentified human remains were found in Killingly, the Connecticut State Police previously told PEOPLE in an email. 'This investigation is in the early stages, remains active and ongoing, and there is no information at this time suggesting any connection to similar remains discoveries actively under investigation by CSP or other CT law enforcement agencies,' the agency police across the towns remain tight-lipped, online sleuths are gathering on TikTok, Facebook and Reddit to discuss the matter. Many have joirned Facebook group "New England SK" to stay updated on the case and similar news. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Longtime NJ resident on road to legal citizenship detained by ICE
A New Jersey community is rallying around a beloved resident of 20 years, an Egyptian immigrant well on the legal road to U.S. citizenship and married to an American, who was inexplicably detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement last month. On March 12, Karim Daoud showed up for a routine appointment to renew his work-authorization documents, according to family friend Rachel Mascitelli, who has created a social media page and launched an online fundraiser to help the family. 'When he arrived at the Intensive Supervision Appearance Program office, he was informed that there had been a mistake, and he had to go to ICE,' Mascitelli wrote on the Free Karim Facebook page. He 'went to the office willingly' to clear it up, but 'once at the Newark ICE facility, Karim was apprehended.' Daoud, a devoted dad from Flemington with no criminal record, was told he'd be deported, Mascitelli told the Daily Voice. Moreover, he was on the cusp of being bused across the country to California, she said, until Sen. Andy Kim stopped that move. However, three weeks later, he remains in a detainment facility. Daoud's wife, Jenn Metz, has been reaching out to congresspeople and doing everything in her power to bring her husband home, Mascitelli told NJ Advance Media. She's been juggling that with caring for their children and visiting Karim every chance she gets. Daoud's journey toward citizenship had been 'hard and a difficult process with a lot of paperwork,' Mascitelli told the outlet. 'Karim is not a criminal. He has no criminal history at all,' she wrote on the Facebook page. 'He has lived in the United States for more than 20 years, and in those 20 years, he has always worked, paid taxes and helped his community in every way he can. He deserves to be with his family. They deserve to have him.' The GoFundMe set up for the family had raised nearly $67,000 as of Tuesday evening. Neither Sen. Kim's office nor ICE was available for comment. _____
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Longtime NJ resident on road to legal citizenship detained by ICE
A New Jersey community is rallying around a beloved resident of 20 years, an Egyptian immigrant well on the legal road to U.S. citizenship and married to an American, who was inexplicably detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement last month. On March 12, Karim Daoud showed up for a routine appointment to renew his work-authorization documents, according to family friend Rachel Mascitelli, who has created a social media page and launched an online fundraiser to help the family. 'When he arrived at the Intensive Supervision Appearance Program office, he was informed that there had been a mistake, and he had to go to ICE,' Mascitelli wrote on the Free Karim Facebook page. He 'went to the office willingly' to clear it up, but 'once at the Newark ICE facility, Karim was apprehended.' Daoud, a devoted dad from Flemington with no criminal record, was told he'd be deported, Mascitelli told the Daily Voice. Moreover, he was on the cusp of being bused across the country to California, she said, until Sen. Andy Kim stopped that move. However, three weeks later, he remains in a detainment facility. Daoud's wife, Jenn Metz, has been reaching out to congresspeople and doing everything in her power to bring her husband home, Mascitelli told NJ Advance Media. She's been juggling that with caring for their children and visiting Karim every chance she gets. Daoud's journey toward citizenship had been 'hard and a difficult process with a lot of paperwork,' Mascitelli told the outlet. 'Karim is not a criminal. He has no criminal history at all,' she wrote on the Facebook page. 'He has lived in the United States for more than 20 years, and in those 20 years, he has always worked, paid taxes and helped his community in every way he can. He deserves to be with his family. They deserve to have him.' The GoFundMe set up for the family had raised nearly $67,000 as of Tuesday evening. Neither Sen. Kim's office nor ICE were available for comment.
