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Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Yahoo
Mexican woman sentenced for smuggling scheme in Hartford area
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A Mexican woman was sentenced to more the four years in federal prison for her role in a smuggling and labor trafficking scheme in Hartford on Friday, the Department of Justice said. 71-year-old Maria Del Carmen Sanchez Portrero, known as Marica Carmela Sanchez, will serve 51 months imprisonment for her role in a scheme to smuggle Mexican nationals into the United States, harbor them in Hartford-area residences, force them to work and threaten to harm them if they did not comply. Sanchez, a citizen of Mexico was arrested on March 1, 2023. She pleaded guilty to conspiracy to encourage and induce, bring in, transport and harbor aliens on Oct. 24, 2024. 17-year-old has non-life threatening injuries after being shot in Hartford Statements and documents in court said that starting in September 2022, the FBI and Hartford police interviewed Mexican nationals who told investigators that they were smuggled from Mexico into the U.S. before being transported to Hartford. At least 19 Mexican nationals, including minors, coordinated with Sanchez and others to cross the border into the U.S. for a fee between $15,000 and $20,000. Upon arrival, the smuggled nationals were told they had to pay Sanchez and her partners upwards of $30,000 with interest to cover rent, gas, utilities and more. In addition to their jobs, the Mexican nationals were asked to do housework, cleaning and yardwork without compensation. If the Mexican nationals couldn't make regular payments, they were threatened by Sanchez and others. Threats included harm to family members, taking property in Mexico or revealing their immigration status to officials. The FBI, Hartford Police Department, U.S. Department of Labor – Office of Inspector General, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement investigated this case. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Yahoo
‘Significant Hartford-area narcotics trafficker' charged on Wednesday
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A Hartford man was charged following a narcotics investigation involving the FBI, according to the U.S. Attorney's office. Officials say 34-year-old Rafael Orlando Garcia was involved in controlled purchases of cocaine and fentanyl between February and April. Norwich man accused of running drug factory Garcia has a prior federal conviction and is known as a 'significant Hartford-area narcotics trafficker,' according to officials. He was charged the following: Possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute Distribution of fentanyl Possession of 40 grams or more of fentanyl Distribution of 40 grams or more of fentanyl Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Yahoo
Man dead, woman arrested after shooting in Hartford
HARTFORD, Mich. (WOOD) — A man is dead and a woman is in custody following a shooting in Hartford early Monday morning. Around 1:15 a.m., deputies with the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office were sent to Mary Street near Elmwood Street after receiving reports about a fight and shots fired. Responding deputies found a 42-year-old Hartford-area man unresponsive. Despite attempts to save him, he died, the sheriff's office said. His name has not been released. A 41-year-old Hartford-area woman was taken into custody and is awaiting arraignment, the sheriff's office said. Anyone with information is asked to call the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office at 269.657.3101, Crime Stoppers at 1.800.342.7867 or Silent Observer at 269.343.2100. The case remains under investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Business
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Frontier Airlines adds $49 nonstop flight from Bradley International Airport to Miami
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. (WWLP) – Frontier Airlines has launched its nonstop flight service from Bradley International Airport to Miami with a promotional fare rate of $49 on select days through May 21st. The inaugural flight departed Thursday and offers service twice a week. The promotional fare rate of $49 is valid for non-stop travel on select days of the week beginning Feb. 21st through May 21st. A 7-day advance purchase is required and there are blackout dates that apply in the month of March. Massachusetts does not make Yelp's 'Top 100 Places to Eat' for 2025 Blackout Dates: March 7-9, 14-16, 21-23, 28-30, 2025 'For both Hartford-area consumers looking for adventures in the Sunshine State, and for Floridians excited to explore New England, this new service will be a game changer in both convenience and affordability,' said Josh Flyr, vice president of network and operations design, Frontier Airlines. 'We can't wait to show consumers the next chapter of The New Frontier this year, providing exceptional value and a more seamless and comfortable journey.' 'Thanks to Frontier Airlines for introducing more low-cost flights at Bradley International Airport,' said Mike Shea, Executive Director of the Connecticut Airport Authority. 'We welcome the addition of Frontier's new nonstop service to Miami and their continued partnership in connecting our passengers to exciting destinations at affordable fares.' For travelers interested in booking tickets or seeking more information, they can visit Frontier Airlines' website. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
