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Yahoo
27-03-2025
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CT man charged with manslaughter in crash that killed CCSU student
A Bethel man faces manslaughter and reckless driving charges for allegedly going nearly double the speed limit during a crash in Willington last spring when a passenger in his vehicle — a Central Connecticut State University student — was ejected from the car and killed. Louis Marcantonio, 22, was taken into custody Wednesday just before 8 p.m. at his residence, according to Connecticut State Police. Troopers had a warrant out for his arrest in connection with a fatal crash on April 27, 2024, on Route 32 that killed 19-year-old Maria Cardoso Da Mata. Marcantonio faces four counts of first-degree reckless endangerment and a single count each of reckless driving, failure to maintain the proper lane and first-degree manslaughter. According to the arrest warrant affidavit, emergency crews responded to the report of a single-car crash at 10:12 p.m. on Route 32, which also goes by River Road. State police said Marcantonio was driving a Subaru Legacy South on Route 32 when he failed to negotiate a right curve in the road in the area of Adamec Road, striking a residential mailbox and leading to the vehicle rolling over multiple times, the warrant affidavit said. During the rollover sequence, Cardoso Da Mata, who was sitting in the rear middle seat, was ejected through the rear window, according to the warrant affidavit. State police investigators found that Cardoso Da Mata was not wearing a seatbelt, the warrant affidavit said. She was found lying on the ground in the area of the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene. A fire that started in the engine area of the vehicle was put out before it could engulf the vehicle in flames, according to the warrant affidavit. Marcantonio and three other passengers were taken to area hospitals for minor injuries, the warrant affidavit said. At the scene, a trooper alleged that he smelled a faint odor of alcohol coming from Marcantonio, though friends who were in the vehicle later told authorities he was the designated driver because he was not drinking, according to the warrant affidavit. Blood samples taken from the hospital confirmed he did not have any drugs or alcohol in his system, the warrant affidavit said. An analysis of the crash found that Marcantonio was allegedly going somewhere between 85-86 mph when he lost control of the vehicle, the warrant affidavit said. The area where the crash occurred was a 45 mph zone. Marcantonio is free on a $35,000 bond and is expected to appear in Rockville Superior Court on April 8. According to an obituary, Cardoso Da Mata was born in Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo, Brazil and graduated from Bethel High School in 2022. She was a sophomore at CCSU where she was pursuing a degree in business and marketing, the obituary said. 'Maria was full of life and a joy to be around,' the obituary said. 'She made friends with everyone. Maria was always smiling and made it her goal to make others smile.' 'Maria loved to travel. She loved entertaining others and cooking for them, Friendsgiving was a big event for her. She also loved all animals. Maria's greatest passion in life was having her friends and family around her, she loved them all.'
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Yahoo
Stafford man faces strangulation charges following disturbance in Willington
WILLINGTON — A man from Stafford is facing multiple charges following a disturbance that took place earlier this week. Troopers from Troop C-Tolland responded to a business on Ruby Road in Willington for a report of an active disturbance early Tuesday morning. When the Troopers arrived at the scene, they discovered that a male involved had left and was likely returning to his home in Stafford. One Trooper proceeded to the residence to wait for the male, who was later identified as Korey Barton, 22. Not long after, a gray Honda CRV was seen coming into the residence's driveway and matched the description of Barton, who was involved in the disturbance. According to state police, Barton said he had engaged in a verbal argument with a female but denied any physical contact. Barton claimed he left and got a ride home when the argument escalated. At the same time, other troopers spoke with the female involved, who described having a verbal argument with Barton. According to the female, Barton grabbed her by the shoulders and forcefully threw her to the ground. She then explained that Barton began to strangle her, making it difficult to breathe. After a brief struggle, Barton let her go, and she could grab her things and run away. During the investigation, troopers observed injuries on the victim that were consistent with her description of the incident. Barton was then arrested and transported to Troop C, where he was charged with assault in the third degree, strangulation in the third degree, unlawful restraint in the second degree, disorderly conduct, and violation of a protective order. Barton was held on a $35,000 bond and was scheduled for arraignment at Rockville Superior Court on March 4.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Yahoo
Groton woman accused of using fake ID to buy car in 2023
ELLINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — State police say a Groton woman accused of purchasing a vehicle using fraudulent identification in 2023 was arrested last week. Tracie Tarabek, 53, was arrested in Groton on Feb. 21. She was charged with first-degree larceny, first-degree identity theft, and third-degree forgery. Accused wrong-way driver charged with OUI in Farmington The charges stem from 2023, when troopers were dispatched to a car dealership in Ellington, where the finance manager said he believed a woman used a fraudulent ID to obtain a vehicle. The transaction was made through a national bank, but the bank said the woman had failed to pay the loan two weeks later. A COLLECT search of the license given to the dealership reportedly showed it was a valid license number, but the picture was different, state police said. A few months later, troopers also learned a woman using the same fraudulent ID to withdraw funds in West Virginia was arrested. The woman was identified as Tarabek. She was arrested for unrelated criminal charges in West Virginia and held on a $50,000 bond through June of 2024. With this evidence, state police obtained an arrest warrant and on Feb. 21, Groton police located and arrested her. Tarabek was held on a $750,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Rockville Superior Court on Feb. 24. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Yahoo
CT man allegedly found off I-84 passed out behind wheel with white powder under nose arrested
A man was arrested off of Interstate 84 in Tolland on Sunday when troopers allegedly found him passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle with white powder under his nose, state police said. Troopers responded to the Exit 68 off-ramp off of I-84 East just after 11 a.m. on the report of a man who was unconscious behind the wheel of a vehicle and stopped at a green light for several minutes, according to Connecticut State Police. State police arrived and found a silver Jetta with its engine running in the right turn-only lane at the intersection of Route 195. Troopers were able to wake up the driver and identify him as 66-year-old Michael Tobin of Vernon. State police claimed that they saw a white powdery substance around his nostril and believed he was under the influence. According to state police, the vehicle was turned off and the keys were removed from the ignition before Tobin attempted to shift the vehicle into drive and pressed the gas during an escape attempt. State police said he later reportedly failed field sobriety testing and was found with five bags of suspected narcotics when he was arrested. Tobin faces charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, violation of traffic control signals, possession of a controlled substance and interfering with an officer. He was held on a $5,000 bond and was expected to appear Monday in Rockville Superior Court.
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Yahoo
Man accused of going 130 mph on Interstate 84 told trooper he was rushing to see sick friend
A Massachusetts man was arrested for allegedly going 130 mph on Interstate 84 in Union over the weekend while reportedly rushing to see his sick friend. The driver was spotted Saturday around 11 a.m. on I-84 West as a trooper was conducting speed enforcement in the area of Exit 74, according to Connecticut State Police. State police said the vehicle, a gray Tesla, was going at a speed that was 'well above' the speed limit. The trooper moved onto the highway in an attempt to catch up with the driver. State police claimed that it took several miles to catch the Tesla because of how fast it was going. The Tesla driver was also seen using three lanes to pass other motorists, according to state police. Once the trooper got behind the Tesla he reportedly clocked the vehicle at 130 mph, state police said. The driver pulled over when instructed to do so in the area of Exit 70 in Willington. The driver was identified as 21-year-old Zhenyang Xu of Boston, Massachusetts. According to state police, Xu told the trooper he was going fast because he was in a rush to see his sick friend in New York. He was arrested and charged with six counts of improper passing and a single count of reckless driving and failure to maintain the proper lane. Xu was released on a $1,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Rockville Superior Court on Feb. 24.
