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A former Connecticut state representative pleaded guilty Tuesday in connection with the theft of more than $1.2 million in federal coronavirus relief funds from the city of West Haven, using some of the money for gambling at a casino, according to prosecutors. Michael DiMassa, a West Haven Democrat, appeared in federal court in Hartford and pleaded guilty to three counts of wire fraud conspiracy. DiMassa's wife and his former business partner also pleaded guilty earlier this year, while a fourth person charged in the scheme awaits trial. At the time of the theft, DiMassa was both a state representative and...

EAST HAVEN, CT (WFSB) -At least two people have been killed after a plane crashed into two homes, sparking a massive fire in East Haven Friday morning.

The Cosey Beach area of East Haven was one of the worst hit areas of the state during Tropical Storm Irene and city officials issued mandatory evacuations for residents within the two blocks of the shore as Hurricane Sandy approaches.

Hundreds of people marched through East Haven in protest Saturday, calling for change after four members of the police department were arrested in late January in an FBI racial profiling probe and the mayor subsequently made what many considered an offensive comment in an interview. Carrying signs and chanting, the crowd poured down Main Street towards Margaret Tucker Park late Saturday morning. "We're fighting for human rights of the immigrants," said march organizer John Lugo. "And in this city, we're not looking for anything else." A few dozen people on the opposite side of the street did not share protesters'...

A U.S. Justice Department investigation into the East Haven Police Department has found a pattern of discrimination against Latino residents in violation of their constitutional rights and federal law. The results of the investigation, which was launched in September 2009, were released Monday. It was prompted by allegations of biased policing, unconstitutional searches and seizures and use of excessive force by police. The Justice Department's civil rights division alleges that the police department intentionally targets Latinos for traffic enforcement and treats Latino drivers more harshly after stops. ... Newly elected mayor Joe Maturo said the report is too abstract to...

EAST HAVEN, CT (WFSB) - Members of the East Haven community are hosting a rally Wednesday night to support their police department, which is under investigation after complaints of racial profiling against Latinos. The members are also asking for the mayor's support. On Wednesday, Mayor April Capone said she supports the department, but wants to see what the FBI finds after its investigation. A video taken in March 2009 led the controversy and an FBI investigation into the department. The video, taken by a priest inside a Latino-owned business, shows officers giving his Latino parishioners a hard time.

There will be a rally this Saturday, March 15, 2003 in East Haven to support the troops. This is also sponsored by OPERATION HOMEFRONT, and all people are recommended to bring something for the troops that can be shipped overseas to the troops. All Freepers in good standing are invited to attend this rally. It is NOT our rally, it is the radio stations rally and OPERATION HOMEFRONT. The radio station Program Director, Jerry Christopher, is a big supporter of this rally, but he is a big leftie who joined in on the negative chorus against me and FR after...