Two men convicted involving $25 million scheme that defrauded banks
Posted: Updated:Two men have been convicted for their roles in a $25 million scheme that defrauded banks.
Pablo Calderon, of Darien, was sentenced to five months in prison and five months of home detention.
The other man, Brett Lilemoe, of Minnesota, will serve 15 months behind bars.
According to prosecutors, between 2007 and 2012, the pair filed fraudulent documents under a U.S. Agriculture program to secure loans and collect fees on transactions.
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Employee at treatment center for teenagers accused of sexual assault
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Pair arrested after alleged shopping spree with stolen credit card
Pair arrested after alleged shopping spree with stolen credit card
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Police in Watertown say they arrested a man and woman wanted for going on a shopping spree with a stolen credit card.
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Bridgeport man sentenced in child sex trafficking case
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A man from Bridgeport has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for forcing a teenager into prostitution.
A man from Bridgeport has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for forcing a teenager into prostitution.
Norwalk police warn of scam targeting landscapers
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Norwalk police are warning landscapers and homeowners of a scam targeting them.
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Norwalk police are warning landscapers and homeowners of a scam targeting them.
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Police: Man started fight, assaulted officer in Milford
Police: Man started fight, assaulted officer in Milford
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A man is behind bars today after police say he started a fight at a Milford bar that led to assaults and threats to Milford police.
A man is behind bars today after police say he started a fight at a Milford bar that led to assaults and threats to Milford police.
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Rabbi accused of molesting teen makes bail
Rabbi accused of molesting teen makes bail
Connecticut rabbi in alleged sex assault case to face judge
The New Haven rabbi accused of raping and molesting a teenage boy made bail Monday.
The New Haven rabbi accused of raping and molesting a teenage boy made bail Monday.
Police: 1 dead, 1 injured in Stratford shooting during birthday party
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Police say a woman was killed and a man was injured early Sunday when they were shot during a birthday celebration in Stratford.
Police say a woman was killed and a man was injured early Sunday when they were shot during a birthday celebration in Stratford.
Police: Woman arrested after reportedly leaving baby in hot car
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Police say a New Canaan woman was arrested Saturday after reportedly leaving a baby in a hot car.
Police say a New Canaan woman was arrested Saturday after reportedly leaving a baby in a hot car.
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Family mourns loved one killed in Bridgeport crash
Family mourns loved one killed in Bridgeport crash
Family members are in mourning today after learning that their loved one was killed after a high-speed police chase resulted in a crash in Bridgeport.
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Fairfield police look for suspect in gym thefts
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Police are looking for a man captured on security video they say broke through locks at a gym.
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Metro-North experiences delays after person struck by train in Port Chester
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The New Have Line on the Metro-North Railroad is currently experiencing delays after a person was struck by a train at the Port Chester station.
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Forecast: Hot and humid, temperatures in the high-80s
Forecast: Hot and humid, temperatures in the high-80s
Conditions are expected to be dry Wednesday across western Connecticut, and a hot and humid day is on the horizon.
Conditions are expected to be dry Wednesday across western Connecticut, and a hot and humid day is on the horizon.
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State police: Juveniles in custody after stolen car chase ends in crash
State police: Juveniles in custody after stolen car chase ends in crash
State police: Juveniles in custody after stolen car chase ends in crash
Connecticut State Police say five juveniles are in custody after a stolen car chase ends in a crash.
Connecticut State Police say five juveniles are in custody after a stolen car chase ends in a crash.
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Suspected hit-and-run driver killed in separate crash
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1 person dead following accident off Merritt Parkway
A car crash left one person dead off the Merritt Parkway in Fairfield late Monday night, and it involved a vehicle police were already searching for.
A car crash left one person dead off the Merritt Parkway in Fairfield late Monday night, and it involved a vehicle police were already searching for.
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Employee at treatment center for teenagers accused of sexual assault
Employee at treatment center for teenagers accused of sexual assault
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A staff member at a Torrington treatment center for teenagers has been charged with sexually assaulting one of the girls in his care.
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Officials look into restaurant in death of ESPN anchor’s wife
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State liquor officials say they are now looking at the Woodbury restaurant where the wife of ESPN anchor Chris Berman ate before she ran into the back of an SUV.
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Missa Bay recalls chicken Caesar salad products
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Police ID woman killed outside Stratford party
Police ID woman killed outside Stratford party
Victim identified in Stratford fatal shooting
Gunfire during a 50th birthday party over the weekend left a woman dead and a man in critical condition, police say.
Gunfire during a 50th birthday party over the weekend left a woman dead and a man in critical condition, police say.
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Thousands rally in DC to call for DACA continuation
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About 100 young people from Connecticut were among the thousands in the nation’s capital calling for the continuation of a controversial immigration program keeping many of them in the country.
About 100 young people from Connecticut were among the thousands in the nation’s capital calling for the continuation of a controversial immigration program keeping many of them in the country.
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Cheddar morning business update 8/16: Carpool Karaoke just the beginning for Apple
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Carpool Karaoke could be just the beginning for Apple.
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