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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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Off-duty NYPD officer faces charges after chocolate shop fight
Off-duty NYPD officer faces charges after chocolate shop fight
An NYPD officer is facing charges after police say she started a fight that resulted in an 18-year-old boy getting punched in the face.
An NYPD officer is facing charges after police say she started a fight that resulted in an 18-year-old boy getting punched in the face.
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Police: Juveniles stole car in New Canaan, took it to Southbury
Police: Juveniles stole car in New Canaan, took it to Southbury
Police: Juveniles stole car in New Canaan, took it to Southbury
Three juveniles have been arrested and are accused of stealing a car in New Canaan and taking it to Southbury.
Three juveniles have been arrested and are accused of stealing a car in New Canaan and taking it to Southbury.
Police: 2 armed robberies occur in Bridgeport on same day
Police: 2 armed robberies occur in Bridgeport on same day
Police: 2 armed robberies occur in Bridgeport on same day
Two armed robberies took place Saturday in Bridgeport, according to police.
Two armed robberies took place Saturday in Bridgeport, according to police.
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Bridgeport police identify killer of city’s 7th murder victim of year
Bridgeport police identify killer of city’s 7th murder victim of year
Bridgeport police identify killer of city’s 7th murder victim of year
It was six months ago today police say an innocent bystander became Bridgeport's seventh murder victim of the year.
It was six months ago today police say an innocent bystander became Bridgeport's seventh murder victim of the year.
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Wilton police: Suspects caught on camera stealing jewelry
Wilton police: Suspects caught on camera stealing jewelry
Wilton police: Suspects caught on camera stealing jewelry
Police need the public’s help tracking down those responsible for stealing more than $17,000 from a jewelry store in Wilton, and the incident caught on surveillance video.
Police need the public’s help tracking down those responsible for stealing more than $17,000 from a jewelry store in Wilton, and the incident caught on surveillance video.
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Police: Man stole over $11,000 from Monroe bank
Police: Man stole over $11,000 from Monroe bank
Police: Man stole over $11,000 from Monroe bank
Police have arrested a resident from Trumbull for an armed robbery at a bank in Monroe back in September.
Police have arrested a resident from Trumbull for an armed robbery at a bank in Monroe back in September.
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Police: Couple sold heroin out of home in Torrington
Police: Couple sold heroin out of home in Torrington
Police: Couple sold heroin out of home in Torrington
Police in Torrington have charged a local couple with selling heroin out of their home.
Police in Torrington have charged a local couple with selling heroin out of their home.
Homeless ex-con accused of trying to break into house
Homeless ex-con accused of trying to break into house
Homeless ex-con accused of trying to break into house
Police say they caught an apparently homeless felon trying to break into a home on Brooklawn Terrace in Fairfield Wednesday morning.
Police say they caught an apparently homeless felon trying to break into a home on Brooklawn Terrace in Fairfield Wednesday morning.
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FBI: New Haven woman, accomplice carried out crime spree dressed as nuns
FBI: New Haven woman, accomplice carried out crime spree dressed as nuns
FBI: New Haven woman, accomplice carried out crime spree dressed as nuns
A federal investigation covering Connecticut, New York and New Jersey leads police to a New Haven woman.
A federal investigation covering Connecticut, New York and New Jersey leads police to a New Haven woman.
Stamford PD: 911 hostage call was ‘swatting’ prank
Stamford PD: 911 hostage call was ‘swatting’ prank
Police swarmed a Stamford house Monday night after a false report of hostages.
Police swarmed a Stamford house Monday night after a false report of hostages.
Police swarmed a Stamford house Monday night after a false report of hostages.
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18th century barn burns to ground in New Canaan
18th century barn burns to ground in New Canaan
18th century wooden barn catches fire in New Canaan
Fire destroyed an 18th century barn in New Canaan Sunday night, police say.
Fire destroyed an 18th century barn in New Canaan Sunday night, police say.
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Forecast: Clouds and rain Tuesday, high of 71
Forecast: Clouds and rain Tuesday, high of 71
Overnight clouds and scattered showers are expected to remain in the area into Tuesday, forecasts show.
Overnight clouds and scattered showers are expected to remain in the area into Tuesday, forecasts show.
Cheddar Afternoon Business Update: Amazon HQ, Target, MLB
Cheddar Afternoon Business Update: Amazon HQ, Target, MLB
Amazon says 238 cities and regions are vying to be home to its second headquarters in North America.
Amazon says 238 cities and regions are vying to be home to its second headquarters in North America.
Amazon says 238 cities and regions are vying to be home to its second headquarters in North America.
Milford restaurant owner offers free meals to those in need
Milford restaurant owner offers free meals to those in need
A restaurant owner in Milford is inviting people in need to have a sandwich on the house.
A restaurant owner in Milford is inviting people in need to have a sandwich on the house.
A restaurant owner in Milford is inviting people in need to have a sandwich on the house.
Redding native heads to World Series with Astros
Redding native heads to World Series with Astros
A former pitcher at Joel Barlow High School in Redding is heading to the World Series this year with the Houston Astros.
A former pitcher at Joel Barlow High School in Redding is heading to the World Series this year with the Houston Astros.
A former pitcher at Joel Barlow High School in Redding is heading to the World Series this year with the Houston Astros.
Stamford mayoral candidate left off debate cries foul
Stamford mayoral candidate left off debate cries foul
John Zito, an independent candidate for Stamford mayor, says he was unfairly left out of a Monday night debate at Rippowam Middle School.
John Zito, an independent candidate for Stamford mayor, says he was unfairly left out of a Monday night debate at Rippowam Middle School.
John Zito, an independent candidate for Stamford mayor, says he was unfairly left out of a Monday night debate at Rippowam Middle School.
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Anti-Semitic graffiti found at Wilton school for 2nd time this month
Anti-Semitic graffiti found at Wilton school for 2nd time this month
Anti-Semitic graffiti found at Wilton school for 2nd time this month
Wilton school officials again found anti-Semitic graffiti in a boys' bathroom -- marking the second such instance in a month.
Wilton school officials again found anti-Semitic graffiti in a boys' bathroom -- marking the second such instance in a month.
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Norwalk museum hosts annual Witches, Vampires and Ghosts tour
Norwalk museum hosts annual Witches, Vampires and Ghosts tour
Norwalk museum hosts annual Witches, Vampires and Ghosts tour
Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum in Norwalk hosted its annual Witches, Vampires and Ghosts tour this past weekend.
Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum in Norwalk hosted its annual Witches, Vampires and Ghosts tour this past weekend.
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Business Insider names Chick-fil-A CT’s favorite fast food restaurant
Business Insider names Chick-fil-A CT’s favorite fast food restaurant
Business Insider names Chick-fil-A CT’s favorite fast food restaurant
Chick-fil-A is Connecticut's favorite fast food restaurant, according to Business Insider.
Chick-fil-A is Connecticut's favorite fast food restaurant, according to Business Insider.
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Police: Juveniles stole car in New Canaan, took it to Southbury
Police: Juveniles stole car in New Canaan, took it to Southbury
Police: Juveniles stole car in New Canaan, took it to Southbury
Three juveniles have been arrested and are accused of stealing a car in New Canaan and taking it to Southbury.
Three juveniles have been arrested and are accused of stealing a car in New Canaan and taking it to Southbury.
