January 29 / 6:15 pm
4th Arrest Made in Aselton Murder
(Hartford-WTNH) _ There are new developments in the murder of East Hartford Police Officer Brian Aselton. A 4th suspect has been arrested in the case. He's identified as 46 year old Jose Gonzales of Hartford. He is charged with Felony Murder, kidnapping, burglary and robbery. Police are not saying what role he played in the killing. He's being held on $3 million bond and will be arraigned in Manchester Superior court Monday. We'll have further details later tonight.
Sostre had Assault on Officer Charges Dropped IN '98
 (Hartford-WTNH) _ The man accused of killing East Hartford police officer Brian Aselton is no stranger to trouble. A look into 23 year old Noel "Alex" Sostre's past shows a lengthy criminal history. A list of prior arrests shows Sostre was charged this summer with assaulting a Hartford police officer - charges that were eventually dropped in a plea deal.
 News Channel 8's Christina Hager reports.
State Rep. Santa-Maria Laid to Rest
 (Brookfield-WTNH) _ Hundreds are mourning the loss of Brookfield State representative Scott Santa-Maria. He became a police officer at age 19, a foster father at 24, and by 27 a state legislator. He took his own life earlier this week.
Friday he was buried in his home town.
News Channel 8's Jocelyn Sigue reports.
More Suicide Attempts at Long Lane School; Town Council Votes to Move Facility
(Hartford-WTNH) _ Just as the debate's heating up over moving the Long Lane juvenile facility there is more bad news. Two more teens have tried to kill themselves there.
News Channel 8's Judy Chong reports.
Man Wanted for Questioning in Boy's Murder Returns to State
(WTNH) _ A Hartford man who has been questioned about the murder of an 8-year-old boy is back in Connecticut. 22 year old Adrian Peeler was brought in from North Carolina by Connecticut state police. Peeler's brother Russell is charged with killing Rudolph Snead, Jr. in 1998. 8 year old Leroy Brown, Jr. was a witness in that trial. He and his mother were shot to death in their Bridgeport home on January 7. Police will not say if Adrian Peeler is a suspect in the little boy's murder.
Nanny Arrested for Leaving Baby Alone
(Stamford-AP) _ Stamford police have arrested a nanny who they say left a 7-month old baby alone. Sylotte Fleurimond has been charged with risk of injury to a minor following the incident on Wednesday. The woman told police she was caring for the baby boy at his parent's home when she was called away for a family emergency. Police say the woman took off and the baby's father arrived home unexpectedly shortly after eleven Wednesday morning and found the baby in his crib, flushed and crying. The nanny came back about 20 minutes later. The parents decided to report the incident to police yesterday and the nanny was arrested. Fleurimond was released on a promise to appear in court February Eighth.
Changes Proposed for Lottery
(Hartford-WTNH) _ Some big changes may be coming in legalized gambling in Connecticut concerning the state lottery. Some legislators say privatization hasn't worked.
Chief capitol correspondent Mark Davis has the story.
Church Opposes Renovation of Firehouse into Restaurant
(Norwich-WTNH) _ Plans to turn an old Norwich fire station into a restaurant is not going over too well with some. City officials were hoping to get a liquor license for the building but local church leaders protested.
News Channel 8's Peter Standring reports.
Slick Roads Cause Accidents
(New Haven-WTNH) _ Slippery roads look to be the cause of a 7-vehicle pileup on Interstate 95 this morning. It happened near exit 44 in New Haven. It appears a tractor trailer jack-knifed, triggering a 5-car and 2-truck pileup.
Police tell News Channel 8 that those involved in the accident came away with minor injuries.
A dump truck rolled over on Route 8 in Naugatuck this morning causing traffic to backup for more than two miles. It closed the southbound side around Exits 24 and 25 for quite some time. No injures were reported.
Former Strouse, Adler Clothing Plant to Close
(New Haven-AP) _ A New Haven company that has been making women's undergarments for 150 years is shutting down, six months after it was acquired by Sara Lee Corporation. Sara Lee says it will shut down the former Strouse, Adler Company by April, eliminating 146 jobs. The company is now known as Specialty Intimates and Sara Lee says some of the sales, design, marketing and administrative personnel will be retained. Sara Lee says the company decided to close the New Haven operation because other existing facilities have the capacity to produce the brand- name women's undergarments. Production will be moved to plants in Georgia and Puerto Rico.
Symphony Saved
(New Haven-WTNH) _ The music will play on for the New Haven Symphony Orchestra.
Officials said they needed to raise $500,000 by the end of January or the music would come to an end. But some individual people gave donations and now the symphony it will be able to finish this season. The NHSO is the fourth oldest symphony orchestra in the country.
Patriots Development Agreement to be Signed by Feb 5
(Hartford-AP) _ Governor Rowland and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft have said they'll sign a deal by next Friday to legally commit the team to move to Hartford. If they stick to that deadline, the contract will be signed without the National Football League's OK. An NFL spokesman says the deal will not be discussed by the football owners before the next league meeting on February 16th.
Fly from Tweed to JFK
(New Haven-AP) _ Travelers will soon be able to go between New Haven and New York's Kennedy airport by plane. The Tweed-New Haven Airport Authority has reached an agreement with Trans International Express to provide turboprop service between Tweed-New Haven Airport and Kennedy Airport starting around March First. The executive director of the authority says the sides are negotiating the number of flights. The small airline currently flies only two routes and has two airplanes.
Currently, Greater New Haven residents who use JFK have to arrange a ride on their own, use a limousine service or take public transportation.
Bank Robbery Suspect Shows up a Early
(Manchester-AP) _ Would-be bank robbers might want to learn from what police say was Arthur Thompson's big mistake. Employees of a Fleet Bank in Manchester say they watched Thompson yank on the locked front door. What attracted their attention was the mask he was wearing and the item he was carrying -- which looked to them like a gun. The bank opens at nine. Unfortunately for Thompson, it was only ten of.
Bank employees called police, who found Thompson a short time later. He's now facing charges including attempted robbery. By the way, the "gun" turned out to be an ice scraper.
NRC Looks into Millstone Firings
(Waterford-AP) _ The chairwoman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has appointed an administrative law judge to investigate Northeast Utilities' decision to fire workers who raised safety questions. The action follows an investigation into the NRC's own failure to act on findings that the workers were dismissed because they pointed out safety problems at the Millstone nuclear power plant.
Senate Adopts Witness Procedure - Trial May End In February
(Capitol Hill-AP) _ The end could be in sight for President Clinton's impeachment trial. The Senate has approved a plan calling for the trial to conclude by February 12th. But first, Monica Lewinsky and two other witnesses will give depositions next week. Despite objections from Democrats, the deposition of the witnesses will be videotaped. But minority leader Tom Daschle would prefer the tapes are never made public. He says Democrats are also concerned about live witnesses. He says they don't want what he calls "the spectacle" of Monica Lewinsky or anyone else testifying live. He says they want to protect "what little dignity" Lewinsky has left. Lewinsky will be deposed Monday, followed by presidential aide Sidney Blumenthal and Clinton confidante Vernon Jordan Tuesday and Wednesday.
When Lewinsky shows up for her deposition, it won't be as simple as sitting her down, turning on the camcorder and asking questions. At least 18 hours before each session, Republican prosecutors have to have a list of all exhibits they'll enter into the record. Those lists must go to President Clinton's lawyers. The cameras will roll for Lewinsky, Blumenthal and Jordan. But the tapes and transcripts will be kept confidential unless the Senate votes to make them public. As for what the three witnesses can be asked, questions are limited to matters already on the record in the articles of impeachment.
Dodd One of Many to Preside Over Depositions
(Washington-AP) _ Senator Christopher Dodd didn't want witnesses called in President Clinton's impeachment trial. Yet now he has been chosen to preside over the depositions of those witnesess. A Democrat, Dodd was asked by Minority Leader Tom Daschle to be one of three Democratic senators to preside at the depositions of Monica Lewinsky, presidential confidant Vernon Jordan and White House aide Sidney Blumenthal. Dodd says it was not something he sought, but not a request he could turn down. He says he didn't want to do it because he long ago decided he wants Clinton acquitted.
Students Bring Pope's Message Back Home
(Hamden-WTNH) _ Some local students are back from a trip they say was a once in a lifetime opportunity - They got to see Pope John Paul II.
News Channel 8's Susan Hiland reports.
Dealing with Holiday Debt
(WTNH) _ It's that time of year again.
The bills for all your holiday purchases are rolling in. Are you worried about how you'll pay them off?
News Channel 8's Diane Smith has some tips on how to deal with your holiday debt.
State Sex Offender Website Online
(Hartford-WTNH) _ The State of Connecticut's Sex Offender Registry went online at the first of the year. Residents can look to see if a convicted sex offender is living in their neighborhood by accessing the information through the Department of Public Safety's website at www.state.ct.us/dps/
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