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There's No Shortage Of High Praise For EHPD Sgt. Shirley Conyers
Town's first Black woman sergeant, Conyers, who just earned her Master's in criminal justice, is a skilled investigator focused on victims.

A New Yorker in heart and soul (and by birth), my kids and i now call Mystic home.
A journalist -- reporter, editor, investigator -- since the late 1980's, this field has long been my passion and, i believe, my calling. i began my professional career in Florida where, after covering stories like a profile of the Grand Dragon of the Ku Klux Klan and one about a Death Row inmate whose execution was botched, i discovered i was really good at this gig.
i traveled with Gannett, the New York Times Regional Newspaper Group, did magazine freelance in NYC and eventually landed at a small but vital community daily in southern Rhode Island. (Long story.)
i have been blessed in my career to have the respect of many including and perhaps most importantly, those who have been "exposed" as part of my watch dog-style journalism. And, more importantly, i can be trusted.
a slew of journalism awards – certainly proud and honored to be recognized -- keep my other stuff company in the basement.
Town's first Black woman sergeant, Conyers, who just earned her Master's in criminal justice, is a skilled investigator focused on victims.

The beloved bookshop will be the site of filming for the upcoming film adaptation for Netflix of 'The Noel Diary' starring Justin Hartley.
All information is provided by police. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
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A 34-year-old West Haven man was shot and killed on Sherman Parkway, police said.
Officials gathered to kick off phase one of the project: a brick paver walkway, which is just one of the additions planned for the Green.
All information is provided by police. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
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A US Navy lieutenant commander, he was Guilford's dock master after retiring. He loved travel with his wife and fishing with his grandkids.
A carpenter, youth coach and volunteer, he jumped out of Sikorsky helicopters into the Atlantic as part of the Marines reconnaissance force.
All information is provided by police. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
A late night Tuesday crash involving 2 vehicles including a police cruiser at Rt. 79/Green Hill Road is being investigated by state police.