Each week in Connecticut, we hear about another brazen car robbery. This has become a phenomenon that authorities have warned us about. Young thieves are taking cars that don't belong to them and doing it with ease.

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Someone else noticed the trend and set out to get answers; his name is Andrew, a journalist from Seattle. Andrew says he's been following an online trend where criminals have been stealing cars using nothing but flathead screwdrivers and USB cords.

Andrew embedded himself with the Connecticut "Kia Boyz" to get answers and released his findings in a video titled "Connecticut Kia Boyz (Trailer)." The video was published to Youtube on April 6, 2024, on a page called Channel 5 Clips.

WARNING: Video contains profanity and unmitigated stupidity.

There are so many memories I will take from this video, but one of my favorite moments is when the journalist asked one of the Kia Boyz, "If you were to raise kids right now, what is the main thing you'd tell them as far as steps for success in life?"

Kia Boy 1: "Go get you any flathead, any USB cord and go get you any car you want."

Kia Boy 2: "You in CT, BPT, you know how we do it over here big 203 s---."

Ah yes, just reading those inspirational words made me envision true success. Now I feel like I'm equipped to capture my portion of the American dream. I already have a USB cord and "any flathead"; now I just need to decode the rest of the cipher, and all my dreams can come true. Children all over the world can now embrace this wordily advice and rise to true prominence.

The second interview was also loaded with top-notch wisdom from "YK-Swervo," "Thumb Life Stench" (I think), and the Kia Boy known simply as "I'm CT Kia Boyz." Here are some of the highlights from that Mensa meeting:

  • "No other Kia Boyz competing with us, nah sayin'?"
  • "Sh----!"

Thoughts and prayers all the way around, we need them right now.

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7 Worst Prisons in the State of Connecticut

If I was going to prison, I'd be worrying about everything. I'd want to know what I was in for and there are not a ton of resources available, I certainly would not have anyone I could ask for their experience. You need to know what danger level you're facing, what your day-to-day will consist of and what conditions are like. Most of all, you want to know if the place you're going to has a bad reputation. 

My recent TV binge of 60 Days In made me want to seek answers to these questions, I needed to know. I was able to find some helpful information from The Connecticut Bail Bonds Group.

Here are the 7 Worst Prisons in Connecticut

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19 of Connecticut's Most Wanted Fugitives

First, you should know that not every fugitive is some sort of serial killer or bank robber; some are just people who have been charged with crimes and are actively evading law enforcement.

These are 19 of Connecticut's Wanted Fugitives according to BailCo Bail Bonds, who state the following on their website:

"The persons listed on this page are currently wanted by BailCo Bail Bonds Manchester LLC and the State of Connecticut for failing to appear at a scheduled court date. We would be grateful to receive any information you may have about their status or whereabouts, but please first consider the following:No one listed on this page is necessarily guilty of a crime."

Gallery Credit: Lou Milano

The Sinful 6: Connecticut's Most Dangerous Gangs

Your exposure to gangs and gang violence is probably a lot like mine. You see gang stories told on fictional TV shows like "Sons of Anarchy" or in the movies and think, eh not my problem. Not so fast Nutmegger! According to the CT Justice Department gangs are a real problem in the State of Connecticut.

Here are the 6 Most Dangerous Gangs in the Nutmeg State

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10 Items You Should Never Purchase at Connecticut Dollar Stores

Connecticut is an expensive place to live so people here will do just about anything to save a few bucks. This savings hunt makes dollar stores big business in CT and we have no shortage of them. Family Dollar has 32 Connecticut stores, Dollar Tree has 56 locations and Dollar General boasts 71 outlets throughout the State.

There are some items at these stores that will shave a lot of dough off your receipts but experts say you should not trust these stores with all purchases. Reader's Digest and USA Today have issued alerts to the public listing items you should steer clear of at Dollar Stores, here are 10 of them.

Gallery Credit: Lou Milano

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