Charges Dropped, New Haven Reporter Resigns

By Andrew Gauthier 

WTNH

After an appearance in Milford Superior Court Tuesday, Desiree Fontaine announced that she has resigned her on-air position with WTNH, effective immediately.

Fontaine was facing a charge of larceny in the sixth degree following a June 19th arrest for shoplifting at the Sears store in the Connecticut Post Mall.

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The charge was dismissed following Fontaine’s performing of community service.

Speaking outside of the court, Fontaine’s attorney Hugh Keefe said “Desiree has resigned her position at Channel 8. More…

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