Jennifer Cuevas is a bilingual multimedia journalist and reporter for NBC Connecticut.
Born in NYC and raised in Stamford, she is glad to be back in the Northeast and reporting on issues in her home state.
Prior to joining the team, Jennifer worked for KFOX14/CBS4 in El Paso, TX, for more than three years.
During her time covering the U.S.-Mexico border, Jennifer reported on serious issues such as the lifting of Title 42 and its impact on border communities, as well as the largest immigration detention fire recorded in Mexico's history.
While reporting in the Borderland, Jennifer developed a strong interest in education-related issues, which earned her an award from the Texas State Teachers Association for Outstanding Continuous Education Coverage.
Fluent in Spanish, she is able to connect with multicultural communities, reach a broader audience, and develop community connections.
She attended CT State Norwalk, where she earned an associate's degree in journalism. She then continued her studies at Quinnipiac University, where she was involved in the university's news station prior to graduating in 2020.
In her free time, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her husband, whether it is longboarding by the beach or enjoying an afternoon walk. Trying out fusion cuisine is also at the top of Jennifer's recreation list, along with spending time with her family.
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Waterbury judge rules student can return to school following expulsion over assignment
A Waterbury student whose attorney argues was wrongfully expelled after submitting a controversial English assignment will be allowed to return to his original school starting Monday, following a judge’s ruling Friday in an ongoing legal dispute with the school district. The case stems from an incident in December when the student, identified in court documents as L.J., was expelled from...
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New Haven police announce sexual assault arrest in decade-old case
A more than decade-old sexual assault case in New Haven has been solved following a DNA match that led to an arrest, police said Wednesday. The New Haven Police Department announced that Moses Watkis, 37, was arrested Jan. 30 in connection with a 2013 sexual assault investigation that had been inactive for years. Police said the case was reopened in...
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Several people arrested in connection to cockfighting ring in West Haven
Seven people are facing charges in connection to an illegal cockfighting event that took place in West Haven over the weekend. The police department said they responded to a building in the 200 block of Front Avenue for a report of an illegal cockfighting event around 6:50 p.m. on Saturday. Responding officers found well over 100 people inside the building...
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8-year-old and man killed in Connecticut house fire
An 8-year-old boy and a man have died in a house fire in North Haven early Monday morning, according to officials. The two people have not been publicly identified, but fire officials said they were related. Neighbors said the two people who died were a grandfather and grandson. Emergency crews responded to the 200 block of George Street for a...
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Man accused of stabbing, killing girlfriend in Stratford, Conn.
Police have arrested a man who is accused of stabbing and killing his girlfriend in Stratford on Monday night. Dispatchers said they received a 911 call from a man around 7 p.m. saying he had just stabbed his girlfriend and he wanted to kill himself. According to police, the caller said his name was Stanley Mulvey, where he lived and...
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New month, new laws: Connecticut begins enforcement of stricter traffic laws
The State of Connecticut is imposing stricter penalties for street takeovers and reckless driving beginning Oct. 1. Per the new state law, people who participate in street takeovers, illegal races or demonstrations face fines up to $2,000 and risk a two-year license suspension for a third or subsequent violation. In addition, the law allows municipalities to destroy seized ATVs and...
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Father of Connecticut boy who was allegedly beaten to death files lawsuit against state
The father of a 6-year-old boy who was allegedly beaten to death by the husband of the child’s mother is attempting to sue the State of Connecticut. Jathan Escobar’s father, Jimmy Escobar, is being represented by Reardon Law Firm in the notice of claims filed to the office of the state’s claims commissioner. The notice of claims state that on...
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Connecticut teen arrested by ICE set to return to New England, attorney says
A New Haven teen who was arrested by federal immigration officials is expected to return to New England, according to his lawyer. Esdras R., 18, of New Haven was arrested on July 21 at his workplace in Southington under workplace enforcement operations by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials (ICE), according to ICE officials. He was first being detained in...
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Trial for teen accused in stabbing death of another teen in Connecticut begins
The trial for a teen who is accused of stabbing and killing another teen during a party in Shelton in 2022 is underway. James “Jimmy” McGrath, a 17-year-old Fairfield Prep student from Shelton, was stabbed outside a Shelton home where a party was underway in May 2022 and he died from a stab wound to the torso, according to police....
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Family of Connecticut teen stabbed to death at party braces for start of murder trial
The jury trial for Raul Valle is set to begin on Tuesday at Milford Superior Court. Valle, 19, faces a murder charge for allegedly stabbing 17-year-old Jimmy McGrath to death in May 2022 at a house party in Shelton. Valle also faces three counts of first-degree assault in connection with three other teens who were also stabbed. On Monday, the...
