A Meriden man who is accused of hitting and killing a mother who was walking with her sons in North Haven back in March has been arrested.

Officers arrested 40-year-old Mark Rubino, of Meriden, on Friday.

His arrest stems from a hit-and-run crash in March.

Police were called to Ridge Road near Hickory Hill on March 11 after getting a report of a crash involving a pedestrian.

The driver had fled the scene of the crash, which killed Maureen Munzner, of North Haven, authorities said.

Munzner was known in the North Haven school community, where she volunteered and helped with the school theater program.

After the crash, investigators said they worked with the South Central Connecticut Traffic Unit, interviewed numerous witnesses, reviewed surveillance footage, obtained multiple search warrants and collected physical evidence to be examined by the State Forensic Laboratory.

Through the investigation, police were able to obtain an arrest warrant for Rubino and he was taken into custody on Friday.

He is being charged with evasion of responsibility in operating a motor vehicle causing death, misconduct with a motor vehicle, no insurance and failure to drive in the proper lane.

Rubino is being held on a $50,000 bond.

An Enfield man got quite the surprise on Thursday when a boa constrictor curled up under his car engine. The East Windsor Police Department posted the gripping video on its Facebook page.

In an exclusive interview, Maurice LaRosa said he was visiting his aunt on Winton Road in East Windsor when 7-year-old Ela Ortak spotted the 6-foot long reptile feasting on a rabbit.

“I was just looking out the window and then I saw a snake...and I didn’t know a boa constrictor lived out here.”

LaRosa said they called East Windsor Police and with the help of two officers, he was able to wrestle the snake out with his bare hands.

“Towards the end of it, you could tell he was getting a little aggravated and he did try to strike once.”

While the plan was to take the snake to a wildlife center, a neighbor, who has two ball pythons, volunteered to care for it.

“You would never really think that something like that would be running around East Windsor. They didn’t really know what to do with them, so yeah I’ll take him,” said Vincent Braxton.

Braxton said while the snake was a bit aggressive at first, it has since calmed down. He said he hopes the owner comes forward.

“I have no problem holding onto it for the rest of its life. That’s fine. If someone is looking for it, and it did get out by accident, I’d be happy to return him.”

Meanwhile, LaRosa said besides the adrenaline rush, he is relieved they all made it through the heart-racing ordeal OK.

“I was glad we were able to remove him without hurting him. That was the last thing I wanted to do."

NBC Connecticut Investigates has learned the Office of the Chief State's Attorney has been asked to weigh in on several cases of alleged insurance fraud by City of Hartford employees.

City auditors say this totals at least $500,000 in fraudulent health care claims, something that gets attention in a cash strapped city that just got a $500 million state bailout.

The high profile cases include:

• A teacher whose ex-husband racked up more than $200,000 in healthcare bills
• A retired firefighter whose ex-wife received $200,000 in medical coverage
• A city police officer whose ex-wife logged $20,000 worth of treatment

All this is on the city of Hartford and Hartford public school’s dime, and all of it fraudulently obtained, according to Hartford city auditors and police.

For more than a year, city auditors had consultants look at the health plans of Hartford Public Schools, and the City of Hartford, for instances where employees did not take their ex-spouses off their coverage, and they still got healthcare, some for years.

Auditors gave the findings to Hartford Public Schools, Hartford human resources, and the Hartford Police Department, who determined the three people who ran up the biggest health care bills should be arrested for insurance fraud.

“We worked very closely with them, getting all the numbers together, all the facts,” said chief auditor Craig Trujillo.

Auditors and police asked Hartford State’s Attorney Gail Hardy to sign the arrest warrants.

She told NBC Connecticut Investigates she referred the Hartford cases to the chief state’s attorney’s office last week, which she says is better equipped to dig into cases like these.

The chief state’s attorney’s office does not comment on whether or not a case is under investigation.

Trujillo is hopeful state investigators will reach the same conclusion his staff did.

The teacher caught making $200,000 of alleged fraudulent health care claims has been on paid administrative leave for six months, pending the outcome of an internal investigation by the school district.

Trujillo adds more than a dozen others who allegedly did the same thing, but in smaller amounts, may end up having their wages garnished to pay back the school district.

A judge may ultimately decide how the three accused of taking larger amounts will pay back the city.

Some West Haven teachers are trading in their pencils for utensils to help a former student paralyzed in a car crash.

Gabby Murillo, 22, was a month into her dream internship at the Happiest Place on Earth - Walt Disney World - when she was nearly killed in a car crash in Orlando on June 16.

The community came together at a special fundraiser at Duffy’s Tavern in West Haven Friday in her honor.

After the crash, Gabby was put on a ventilator. She’s still in the hospital in Florida nearly a month after the crash, and she has a long road to recovery ahead.

She and her friends were at a complete stop when family members say they were rear ended in Orlando.

Gabby’s nerves were severed and she is now paralyzed from the neck down.

Her sister said the three weeks have been difficult.

“It’s like a whole new life and you just gotta adapt to that and hopefully a miracle will happen and she will walk again and we’ll be OK, but it’s just the realization that it might never be the same as it was," Amanda Maurutis explained.

The medical bills are expected to top $100,000 in the first year alone. That's why Gabby's former principal wanted to find a way to help her former student.

“As a mom myself, I have a daughter, and as you know 1,600 kids being the principal, this is you know, your worst fear. You get that call or you see it on social media and I was devastated," said West Haven High School Principal Dana Paredes.

West Haven High School Staff waited tables and turned their tips over to Gabby’s family as they continue to stay by her side.

An 84-year-old woman was rushed to the hospital after being pulled from a pool in East Hartford Friday.

Emergency crews responded to the home on Depietro Drive after a man found his wife unresponsive in their pool.

The victim’s condition was not immediately clear.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

State Environmental Conservation Police, the US Coast Guard, and other state and local law enforcement are on the water this weekend working to curb boating under the influence.

“Operation Dry Water” isn’t just a reminder for people at the helm of a power boat or sail boat, the same boating under the influence law applies for folks operating kayaks, canoes and standup paddle boards, too.

Celebrating America’s Birthday on the water this weekend doesn’t mean you’re free of responsibility.

“They think oh you know we’ll just go out on a boat if we get stopped, we get stopped no big deal, but the penalty is the same and the BAC level is the same,” explained Capt. Keith Williams of state Environmental Conservation Police.

Something they say is as serious on land as at sea.

“If you look at the boat in front of you, it’s a 27 foot boat. It weighs a few thousand pounds really no different than a motor vehicle. It has just as much horsepower behind it as a typical vehicle does, you can’t brake a boat as easy and quickly as you can a vehicle,” Williams said.

Throughout the weekend, there will be extra patrols along the Connecticut River, Long Island Sound, and other bodies of water in our state.

“Some people if they are intoxicated forget how to put their navigation lights on, stuff like that, so those are cues that we look for. Wake zone violations are other cues that we look for, especially in this area of the Connecticut River,” Williams explained.

Authorities also remind boaters to follow basic safety measures. Children under 13 must wear a life jacket at all times while on a moving vessel in Connecticut.

A family of four managed to safely escape after the plane they were traveling in ran off the end of a runway of a New Jersey airport and into a lake, a law enforcement official says.

The incident, involving a Cessna C172 aircraft, occurred at the Aeroflex-Andover Airport in Andover Township, Friday around 1 p.m., according to the FAA.

Andover Police Chief Eric Danielson said the family was traveling from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to Morristown, New Jersey, when their flight was diverted to the Aeroflex-Andover Airport because of a temporary flight restriction issued due to President Donald Trump's New Jersey arrival.

Danielson said the pilot did not correctly estimate the length of the runway and so the aircraft eventually ran off and ended up in the lake situated at the end of the runway.

The family of four, which includes two children and were the sole passengers of the aircraft, managed to escape the plane safely, Danielson said. A nearby fisherman motored his boat to the scene, rescuing the family, according to Danielson. The aircraft subsequently became submerged entireley in 18 to 24 feet of water after the rescue.

Photos from the scene showed an orange flotation device outlining where the aircraft went down. The plane was later pulled out of the water before any oil was leaked.

This is the second crash in over a year to take place at the airport. In April 2018, when a pilot was taking off, he ran off the runway and was eventually rescued.

The FAA and local authorities are investigating the incident.

A motorcyclist is dead of what police described as “massive head injuries” after a crash on North Main Street in Waterbury Friday night.

Police said the 26-year-old man was riding his 1997 Harley Davidson on North Main when he crossed into the opposite lane. An ongoing Acura MDX swerved onto a front lawn to avoid a crash. The motorcycle collided with a Mercedes behind the Acura, police said.

The motorcyclist was declared dead on scene. He has not been publicly identified.

The drivers of the other two vehicles were not hurt.

North Main Street is closed from Buckridge Road to Grassy Hill Road for the investigation.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

The first official heatwave of the summer will be followed up with a humid and stormy Saturday.

Friday marked the third consecutive day of 90-degree temperatures, the first heatwave of the summer. While temperatures Saturday are expected to be in the high 80s, the humidity will make it feel like the 90s.

Humidity will increase as we head through the weekend with moderate to high humidity on Friday and oppressive humidity on Saturday. Temperatures are expected in the 80s Saturday with a risk of thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening.

Widespread severe weather is unlikely but an isolated strong storm is possible.

Track conditions in your area on the interactive radar.

A day after a powerful quake rattled Southern California, residents across the region were shaken by a 7.1 temblor that rattled for up to 40 seconds, knocked out power and frayed already thin nerves.

The earthquake struck at 8:16 p.m. Friday as part of an earthquake swarm in the Searles Valley, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake struck nearly 9 miles west-southwest of Searles Valley and was felt as far away as Arizona. In Los Angeles, sustained swaying was reporting from the San Fernando Valley to southern Orange County. 

The quake happened in the same location where a 6.4 quake happened Thursday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

"Every earthquake makes another earthquake more likely," said seismologist Lucy Jones. "Yesterday's 6.4 is now a foreshock, and that 7.1 aftershock has become the main shock."

Officials scrambled to assess the damage as Gov. Gavin Newsom activated the state's Office of Emergency Services.

The governor also issued a statement Friday offering support to those affected by the earthquake. In addition, he formally requested federal assistance.

"Earlier this evening I formally requested a Presidential Emergency Declaration for Direct Federal Assistance to further support emergency response and recovery in impacted communities."

The LA Department of Water and Power reported outage possibly in the a part of the San Fernando Valley, affecting about 1,000 customers.

There were no reports of damage on the Metro rail system, LAPD Chief Michel Moore reported. But there were delays on various lines as crews inspected tracks. There were no damages at Los Angeles International Airport or Ontario International Airport.

LA fire officials reported no serious injuries or signs of major damage. But in Kern and San Bernardino counties, officials reported cracked buildings and injuries. Urban Search and Rescue teams from LA and Orange counties were being deployed to Kern County to help with the damage there as they deal with a backlog of calls.

In an only-in-LA story, the Dodgers continued to play their game against the Padres at home as cameras rocked and announcers noted "another earthquake going" like Thursday.

NBA Summer League games in Las Vegas were stopped for the day as the announcer tried to calm visitors as they started to flee.

People who felt it blitzed social media.

A Disneyland parkgoer tweeted that everyone was evacuated from the new ride, the Millennium Falcon. Park officials there and at Knott's Berry Farm halted rides to inspect them.

Another person reported feeling dizzy and his dog threw up. Chandeliers and hanging plants swayed. Pools sloshed. Electrical wires rocked.

"I thought I was getting dizzy," said Maria Solorzano in Pasadena. "It started off slow then it went faster."

Matt Tenorio said it was an undulating quake.

"Not jerky like a sine wave," he said.

Cynthia Mikimoto didn't know what it was at first.

"Then we noticed signs were shaking, a roll, like on a cruise ship," she said.

Eddie Zarate felt a rolling.

"Took quite a long while for it to stop," he said.

Riverside native and two-time NBA champion Kawhi Leonard is joining the Los Angeles Clippers and fellow Southern California native Paul George is joining the Clippers via trade, according to multiple reports Friday night.

Chris Haynes of Yahoo! Sports first reported the decision of the two-time NBA Finals Most Valuable player, who had been reportedly mulling over choosing between the LA Clippers, LA Lakers and Toronto Raptors.

In addition, the Clippers are acquiring George, who is an All-Star guard and Palmdale native. George is joining the Clippers via a trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder for a "record-setting collection of draft choices," according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

Leonard and George met earlier in the week and George asked Oklahoma City for a trade, according to ESPN.

The Clippers are sending the Thunder four unprotected first-round draft picks, one protected first-round draft pick, two pick swaps, Danilo Gallinari and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Wojnarowski reported.

Even giving up a major haul of draft picks, the Clippers now have two elite talents that should rival the Lakers' new superstar tandem of LeBron James, 34, and Anthony Davis, 26. Considering the ages of George, 29, and Leonard, 28, the Clippers have two superstars in the prime of their basketball careers and should immediately be considered title favorites, alongside with the Lakers.

Without a doubt, the Clippers have landed the most highly sought free agent of the summer of 2019, as Leonard is coming off a NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award winning performance with the Toronto Raptors.

Leonard, who has won two NBA titles and two NBA Finals MVP awards with two different teams, led the Raptors to their first ever NBA championship in June. Now, the Clippers will hope Leonard, along with George, can lead LA's often overlooked franchise to its first ever title.

Altair Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is voluntarily recalling multiple eye drops and eye ointments exclusively made for and sold at Walgreens following concerns the products may not be sterile, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced.

“Altaire is initiating the recall due to management concerns regarding the sufficiency of Quality Assurance controls over critical systems in the manufacturing facility,” the FDA says.

Using a non-sterile product that is meant to be sterile may result “in serious and potentially life-threatening infections or death,” according to the FDA.

As of Thursday, Altaire has received no reports of adverse events. The FDA also says that Altaire has not received any adverse results out of sterility testing for the products.

According to the FDA, the products are manufactured and labeled exclusively for Walgreens. Altaire notified Walgreens by e-mail on Wednesday announcing the recalls of the products/lots effected and has also requested the retailer notify it customers.

The over-the-counter drug products and lots sold at Walgreens impacted by the recall are:

• Lubricant Eye Drops Moisturizing Walgreens -- Item #: 801483; NDC #: 0363-0185-13; Package Size: 15 mL; Lot Number: 19095; Expiration Date: 04/21; Manufacturer Initial Ship Date: 05/14/19
• Lubricant Eye Drops Moisturizing Twin Pack Walgreens -- Item #: 801477; NDC #: 0363-0185-49; Package Size: 2 x 15 mL; Lot Number: 19095; Expiration Date: 04/21; Manufacturer Initial Ship Date: 05/14/19
• Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic Ointment, 5% Hypertonicity Eye Ointment Walgreens -- Item #: 801482; NDC #: 0363-7500-50; Package Size: 3.5 gram; Lot Number: TCI; Expiration Date: 03/21; Manufacturer Initial Ship Date: 05/08/2019
• Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic Solution, 5% Hypertonicity Eye Drops Walgreens -- Item #: 801402; NDC #: 0363-0193-13; Package Size: 15 mL; Lot Number: 19105; Expiration Date: 04/22; Manufacturer Initial Ship Date: 05/24/2019
• Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic Solution, 5% Hypertonicity Eye Drops Walgreens -- Item #: 801402; NDC #: 0363-0193-13; Package Size: 15 mL; Lot Number: 19050; Expiration Date: 02/22; Manufacturer Initial Ship Date: 05/23/2019
• Lubricant Eye Ointment PF Soothing Walgreens -- Item #: 801486; NDC #: 0363-0191-50; Package Size: 3.5 gram; Lot Number: TBD; Expiration Date: 04/22; Manufacturer Initial Ship Date: 05/24/2019

Customers with questions regarding this recall can contact Altaire Pharmaceuticals Inc. at 1-800-258-2471 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET. They can also email otcdruggist@aol.com.

The FDA says that customers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems or adverse effects that may be related to using this drug product.

Following the two latest earthquakes that rattled Southern California residents, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a state of emergency in San Bernardino County Saturday morning.

"On behalf of all Californians, I offer my heartfelt support to those affected by tonight's earthquake near Ridgecrest," Gov. Newsom said in a statement issued following the second earthquake. "The State of California will continue to offer support to aid residents in the region."

Southern California was shaken by two earthquakes; a 6.4 on July 4 and a 7.1 on July 5. Hours after Friday's earthquake, Gov. Newsom issued a statement saying the following:

"Now, therefore, I, Gavin Newsom, Governor of the State of California, in accordance with the authority vested in me by the State Constitution and statutes, including the California Emergency Services Act, and in particular, Government Code Section 8625, hereby proclaim a state of emergency to exist in San Bernardino County."

Newsom had previously declared a state of emergency in Kern County on July 4.

The proclamation will give local agencies more access to resources that can help address the damage done by the earthquakes and aftershocks.

The 7.1 earthquake caused widespread structural damage to roads, waterlines and gas lines, which resulted in some structural fires in the region.

In Kern and San Bernardino counties, officials reported cracked buildings and injuries. Urban Search and Rescue teams from LA and Orange counties were being deployed to Kern County to help with the damage there as they deal with a backlog of calls.

As ordered by Gov. Newsom, the Governor's Office of Emergency Services "shall ensure adequate state staffing to expedite disaster response and recovery efforts" to San Bernardino County and Kern County.

You can find the full Proclamation of a State of Emergency here.

D.C. police have erected barriers and closed roads in downtown Washington, D.C., on Saturday in an attempt to keep separate members of a far-right rally and opposing counterdemonstraters on Pennsylvania Avenue.

Far-right groups are gathering in Freedom Plaza for the #DemandFreeSpeech Freedom Rally that could get heated as anti-fascist and anti-racist groups protest just one block away. Roads have been closed in the area, and police have erected barrier lanes with lines of officers enforcing a no-cross zone.

Dozens of protesters, many wearing black shirts and shouting "Trump 2020" and "U.S.A, U.S.A" were spotted on the streets downtown Saturday morning ahead of the rally.

The far-right rally promises a lineup of far-right activists including Laura Loomer and Milo Yiannopolous, former Donald Trump presidential campaign advisor Roger Stone and "Pizzagate" conspiracist Jack Posobiec.

D.C. police are bracing for the possibility of large crowds with tensions running high. Black Lives Matter is leading a coalition of D.C. groups in a "Black, Brown and Indigenous Joy Park Party" counterdemonstration at Pershing Park, which is expected to feature go-go music.

"We plan to disrupt the alt-right circus with the sound of Chocolate City," organizers said Saturday in a press release.

Anti-fa has also been organizing a response to the rally.

Members of both far-left and far-right groups have not shied away from aggressive confrontation in the past, including at a flag burning demonstration near the White House on the Fourth of July.

"We have every intention of keeping the groups separate to give opportunity to say what they have to say, whatever that may be, but at the end, you gotta keep 'em separate so we have a safe event," Metropolitan Police Chief Peter Newsham said.

David Sumrall, one of the organizers of Saturday's #DemandFreeSpeech Freedom Rally, says they want a peaceful event to shed light on what they see as an attempt by social media companies such as Twitter and Facebook to sensor far-right commentators such as anti-Muslim activist Laura Loomer.

He says it's not about hate.

"We're just trying to raise awareness that big tech is censoring not only conservatives, but it's starting to go across both lines," Sumrall said. "So we're just trying to just raise awareness that this needs to stop now. It's a dangerous precedent, slippery slope ... It's called free speech."

"So the debate is between, is it private companies or public platforms or whatnot. That's where we need to sit down and talk together and figure this out," he said.

But Sumrall acknowledges that members of the far-right group called the Proud Boys — who have been designated as a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center and connected to violent protests — will be at Saturday's rally. Members say they have come to D.C. to provide security for rallygoers.

"I know the Proud Boys. I'm friends with the Proud Boys," he said. "Those are good guys; they're here to protect us ... to help the police."

The Proud Boys say they are a men-only group that believes in the supremacy of the west, typically defined as Europe and the U.S. One of the group's founders, Gavin McInnes, has publicly said that women should not be soldiers or police officers because they are weaker than men.

An early wave of protesters on Saturday showed up in black t-shirts sporting Proud Boys imagery, including ones offering "Free Helo Rides" referencing far-right Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet's effort to squash dissent by throwing activists out of aircraft.

A similar rally in San Francisco in May drew less than 100 people and was peaceful. But last month in Portland, Oregon, violence broke out when the Proud Boys clashed with anti-fascist protesters.

Several groups are organizing counterprotests, raising the concern that violence could break out in D.C. just like it did in Portland last month, or even worse, Charlottesville in 2017, when a counterprotester was killed.

Among those planning to counterprotest is Gregory Joey Johnson, who was arrested Thursday for a permitted flag burning. He was permitted to burn the flag in Lafayette Square but stepped onto Pennsylvania Avenue to get an image of the flag burning with the White House in the background, the visual shock of which was his purpose.

An umbrella group called All Out DC also will be counterprotesting the rally.

“It’s to be against fascism, to be against racism, to be against bigotry, to be against hate,” counterprotester Jason Charter said.

Sumrall said it was hard to estimate how many people to expect.

"If we're lucky, we might get 500 or 1,000," he said.

The #DemandFreeSpeech website says Laura Loomer, Roger Stone and Milo Yiannopoulos are among the confirmed speakers, but the scheduled 40 speakers will be split between the daytime rally and a night event, Sumrall said.

Sumrall said the rally at Freedom Plaza should run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

While there are no scheduled road closures associated with Saturday's protest, D.C. police say drivers should be prepared for random road closures around Freedom Plaza and Pershing Park along Pennsylvania Avenue.

To help keep you informed on the most shared and talked about stories, each Saturday and Sunday we'll revisit 5 stories from the previous week, including the most recent updates.

NBC Exclusive Interview With Estranged Husband of Missing Mom

Fotis Dulos, the estranged husband of missing mom, Jennifer Dulos, sat down for an exclusive interview with NBC 4 New York and gave his first interview since Jennifer disappeared in May. Read the story.

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Probation for UConn Men's Basketball

The NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions released its report on the University of Connecticut men's basketball team this week and the team will face probation and other penalties for violations of NCAA rules in its basketball program under former coach Kevin Ollie. Read the story. 

Remembering the 1944 Hartford Circus Fire

On July 6, 1944, 168 people died when fire broke out at the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey circus performance in Hartford. Seventy-five years later, five of the victims remain unidentified. Descendants of some who were there are still looking for answers, which is why there’s a push to exhume some of the bodies and use modern DNA testing to see if they can be identified at last. Learn more here.

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Great White Sharks Spotted Off Cape Cod

Several great white sharks were spotted off the waters of Cape Cod this week, including one seen about 40 yards off Marconi Beach in Wellfleet. Read more on the shark sightings. 

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Rest Areas for Weary Travelers

Since 2016, the seven state-run rest stops on the interstates had been limited to daytime operation due to budget cuts. That changed this week when all state-run rest stops on Interstates 84, 91 and 95 reopened around the clock.

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Police are investigating after three people were shot in Hartford early Saturday morning.

According to Hartford Police, three men were shot at 490 Wethersfield Ave. around 3:15 a.m. Saturday.

Police said a 29-year-old and 21-year-old were both shot in the leg and a 20-year-old was shot in the hand.

The Hartford Police Major Crime Division is on scene investigating.

A man has died after a rollover crash in Avon on Friday night.

Officers were called to a rollover crash on Waterville Road shortly before 7:30 p.m.

When crews arrived, they said they found a 2002 black Dodge Durango upside down in the wood line.

Police said they found the driver of the vehicle with severe head and upper body trauma. He was transported to UConn Medical Center, where he later died. His identity has not been released yet as his next of kin is notified.

The North Central Municipal Accident Reconstruction Squad responded and are investigating the crash.

If you have any information about the accident, you're asked to call Avon Police at (860) 409-4200. You should ask to speak with Officer Ryan Dery or Officer Jason Reardon.

A head-on collision has closed part of Route 80 in Madison Saturday afternoon.

Route 80 is completely closed between Durham Road, also known as Route 79, and Summer Hill Road.

No details about the crash were released and the extent of injuries is unknown at this time.

Police are advising drivers to use alternate routes.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

The agency in charge of dealing with overcrowded conditions at migrant facilities near the southern border is severely understaffed at the leadership level, NBC News reports.

The president has demanded the Department of Homeland Security contain the surge of immigrants at the border and deport millions who are in the country illegally. But he has failed to staff the highest levels of the agency and its departments, which include Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Homeland Security now has the lowest percentage of Senate-confirmed presidential appointments of any agency in the federal government, according to data from the Partnership for Public Service, a nonpartisan nonprofit that tracks key executive branch nominations.

Only 41 percent of the top jobs at the agency are filled by personnel confirmed by the Senate, the group's data shows. That's down from 56 percent in March. Among the positions with no nominees are the two top jobs at the agency: secretary and deputy secretary.