Driver Rescued After Crashing Into Newtown Building
A 76-year-old Southbury resident was hospitalized with minor injuries after crashing a 2010 Ford Focus into a building on the 70 block of South Main Street in Newtown on Tuesday morning. Newtown police said the driver had to be extricated from the vehicle.
Read MoreSolar Developer Cutting Jobs in Danbury and Shelton
Solar energy company PosiGen is laying off 78 Connecticut workers as it shuts down most U.S. operations. The Louisiana-based firm has facilities in Danbury, Shelton and Wethersfield, which will stay open for now. Officials say if new funding isn’t secured, more layoffs could follow by mid-September.
Read MoreCandlewood Lake Islands Closed Over Safety Concerns
Public islands on Candlewood Lake will close Friday after officials cited overcrowding and safety risks. The Candlewood Lake Authority says violators face removal, trespassing charges, and fines. Enforcement will come from Marine Patrol, state environmental police, and local departments.
Read MoreDriver Rescued After Crashing Into Newtown Building
A 76-year-old Southbury resident was hospitalized with minor injuries after crashing a 2010 Ford Focus into a building on the 70 block of South Main Street Tuesday morning. Newtown police said the driver had to be extricated from the vehicle.
Read MoreSmall Gas Leak Prompts Evacuation at Danbury Middle School
Students at Rogers Park Middle School were briefly evacuated Tuesday morning after a “small gas leak” was detected when staff fired up the kitchen. Danbury Fire Department and Eversource inspected the building, and students returned to class about 20 minutes later. School officials say minor schedule adjustments were made, but the day continued without further […]
Read MoreNorwalk Man Sentenced for Dumping Woman’s Body in Redding
51 year old Sergio Reyes-Cordero was sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to moving a dead body without a permit and evidence tampering. The charges stem from the February 2024 death of 26-year-old Leah Chaparro, whose body was found in Redding. Reyes-Cordero will serve two years, followed by five years of probation.
Read MoreBenchmark Senior Living Acquires Newtown Assisted-living Community
Benchmark Senior Living has purchased the Church Hill Village assisted-living community, renaming it Benchmark at Newtown. The 71-unit campus, including dementia care services, is the company’s 21st location in Connecticut. Benchmark operates nearly 70 communities across the Northeast and employs roughly 7,200 people.
Read MoreWoman Arrested After Breach of Peace Incident at Wilton School
A 48 year old Ridgefield woman was arrested at Middlebrook School on Aug. 20 following a “breach of peace” complaint, Wilton police said. Officers said Jolene Matthews was yelling at another individual when it was discovered she had two outstanding warrants for violation of probation. Matthews was released on a promise to appear in court […]
Read MoreGuns and Drugs Seized in I-684 Traffic Stop
Two people are facing felony charges after state troopers stopped a car on I-684 in the Putnam County town of Southeast. A search turned up drugs including cocaine, and three firearms. The driver, 30 year old Victoria Negron of the Bronx, and passenger, 42 year old Jonathan Ramirez of Pennsylvania, were arraigned and ordered held […]
Read MoreDanbury Man Charged After Lake Avenue Shooting
47 year Tyrone Tallman of Danbury is being held on a $1 million bond following a shooting on Lake Avenue. Police say Tallman faces multiple charges including first-degree assault with a firearm, reckless endangerment, and engaging police in pursuit. Additional charges include reckless driving and several traffic violations. Tallman’s attorney claims he shooting was an […]
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