Newtown Woman Faces Charges After Police Standoff, Car Theft From Impound Lot
26 year old Samantha Rivera is charged with assault on a police officer, risk of injury to a child, larceny, and other offenses following a standoff at her Newtown home June 3. Police say Rivera stole her unregistered SUV from a tow lot earlier that day and threatened officers with knives before fleeing on foot. […]
Read MorePat Del Monaco Enters New Fairfield First Selectman Race to Reclaim Seat
Democrat selectwoman Pat Del Monaco has announced her run for first selectwoman in New Fairfield this fall, a position she previously held. She pledged to restore financial stability and end divisive politics, filing campaign paperwork with running mate Khris Hall. Incumbent Republican Melissa Lindsey has not confirmed plans to seek re-election.
Read MoreNewtown Woman Faces Charges After Police Standoff, Car Theft From Impound Lot
Samantha Rivera, 26, is charged with assault on a police officer, risk of injury to a child, larceny, and other offenses following a standoff at her Newtown home June 3. Police say Rivera stole her unregistered SUV from a tow lot earlier that day and threatened officers with knives before fleeing on foot. She was […]
Read MoreSome Metro-north Trains Canceled in Ct After Downed Power Lines Strand Passengers
Power lines down in Westport left about 1,100 passengers stranded on three trains Thursday night. Passengers were stuck up to three hours before being evacuated safely. Early this morning, six New Haven Line trains were canceled and some trains combined.
Read MoreDanbury Landlord Seeks to Convert Offices to Medical Use
A Danbury landlord plans to convert 5,000 square feet of office space on Mill Plain Road into medical offices for a physical therapy tenant. The building, located at a known traffic bottleneck, currently houses a dentist and urgent care center. A traffic study says the change will add minimal traffic and not worsen congestion. Danbury’s […]
Read MoreConnecticut Lawmakers Pass Bill Targeting Illegal Street Takeovers
Connecticut lawmakers have passed a bill aimed at cracking down on illegal street takeovers. The measure allows police to seize vehicles, issue $2,000 fines, and suspend driver’s licenses for up to two years. It comes after more than 100 cars blocked an intersection back in April, damaging property and a police cruiser. A 17 year […]
Read MorePolice Warn of Scam Text Posing As Dmv Notice
Police here in Connecticut are warning residents about a scam text that claims to be from the Connecticut DMV. The message falsely tells recipients they owe traffic fines and includes a link to pay online. Police say it’s a scam and advise not to click the link. The DMV confirms it does not send text […]
Read MoreConnecticut Approves Final $100m to Address Crumbling Foundations
Connecticut lawmakers have approved another $100 million to repair homes with crumbling foundations caused by a mineral called pyrrhotite. State officials say this latest round of funding, part of a new state bond package, may be the last needed to fix the roughly 3,500 to 3,700 affected homes. The money will be distributed over the […]
Read MoreBear Hunting Plan Fails As Sunday Hunting Expansion Clears in Connecticut
A push to allow bear hunting in Connecticut has failed, despite rising sightings and safety concerns. Lawmakers ended the session without passing even a scaled-back bill to study management options. A bipartisan House plan to fund a bear population study died in the Senate without a vote. Meanwhile, a separate bill expanding Sunday hunting on […]
Read MoreDozens of Connecticut Nurses Lose Licenses Over Fake Degree Scandal
Fifty-eight nurses in Connecticut have either surrendered or had their licenses revoked after receiving degrees from Florida schools tied to a federal diploma fraud scheme. The investigation, known as “Operation Nightingale,” alleges more than 7,600 bogus nursing diplomas were sold nationwide. One Connecticut nurse was suspended this week for lacking required clinical training. Officials say […]
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