Danbury Man Accused of Driving Drunk With Children in Car
A Danbury man faces a felony charge in New York after state police say he drove drunk on Interstate 84 with his eight year old and one year old children in the car. Troopers stopped 35 year old Edber Chamba for speeding in Southeast. Police say a breath test showed a blood alcohol level of […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFederal Marshals Track Former Connecticut Official in Greece
Federal authorities are searching for former Connecticut school construction official Kosta Diamantis after he missed his sentencing hearing and fled to Greece. A jury convicted him last year of bribery, extortion, conspiracy and lying to investigators. The U.S. Marshals Service says it has a warrant and is working with the FBI to locate him. Diamantis […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Fire Victim’s Death Ruled Accidental
The state medical examiner says 63 year old Sanjay Patel died from complications of smoke inhalation after a September 14th house fire on West Lake Shore Drive in Danbury. Heart disease was also listed as a contributing condition, and his death was ruled accidental. Firefighters rescued Patel from the home and took him to Danbury […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYMiddlebury Registrar Sues Town Over Election Pay
Middlebury’s Democratic registrar of voters is suing the town for 992 dollars he says he’s owed for working two elections. Francis Barton Junior says registrars should receive hourly pay for election work in addition to their annual stipend. First Selectman Jennifer Mahr says that hourly pay was not authorized under the town charter or budget. […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYMan Found Dead in Danbury Pool
An elderly man was found dead in a swimming pool on Stadley Rough Road in Danbury Wednesday morning. City officials say emergency crews were called to the residential street around nine o’clock for a report of an unresponsive person. Officers found the man and pronounced him dead. Officials say the incident appears isolated. The state […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Offers Health Insurance Tax Credit to Small Businesses
Connecticut small businesses can now get a state tax credit for helping employees buy health insurance. Businesses with 50 or fewer workers may qualify for up to one thousand dollars per employee each year for two years. To qualify, employers must contribute to an individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement through Access Health CT’s BusinessPlus platform. […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYRed Cross Seeks Volunteers as Fairfield County Flood Recovery Continues
The Red Cross says September 13th flooding affected more than one thousand Fairfield County homes. More than 75 volunteers have helped assess damage, deliver meals and distribute cleanup supplies. Residents who need help can call 1-800-RED-CROSS. The organization is seeking more disaster volunteers and will hold a training session October third. No experience is required. […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNewtown Apartment Plan Redrawn Around Breeding Pool
A developer has revised plans for 300 apartments on Route 6 in Newtown after a seasonal breeding pool was found on the property. The pool contains wood frogs, spotted salamanders and fairy shrimp. The developer says construction would stay more than 100 feet from the pool and nearby wetland. Newtown’s wetlands commission will review the […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Man Sentenced in Child Sexual Abuse Material Case
43 year old Justin Prescott of Danbury has been sentenced to 30 months in prison after pleading guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material. Court records show a 10-year sentence was suspended after the prison term, followed by 12 years of probation. State police say they found 93 images and 10 videos on Prescott’s laptop […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNewtown Approves Horse Trail Crossing Near Wetland
Newtown’s wetlands commission has approved a new crossing for a horse trail near a swamp. The Newtown Bridle Lands Association needed to reroute part of its trail after losing access to a homeowner’s property. The approved plan uses gravel wrapped in fabric to carry horses across a wet section while avoiding the most sensitive area. […]
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