A Cold Water Warning
Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has launched its cold water safety campaign, warning spring boaters not to be fooled by warm air temperatures. They warn that early season paddlers face real risks from cold water, which remains below 55 degrees in many areas. State law requires life jackets on all manually powered boats […]
Read MoreNew Milford Drunk Driver Facing Charges
A New Milford man is facing DUI and reckless driving charges after crashing his BMW into a utility pole in New Fairfield last month. Police say 51-year-old Jonathan Beck was drunk when he lost control on Route 39, taking out the pole, knocking out power, and shutting down the road overnight. Beck and a passenger […]
Read More70 Year Old Danbury Drug Dealer Evicted
The 70-year-old Danbury woman accused of running a black-market drug operation for years is being forced to move out. Vera Lucia Ribeiro-Menezes must vacate her Foster Street apartment by April 30 under a court order. Her landlord says the eviction stems from years of unpaid rent—not the drug arrests.
Read MoreFormer Bus Monitor Facing Charges
A 79-year-old former school bus monitor from Bridgeport has admitted to repeatedly hitting a 9-year-old special needs student in Newtown. George Saydah was arrested and now faces charges including risk of injury to a child and assault. Police say Saydah slapped the boy in the face on a parked bus in March, then confessed to […]
Read MoreConnecticut Captive Has a Long Road Ahead
The Connecticut man who police say spent more than 20 years locked inside a small room by his stepmother is now beginning a long road to recovery. The 32-year-old, who calls himself “S,” was rescued in February after setting fire to the home to escape. Weighing just 68 pounds, he told police he was rarely […]
Read MoreFatal Stabbing Saturday in Danbury
A 22-year-old man was stabbed to death Saturday afternoon in Danbury. Police responded to a 911 call just before 12:30 p.m. at a home on Granville Avenue. The victim was taken to Danbury Hospital but did not survive. Police arrested 21-year-old Bryan Caceres-Pinguil of Danbury. He faces charges including murder, assault, disorderly conduct, and two […]
Read MoreNew Fire Chief in New Milford
A longtime New Milford firefighter has taken the helm at the town’s largest fire department. Sean Delaney, a 20-year veteran, was elected chief of Water Witch Hose Company No. 2 in January. The department is entirely volunteer and answers over a thousand calls a year. Delaney says training, participation, and keeping up with the town’s […]
Read MoreFormer Taunton Press in Newtown Getting New Lif
A Newtown construction company is planning to turn the former Taunton Press campus on South Main Street into an 80-unit luxury apartment complex. Claris Design Build wants to add walking trails, a community garden, and high-end amenities like golf simulators and a mini theater. The company also plans to move its headquarters to the site. […]
Read MoreConnecticut Teen Arrested for Sleeping While Driving
Connecticut State Police say a 19-year-old from New York was found asleep behind the wheel of a self-driving Tesla on Interstate 91 up in Wethersfield early Friday morning. The car was moving at just 30 miles per hour with hazard lights on. Troopers say the driver showed signs of impairment and failed sobriety tests. He […]
Read MoreVehicle Tax Law Has Unintended Results
A change in Connecticut’s vehicle tax law is giving the biggest breaks to owners of rare and exotic cars. Under the law, taxes are now based on original retail prices with fixed depreciation—not market value. That means big savings for top-end vehicles. For instance, a Porsche 918 Spyder once assessed at $1.47 million is now […]
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