Online Predator Group Helps Police Arrest Connecticut Man
An online watchdog group posing as a 13 year old girl helped expose a Naugatuck man who is now facing child sex abuse charges. Police say 36 year old Roger Pratt sent explicit messages and photos before trying to meet the decoy in person. A search of his phone uncovered over 200 images and videos […]
Read MoreDanbury Resident Claims $2 Million Lottery Prize
A Danbury resident has claimed a $2 million top prize in the Connecticut Lottery’s “$2,000,000 Mega Multiplier” scratch game. The winning ticket was sold at J&R White Street Citgo, which will receive a $20,000 retailer bonus. The name of the winner has not been disclosed. One top prize in the game remains unclaimed.
Read MoreConnecticut Man Accused of Repeatedly Assaulting Minor, Held on $300k Bond
A 53 year old Woodbury man is accused of sexually assaulting a girl as young as 14 “four to five times per week,” according to a state police warrant. Christopher Thompson was arrested Monday and arraigned. He’s being held on $300,000 bond.
Read MoreDanbury Targets School Bus Violators with $250 Fine Proposal
Drivers in Danbury who blow past stopped school buses could soon face a $250 fine each time. A proposed city ordinance would allow cameras to be installed on buses to catch violators. Officials say up to 1,800 illegal passes happen in a typical school year.
Read MoreHikers Hit Jackpot in Czech Republic, Find Enough Gold to Retire — or at Least Buy Snacks
Two hikers in northeastern Czech Republic stumbled on a 15-pound treasure chest filled with 598 gold coins, bracelets, and more cigar cases than a smoky speakeasy. Worth around $360,000 in metal alone, the haul has experts scratching their heads about who hid it. The hikers sold it all to a local museum, proving sometimes getting […]
Read MoreInvasive Asian Tiger Mosquito Expected to Return to Connecticut This Summer
Connecticut will likely see a rise in the invasive Asian tiger mosquito population this summer, experts say. First detected in the state in 2006, the species has steadily spread. Known to bite during the day and peak at dusk, these mosquitoes can carry the potential for serious diseases. Experts advise everyone to dump standing water, […]
Read MoreNew Milford Voters Reject $121 Million Budget, Call Spending Plan Too Low
New Milford voters turned down the proposed $121 million budget for 2025-26 this week, saying the plan cuts school funding too deeply. The budget included $74.3 million for schools and $47.9 million for the town. The town budget was rejected 2,144 to 1,900, while the school budget failed with 3,201 no votes to just 898 […]
Read MoreEducators Arrested Outside Governor’s Office in School Funding Protest
Ten educators were among those arrested Wednesday evening after blocking the entrance to Governor Ned Lamont’s office. The group had just finished a 20 minute meeting with Lamont, pushing for more public school funding and changes to the state’s education cost-sharing formula. After the meeting, they refused to leave, calling his response inadequate. Capitol Police […]
Read MoreDna Evidence Ties Bethel Man to New Fairfield Car Theft, Police Say
A 23 year old Bethel man is facing multiple charges after DNA evidence reportedly linked him to a car theft in New Fairfield. Albert Sanchez-Hernandez was arrested after investigators say his DNA matched a sample taken from the steering wheel of a stolen Volvo. The vehicle was taken from a Fulton Drive driveway in December […]
Read MoreDanbury Inmate Gets Added Prison Time for Razor Blade Assault
A federal inmate at the Danbury prison has been sentenced to an extra year and a day for attacking another prisoner with a homemade weapon. Prosecutors say 34 year old Jonathan Cruz-Carmona used a broken pencil and razor blades to assault a fellow inmate in December 2023. The injury was not life-threatening. Cruz-Carmona is already […]
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