Guns 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 […]
Read MoreAttorney General Tong Urges Regulators to Block Aquarion Sale
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong is urging regulators to reject a $2.4 billion plan by a nonprofit to buy Aquarion Water Company from Eversource. Tong says the deal could double water bills for 722,000 customers and weaken oversight. Eversource and Aquarion call Tong’s claims false. Regulators are expected to decide later this year.
Read MoreRhode Island Prosecutor with Danbury Ties on Leave After Viral Arrest Video
A Rhode Island prosecutor with roots in Danbury is on unpaid leave after body camera video showed her telling police they’d “regret” arresting her. Devon Hogan Flanagan, a 34 year old special assistant attorney general, was charged with trespassing at a restaurant earlier this month. Flanagan, who now lives in Westport, is a Danbury High […]
Read MoreDanbury Planners Signal Approval for 200 Main Street Apartments
City planners in Danbury are preparing to approve a 200-unit apartment project on Main Street after siding with the developer in a dispute over traffic upgrades. The plan calls for converting a five-story office building into 48 apartments and adding a 160-unit building with a parking garage behind it. Despite concerns about traffic at the […]
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.
Read MoreDanbury Launches School Bus Safety Program
A new school bus safety program goes live this week in Danbury aimed at cracking down on drivers who illegally pass stopped buses. All Danbury Public Schools buses are now equipped with AI-powered cameras that record violations when motorists ignore flashing red lights and stop-arms. Video evidence will be reviewed before citations are issued. The […]
Read MoreDanbury Students Head Back to School Aug. 26
In Danbury, the first day of classes for grades 1 through 12 is today. Kindergarten students will start with half days through Thursday, before moving to full days on Friday. The district calendar this year includes holiday breaks, professional development days, and a tentative last day of school on June 18.
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