Day: March 26, 2026

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Low-Flying Military Plane Startles Residents In Wilton

Residents in Wilton were caught off guard after a large military plane flew unusually low over the area Wednesday evening. Police say the aircraft was a C-130 Hercules on a routine National Guard training flight, not an emergency. Witnesses reported the plane flying just above tree lines, prompting calls to authorities. Officials say while military […]

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Connecticut Counties Report Surge In Disease-Carrying Ticks

New data from the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station shows a sharp increase in deer ticks across the state. Researchers collected more than 10,000 ticks in 2025, far higher than previous years, and found more than half carried Lyme disease bacteria. New London County reported the highest adult tick density, but Litchfield County led in younger […]

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Connecticut Trooper Fired After On-Duty Sex Bet At State Building

A Connecticut State Police trooper has been fired after an internal report found he engaged in sexual activity while on duty inside a state office building. Investigators say Trooper Owen Humphreys took part in a $200 bet with other troopers over who would have sex at the location first. The report says the activity happened […]

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Danbury Man Charged In Attempted Luring Of Two Teens

Police say Gennaro Trainello of Danbury is under arrest after allegedly luring a 14-year-old girl into his car in New York by offering paid work. Investigators say the girl got inside but quickly got out safely. Authorities also say Trainello approached another 14-year-old earlier this month with a similar offer, but she refused and alerted […]

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Ridgefield Event Supports Meals On Wheels

The Ridgefield theater is hosting a storytelling event to highlight food needs in the community and support Meals on Wheels. The event set for May 10 will feature personal stories from local residents and program participants, along with a catered dinner. Organizers say the goal is to raise awareness while offering an engaging live experience.

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Denny’s Restaurant In Danbury Closes Suddenly

A longtime Denny’s location in Danbury has abruptly shut down. The restaurant on Newtown Road is now listed as permanently closed, with no warning and no response from the company. The closure follows a broader trend, as the chain continues shutting down underperforming locations nationwide.

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Danbury Man Pleads Guilty In Tax Case

A Danbury man has pleaded guilty in federal court to filing false tax returns after failing to report more than 1 POINT 3 million dollars in income. Prosecutors say 61 year old Mark Edwards underreported earnings from his roofing business over several years, causing a tax loss of more than 368-thousand dollars. He now faces […]

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Film Revisits 1970 Danbury Bombings

A new film spotlighting one of Danbury’s most notorious crimes is set to premiere this summer at The Palace Danbury. The short film focuses on the 1970 bombings tied to a failed bank robbery that left more than two dozen people injured. The premiere is scheduled for June 20 and will include a red carpet […]

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Four Charged In Danbury Retaliation Shooting

Four suspects are now facing charges after police say a Danbury home was riddled with gunfire in what investigators call a retaliation shooting. Authorities say dozens of shell casings were found outside the home, but no injuries were reported. Surveillance video and license plate data helped track down the suspects, who are now held on […]

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Danbury Drug Investigation Leads to Two Arrests

A months-long drug investigation led by Danbury Police ended Tuesday with two arrests and a major narcotics seizure. Detectives took Leon Akeem Greene into custody in the Kohl’s parking lot on Federal Road in Brookfield, where they say he had 120 grams of suspected crack cocaine and a large amount of unexplained cash. Investigators then […]

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