Day: June 5, 2026

Former CFO Pleads Guilty to $730,000 Fraud Scheme

A 65 year old Pamela Aguilar of Shelton has pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud charges after admitting she embezzled more than $730,000 from a Danbury software company where she served as chief financial officer. Prosecutors say Aguilar concealed the theft for years through false financial reports. She faces up to 20 years in prison […]

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Report Criticizes Prison Use of Force

A Connecticut correctional report says prison staff used excessive force during a 2025 operation involving a suspected contraband investigation at a state prison. According to the report, no drugs were recovered and authorities have now questioned the use of pepper spray and physical force against an inmate. The Department of Correction says it is reviewing […]

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Bethel Veterinary Hospital Proposed on Route 6

A Bethel veterinary practice is seeking approval to convert a former bank building on Stony Hill Road into an urgent care animal hospital. The proposal would provide walk-in veterinary services for pet owners and includes exam rooms, an operating room, X-ray facilities and a pharmacy. Town officials are reviewing the application.

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Dogs Rescued From Bethel Garage Fire

Several dogs were rescued by police after a fire destroyed most of a detached garage and damaged the rear of a home on Cherry Lane in Bethel. Firefighters stopped the blaze from spreading further, and no injuries were reported. The cause remains under investigation by the Bethel Fire Marshal’s Office.

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ICE Conducts Enforcement Operation in Danbury

Federal immigration agents arrested multiple people in Danbury Thursday during what Homeland Security described as a targeted enforcement operation. Officials said those taken into custody included individuals facing serious criminal charges. The operation took place near the Danbury courthouse.

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Plane Incident Closes Danbury Airport Runway

A pilot escaped injury after a single-engine aircraft ran off the runway and became tangled in a fence at Danbury Municipal Airport Thursday morning. Airport officials say the plane was unable to rotate during takeoff. The incident damaged airport fencing and the aircraft, and remains under investigation by the FAA.

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Air Quality Alert Issued for Connecticut

Connecticut residents are being urged to limit outdoor activity as elevated ozone levels and smoke from Canadian wildfires impact air quality through Saturday. State environmental officials say parts of the state could reach unhealthy levels for sensitive groups, including children, older adults, and people with heart or lung conditions.

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Repeat School Bus Violators Face License Suspension

Connecticut drivers who repeatedly fail to stop for school buses will now face tougher penalties. A new state law requires a six-month driver’s license suspension for anyone convicted of a third or subsequent violation of the school bus stopping law. Existing penalties, including fines and possible jail time, remain in place. State officials say the […]

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