Day: July 18, 2024

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Danbury Drug Raid

On Tuesday afternoon, Danbury Police detectives, along with the DEA and a Bethel Police K-9 officer, executed search warrants at 27 Foster Street following a months-long investigation into illegal drug sales. The investigation started after citizen complaints about people there selling drugs, liquor, and cigarettes. Detectives arrested 57 year old Walter Whitlock after he was […]

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Newtown Woman Arrested

A Newtown woman is now facing charges in connection with a burglary in Cornwall last September. 39 year old Jessica Thompson is accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of antiques, including Native American items and a collection of Mad magazines. Police linked Thompson to the crime through an electric chainsaw left at […]

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Candlewood Lake Search Continues

The search for two missing swimmers in Candlewood Lake paused again on Wednesday evening. The men, aged 26 and 38, disappeared after jumping off a boat Monday night. Authorities halted the search at 4 PM Tuesday, resuming at 7 AM Wednesday, and paused again at 4 yesterday afternoon. The search was scheduled to pick up […]

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Power Outages Rampant

Severe thunderstorms hit Connecticut Wednesday evening, causing power outages for thousands. Eversource reported nearly 1,900 outages, mostly in Westport, Greenwich, and in Danbury, while United Illuminating had around 973 outages in Fairfield and Stratford. The storms brought heavy rain, 60 mph winds, and lightning. A man in Colchester was struck by lightning and has been […]

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Woman’s Death Ruled Drowning

In another story involving Candlewood Lake, the death of a Danbury woman there has been ruled an accidental drowning by the Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. 20 year old Roselyn Blanco fell into Candlewood Lake back on May 29 and was pronounced dead the following morning. The incident remains under investigation however, by […]

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