Name Of Danbury Christmas Eve Hit And Run Victim Released
The name of the Danbury man struck by a car on Christmas Eve has been released. Police now say 52 year old Felix Saquinaula was hit near Main and Liberty Streets around 9:15pm on December 24th. He was rushed to the hospital but did not survive. Police say the driver remained at the scene and […]
Read MoreWilton Dog Owner Facing Charges
A Wilton man faces charges after his unvaccinated dogs attacked a person there last month. 52-year-old Erasmo Farinas was arrested on December 23, following an investigation into the incident that took place back on November 23 when his dogs roamed freely and injured someone. Farinas is now facing multiple charges, including failure to meet dog […]
Read MoreWoman Facing DUI Charges After Traffic Stop In Wilton
A woman is facing DUI and speeding charges after being stopped early Saturday morning in Wilton. Police say 24-year-old Leticia Duarte Goncalves was driving a Tesla Model Y north on Danbury Road at a high speed near Old Mill Road when officers pulled her over around 2:40 a.m. Goncalves failed field sobriety tests, and chemical […]
Read MoreFormer School Employee Arrested On Child Porn Charges
A former Connecticut school paraprofessional has been arrested on child pornography charges. Police say 29-year-old Eric LeClair was charged with importing and possessing child sexual abuse material. The investigation began in June with a tip from a private company, leading to a search warrant in October. LeClair was released on a $75,000 bond and is […]
Read MoreViolent Venezuelan Gangs Moving Into Connecticut
A violent Venezuelan gang continues to expand its operations across the U.S., including in New York, New Jersey, Virginia, and here in Connecticut. Known for murder, extortion, and drug trafficking, the gang members have been linked to over 100 law enforcement investigations nationwide. ICE has made several arrests, including individuals involved in violent crimes and […]
Read MoreAnne Armeno To Serve On Southbury Board Of Selectmen
Anne Armeno has been appointed to the Southbury Board of Selectmen, filling the seat vacated by Jason Buchsbaum, who stepped down to serve as state representative for the 69th House District after winning the November election. Armeno, a Republican and longtime Southbury resident, brings extensive local government experience, having chaired the Southbury Republican Town Committee […]
Read MoreHistoric Danbury Church Relocating
The historic Baptist Church of Danbury, founded in 1785, has purchased a new home in Brookfield for $1.1 million. The church, known for its ties to composer Charles Ives and a pastor’s role in Abraham Lincoln’s funeral, will begin services at the Tower Road location on January 5. The move comes after selling its Danbury […]
Read MoreLots Of Growth Planned In Danbury For The Coming Year
Danbury is set to see several major development projects in 2025. The Danbury Fair mall plans to convert the vacant Lord & Taylor store into up to 140 apartments; a former Crowne Plaza hotel will be transformed into micro-apartments and innovation studios. At the Reserve, a large-scale residential community will see the addition of single-family […]
Read MoreDanbury Homeless Increasing Demand On City Resources
In Danbury there is an increasing demand for shelter space for the homeless, with up to 50 people typically seeking emergency housing on winter nights. The city’s shelters are often full, with some relying on makeshift solutions like sleeping in cars. Local agencies say the rise in homelessness is linked to a lack of affordable […]
Read MoreGovernor Lamont Orders Flags At Half Staff To Honor Former President Jimmy Carter
Governor Ned Lamont has ordered U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to be lowered to half-staff to honor President Jimmy Carter, who passed away today in Plains, Georgia. Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on January 28th, in accordance with federal law requiring a 30-day observance for the death of a president. The directive […]
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