Day: December 31, 2024

Local News

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 […]

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Local News

Wilton 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 […]

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Woman 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 […]

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Connecticut News

Former 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 […]

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Connecticut News

Violent 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 […]

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